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Mother, teen son plead not guilty in the death of teen's girlfriend

Mother, teen son plead not guilty in the death of teen's girlfriend

Summary

A mother and her teenage son have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of the son's girlfriend, who was found stabbed in her car in Pennsylvania. The son faces murder charges, and the mother is accused of helping him avoid arrest and tampering with evidence.

Key Facts

  • Karoline Heintz was found dead in her car in August in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
  • Royce Moser, 18, is charged with criminal homicide (murder) and other related offenses.
  • Rachel Moser, 56 and Royce’s mother, faces charges including hindering apprehension, tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse.
  • Police say Heintz met Royce outside his home, where he allegedly stabbed her with a large kitchen knife.
  • After the stabbing, Royce allegedly placed Heintz in the back of a Jeep and drove to his mother’s home.
  • Rachel Moser is accused of helping clean the vehicle, providing gloves, and instructing Royce to leave the vehicle near a university library.
  • Both mother and son have not admitted guilt and are awaiting psychological evaluations.
  • Their court appearances are scheduled for November 30, and both cases may be combined for trial.
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