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Teen says 'demon' made him fatally stab his girlfriend
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Key Points:
- Police released bodycam footage showing the discovery of Karoline Heintz’s body in her vehicle, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend, Royce Moser, who claimed a “demon” told him to stab her.
- Royce Moser, 18, faces homicide charges, while his mother, Rachel Moser, 56, is accused of helping cover up the crime by tampering with evidence and obstructing justice.
- The victim’s body was found after her father reported her missing and an AirTag led police to her vehicle, which was located at Moser’s home and later near the university.
- Authorities allege Rachel Moser tried to wash Royce’s clothes and dispose of the murder weapon, a knife, which was recovered under a search warrant.
- Both suspects are held without bail, with a formal arraignment scheduled for October 13; Heintz’s family has requested privacy and called for justice.
