Teen Charged with Murder in Texas Walks Free After Posting $200 Bond

We know that for the most part in Texas, if you commit a crime you’re going to have to deal with the consequences. But there was one teenager in Texas who was charged with murder who was allowed to walk out of jail after his bond was reduced from $800,000 to just $200.

The Crime Committed Was Violent

When you’re discussing a person being locked up for a crime they committed, most people want to know the details of the crime.

According to Fox News, 19-year-old Stephon Martin Morson is accused of shooting 20-year-old Keshawn Cage in the back of the head last October.

Originally Booked Days After the Crime

Morson was booked on murder charges on November 6, 2024, and he also added an additional charge of tamper/fabricating physical evidence.

Those charges made his bond $800,000 but just this past Saturday he was released from jail after posting bond.

His bond conditions dropped to just $100 per charge, so a total of $200. The other conditions pending his release included being on a GPS monitor, remaining under house arrest and not having any contact with the victim's family or potential witnesses.

People Are Outraged This Suspect Was Released from Custody

The Austin Police Association President, Michael Bullock said the punishment is, “not enough.”

With so many powerful people speaking out about this, it will be interesting to see how this case continues to develop.