Steven Pfiel's parents stood by him when he was accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl. They insisted he was innocent, bailed him out of jail and moved their family to another town.
Now Steven has confessed to stabbing his older brother, Roger, to death, police say."This was everything I feared. I feared him being out on bond," said Marsha Norskog, the mother of the 13-year-old victim, Hillary Norskog.
Steven Pfiel, 18, was charged with first-degree murder Saturday after surrendering to police about six hours after his 19-year-old brother's death was reported. The coroner said Roger Pfiel died of multiple stab wounds and blows to the head.
Police released a statement saying Steven confessed to the crime.
Raymond Pijon, Steven Pfiel's lawyer, declined comment.
Steven Pfiel was 17 years old when he was charged with the July 14, 1993 stabbing death of Hillary Norskog, whose body was found in a vacant lot three days after Norskog and Pfiel left a picnic area together. Norskog had been stabbed 13 times.
Pfiel was charged as an adult with first-degree murder and armed violence. His trial was delayed when his attorney asked for more time to study results of the state's DNA tests.