Two More Plead Guilty in Aryan Brotherhood Murders

BEAUMONT � A Lufkin man and woman have pleaded guilty in Beaumont to charges related to a double homicide which took place in Nacogdoches in August, 2007. Brent Stalsby, 30, pleaded guilty to committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity (VICAR) Friday before U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone. Specifically, Brent Stalsby admitted that he murdered David Mitchamore and Christy Rochelle Brown. Terry Stalsby, 29, pleaded guilty to charges of accessory after the fact in the murder of Christy Rochelle Brown Friday before Judge Crone.

According to information presented in court, Carl Carver was a general of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, a powerful race-based state-wide organization which operates inside and outside of state and federal prisons throughout the state of Texas and the United States. Authorities say the ABT enforces its rules and promotes discipline among its members, prospects, and associates. According to authorities, this is done through murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, assault, robbery, and threats against those who violate the rules or pose a threat to the enterprise. Members, and often associates, are required to follow the orders of higher-ranking members, often referred to as �direct orders.�

It is believed that David Mitchamore, a member of the Aryan Brotherhood, and his girlfriend, Christy Rochelle Brown, were murdered by Brent Stalsby as a result of a “direct order” issued by Carver because of Mitchamore’s failure to repay an outstanding debt he allegedly owed to the Aryan Brotherhood general. The bodies of Mitchamore, also known as “Super Dave,” and Brown were discovered in Nacogdoches County on August 10, 2007. Terry Stalsby was present when the “direct order” issued by Carver was delivered to Charles Cameron Frazier, who pleaded guilty to his role in the murders late last week. Terry Stalsby also actively participated in a plan to conceal the gang members’ roles in the murders after the murders took place.

Brent Stalsby faces life in federal prison at sentencing. Terry Stalsby faces up to 15 years in federal prison at sentencing. A sentencing date has not been set for either defendant. Carver has also pleaded guilty to his role in the case. U.S. Attorney John Bales expressed his appreciation for what he termed the hard work performed by so many officers and agents. Bales remarked, “From the beginning, our purpose in becoming involved in this case was two-fold � to successfully prosecute the brutal murders of David Mitchamore and Christy Brown, and to completely dismantle the ABT criminal enterprise. With each conviction, we take a large step closer to both goals.”