Adam Jeremiah Maes was a 17-year-old Hispanic male from Amarillo, Texas, who was known for his kind and generous spirit. A student at Caprock High School, Adam was academically driven and had a goal of becoming a business owner after graduation. His family remembered him for his "heart of gold," his sense of humor, and the way his smile could light up a room. He was a natural provider who took pride in helping his family, cherishing his siblings and always making sure his parents were taken care of.
On the night of September 14, 2022, at around 11:30 p.m., Amarillo police officers were called to an apartment complex in the 2800 block of North Grand Street for a reported shooting. At the scene, they found Adam suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Amarillo Police Department’s Homicide Unit launched an investigation.
Authorities soon arrested two brothers, 18-year-old Kezabien Dionte Mayes and 19-year-old Javonne Demontre Mayes, and charged them with murder. A 14-year-old girl was also taken into custody and charged with engaging in criminal activity. The investigation continued, and on October 4, 2022, police arrested a third man, Keshawn Latrell Horn, in connection with Adam’s death.
A Potter County grand jury later indicted Kezabien Mayes, Javonne Mayes, and Keshawn Horn on first-degree felony murder charges. According to the indictment, the three men were in the process of robbing Adam when he was shot and killed.
On September 11, 2025, just days before their trial was scheduled to begin, brothers Ke'zabien Dionte Mayes and Javonne Demontre Mayes appeared in the 320th District Court. Both men pleaded guilty to the murder of Adam Maes. Following their pleas, each brother was sentenced to 40 years in prison. After the sentencing, five family members delivered victim impact statements.
As of September 2025, a trial date had not yet been set for the third co-defendant, Keshawn Latrell Horn.
