Woman accused of murder held on $1M cash bail
A danger to the public and a flight risk. The woman accused in the killing of Guam Army National Guard veteran Jason Susuico is being held on a $1 million cash bail.
Forty-six-year-old Cynthia Rose Quinata appeared before a Superior Court magistrate judge late Thursday.
She faces charges of aggravated murder and guilt by complicity.
Prosecutors argued for such a high bail amount alleging the defendant had already made plans and purchased a ticket to leave island in an attempt to avoid arrest for her involvement in the murder of Susuico. Investigators also cited police reports that Quinata allegedly knew of the plan to "beat down" Susuico, which ultimately resulted in his death.
Quinata allegedly lured Susuico to her Mangilao residence to smoke meth when the deadly attack occurred.
The alleged motive, authorities believe, was over a drug deal gone wrong.