LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Jesus Reyes-Ocampo, now 18, appeared before a judge for the first time since being charged with murdering two teenagers in May.

Reyes-Ocampo faces two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of 15-year-old Aoun Basboos and 16-year-old Ali Naqvi, who went missing on May 11. He is also charged with evidence tampering.

During Friday's court hearing, Reyes-Ocampo waived his right to a formal arraignment. His case will proceed with a pre-trial conference scheduled for November 20, followed by a status hearing on December 12.

In May, the investigation into the missing teens led police to Loradale Market in Fayette County, where a vehicle linked to the victims had been found and allegedly tampered with. The market's owner, Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez, was arrested fo

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