Teen, his mother charged in connection with Pennsylvania college student's murder to appear in court

The case against a teen accused of killing Pennsylvania college student Karoline Heintz is set to go in front of a judge on Tuesday.

Royce Moser, 18, is accused of killing Heintz two weeks ago.

Heintz’s body was found in the back of her SUV near the PennWest California campus.

Investigators said Moser’s mother, Rachel Moser, helped move the body and clean up the crime. She is also set to appear in court on Tuesday.

Royce Moser is charged with homicide, while his mother is facing hindering and tampering charges.

Channel 11’s Gabriella DeLuca is in the courtroom and will have more on Channel 11 News starting at 4 p.m.

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Teen, his mother charged in connection with murder of Karoline Heintz to appear in court