Bail bondsman accused of murdering teens due back in court
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis bail bondsman accused of killing two teenagers on Christmas Eve was back in court on Monday. Meanwhile, students are going back to class, dealing with the loss of a classmate.
Kevin Watkins appeared in court at 9 a.m. Monday. Police believe Watkins killed 15-year-old Timmee Jackson and 16-year-old Dionne Williams. Online court records show a judge signed a no contact order which would keep Watkins from communicating with witnesses.
Timmee Jackson’s family said he was a freshman at Thomas Carr Howe Community High School on the east side. Howe goes back to class this week. School officials say any time there is a death of a student there will be grief counselors available at the school. Howe officials also say Williams did not attend the high school.
Jackson’s sister told 24-Hour News 8 Timmee Jackson played football at Howe.
“He was always trying to make people laugh. He wanted to please people. He was kind. He would do anything for anybody. He was always laughing,” said Pleasure Jackson, the victim’s sister.
Jackson said her brother did not know Watkins. Even though investigators still have not found the bodies of the teenagers, prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to convict Watkins of the murders.
Police found blood, pieces of bone and other human matter at Watkins’ home, his bail bonds business and in his SUV. Detectives also found bloody clothing that matched what the teens were last seen wearing. Prosecutors say Watkins believed Dionne had broken into his home.
During Watkins’ first court appearance, a fight broke out in the hallway outside the courtroom. No one was arrested.
Indiana Department of Insurance issues bail bonding licenses. Applicants must take an exam, pay registrations fees and pass an extensive background check. According to IDS, Watkins’ license has been suspended and the state is moving forward to terminate Watkins license.
Police are asking for tips in the investigation, specifically investigators are asking for information on the whereabouts the bodies of Jackson and Williams.
Police are asking that citizens call Crime Stoppers with any information at 317-262-TIPS.
