: 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 :
: 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 prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...
: A pivotal piece of evidence was the gantry crane on Phelps' property, which Norton confessed was used during the dismemberment process. : Investigators searched Phelps' property after receiving a