3 people indicted months after man found dead in burning car in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Three people were indicted Friday on charges related to a case where a man was found dead in a burning car in DeLand in March.

In a press conference on Friday, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced that Zacharaiah Sanders, 23, Fredronna Grimes, 18, and Cameron Lane, 17, are facing charges connected to the murder and robbery of Jarius Cook.

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Deputies said Cook, 21, was robbed and then shot and killed and burned inside his vehicle back in March on South Delaware Avenue.

Detectives said the people involved were people Cook knew and trusted.

Detectives said a witness identified Sanders as one of the last people seen with Cook, and investigators said that his story did not add up under questioning.

A deputy’s body camera video captured Sanders arrest in May on a tampering charge related to Cook’s death. Detectives said Sanders was probation and wore GPS ankle monitor when Cook was killed.

Grimes and Lane were arrested a month after Cook’s death on an attempted murder charge for a separate shooting.

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Cook’s mother spoke at the news conference pleading for help and more information as detectives believe more people may be involved.

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News starting for updates.

Watch the full news conference below: