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Bond Denied for Baytown Teen Accused of Killing Classmate in Sterling High Classroom

Prosecutors used a new Texas no-bond law, citing graphic photos alongside school records to keep Aundre Matthews jailed.

Overview

  • Harris County Judge Detoto denied bail on Wednesday for 18-year-old Aundre Matthews, who is charged with murder in the Dec. 17 death of 16-year-old Andrew Meismer.
  • Investigators say the confrontation began over a $21 THC vape pen and that Meismer died from a neck puncture consistent with scissors.
  • Goose Creek CISD investigator Cory Scott testified to extensive blood in a science classroom and said a teacher had to break a chokehold to separate the students.
  • Prosecutors introduced crime-scene photographs and school disciplinary records over defense objections, and the judge described the images as disturbing.
  • Defense attorneys argued evidence was disclosed late and emphasized Matthews’ special-education status and lack of criminal history, while surveillance footage showed the teens appeared similar in size.