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Two men accused of murdering a Tempe woman could face the death penalty if convicted.

Mercedes Vega is believed to have been killed in 2023 to prevent her from testifying in an armed robbery case.

A third suspect has been arrested in Georgia and is awaiting extradition to Arizona.

Two men accused of kidnapping and murdering a Tempe woman who was left inside a burning car in Tonopah 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.

“I believe the death penalty is an appropriate sentencing consideration for the ju

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