FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A transfer hearing will go forward for the teen girl accused of being the getaway driver in the murder of Caleb Quick.
A judge ruled there is “overwhelming circumstantial evidence” to see if she should be tried as an adult.
Following the decision, the girl’s family quickly exited the courtroom, evading our cameras while Quick’s family and friends celebrated the step.
“The prosecution detailed that not even 15 minutes, that we’ve all known that it’s actually been a few days, they’ve been planning this, and she was part of the plan the whole time,” says Stephen Quick, Caleb’s Dad.
The defense gave a glimpse into a motive, claiming the girl was made aware of an alleged rape committed by Quick.
I asked Caleb’s dad directly about the allegations brought against his son.
“Motivation is not justification. These allegations, they just were allegations. They were inconclusive. There were no police reports against my son at all during this time,” says Quick.
The defense admitted their client was indeed the getaway driver, adding, “We’re not saying she’s innocent.”
But they maintain that there is no proof their client discussed a plan to kill Caleb with her boyfriend, who is believed to have pulled the trigger.
- She was inside the McDonald’s at the time of the shooting and she ran out to her parked Tesla despite her friend trying to stop her.
- She picked up the male suspect down the street by honking her horn.
- And made inquiries to see whether Caleb would be there that night.
The judge went on to note that:
Both teens’ phone locations were together throughout the entire incident.
- The male suspect shared his location with the girl 30 minutes before the shooting.
- And that her DNA was found on the gun.
That alleged murder weapon, described as a silver revolver, similar to those seen in old western movies.
The male suspect’s brother testifying, two guns were left in their home by his late grandparents, the silver revolver a gift to the suspect from his grandfather.
We spoke with the girl’s defense attorneys after the ruling, and they declined to comment but did tell me they are characterizing the judge’s move as “low standard” and just a step to keep the process moving.
