Houston County Public Defender Nick White said the postponement was sought because he was unable to find a suitable place for Carmen Collins, 17, to stay if she’s granted bond. She is accused of shooting her 12-year-old sister, India Collins, multiple times July 3 in their home before setting a fire inside.
(Carmen Collins-17 yr old accused of killing sister)
She was arrested July 5 after fleeing in a family vehicle with the family dog to Columbus, where she was known to have friends.Collins is charged with murder and arson. She is being held without bond at the Houston County jail.White said he is attempting to find a place for Collins to stay that is not with a family member, is located outside the county and would meet the court’s approval.
He said he had to withdraw the request for bond after he was unsuccessful.
White said he will request a new bond hearing once he has found a suitable location for Collins.Parents John and Angela Collins were in the courtroom for the hearing along with other family members.
A victim’s advocate said the family did not wish to comment.
(Angela Collins-Mother of deceased daughter India Collins and accused Carmen Collins)
White declined to elaborate on information he said he has that he believes will exonerate Collins.She says she is not guilty and denies shooting her sister, White said.
Read more here: http://www.macon.com/2012/07/19/2099961/defense-withdraws-bond-hearing.html#storylink=cpy
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UPDATE: Defense postpones bond hearing for Kathleen teen accused of slaying sister
( A bond hearing for a Kathleen teen accused of killing her sister was postponed Thursday morning at the request of the defense.
Houston County Public Defender Nick White said the postponement was sought because he was unable to find a suitable place for Carmen Collins, 17, to stay if she’s granted bond.
She is accused of shooting her 12-year-old sister, India Collins, multiple times July 3 in their home before setting a fire inside. She was arrested July 5 after fleeing in a family vehicle with the family dog to Columbus, where she was known to have friends.
Collins is charged with murder and arson. She is being held without bond at the Houston County jail.White said he is attempting to find a place for Collins to stay that is not with a family member, is located outside the county and would meet the court’s approval.
He said he had to withdraw the request for bond after he was unsuccessful.
White said he will request a new bond hearing once he has found a suitable location for Collins.Parents John and Angela Collins were in the courtroom for the hearing along with other family members. A victim’s advocate said the family did not wish to comment.
White declined to elaborate on information he said he has that he believes will exonerate Collins.
She says she is not guilty and denies shooting her sister, White said).
*Damn! This story is so sad!
17 year old Carmen Collins who is a homosexual killed her sister by shooting her at close range in the head four times.
Most recently Collins changed her story saying she didn't kill her sister and her attorney thinks she will be exonerated!
"NOT!
As the story goes she was apparently jealous of 12 year old India Collins. Apparently the parents took a liking to India a more than Carmen. Carmen has struggled with her homosexuality for quite some time and according to sources her parents wasn't happy about having a gay daugher.
Nonetheless, it's still no reason to kill your sibling due to parents having favorites.*
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