More arrests in Thunderbird Falls execution death

27

A 19-year-old male and two juveniles, a male and female, are under lock and key in connection with the death of Cynthia Hoffman, age 19, who was executed at Thunderbird Falls in Chugiak last week.

Caleb Leyland, 19, is accused of providing the vehicle for murder suspects Kayden McIntosh, age 16, and Denali Brehmer, age 18.

He is also now accused of sexually assaulting the female suspect, facing charges of Sexual Assault 1 and Sexual Abuse of a Minor 2.

[Read: Young woman killed execution style]

Leyland faces Murder 1 and Conspiracy to Commit Murder 1. The two juvenile suspects were transported to McLaughlin Youth Center. Charges were forwarded to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

[Read: Second suspect arrested in execution at Thunderbird Falls]

  • Founder and Former Editor

    Suzanne Downing founded Must Read Alaska and served as its editor for many years. Her prolific writing spans nearly every topic meaningful to Alaskans. Before founding Must Read Alaska, she served as editor of the Juneau Empire and as a speechwriter for Governor Sean Parnell.

    View writer's portfolio