Teen Killers Laugh After Running Over 72-Year-Old Man With Car
In a chilling case that has stunned the community, two teenagers were charged with the brutal murder of 72-year-old Andreas Props after deliberately running him over with a car. The horrifying act, which unfolded on a quiet evening, was captured in court and left families and observers in disbelief.
According to reports, 18-year-old Jesus Ayala and 16-year-old Zamir Key spotted Props riding his bike alone. Seizing on the isolation, Ayala urged Key to strike Props with the car, assuring him that “no one would ever find out what they did.” The teenagers then accelerated, running over Props and crushing his chest and left hand. Shockingly, witnesses say the teens laughed as they sped away from the scene.
Props’s Apple Watch automatically alerted police to the incident, but tragically, the injuries he sustained were fatal. His widow, in a heartrending tribute, wore his shattered Apple Watch to the courtroom—the device still broken from the day he was killed.
The courtroom hearing brought an even darker layer to the story. Both Ayala and Key were reportedly laughing during the proceedings, a display of callousness that left the judge visibly disturbed. Audio recordings from the back of the police car reveal the chilling mindset of the teens, with casual remarks about how they might soon leave juvenile detention and face minimal consequences in an adult facility.
The case has raised questions about juvenile justice and the nature of extreme violence among teenagers. “Might be out of juvie in 30 days and move over to an adult jail, cause that’s how bad it is,” one recording suggests, highlighting the disturbing lack of remorse.
Authorities have emphasized that the sentencing reflects the gravity of the crime. While details of the final sentences are unfolding, the community continues to grapple with the reality that two young lives could commit such a cold-blooded act.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly life can be taken, and how even technology—like an Apple Watch—can become a silent witness to human cruelty.
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