NV NAOMI IRION: Missing from Fernley, NV - 12 March 2022 - Age 18 *Found Deceased* *ARREST*

Nevada woman disappears from Walmart parking lot; brother says video shows masked man forcing way into car

Naomi Irion, 18, was last seen in the store's parking lot in Fernley on Saturday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

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Nevada woman disappears from Walmart, brother says video shows masked man forcing himself into her car​

The brother of a missing Nevada woman, who disappeared Saturday from a Walmart parking lot, said chilling surveillance video shows a man force his way into her car before driving away.

Naomi Irion, 18, of Fernley in Northern Nevada, was last seen about 5 a.m. at the store’s parking lot, according to a Wednesday statement from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

Irion’s four-door sedan was later found in an industrial area in Fernley, and a suspect believed to be driving a dark, newer model Chevrolet High Country pickup may know her whereabouts, police said.

Irion’s older brother, Casey Valley, 32, told NBC News on Thursday that surveillance footage from the Walmart shows a man wearing a face mask and a hoodie walk to the parking lot from the direction of a dirt lot, circle his sister’s car and then force his way in.

“He circled around the parking lot maybe to make sure there were no witnesses,” Valley said. “He came up behind the car and forced his way into the driver’s side of the car. Maybe her door was unlocked. He either said or did something to make her move to the passenger seat and then he drove her car away into an unknown direction.”

Representatives with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office could not be immediately reached Thursday to corroborate Valley’s account. Valley also told NBC affiliate KRNV in Reno about the video.

The sheriff’s office is expected to hold a press conference about the case later Thursday.

NAOMI IRION: Missing from Fernley, NV since 12 March 2022 - Age 18

Naomi Irion missing: A teen's disappearance from a Fernley, NV Walmart appears to be a kidnapping that was caught on video, police say.

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Troy Driver ordered to competency hearing, dismissal motion found 'premature'

Troy Driver.

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Troy Driver ordered to competency hearing, dismissal motion found 'premature'
The State of Nevada has ordered Troy Driver to participate in a competency evaluation before a trial into the kidnapping, murder and sexual assault of Naomi Irion begins.

Fernley Justice Court Bailiff Ted Bolzle released a set of documents Wednesday detailing the next steps determining if Troy Driver is competent to stand trial, following his attorneys motion for dismissal last month.

Troy Driver was officially ordered to appear before the Third Judicial District Court on August 5. The date of the examination has not been released, but he is next scheduled to appear in court on September 13 in person.

Lyon County District Attorney, Stephen B. Rye, then submitted opposition to Driver's defense teams motion to dismiss and for modification of briefing schedules amid an argument that Driver's trial should have a venue change from Lyon County to Churchill County.

 

[Kimster]

He is competent enough to abduct her. Competent enough to assault her. Competent enough to murder her. Competent enough to not come forward but hide his deed. I am so SICK of this kind of SH*T. He is a danger and menace to society. PUT HIM AWAY and THROW AWAY the KEY. Any soft sobby hearts can help him then to change his ways or try to. This young lady was going to work and holding a job and doing her part. She was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and MURDERED. POOR HIM who can't understand!! BULL!!

THIS!!!!^^^^^

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Judge temporarily suspends case in Fernley's Naomi Irion kidnapping, killing

A justice of the peace has suspended initial proceedings for Troy Driver, accused of kidnapping and killing Fernley teenager Naomi Irion.

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Judge temporarily suspends case in Fernley's Naomi Irion kidnapping, killing​

A rural justice of the peace has suspended proceedings in justice court for a man accused of kidnapping and killing a Fernley teenager until a state judge can decide whether he should undergo a competency examination.

Canal Township Justice of the Peace Lori Matheus originally ordered Troy Driver of Fallon to appear in Lyon County District Court for a competency hearing before a preliminary hearing is scheduled in her Fernley courtroom next month.

Her new ruling says that state law requires her to suspend further proceedings “if a doubt arises as to the competency of the defendant.”

“The district court can make the necessary orders regarding any required examinations in this case,” Matheus wrote Aug. 22.

Meanwhile, Driver's lawyers continue to argue he can’t legally be tried in Lyon County for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Naomi Irion, which occurred in neighboring Churchill County.

Matheus earlier set a preliminary hearing Sept. 13-15 to determine if there’s enough evidence to bound him over for trial. She also had planned to hear jurisdictional arguments then.

 

[Mel70]

It's funny how someone says the same thing and others like one comment. But not the other. It shows who likes and doesn't like who.

 

[Mel70]

Judge temporarily suspends case in Fernley's Naomi Irion kidnapping, killing

A justice of the peace has suspended initial proceedings for Troy Driver, accused of kidnapping and killing Fernley teenager Naomi Irion.

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Judge temporarily suspends case in Fernley's Naomi Irion kidnapping, killing​

A rural justice of the peace has suspended proceedings in justice court for a man accused of kidnapping and killing a Fernley teenager until a state judge can decide whether he should undergo a competency examination.

Canal Township Justice of the Peace Lori Matheus originally ordered Troy Driver of Fallon to appear in Lyon County District Court for a competency hearing before a preliminary hearing is scheduled in her Fernley courtroom next month.

Her new ruling says that state law requires her to suspend further proceedings “if a doubt arises as to the competency of the defendant.”

“The district court can make the necessary orders regarding any required examinations in this case,” Matheus wrote Aug. 22.

Meanwhile, Driver's lawyers continue to argue he can’t legally be tried in Lyon County for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Naomi Irion, which occurred in neighboring Churchill County.

Matheus earlier set a preliminary hearing Sept. 13-15 to determine if there’s enough evidence to bound him over for trial. She also had planned to hear jurisdictional arguments then.

OMG! He's competent if he can do all of the planning he did. That's even an "Organized Killer".

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Police debunk rumors surrounding murder suspect Troy Driver committing suicide

The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Naomi Irion is still alive.Rumors circulating on social media say Troy Driver committed suicide while being housed

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Police debunk rumors surrounding murder suspect Troy Driver committing suicide
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Naomi Irion is still alive despite rumors spreading across social media.

Rumors circulating say Troy Driver committed suicide while being housed at the Lyon County jail.

The sheriff's office said in a news release Tuesday morning the rumors are not true and Driver is awaiting his next court date.

 

[Mel70]

Stupid social media. Why do people do that?. And then others take it as fact before checking and further spreading the wrong information.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Troy Driver found competent to stand trial in Naomi Irion's murder

The man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Naomi Ironi has been found competent to stand trial.Troy Driver appeared before a judge in district court

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Troy Driver found competent to stand trial in Naomi Irion's murder
The man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Naomi Ironi has been found competent to stand trial.

Troy Driver appeared before a judge in district court on Monday after undergoing a mental evaluation to determine if he was fit to stand trial. A date has not been set.

Proceedings were temporarily suspended while awaiting the competency hearing but the case has been resumed and will be sent back to Fernley Justice Court.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Troy Driver preliminary hearing to be held in February

Troy Driver, the man accused of kidnapping nad killing 18-year-old Naomi Irion

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Troy Driver preliminary hearing to be held in February
The man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Naomi Irion, has been scheduled for a preliminary hearing, the Fernley Justice Court announced Monday afternoon.

After being found competent to stand trial on November by the Yerington District Court, Driver's preliminary hearing has been set in February.

The preliminary hearing will be held the Fernley Justice Court on February 16 & 17 at 9:00 a.m.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Man waives preliminary hearing in killing of Nevada teen

A Nevada man accused of kidnapping and killing a Fernley teenager last year has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in justice court, clearing the way for case to move toward trial in Lyon County district court.

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Man waives preliminary hearing in killing of Nevada teen​

A Nevada man accused of kidnapping and killing a Fernley teenager last year has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in justice court, clearing the way for case to move toward trial in Lyon County district court.

Troy Driver’s preliminary hearing had been scheduled to begin this week in Canal Township Justice Court in Fernley. But he signed the waiver filed in court on Tuesday and appeared via a video hookup from the jail Wednesday before Justice of the Peace Lori Matheus, who set the next status hearing for Feb. 27.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Accused Killer Troy Driver Arraignment Continued Due to Snowy Weather

Troy Driver is accused of murdering and kidnapping 18-year-old Naomi Irion of Fernley.

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Accused Killer Troy Driver Arraignment Continued Due to Snowy Weather​

A scheduled Monday preliminary hearing for accused killer Troy Driver is now happening March 6th.

Driver's February 27th hearing was continued due to snowy weather conditions.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Troy Driver pleads not guilty to all charges in Naomi Irion's death

Murder suspect Troy Driver has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the death of 18-year-old Naomi Irion last March.Driver, who appeared in person before a jud

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Troy Driver pleads not guilty to all charges in Naomi Irion's death
Murder suspect Troy Driver has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the death of 18-year-old Naomi Irion last March.

Driver, who appeared in person before a judge in Yerington on Monday morning, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, sexual assault, robbery and destroying evidence.

In addition to pleading not guilty, Driver also waived his right to a speedy trial. A judge said the trial is expected to start in roughly a year and it's expected to take about four weeks.

Driver is set to be in court again for a status hearing on May 29 at 9 a.m.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Troy Driver's lawyers want court house closed, records sealed

The man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Naomi Irion last year was back in court Friday, and his lawyers want to close the courtroom and seal the r

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by Jade Tagulao
Fri, May 26th 2023, 7:24 PM EDT

FERNLEY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Naomi Irion last year was back in court Friday, and his lawyers want to close the courtroom and seal the record to the public and all media outlets. They said they plan to file a motion soon.

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Also at Friday's hearing, Driver's legal team said they are also planning to file a motion to change the venue, due to a lack of jurisdiction. They make that argument because Naomi was kidnapped in Lyon County, but her body was found in Churchill County. A judge will make a ruling on this, as well as other motions that will be filed in this case.

Various dates for the next status hearing were also discussed due to the construction inside the Yerington courthouse that may impact operations and hearings. However, Driver's next hearing is set on July 27 and 28, but if these dates are impacted by the construction, it would be moved to August 2 and 3.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Troy Driver's lawyers want court house closed, records sealed

The man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Naomi Irion last year was back in court Friday, and his lawyers want to close the courtroom and seal the r

mynews4.com

by Jade Tagulao
Fri, May 26th 2023, 7:24 PM EDT

FERNLEY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The man accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Naomi Irion last year was back in court Friday, and his lawyers want to close the courtroom and seal the record to the public and all media outlets. They said they plan to file a motion soon.

<snip>

Also at Friday's hearing, Driver's legal team said they are also planning to file a motion to change the venue, due to a lack of jurisdiction. They make that argument because Naomi was kidnapped in Lyon County, but her body was found in Churchill County. A judge will make a ruling on this, as well as other motions that will be filed in this case.

Various dates for the next status hearing were also discussed due to the construction inside the Yerington courthouse that may impact operations and hearings. However, Driver's next hearing is set on July 27 and 28, but if these dates are impacted by the construction, it would be moved to August 2 and 3.

Gee doesn't he know the new trend is to stand mute and get the attention for it Brian Kohberger did?

Lol.

Scumbags.

 

[Guess Who]

Gee doesn't he know the new trend is to stand mute and get the attention for it Brian Kohberger did?

Lol.

Scumbags.

My understanding of the stand mute is for a plea hearing. He's already plead not guilty.

 

[GrandmaBear]

My understanding of the stand mute is for a plea hearing. He's already plead not guilty.

I'm just talking of him voicing the plea rather than remaining silent, regardless of when. Just a joke of follow the new trend that Kohberger set and NEVER voice it no matter when. But yeah.

 

[kdg411]

Suspected murderer of teen kidnapped from Walmart parking lot found asphyxiated in 'maximum security' cell

The suspect in the sexual assault and murder of an 18-year-old kidnapped outside of a Walmart in Nevada in March 2022 died in jail over the weekend before he could face trial.

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Troy Driver, 43, “committed suicide by asphyxiation” in his “maximum security jail cell” at the Lyon County Jail, the sheriff’s office announced Sunday.

“On August 6, 2023, at 1817 hours, deputies assigned to the Lyon County Jail were conducting routine hourly cell checks and conducting inmate head counts when they discovered an image who was unresponsive,” Sheriff Brad Pope said in a statement. Authorities said that both deputies and responding fire department medical personnel attempted to revive Driver with “several rounds” of CPR, but such attempts were unsuccessful and the inmate was soon pronounced dead.

 

[Kimster]

Someone took the law into their own hands! Wow.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Someone took the law into their own hands! Wow.

You think so? Not so sure here. This was county, not prison and he'd been there a long time for all of a sudden someone to care about offing him. Not to mention I would think most people in county hope to get out and not go to prison.

So why now? Was he just released from solitary or something? Or was he always in the general population, again its just county.

All I know is her family was cheated of justice. I'd like to know how they feel about it.

 

[Kimster]

You think so? Not so sure here. This was county, not prison and he'd been there a long time for all of a sudden someone to care about offing him. Not to mention I would think most people in county hope to get out and not go to prison.

So why now? Was he just released from solitary or something? Or was he always in the general population, again its just county.

All I know is her family was cheated of justice. I'd like to know how they feel about it.

Good point. I was assuming a lot.