Previous arrest for violation of order of protection
At some point, Hopton and McNeil got out of the car to talk and then the assault occurred. The ex fled the scene, ‘and a member of the group called 911,’ according to police.
McNeil is charged with first-degree murder,
domestic violence, violation of a protection order and violation of bail bond conditions. Fort Collins Police
added that Ian Rayas was also arrested on February 11 and charged with attempting to influence a public servant and accessory to a crime, two felonies.
Rayas was arrested because he
‘repeatedly denied knowing either party and maintained that he had no information about what caused Hopton’s life-threatening injuries,’ Fort Collins Police said.