Phoenix prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of fatally stabbing a 29-year-old woman on an Arizona hiking trail. Maricopa County Attorney’s Office filed the notice of intent Friday around 5pm - a move the family of late Lauren Heike said they 'support' seven months after the brutal killing. Pictured: Teasley being arrested by police on May 4 in Phoenix, ArizonaPoll Do you support the death penalty? Yes No Do you support the death penalty? 'We received word late this afternoon that the MCAO has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty for Lauren’s murder,' Lana and Jeff Heike wrote.

Source: The Times December 30, 2023 19:00 UTC