In a case that stretched nearly five years and drew attention due to its links to the outlaw motorcycle world, Timothy Lange, a 36-year-old New Britain man and known member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, received a 44-year prison sentence on June 3, 2026. The sentencing marked a significant milestone in the investigation into the death of 38-year-old Jason Comes of Wilbraham, Massachusetts.

On the night of August 3 into the early hours of August 4, 2021, Jason Comes crossed paths with Lange and another associate at Mardi Gras 2, an adult entertainment bar in East Windsor, Connecticut. What began as a seemingly ordinary encounter at a local establishment escalated into a deadly sequence of events that ended with Comes shot to death in a remote wooded area off Durkee Road in Somers.

According to court evidence and police investigations, surveillance footage played a central role in reconstructing the timeline. Video captured Comes leaving the bar shortly after midnight alongside Lange and Zachary Joseph Apt. A convoy then formed: Lange’s motorcycle leading, followed by Comes’ Mercedes-Benz and a pickup truck driven by Apt. The vehicles headed toward Enfield, where they arrived at a property on Moody Road associated with the Knights of Sin motorcycle club — a group with documented connections to the Outlaws.

Authorities alleged that at this location, Comes was beaten, bound with tape and his own belt, and ultimately shot once in the torso inside his vehicle. Roughly 90 minutes later, surveillance from nearby cameras showed the Mercedes and the pickup truck departing the area and traveling toward Somers. Comes’ body was discovered the following day in the rear passenger seat of his abandoned car in a secluded field. An autopsy confirmed the gunshot wound as the cause of death, along with blunt-force trauma to the head and neck.

The investigation, led by Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes detectives, was methodical and long-running. DNA evidence, vehicle tracking, and extensive video review eventually led to Lange’s arrest in February 2025 in Haddam. He was charged with felony murder, kidnapping, robbery-related offenses, and evidence tampering. A second suspect, Zachary Apt of Southington, was arrested in February 2026 and faces separate but related charges. His case remains ongoing.

In March 2026, after a trial in Tolland Superior Court in Rockville, a jury convicted Lange of second-degree kidnapping, felony murder, and tampering with evidence. He was acquitted on some of the robbery charges. Judge Tejas Bhatt presided over both the trial and sentencing. Following the verdict, the judge raised Lange’s bond to $3.5 million as he awaited his fate.

During the emotional sentencing hearing, Comes’ family members spoke about the profound impact of his loss. Comes left behind a wife of 18 years and three children. Relatives described him as a devoted family man with a big heart, whose absence created an irreplaceable void. The courtroom was filled with grief, frustration, and lingering questions — most notably, the motive behind the killing. Judge Bhatt himself expressed disappointment that the “why” remained unanswered, noting that at least one person in the room likely held the key.

This case highlights the sometimes dangerous intersections between everyday social settings and the world of outlaw motorcycle clubs. The Outlaws Motorcycle Club has a long history of law enforcement scrutiny across the United States, often linked to organized crime activities. While not every member engages in criminal behavior, cases like this underscore the risks when individuals with such affiliations become involved in disputes or opportunistic crimes.

Connecticut State Police and prosecutors emphasized that the lengthy investigation demonstrated their commitment to resolving cold or complex homicides, even years later. The reliance on modern tools — extensive surveillance networks, forensic DNA analysis, and digital tracking — proved decisive in building a case strong enough for conviction.

As Lange begins his 44-year sentence, the Comes family may find some measure of justice, though the pain of losing a husband and father remains. The case also serves as a reminder of the lingering questions that often accompany violent crimes: how a night out can spiral so catastrophically, and what deeper circumstances may never fully come to light in court.

With Apt’s case still moving through the system, authorities continue to seek answers. For now, the sentencing of Timothy Lange closes one chapter in a tragic story that began in a Connecticut bar and ended in a quiet wooded field, leaving a family forever changed.

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