SUMNER COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a dead body found in rural Sumner County, believed to be connected to an ongoing investigation in Wichita and have arrested one suspect.
On November 29th, WPD officers were contacted by a 69-year-old man who reported 41-year-old Brent Boone, of Wichita, missing under unusual circumstances, according to Officer Chad Ditch.
Boone was last seen on November 24, 2022, at 9:30 pm at his residence in the 1300 block of N. Pershing in Wichita before leaving in a vehicle with two individuals – identified as 31-year-old Saul Chavez Valenciana and 19- year-old Tehya Turner, both of Wichita.
It is believed that an altercation occurred inside the car, during which Boone was killed.
On Wednesday, November 30, follow-up investigation led officers to a crime scene in the 9300 block of S. Pattie in Haysville, where they began processing evidence.
Police located the vehicle on Thursday, December 1st near 21st and Ridge, abandoned, according to Ditch.
Further investigation led officers to a rural area Southwest of Clearwater, one mile west of N Clearwater Road and 140th Ave N, where a body was located. Investigators with WPD and members of the Sumner County Sheriff's Office are working to confirm the body's identity, but at this time, it is believed to be Boone.
The investigation is still in the early stages, but at this time, it is not believed to be a random incident, and it is believed that the victim and suspects are known to each other.
Police took Turner into custody on Saturday and are actively searching for Saul Chavez Valenciana and in connection to this case. Turner is being held on requested charges of first degree murder, burglary and possession of marijuana, according to online jail records.
If anyone has information regarding his location, please call 911. Additionally, should you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 316-267-2111.