Teen Suspects in the Fatal Stabbing of 14-Year-Old Outside Wyoming Mall Plead Not Guilty, Could Face Life in Prison

New court details have appeared about the dreadful passing of Bobby Maher, who was killed while protecting his girlfriend in Wyoming.

Teen Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Fatal Stabbing of Boy

The 14-year-old was badly stabbed outside a bustling shopping mall in April, supposedly by two 15-year-olds, Dominique Harris and Jarreth Plunkett, who were reportedly following his girlfriend.

Both Harris and Plunkett are being investigated as adults, and at a current preliminary hearing, Harris appealed not guilty to numerous liabilities, including conspiracy to commit the killing.

The court heard that Harris and Plunkett targeted Maher after an incident the previous week, where Maher had referred to them as 'freaks' after encountering them exiting a portable toilet together.

During the mall confrontation, Harris allegedly pinned Maher to the ground while Plunkett used a stolen knife from Target to badly stab him.

Bobby's deadly demise sparked extensive shock and grief in Casper, Wyoming, where vigils and tributes have honored his memory.

Reports signify that Maher knew both of his supposed killers, and prosecutors contend that the crime was prompted by the earlier park circumstances.

According to reports, Maher's girlfriend called him to alert him about Harris and Plunkett following her at Eastridge Mall. Maher rushed to her aid, where video footage reportedly showed the masked suspects confronting him at the mall entrance.

Despite Maher's pleas that it wasn't fair and his reluctance to fight, Harris allegedly wrestled him down while Plunkett continued the attack.

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In a police interview, Harris admitted holding Maher down during the altercation, claiming it was to end the fight. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, aggravated battery, assault, and misdemeanor theft.

Plunkett had previously pleaded not guilty and cited mental illness or deficiency.

The community has mourned Maher's loss deeply, with heartfelt tributes remembering his bravery. His girlfriend described him as the bravest boy and shared their shattered dreams of a future. Maher's father expressed the family's profound grief, calling the memory of his son's stabbing an unshakeable nightmare.

Teen Fatally Stabbed Defending Girlfriend at Wyoming Mall

Bobby Maher, 14, confronted two 15-year-old boys from Evansville and Casper who allegedly harassed his middle school girlfriend at a mall, leading to his fatal stabbing.

Authorities have charged Jarreth Plunkett (JJ) and Dominique Harris (Dom) as adults in connection with Maher's death. Maher responded to his girlfriend's distress call by urging the alleged harassers to leave while attempting to ensure her safety.

Surveillance footage shows Maher trying to avoid the hooded assailants, with Plunkett provoking a physical altercation. Harris restrained Maher before allegedly assaulting him, while Plunkett reportedly used a kitchen knife to fatally injure Maher.

Afterward, Plunkett and Harris fled, discarding the weapon and masks nearby. The suspects claimed Maher had insulted them as "freaks."

Casper Police answered a call about an unconscious youth at the mall, conducting CPR on Maher, who had suffered two stab injuries. The community has rallied in support of Maher's family, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $54,000.

Harris, already on probation for drug possession, and Plunkett face serious liabilities including first-degree murder and felony, with bond set at $500,000 and $450,000 respectively.

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