In teen's death, 3 take deal – Wake County – NewsObserver.com

An Eagle Scout who struggled with mental health issues, Silliman was friends with the four now accused in his death.

RALEIGH — Only a single suspect out of four teenage friends accused in the November 2008 overdose and beating death of Matthew Silliman will go to trial on a murder charge.

That’s because the other three, Allegra Dahlquist, Aadil Khan and Drew Shaw, are cooperating with prosecutors and will testify against the remaining suspect, Ryan Hare, according to statements made in court Thursday by a Wake prosecutor. Story continues here ➤