Laserfiche WebLink
11/19/2014 Medical marijuanamurder target Legal retailers face dangers(www.kirotv.com <br /> Criminals know this,and Perkins said that's why they targeted his home. <br /> With five medical marijuana dispensaries,Perkins is a big player in the industry. <br /> "I feel that they took and they targeted us,they said who's the biggest,let's go after the biggest,because that's the biggest score,"Perkins said. <br /> Perkins said he took precautions at his home,which he shared with his girlfriend and Prince. <br /> He had a sophisticated secunty system and tried to hide his address. <br /> "Very private,we didn't invite people over,"Perkins said. <br /> He also kept no marijuana or cash at his home. <br /> On the night of the murder,Prince returned home first.The intruders ransacked an upstairs closet.Perkins says they were looking for money. <br /> Court papers say the intruders conducted surveillance on the property and the people who lived there. <br /> "They knew what they were there for.They didn't get it and what they did take is...the life of my best friend,"Perkins said. <br /> Before the confrontation,something must have alarmed Prince because he took a close-up photo on his phone of the license plate on a PT Cruiser <br /> Later,detectives found that vehicle.They arrested two men and a woman. <br /> Steven M.Marshall and Ryan Daniel Erker are charged with second-degree murder.Soquear Alisa Bailey is charged with rendering criminal assistance. <br /> "I'd never met the guys before but they were also in the marijuana business,"Perkins said. <br /> King County detectives say the case remains open,and they are actively looking for tips. <br /> Perkins is speaking out for the first time in hopes of helping officers with the investigation,and hoping it will spur changes in banking laws,so marijuana business people do not <br /> have to live in fear. <br /> Want to talk about the news of the day?Watch free streaming video on the KIRO 7 mobile app and iPad app,and join us here on Facebook. <br /> More News <br /> We recommend From around the web <br /> • Mom who left kids in car did not put cash in fund(kirotv.com) • 5 Health Problems Caused by Drinking Too Much Alcohol(HealthCentral) <br /> • Mother doesn't believe her son beat boy to death(kirotv.com) • How to Prevent a Whole Lot of Major Illnesses(Premera Blue Cross) <br /> • Obama calls for tougher Internet regulation(kirotv.com) • What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Lung Cancer(HealthCentral) <br /> • 'Guerilla planters'protest Seattle City Light selling unused properties • Beloved TV Star Battling Incurable Lung Cancer Proves That Each Day is <br /> (kirotv.com) Worth Living to the Fullest(AARP) <br /> • Airlines sue Port of Seattle over wage increases(kirotv.com) • Methylphenidate Moms:The Surprising New Face of ADHD(eMedTV) <br /> • With e-tickets,Seattle Police can ticket you faster(kirotv.com) • Fish on the 1,100 acre,Man Made Henry Hagg Lake(Oregon's <br /> Washington County) <br /> ['1 <br /> Comments <br /> If you would like to post a comment please Sign in or Register <br /> • Cancel , Edit comment <br /> 10 Comment(s) <br /> Comment(s)1-10 of 10 <br /> • Posted by ekal at 8:26 p.m.Nov.10,2014 <br /> ▪ Report Abuse <br /> Medical Marijuana Stores are illegal. <br /> The only legal retail Marijuana stores are the ones licensed by the Liquor Control Board <br /> • Posted by WayneHancock at 8:28 p.m.Nov.10,2014 <br /> • Report Abuse <br /> Be careful what you wish for. <br /> • Posted by jcman at 8:54 p.m.Nov.10,2014 <br /> • Report Abuse <br /> The whole marijuana industry needs to develop its own banking system.It couldn't get FDIC insurance but it could have branches with large safes and better security than most <br /> stores can afford. <br />