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U.S. Releases Body-Cam as Royce Moser Faces Homicide Charge

9/4/2026

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U.S. authorities released body-cam footage of Karoline Heintz, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend, Royce Moser.
Moser, 18, faces a homicide charge after claiming a “demon” urged him to stab Heintz.
Police found Heintz unconscious in her Jeep, then broke windows and called EMS.
Both were charged with tampering evidence, abuse of a corpse, and obstruction of justice.
They remain jailed without bail; arraignment set for Oct. 13.

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Story summary

U.S. authorities released body-cam footage of Karoline Heintz, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend, Royce Moser.
Moser, 18, faces a homicide charge after claiming a “demon” urged him to stab Heintz.
Police found Heintz unconscious in her Jeep, then broke windows and called EMS.
Both were charged with tampering evidence, abuse of a corpse, and obstruction of justice.
They remain jailed without bail; arraignment set for Oct. 13.