Capital murder charges dropped against Beaumont murder suspect
Published 1:16 pm Wednesday, November 29, 2017
BEAUMONT — Capital murder charges have been dropped against a woman in the June 6 death of Kera Teel and her unborn baby.
During the course of the investigation detectives had to sort through many leads given by individuals who were involved in or pretended to have knowledge of the crime.
Attayana Douglas was interviewed by investigators with her attorney present and allegedly gave false information that led to her arrest, according to a press release from the Beaumont Police Department.
She was charged with three counts of aggravated robbery on June 13 and reportedly gave false information about her involvement and Jared Bias’ involvement in the capital murder deaths.
Detectives continued to investigate and the evidence revealed that several juveniles are responsible for the capital murder death of Kera and her unborn daughter, Kyndal Teel. All of the suspects are identified and in custody on other charges at this time. The suspects are juveniles and their names cannot be released, pending certification as adults, at which time they will be formally charged with the capital murder of Kera and Kyndal Teel.
At the request of detectives, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office dropped the capital murder charges against Jared Bias, however he still faces several charges stemming from other criminal acts.
On Tuesday Attayana Douglas was released from Jefferson County jail. There was not enough evidence to hold her on the three aggravated robbery charges. There may be other charges pending.
“This has been a very complex case. The Beaumont Police Department is confident that those involved in Kera and Kyndal Teel’s death will be held responsible,” according to a press release from BPD.