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: Investigators searched Phelps' property after receiving a tip from the FBI regarding photos of a partially nude woman held in a cage. During the search, they found remains in a freezer and evidence of a "stripped" property. Confession and Sentencing of Timothy Norton :

: On June 27, 2023, Timothy Norton was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder. Proceedings for James Phelps : prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...

: While some evidence was circumstantial (such as the "stripped" appearance of the home), the prosecution heavily relied on Norton's detailed confessions and the physical remains found on the property. Summary Table: Key Figures and Legal Outcomes Legal Status/Sentence Cassidy Rainwater Deceased (July 2021) Timothy Norton Accomplice Life in prison without parole James Phelps Primary Suspect : Investigators searched Phelps' property after receiving a

: Timothy Norton admitted to FBI agents that Phelps invited him over while Rainwater was sleeping. He confessed to holding her legs down while Phelps strangled her. Proceedings for James Phelps : : While some

Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to Jasper County