HIGH POINT, N.C. — The suspect in the murder of a High Point University student was in Guilford County court on Wednesday. He appeared virtually before a judge at 2 p.m.
The judge today said Cadogan will remain behind bars with no bond.
Law enforcement said they charged Cadogan with concealing and failing to report a death, which the judge said could result in a maximum of two years behind bars. Investigators also charged Cadogan with first-degree murder, which the judge noted is punishable with life in prison and no parole or death.
Cadogan appeared in the courtroom virtually via a monitor.
Gianna Delgado's father, Ricardo Delgado, was in the High Point courtroom today.
“A lot of emotion, of course, being strong. I have to be strong, I have to trust the justice system will do the right thing, Delgado said. "They are here for my daughter.”
Delgado said the fact Cadogan is still in jail with no bond is calming for him.
“I’ll let the Lord decide how it has to be done and whatever happens, whatever his faith is, you know, he has to answer to a higher power," Delgado said.
High Point Police said this was a case of domestic violence. Delgado said that if anyone is in a relationship and needs help, to seek it.
“The early signs are there. If you have someone wanting to know where you at all the time, take items and personal items that mean a lot to you and try to underpower you with hurtful words and texts, get help because you could end up like this, and it’s not a good ending," Delgado said.
Delgado said he is thankful for all the prayers and support he has received from the community.
“It’s overwhelming, comforting, and good to know that we aren’t alone," Delgado said. "I want to thank everyone for the prayers and support and also thank the detectives and all the law enforcement agencies involved in the arrest and the young lady who did the right thing and called 911. We could have had a missing persons report instead of what we have now. I’m indebted to her.”
WFMY News 2 also spoke with Cadogan's mother and brother. They were both in the courtroom on Wednesday. They told News 2 that they were still struggling with the situation and have not spoken to Cadogan since the day of the murder. His mother said she is very sorry for what happened and was emotional in the courtroom.
Deputies arrested him in Tennessee last week. Investigators said they found 19-year-old HPU student Gianna Delgado's body in Cadogan's car trunk.
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Investigators said Cadogan reportedly admitted to a friend on Facetime that he killed Delgado, who is his ex-girlfriend.
Officials transferred him from Carter County, Tennessee to High Point Tuesday night.
Cadogan's next court date is set for August.