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16-Year-Old Charged with Killing Siblings, Bail Denied

7/24/2026

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Baltimore police arrested 16-year-old Keith Maurice James Jr., charging him with murder and a firearm charge for the July 7 killing of siblings Giovanna Myrie and Steve Allen.
Witness statements and video show Myrie said James threatened to kill her if she dated boys, and bus logs placed him near Talles Road home at 4:14 p.m. on July 7.
A judge denied bond, ordered James held without bail, and set his Court appearance.

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Story summary

Baltimore police arrested 16-year-old Keith Maurice James Jr., charging him with murder and a firearm charge for the July 7 killing of siblings Giovanna Myrie and Steve Allen.
Witness statements and video show Myrie said James threatened to kill her if she dated boys, and bus logs placed him near Talles Road home at 4:14 p.m. on July 7.
A judge denied bond, ordered James held without bail, and set his Court appearance.