Ethan Stacy latest: Death penalty may be sought in case of slain boy (video)
The Utah couple accused of brutally murdering 4-year-old Ethan Stacy will likely face the death penalty when tried for the killing, according to Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings.
“At this point in time, we don’t see any reason why we will not be filing notice of intent to seek the death penalty on both defendants,” Rawlings told Fox 13.
During a visit with his mother, Stephanie Sloop, and stepfather, Nathan Sloop, which began May 1 and was supposed to last all summer, Ethan was allegedly abused and tortured by Nathan, eventually dying from his injuries. His mother allegedly did nothing to prevent the abuse and did not seek help for her son.
To see photos regarding Ethan's case, click here.
Nathan’s attorney, Richard Mauro said he wasn’t surprised that the state may seek death for his client.
“In every one of these cases you operate with that presumption,” said Mauro. “They have 60 days from the date of arraignment which will be sometime after the preliminary hearing to make that decision.”
The couple were in court Friday to determine dates for preliminary hearings.
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