Famous Drummer’s Son Arrested In Nevada Murder Investigation

The son of one of the most famous drummers in rock music is behind bars awaiting a court date in a murder case that involves two victims. The crimes were reportedly carried out near Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

The suspect in this case is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Creedence Clearwater Revival founding drummer Doug Clifford's name is in the news this week after police in Reno and Lake Tahoe teamed up to make an arrest in what they believe is a double homicide committed by one man, according to details shared by sfgate.com. The iconic musician's son Brent Chandler Clifford, 55, is being held on suspicion of murder.

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Creedence Clearwater was signed to their first record deal in 1967 and formed in the San Francisco area, according to rockhall.com. According to reports, the Clifford family has resided in Lake Tahoe for decades. Lake Tahoe borders both California and Nevada.

Sfgate.com is reporting a male and female victim in the case. The female's body was found this week after she was reported missing. She was reportedly dating the person of interest and was last seen in his company, according to sfgate.com.

Lake Tahoe is a community of roughly 55,000, according to tahoependata.com. Homicides are extremely uncommon in the region. The lake is one of the biggest summer tourist draws for southern Nevada and central California residents, and also attracts many visitors for its summer concerts on the lake.

The suspect in this case is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.