On May 8, 2009, a judge in Middletown, Connecticut raised Morgan's bail from $10 million to $15 million. Superior Court Judge Mary-Margaret Burgdorff said the raised bail was due to the seriousness of Morgan's crime and the threat he posed to the community. She also expressed concern that, because Morgan does not live in Connecticut and used a disguise to commit a crime, he is an increased flight risk.New York Times: Bail Raised to $15 Million... (May 8, 2009)

• Stephan Morgan and Johanna Justin-Jinich reportedly met when they participated in a six-week summer program at New York University in 2007. John Beckman, a spokeman for NYU, confirmed that both Justin-Jinich and Morgan were "residents in student housing but did not stay in the same residence hall."Hartford Courant: Wesleyan Shooter (May 7, 2009)

Near the end of the summer program, Justin-Jinich said she had received harassing e-mails and phone calls from Morgan and filed a harassment complaint with the NYU Public Safety Department. The campus Public Safety Department informed the NYPD of the complaint and according to Beckman, "initial conversations were conducted with each person by the police. Ultimately, after attempts to follow-up with Ms. Justin-Jinich about pursuing the matter, she declined to pursue the case."Hartford Courant: Wesleyan Shooter (May 7, 2009)

• Wesleyan students had planned a candlelight vigil to remember Justin-Jinich during the evening of May 6, 2009. The vigil was canceled when officials emailed the Wesleyan community warning against any gathering.Wesleyan University: Johanna Justin-Jinich '10 (May 6, 2009)