Cell phone footage reportedly shows a Wyoming teenager being fatally stabbed after defending his girlfriend from alleged attackers at a local mall.
Robert Dean Maher, 14, was captured by the smartphone of a witness being stabbed to death, and Casper police said in their report that the footage shows the deceased high school student “obviously did not want to fight.” News from the oil city reported.
Dominique Antonio Richard Harris and Jarreth Joseflee Sabastian Plunkett, both 15, allegedly stabbed Maher twice in the stomach with a stolen kitchen knife at Eastridge Mall in Casper on Sunday.
Plunkett is charged with first-degree murder and is alleged to have asked one of Maher’s friends before the murder if they would pay his “blood debt.”
Following his son’s death, Maher’s father, Robert, exclusively told DailyMail.com, “We want his name and legacy to live on,” adding that “he was truly an angel.”
‘Countless families have shared stories of him protecting smaller children from bullies at school and we are devastated.’
Cell phone footage reportedly shows a Wyoming teenager, Bobby Maher, being fatally stabbed after defending his girlfriend from assailants at a local mall.
Part of that outreach includes the community creating a Facebook group promoting a candlelight vigil for Bobby and “Blue Hearts for Bobby.”
Many posted photos of bright blue lights in their homes in tribute, with blue being Bobby’s favorite color.
In addition to Plunkett’s first-degree murder charge, he and Harris are charged as adults with criminal conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault and robbery, as reported by Cowboy stands daily.
Plunkett faces life in prison or even the death penalty if convicted on the murder charge.
Police responded to the scene after receiving a call about an unconscious boy outside the Hibachi Supreme Buffet at the mall.
According to an affidavit, Maher was stabbed twice during “an altercation that just occurred.”
Witnesses told police the alleged attackers, who they said were named JJ and Dom, were wearing masks with a hooded balaclava.
Robert Dean Maher, 14, (who went by Bobby) was captured by a witness’ smartphone before he was stabbed to death, and Casper police said in their report that the footage shows the deceased high school student “obviously did not want to fight ‘. ‘
Part of that outreach includes the community creating a Facebook group promoting a candlelight vigil for Bobby and “Blue Hearts for Bobby.”
Many posted photos of bright blue lights in their homes in tribute, with blue being Bobby’s favorite color
A teenage friend of Maher’s who accompanied him to the mall said they were there because Maher’s girlfriend had called and said two men were following her and a friend through the mall.
“(Maher) then told (his girlfriend) that they were going to the mall to come protect the girls,” police recorded.
After Maher found the girls at the mall, he “kept telling JJ and Dom to leave,” the police report said.
The group then moved to the area outside the mall’s doors, where a physical fight ensued.
Maher’s friend told police that Dom knocked Maher to the ground before JJ came over and stabbed him.
In a police interview, Plunkett reportedly said Maher told him to “put the knife away, this isn’t fair.”
Plunkett claimed Jarreth responded, “I don’t fight fair.”
Maher’s heartbroken father wrote on Facebook: ‘Bobby Rest in peace my baby, I miss you so much. Dad was so proud of you and loved you so much!
Maher’s heartbroken father wrote on Facebook: ‘Bobby Rest in peace my baby. I miss you so much. Daddy was so proud of you and loved you so much!’
Maher is pictured with a girlfriend in a tribute shared on Facebook after his death
Maher’s friend told police that Dom knocked Maher to the ground before JJ came up and stabbed him just outside the mall
‘We are so devastated nothing can bring you back, we love you Bobby, my neeners, my jr, you will never be forgotten! I’m dying inside and out now and I’ll be like that forever.”
The friend said he did not know the attackers’ last names, but that they all went to Dean Middle School together.
According to police interviews, an earlier incident had occurred in an Evansville park between Maher and the suspects, who claimed he called them “freaks” after seeing them go into a portal potty together.
Plunkett then allegedly asked one of Maher’s friends if they would pay Maher’s “blood debt.”
The pair also told police they had stolen the kitchen knives from Target before the deadly altercation.
Casper police have obtained video that shows Plunkett chasing Maher and yelling at him outside the mall entrance.
The affidavit states, “Jarreth also told (Maher) to wave at him several times; However, (Maher) clearly did not want to fight as he is seen moving in a continuous backward motion, away from Jarreth.”
It appeared that Maher tried to enter the mall, but was unable to do so “as numerous other youths gathered there.”
According to police interviews, an earlier incident had occurred in an Evansville park between Maher and the suspects, who claimed he called them “freaks” after seeing them go into a portal potty together.
The interior portion of the Eastridge Mall in Casper is pictured above
Flowers are left at memorials for Robert Dean Maher in Casper, Wyoming
“They were seen laughing and pointing as they ran through the parking lot while witnesses attempted first aid,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Blaine Nelson of the suspects.
Maher’s family has one GoFundMe that has raised more than $37,000 for funeral expenses.
‘He left behind his father Robert, his mother Mary and his three brothers. He was a great son, brother, friend and teammate!’ the page reads.
“Bobby loved his family and was a great kid not only at school but in general. He had such a great passion for basketball.
“We are heartbroken and will never be the same without him. Any help will be greatly appreciated by his family.”