Her disappearance sparked a massive search that ended a few days later with the discovery of her remains in the park . James Albert Gardner III admits to raping , murdering Chelsea King , and Dubois . The deal sparing Gardner the death penalty also includes attack on jogger in December . Without plea , not enough evidence to charge Gardner in Dubois ' death , prosecutor says . Chelsea King 's dad says he wanted to avoid agony of trial , bring closure to the case .
James Albert Gardner III admits to raping , murdering Chelsea King , and Dubois . The deal sparing Gardner the death penalty also includes attack on jogger in December . Without plea , not enough evidence to charge Gardner in Dubois ' death , prosecutor says . Chelsea King 's dad says he wanted to avoid agony of trial , bring closure to the case .