[May 22, 2013] Suspect in Glenburn girl's slaying enters no plea in court Tweet BANGOR, May 22, 2013 (Portland Press Herald - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Kyle Dube, 20, the man accused of killing a 15-year-old Glenburn girl, did not enter a plea during his initial court appearance Wednesday on a charge of murder. Dube, dressed in T-shirt and jeans, did not make eye contact with the many friends and family members of Nichole Cable who were in the courtroom. Her mother, Kristine Wiley, stood up and stared at him until her husband made her sit down. Dube, of Orono, is charged with knowing and intentional murder in the killing of Cable. The state medical examiner confirmed that a body found Monday night in the woods along Stillwater River in Old Town was Cable's. No cause of death was released. Assistant Attorney General Andrew Benson said additional testing would be done on the body. The criminal complaint charging Dube says he killed Cable in her hometown of Glenburn on May 12, the night she went missing. The complaint describes Dube as 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. Cable is described as 5 feet 3 inches and 90 pounds. Superior Court Justice William Anderson impounded the police affidavit seeking Dube's arrest, at the request of the defense attorney, Stephen Smith, who said the release would make it difficult to empanel a jury. He also cited threats that he said had been made against Dube online. Anderson said Wednesday afternoon that the affidavit would remain impounded until a grand jury considers the case. The Maine Constitution requires that anyone charged with a felony must have the case brought before a grand jury to determine whether an indictment is warranted. Grand juries in Penobscot County meet during the last full week of each month. Wednesday's hearing lasted no more than five minutes. Anderson ordered Dube held without bail pending a hearing, which has yet to be scheduled. The state asked that Dube be held without bail until his trial. The defense has yet to weigh in on the bail issue, but Dube is already being held in Penobscot County Jail where he is serving a sentence on an unrelated conviction. After the hearing, Benson, the prosecutor, said "there's no reason to believe" anyone other than Dube was involved in the killing. He declined to explain how Dube and Cable were connected, but said, "Clearly electronic media was involved." Dube and Cable were acquainted with each other, according to Tyler-Ann Harris, a friend of Cable's who said the two dated briefly and were supposed to hang out together on the night of May 10. Cable disappeared from her home on May 12. Brock Robinson, who said he was a family friend, said Cable's family would not make an immediate statement and asked for privacy. James Robinson, another friend, said the family had been told by prosecutors and victims' advocates not to speak, for fear of jeopardizing the case. Just before the 11 a.m. hearing was scheduled to start, Cable's mother arrived at Penobscot Superior Court clutching a pillow that had been her daughter's. She was supported by her husband, Jason Wiley, and friends. Dozens of family members and friends milled in the hallway until they were allowed to enter the courtroom around 11:15. Some wore neon yellow T-shirts with Cable's birthdate and "May 2013" written on the back. The proceedings had to be moved to a larger courtroom to accommodate the crowd of Cable's friends and family. Kristine Wiley looked distraught as she sat sobbing in the front row. Dube posted on his Facebook page on May 13, the day after Cable disappeared, that he was dating a woman that was not Cable. He also posted Cable's "missing" poster on his Facebook page. Dube has been in custody at the Penobscot County Jail since May 17, when he turned himself in to begin serving a 90-day sentence on an unrelated criminal charge from 2012, when he led police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 north of Bangor. His motorcycle was clocked at speeds of more than 130 mph before he eventually slowed down and struck a guardrail. He was charged with driving to endanger, eluding an officer and criminal speeding. According to published reports, Dube tried to flee police because he was scared about getting a ticket. Penobscot County Sheriff Glenn Ross said Dube had been on suicide watch at the jail since he turned himself in, saying Dube showed up crying and emotional. After Cable's body was found Monday night, Dube was placed in protective custody and segregated from other inmates. He has remained segregated since he was charged with Cable's murder Tuesday. Deputy Attorney General William Stokes said police first began questioning Dube in connection with Cable's disappearance several days before he reported to jail. Cable's family has established a fund in her memory. Cable's stepfather, Jason Wiley, said the fund would be used to help other families going through similar trauma. Donations to the Nichole Cable Memorial Fund can be made through People's United Bank, 201 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401. ___ (c)2013 the Portland Press Herald (Portland, Maine) Visit the Portland Press Herald (Portland, Maine) at www.pressherald.com Distributed by MCT Information Services [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]