Los Angeles County prosecutors have dismissed murder charges against two alleged gang members awaiting trial for the fatal knifing last year of a former Palmdale High School football player, and now say they believe others were responsible for the slaying.
John Spillane, head deputy in the district attorney's Lancaster office, said recanted and inconsistent statements by witnesses led to Tuesday's decision to drop the murder charges filed after the death of Michael Frazier, 19, during a fight June 20 at a Palmdale house party.
