Accused Murderers in Las Vegas Allegedly Mock Victims' Family in Courthouse
A teenager involved in a murder case allegedly displayed a rude gesture to the victim's family during a court hearing in Las Vegas.
The family of the 64-year-old victim, Andreas Probst, claimed that Jesus Ayala, 18, and Jzamir Keys, 16, gave them the middle finger while they were waiting for the court proceeding to start. According to DailyMail.com, videos and images from the court also showed the two men smiling and laughing at the grieving relatives.
Taylor Probst, the victim's daughter, and his widow, Crystal Probst, found the defendants' behavior intimidating. "These guys, they did not respect the court whatsoever," said Taylor Probst after the hearing.
Taylor Probst observed a lack of remorse from the defendants during the court proceedings, describing it as "just a game to them." She also placed blame on the teens' parents and other people in their lives for their behavior.
Judge Jacqueline Bluth of the Clark County District Court set trial dates for both cases on September 16, 2024. Both teens are being tried as adults. They have pleaded not guilty and are currently in jail awaiting further court procedures.
Crystal Probst wore her late husband's Disney-style smartwatch during the hearing, which was damaged when he was thrown from his bicycle. She said wearing the watch helps her feel his presence.
Crime & Charges
Ayala and Keys are accused of murdering Andreas Probst on August 14 when they ran their car into him while he was on his bicycle. Probst was the retired chief of the Bell, Calif. police department.
The incident reportedly occurred around 6 a.m. near the intersection of Tenaya Way and Centennial Parkway, approximately 16 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Before hitting Probst, the pair had rammed their car into another elderly bicyclist.
They also crashed their car into another vehicle and stole at least three cars, according to police.
The teens are charged with murder, attempted murder, failing to stop at the scene of a crash, battery, residential burglary, grand larceny of a vehicle, and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Since they were minors at the time of the crime, they cannot face the death penalty if convicted. However, they could spend decades in prison if found guilty.
Dan Hill, a Las Vegas-based attorney who specializes in criminal cases, represents Keys, while David Westbrook, who works for the local public defender's office, represents Ayala.
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