Texas Teen Accused of Murder Released on Reduced $100 Bond

19-year-old Texas man Stephon Martin Morris has been released from Travis County Jail after his bond was dramatically reduced from $800,000 to $100 per charge. Morris is accused of allegedly killing 20-year-old Keshawn Cage by shooting him in the head. Cage’s body was discovered by police officers in October, according to Go Big Blue Country.

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Teen Murder Suspect in Texas Granted Release with $100 Bond Following Major Reduction

Sources confirmed that Morris was booked into Travis County Jail on November 6, 2024, where he faced charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence. Morris' original bond was set at $800,000 but was recently lowered to $100 per charge, totaling $200.The conditions of Morris's release include wearing a GPS monitor and remaining under house arrest. Additionally, he is prohibited from contacting the victim’s family or potential witnesses, according to CBS Austin.

Teen Charged with Murder in Texas Released After Bond Slashed to $100 per Charge

Michael Bullock, Chief of the Austin Police Association, expressed his concern, stating that the sentence was insufficient. He added that reducing the bond so significantly, allowing a man charged with murder to walk free, is an insult to the people of Austin, who could become the next victims. Bullock also noted that the frequent release of violent offenders back onto the streets is contributing to the rising violence in the city. Texas Governor Greg Abbott also condemned the decision, calling Morris's release "outrageous" and "crazy." He mentioned that this is why he introduced bill reform as an emergency item.

The community has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent bond decision, but for now, it stands as determined by the law.