Judge orders suspect in Baton Rouge teen's death held until grand jury decision
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First News) — The family of Kyle Earthly erupted with emotion outside a Baton Rouge courthouse Monday after a judge ruled that Jeremiah Howze, the man accused of killing Earthly, will remain in custody until at least May 12, unless he is indicted by a grand jury on May 1.
Judge Nicole Robinson told Howze he must be held accountable for his actions, citing repeated violations of the conditions of his house arrest. Earthly's family said the ruling brought a sense of relief.
'It feels good to see the system hold him accountable,' one cousin said. 'He was held accountable, so we are super, super excited.'
Earthly, 18, was shot and killed just days before Christmas in 2024 while giving Howze a ride. Howze allegedly fled the scene after the shooting.
Last week, East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore confirmed that Howze had been taken back into custody after violating house arrest terms.
In Monday's hearing, new information about those violations was presented, though Howze's attorney said he had not yet had sufficient time to review the documents. Robinson granted the attorney until May 12, unless the grand jury issues an indictment before then.
Court records show Howze had been leaving approved locations while on house arrest. Though Houze told the judge he believed he was only under a curfew, Robinson clarified that Howze had agreed to limit his movement to school, work, and home, conditions he violated.
'There have been so many infractions—he is deliberately breaking the rules,' Earthly's cousin, Jasmine Williams, said.
Family of murder victim Kyle Earthly Jr. speaks out ahead of suspect's hearing
Outside the courthouse, Earthly's family said they hope this moment sends a message.
'Hopefully this sends a message to other criminals in the community who might be thinking about making an emotional decision to take someone's life,' Earthly's aunt, Maria Williams, said.
Howze's attorney declined to comment.
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