A Harrison County family fears for their grandson’s life after learning of an alleged murder plot among teenagers.
Cynthiana Police said disturbing details revealed a Harrison County Middle School student was planning to kill one of his classmates
“There are kids that have enough money to get a hit man that’s crazy,” said the victim’s grandfather. “I’ve never heard such a thing.”
The victim’s grandfather asked LEX18 not to disclose his name to protect his family’s privacy.
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He said since they learned of the alleged plot to murder the 12 year-old, they have decided to keep him home from school.
“He’s just so scared to death, keeps hidden in the car,” said the victim’s grandfather.
According to the arrest citation, Robert Webber, 19, and a friend met another teenager at First Stop in Cynthiana.
Investigators said that teen offered Webber $80 dollars to beat up the 6th grader or “$125 to slit his throat.”
The victim’s grandfather told LEX18 his grandson was best friends with the juvenile who, police said, made the deal and had even slept over his house this weekend.
“For this to happen for one of his friends to turn on him is unreal, it is unreal,” said the victim’s grandfather.
According to the victim’s grandfather, the juvenile was arrested and charged with soliciting murder.
Cynthiana Police arrested Webber Tuesday night.
Webber is lodged at the Bourbon County Detention Center and has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
“It makes me feel good that part but still what if somebody else is out there?”
The victim’s grandfather told us he’s not sure when or if his grandson will go back to school.
They’re going to wait until after Thanksgiving to make that decision.
According to the Bourbon County Detention Center’s website, Webber’s bond is set at $50,000.
