Two men accused of kidnapping and murdering an Arizona woman who was left inside a burning car while she was still alive in 2023 could be executed if convicted.
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced on Dec. 3 that her office filed notices of intent to seek the death penalty against Cudjoe Young, 29, and Sencere Hayes, 23, in connection with the brutal killing of Mercedes Vega, 22, of Tempe.
“I believe the death penalty is an appropriate sentencing consideration for the jury for these two defendants,” Mitchell said in a statement. “We will continue to pursue justice for Mercedes Vega and her family.”…