In a case that has horrified people across the country, two teenagers — 18-year-old Jesus Ayala and 16-year-old Zamir Keys — have been convicted in the death of 72-year-old Andreas Probst, a retired police chief who was deliberately struck and killed while riding his bicycle.
The fatal incident happened on a quiet road where Probst was cycling alone. According to prosecutors, Ayala encouraged Keys to hit the elderly man, reportedly saying that no one would ever find out. Seconds later, Keys accelerated, hitting Probst and sending him to the ground before the vehicle rolled over his chest and arm.
The pair allegedly laughed as they fled the scene, capturing parts of the act on video. Probst’s Apple Watch triggered an automatic emergency alert, summoning police to the location — but despite their swift arrival, he did not survive.
In an emotional moment during court proceedings, Probst’s widow appeared wearing his damaged Apple Watch — the same device that called for help on the day he was killed.
Witnesses in court reported that both teens laughed and appeared indifferent as the charges were read. Authorities later released audio of Ayala joking in the back of a patrol car, saying, “Is it really that serious? … I’ll be out soon, maybe in 30 days.”
Ultimately, the judge handed down a lengthy prison sentence to Ayala, now 18, closing one of the most disturbing cases of senseless violence in recent memory. The verdict brought a measure of justice — but for Probst’s loved ones and the community, the pain remains immeasurable.
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