Beach City teen accused of killing grandparents to remain in custody

Wednesday, November 2, 2016
CHAMBERS COUNTY, TX (KTRK) -- A 14-year-old accused of killing his grandparents in Beach City will remain in custody for now.

The teen is facing capital murder charges in the deaths of Chester and Sandra Bienek.
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The couple, both 72-years-old, were found shot to death in their bed on October 18.

But police believe they were actually killed two days earlier.

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Authorities have yet to offer a motive for the killings.

At a detention hearing for the grandson this week, the judge ruled the teen must remain at a juvenile facility in Hardin County.



No trial date has been set.
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