CASPER, Wyoming – A teenager accused of the murder of a high school girl in Natrona County had his bond set at $1 million on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect, Eavan Castaner, faced charges of first-degree murder and stalking in connection to the tragic incident.
The victim, 17-year-old Lenea Brown, was found with a gunshot wound to her head in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Witnesses identified Castaner as the shooter, revealing that he and Brown had previously been in a relationship that ended a month prior to the shooting.
According to police reports, Castaner had been sending threatening messages to Brown and had made alarming statements to friends prior to the incident. The investigation uncovered a pattern of stalking behavior and escalating threats from Castaner towards Brown.
On the night of the shooting, Castaner made ominous statements indicating his intentions to harm someone. Witnesses described Castaner’s erratic behavior leading up to the tragic event, including attempts by friends to stop him from carrying out his threats.
Following the shooting, Castaner fled to the home of another girl he had been communicating with, where he hid the weapon used in the shooting. He was later apprehended by authorities and taken into custody for questioning.
The tragic death of Lenea Brown has once again underscored the devastating impact of teen violence in the community. As the case unfolds, details continue to emerge surrounding the events leading up to the shooting, shedding light on the complexities of relationships and the consequences of unchecked aggression.
Alcohol and drug tests were conducted on Castaner as part of the investigation, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday to further address the charges against him. The community remains in shock as they grapple with the loss of a young life and the circumstances surrounding this senseless act of violence.