A federal jury has convicted a Missoula, Montana man for his role in the killing of two people and on charges related to firearms and marijuana trafficking. The verdict was delivered on September 12, 2025, following a four-week trial in Reno.
United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada commented on the outcome: “Last week’s verdict underscores our commitment to holding accountable the defendant who carried out violent criminal acts resulting in the tragic loss of two lives. I commend the Assistant United States Attorneys who are prosecuting this case, the staff professionals and Victim Witness Unit, and our law enforcement partners for their tireless work to bringing the defendant to justice.”
Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto for the FBI Las Vegas Division stated: “This conviction reflects the seriousness of the crimes committed and the devastating loss of lives. The FBI, along with our dedicated local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, stands resolute in its mission to crush violent crime and will hold accountable those involved in such acts.”
According to evidence presented at trial, Cory Spurlock, Will Larsen, and others operated a large-scale illegal marijuana distribution network based in Mound House, Nevada. On June 19, 2020, during a transaction in Mound House, Jered Stefansky went missing after traveling from Redding to collect cash. Investigators traced Stefansky’s last phone call to a number linked with Spurlock.
Stefansky’s mother continued efforts to locate her son and appeared on a podcast in late September 2020 discussing his disappearance and involvement with Larsen and Spurlock. Testimony indicated that after hearing this podcast, Spurlock believed Larsen was cooperating with authorities and arranged for his murder by promising payment to an accomplice.
Between October 2020 and November 8, 2020, Spurlock traveled with co-conspirators across Nevada and California. They followed Will Larsen and his wife Yesenia Larsen before fatally shooting and stabbing them near Bridgeport, California on November 8. Their bodies were left beside US Highway 395. Spurlock was also found guilty of robbery for taking money from Will Larsen’s wallet. In March 2021, Stefansky’s remains were discovered at Rye Patch Recreation area in Pershing County.
The jury found Spurlock guilty on multiple counts including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 1000 kilograms of marijuana; murder-for-hire conspiracy; tampering with a witness by killing; interference with commerce by robbery; causing death through use of a firearm during a crime of violence; and two counts of stalking resulting in death.
Sentencing is set for December 16, 2025 before United States District Judge Miranda Du. Spurlock faces up to life imprisonment as determined by federal sentencing guidelines.
The case announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada; Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto (FBI Las Vegas Division); Deputy Special Agent in Charge Anthony Chrysanthis (DEA Los Angeles Division); and Acting Special Agent in Charge Robert Topper (ATF San Francisco Field Division).
The investigation involved several agencies including the FBI; Mono County Sheriff’s Office; DEA; ATF; Lyon County Sheriff’s Office; Carson City Sheriff’s Office; and Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorneys Megan Rachow and Penelope Brady prosecuted the case.
This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation which aims to disrupt major drug trafficking organizations using coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More information about OCDETF can be found at www.justice.gov/OCDETF.
