Fundraiser for teenager accused of murdering 56-year-old sex offender is shut down (opens original article in a new tab)

GoFundMe shut down a fundraiser for an 18-year-old accused of murdering a 56-year-old sex offender, citing policy against violent crime-related fundraising, while police investigate the case and the suspect has pleaded not guilty.

• GoFundMe shut down a fundraiser for Kian Neal, an 18-year-old accused of murdering 56-year-old Robert George Locke, due to its policy against violent crime-related fundraising
• Neal's father organized the fundraiser, which had a $30,000 goal for legal defense
• Collegedale police stated they cannot condone murder regardless of the victim's past crimes and are investigating Neal for criminal homicide and other charges
• Neal has pleaded not guilty but reportedly gave a confession after waiving Miranda rights, with evidence suggesting he targeted Locke at random