NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Prosecutors in suburban Philadelphia say they won't be seeking the death penalty against a man charged in the strangulation slaying of his life-in girlfriend.
Montgomery County prosecutors announced the decision Monday at the formal arraignment of 39-year-old Johnny Fossett of Springfield.
Assistant District Attorney Tonya Lupinacci said authorities did not believe there were sufficient aggravating circumstances to warrant the death penalty.
Fossett is charged with first-, second- and third-degree murder in the Jan. 15 death of 40-year-old Lori Jefferson.
Assistant District Attorney Tonya Lupinacci said authorities did not believe there were sufficient aggravating circumstances to warrant the death penalty.
Fossett entered not guilty pleas to the murder counts as well as robbery, theft by unlawful taking and unlawful restraint charges.