10/23/2012: Fresno, California: MARSHALL VORAVONG (28) WANTED FOR THE MURDER O
F SANGER, CA TEEN SAMMY MERCADO: Article: A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide of 16-year-old Sammy Mercado, believed to have been murdered in April of 2012 when he and two friends tried to steal marijuana from a southeast Fresno field. Michael Voravong, 29, (not pictured) of Fresno was arrested Sunday afternoon at his home in the 4000 block of East White Avenue, a Fresno County sheriff's spokesman said. Voravong faces a murder charge. (Click on the source link to see his photo.) ▬►Detectives are looking for a third suspect, ▬►Marshall Voravong, 28, the brother of Michael Voravong.
Meanwhile, Ernie Chanmany, 22, of Fresno, who authorities have identified as a suspect in the case, is now in Fresno County Jail on accessory to murder and other charges.
A murder warrant for Chanmany was issued in mid-May. He was arrested Oct. 6 during a drug bust in Utah, a Sevier County sheriff's spokesman said Thursday.
Michael Voravong, 29, left, has been arrested in the slaying of Sanger teenager Sammy Mercado and Voravong's brother, Marshall, 28, is being sought in the case.
On Saturday, 10/20/2012, a body believed to Mercado's was found in a shallow grave east of Fresno. About two weeks earlier, the Sheriff's Office received a tip that Mercado's body was buried near Butler and Thompson avenues.
Mercado, a Sanger resident, had been missing since April 12, when authorities say he and two friends attempted to steal marijuana from a field near Annadale and Willow avenues.
Mercado was left behind when the two friends fled in their vehicle after shots were fired at them. When they returned, they found blood, but Mercado was gone.
Marshall Voravong is described as Asian and 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His last known address also is in the 4000 block of East White Avenue.
Marshall Voravong should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about Marshall Voravong's location or this case can call the Sheriff's Office at (559) 488-3111, or Crime Stoppers (559) at 498-7867.
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Meanwhile, Ernie Chanmany, 22, of Fresno, who authorities have identified as a suspect in the case, is now in Fresno County Jail on accessory to murder and other charges.
A murder warrant for Chanmany was issued in mid-May. He was arrested Oct. 6 during a drug bust in Utah, a Sevier County sheriff's spokesman said Thursday.
Michael Voravong, 29, left, has been arrested in the slaying of Sanger teenager Sammy Mercado and Voravong's brother, Marshall, 28, is being sought in the case.
On Saturday, 10/20/2012, a body believed to Mercado's was found in a shallow grave east of Fresno. About two weeks earlier, the Sheriff's Office received a tip that Mercado's body was buried near Butler and Thompson avenues.
Mercado, a Sanger resident, had been missing since April 12, when authorities say he and two friends attempted to steal marijuana from a field near Annadale and Willow avenues.
Mercado was left behind when the two friends fled in their vehicle after shots were fired at them. When they returned, they found blood, but Mercado was gone.
Marshall Voravong is described as Asian and 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His last known address also is in the 4000 block of East White Avenue.
Marshall Voravong should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about Marshall Voravong's location or this case can call the Sheriff's Office at (559) 488-3111, or Crime Stoppers (559) at 498-7867.
If you want to follow missing person cases on Facebook make sure to "like" Seeking TheLost: http://facebook.com/
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