State to decide if theyll seek death penalty against Peñitas double homicide suspect
· KRGV (NBC 5)
In August, prosecutors will determine whether to pursue the death penalty for Pedro Ismael Garcia, charged with capital murder in the double homicide of Mario Morales Jr. and Maria Del Socorro Farias in Peñitas. Garcia pleaded not guilty, and District Judge Noe Gonzalez highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating the options are death or life without parole. Six suspects were arrested, including four men facing capital murder charges and two women charged with tampering with evidence. The victims were found in a burned vehicle on February 3, with autopsy results indicating they died from gunshot wounds.
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