Sobbing girlfriend of Wyoming teen who was stabbed to death protecting her at the mall breaks down at vigil: 'He was the bravest boy and the best boyfriend, we had so many plans'

The sobbing girlfriend of a Wyoming teenager who was stabbed to death protecting her at a mall broke down as she paid a heartbreaking tribute. 

At a vigil for slain Robert 'Bobby' Maher, 14, his heartbroken girlfriend described him as 'the bravest boy' and 'the best boyfriend', who had 'no hard feeling for anybody.' 

'Me and Bobby, we had so many plans for the future,' she said through tears. 

Maher was held down and stabbed with a kitchen knife at a mall on Sunday, after Dominique Harris and Jarreth Plunkett, both 15, allegedly targeted the teen following a confrontation at a park in Evansville two weeks prior. 

The teen's girlfriend reportedly called him to warn him that the two suspects were following her and her friends around a mall, leading him to race to the scene to protect her before he was stabbed. 

The heartbroken girlfriend of Bobby Maher, 14, sobbed as she called him 'the bravest boy' and said they had 'so many plans for the future' together before his death 

Robert 'Bobby' Maher, 14, was stabbed to death on Sunday after going to help his girlfriend from suspects at the mall, as cops said footage of the incident showed he 'clearly didn't want to fight' 

Bobby had reportedly gone to the mall to help his girlfriend with another friend, and an affidavit stated they did so to 'keep the girls safe.' 

His heartbroken family described him as an 'angel', as his girlfriend paid an emotional tribute to him at the vigil through tears.

Speaking of the attack that led to Bobby's death, she said: 'I'm sorry for everyone that had to witness that. 

'I want to give a shout out to his family, because I know he loved them so much. Me and Bobby, we had so many plans for the future.

'I never thought I'd be saying all this so early. I also want to thank my family for being there for me, and my dad for giving me a hug at the hospital. 

'Bobby would be so proud of everybody.' 

The issue that allegedly triggered the attack came at a park two weeks prior during spring break, where Maher was said to have called Harris and Plunkett 'freaks' for going into a port-a-potty together. 

Harris later told police that Plunkett asked Maher's friend if he wanted to fight them to pay his 'blood debt' after the argument at the park. 

When the two alleged attackers then went to the Eastridge Mall together, they stole Red Bulls, sour candy, and two kitchen knives from Target, the reported arrest affidavit stated. 

According to police, the duo 'had taken the knife knowing they were going to fight (Maher).' 

When Bobby and his friend arrived, they reportedly saw the two suspects walking near his girlfriend and her friends, and he 'kept telling' them to leave while trying to hurry the girls away. 

The entrance to the Eastridge Mall in Casper where Bobby Maher was stabbed to death

According to police interviews, there had been a previous incident at a park in Evansville between Maher and the suspects, who claimed he called them 'freaks' after he saw them go into a portal potty together

Maher is pictured with a female friend in a tribute shared on Facebook after his death. It's unclear if she is one of the girls he was protecting when he died

At that point, Bobby's friend told police that Harris and Plunkett attacked, beginning with Harris allegedly 'slamming' him to the ground. 

Bobby was allegedly ordered by Plunkett to 'swing on him' several times, but he 'clearly did not want to fight as he is seen moving in a continuous backwards motion away from' the danger, the affidavit said. 

He allegedly told Plunkett to 'put the knife away' because the fight 'wasn't fair', to which he responded: 'I don't fight fair', Plunkett told cops, according to the State Cowboy Daily.  

Plunkett then allegedly 'walked up and stabbed' the 14-year-old with a 'kitchen style knife', believed to be one stolen from Target. 

Footage of the incident reported by Fox News also reportedly showed the two alleged attackers wearing balaclava-style masks as they pounced on him at the mall. 

They reportedly dumped the blood-soaked knife and their balaclava masks in the parking lot, but were arrested the same day and charged on Monday.  

They are set to be tried as adults, with Plunkett charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to murder, aggravated assault and shoplifting. 

Harris is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, aggravated assault and shoplifting. 

Tributes have poured in for the slain 14-year-old, with his grieving family describing him as an 'angel.' 

Tributes have poured in for the heroic teen, as Maher's heartbroken father wrote on Facebook: 'Bobby Rest in Peace my baby I miss you so much Daddy was so proud of you and loved you so much so very much' 

Flowers are left at memorials for Bobby Maher in Casper, Wyoming

His father Robert posted an image online of his son with his angel wings, and wrote: 'The light Bobby brought into the world will shine on forever in the hearts and memories of all who knew him.' 

'He found joy in spending time with his friends and family, sharing laughs and taking in all life had to offer,' his obituary read. 

'With a spunky personality and thirst for adventure Bobby quickly grew into a driven young man on a path to great things.

'Bobby was naturally intelligent and athletic, which allowed him to flourish in many things, including his greatest passion: basketball.

'His tenacious nature, skill and great support from his family helped push Bobby to be a star player and a joy to watch on the court.

'Bobby's light will shine on brightly in everyone that had the chance to meet him.'