Hearing for Kylee Monteiro murder suspect rescheduled

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The probable cause hearing for the suspect in the August murder of 18-year-old Kylee Monteiro has been rescheduled.

Gregory Groom is charged with murdering Monteiro after prosecutors say he admitted to stabbing her to death and burying her in the woods behind his home.

He was originally slated to appear in court Wednesday, but the hearing has been moved to October 24.

Monteiro’s remains were found in Groom’s backyard off of County Street on August 19th according to police.

Monteiro was reported missing on August 7th.

Groom was ordered to be held without bail after his August 21 arraignment.