The father and stepmom of a New York man killed during a vacation watched via Zoom as the man who confessed to the murder was released from jail to get a haircut.

Gregory Moore, a father of four, and friends rented a home in Houston, an Airbnb. After a night of clubbing, the men returned to their Airbnb. As one of the men parked the car, Moore and a woman with the group walked to the door. They never made it inside.

A man wearing a hoodie and carrying a flashlight rushed Moore. Moore was pistol-whipped and shot multiple times. He took strikes to the neck, torso, left leg and both arms. Moore was life-flighted to a hospital but did not survive.

James Ray Lane, 33, confessed to the murder, but 351st Criminal District Court Judge Nata Cornelio allowed the defendant to remain free.

When Lane was charged, Judge Cornelio lowered Lane's $250,000 bond to $100,000, and during that time Lane has had multiple curfew violations.

Back before Judge Cornelio, Lane pleads guilty to murder, but the judge according to court documents allows Lane to remain free on bond until his sentencing, so he could get a haircut.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

Tabitha Soules - Gregory Moore’s Stepmom
Brian Foley - Board-certified Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Chief Prosecutor in Harris County, (Houston) Texas; Author: “What Prosecutors Don't Tell You” (not yet published); Instagram @brianfoleylawpllc/ Youtube - @brianfoleylawyer/ Twitter @brianpllc
Dr. Carla Manly - Clinical Psychologist, Author “Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly”
Douglas Griffin - Houston Police Officer for 32 Years and President of the Houston Police Officer’s Union; Twitter & Instagram: @Griff3945
Andy Kahan - Director of Victim Services and Advocacy at CrimeStoppers of Houston
Randy Wallace - Reporter for KRIV Fox26 in Houston; Twitter: RandyWallace Fox26/ Facebook: Randy WallaceFox26

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