Third person arrested in connection with murder of Alea Clark
UPDATE: A third person has been charged with open murder in the death of Alea Clark, Lyon County authorities said Friday. Patricia Baker, 40, of Silver Springs, has now also been charged with open murder, conspiracy to murder and destroying evidence.
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UPDATE: Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil said the body, presumed to be that of Alea Clark, was found Tuesday in the dry lake bed portion of Lake Lahontan State Park. He would not discuss the condition of the body but it is believed to be Clark. A forensic lab has been called. The family of Clark was contacted when the body was discovered, he said.
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The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Nevada Division of Investigation, arrested Ryan Coddington, 36, of Silver Springs and Toni Hardin, 31, of Dayton, on suspicion of open murder in connection with the disappearance of Alea Clark who was reported missing by family members on January 9.
On Feb. 3, human remains were recovered from the Lake Lahontan State Park, which are believed to be that of Alea. The murder investigation continues into more possible accomplices.
Coddington and Hardin will be booked into the Lyon County Jail on open murder, ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and other narcotic related offenses. Because of the open murder charge, no bail has been set, said McNeil.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office offers thoughts and prayers continue to be with Alea’s family and friends, according to a Lyon County news release.
Clark was last seen in the Dayton area on Jan. 6, 2015.