Pennsylvania Man and Mother Charged in College Student’s Stabbing Death
In Pennsylvania, an 18-year-old man, Royce Moser, and his mother, Rachel Moser, have been charged in the stabbing death of the son’s girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, a college student. Royce Moser reportedly confessed to the stabbing, claiming a 'demon' instructed him,…
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 3, 2026 —
Authorities in Pennsylvania have filed charges against an 18-year-old man and his mother in connection with the stabbing death of the young man’s girlfriend. Karoline Heintz, identified as a college student, was the victim in the incident.
Royce Moser, 18, has been charged in the stabbing death of Heintz. According to reports, Royce Moser has reportedly confessed to the stabbing. During his alleged confession, Moser stated that a “demon” instructed him to carry out the act.
The investigation has also led to charges against his mother, Rachel Moser. She is accused of aiding in the cover-up of the crime. Specific details regarding the nature of the alleged cover-up and the timeline of events were not provided in the initial information available.
The incident occurred in Pennsylvania. Further details regarding the sequence of events, the location of the crime, and the specific charges filed against Royce Moser and Rachel Moser beyond those mentioned are pending. The case involves the death of a college student and the subsequent arrest and charging of two individuals.
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