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Mom helped son clean after he stabbed girlfriend, who planned to play soccer at Pa. college: police
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Karoline Heintz, an 18-year-old PennWest California freshman and recent Peters Township High School graduate, was found dead in her vehicle near California Borough Library early Thursday morning, with authorities reporting she had been stabbed.
- Royce Moser, 18, Heintz's boyfriend, is charged with criminal homicide, while his mother, Rachel Moser, faces multiple charges including hindering apprehension and tampering with evidence for allegedly helping cover up the crime.
- According to police, Royce stabbed Heintz after an argument, claiming a "demon took over" him, and both he and his mother attempted to clean the crime scene and dispose of evidence before abandoning the vehicle.
- The victim's family reported her missing when she failed to check in, leading to the discovery of her body, and PennWest University expressed condolences and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
- Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody separately, with Rachel Moser publicly expressing sorrow over her son's actions during the police press conference.
