DNA Ties Cassandra Michael to 2 Guns in Caleb Quick Case as Texts Detail 2025 Shooting
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Updated · KMPH Fox 26 · Aug 6
DNA Ties Cassandra Michael to 2 Guns in Caleb Quick Case as Texts Detail 2025 Shooting
2 articles · Updated · KMPH Fox 26 · Aug 6
Summary
Forensic testimony said DNA from Cassandra Michael and co-defendant Byron Rangel was found on two firearms recovered from Rangel's home during Michael's juvenile bench trial.
Detectives also walked through text messages between Michael and Rangel, saying exchanges before Caleb Quick's 2025 killing discussed sexual assault allegations involving him and later messages showed contact after the shooting.
Investigators testified Michael was interviewed days after the killing before she became a suspect, but did not disclose that another teen had already placed her inside the McDonald's where Quick was killed.
Defense lawyers challenged evidence tied to Michael's Tesla, arguing there is no proof the car recorded video; a detective said investigators could not tell whether the system was activated or footage deleted.
Fresno court proceedings are set to continue Thursday as prosecutors build their case that Michael drove the getaway car in Quick's killing.