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: Timothy Norton admitted to FBI agents that Phelps invited him over while Rainwater was sleeping. He confessed to holding her legs down while Phelps strangled her.

: 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 :

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: Prosecuting Attorney John I. Jones, IV emphasized that the cooperation between the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, and other local agencies was "vital to determining what happened" and crucial for the successful prosecution.

: James Phelps faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and abandonment of a corpse. : Timothy Norton admitted to FBI agents that

Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to Jasper County

: After her death, Norton stated they carried her body outside, where Phelps bound her to a gantry crane for evisceration and dismemberment. During the search, they found remains in a

: 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