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When the parents of a 19-year-old Alaska woman reported her missing a day after she went to the park with friends, they didn’t think they’d be planning her funeral a week later.
McIntosh and Brehmer were each charged with one count of murder and one count of tampering with evidence,according to online court records. Their bail was set at $200,000.
In addition to McIntosh and Brehmer, three more people have been arrested. Police allege two juveniles — a male and female whose names aren’t being released — “were involved in the planning of this homicide with Brehmer and McIntosh,” according to the police report.
Caleb Leyland, 19, was arrested for one count of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder and multiple counts of sexual assault with a minor.
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The juvenile male allegedly told police all five people discussed kidnapping and killing Hoffman, the paper reports.
When investigators found Hoffman’s body, her feet were duct taped together, according toa report from theAssociated Press.
Two Snapchat videos were given to police which included Brehmer allegedly apologizing to family and friends. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do it,” she said, according to police reports.
The Anchorage Daily Newsreportsthe victim’s family has said she has a learning disability and functions at a younger developmental age than 19. Hoffman’s father, Timothy Hoffman, told the paper his daughter considered Brehmer her “best friend” after they met in high school.
“The only thing I know is that my daughter trusted these people,” Timothy said. “My daughter just wanted friends, and now I have to bury her. And that is wrong.”
None of the defendants have entered a plea, according to online records. Lawyer information for the defendants was not immediately available.
source: people.com
