Mourners angry about prosecution agreementBy Richard Gould
Published: December 03, 2010
Hickory -- A new development in the Zahra Baker case raised the ire of several mourners Friday who went to Drum Funeral Home to honor her memory during the second day of the public memorial.
Many believe that Zahra’s stepmother, Elisa Baker, murdered and dismembered the 10-year-old girl and were dismayed to learn that a reported agreement between Baker’s defense team and the District Attorney’s office removed the option of the death penalty, life in prison or a charge of first-degree murder.
Many felt that a second-degree murder charge is not sufficient in the Zahra case.
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I am confused because I saw this article saying that is not the case.
Death penalty possible in Zahra casePublished: Dec. 5, 2010 at 11:23 AM
UPI
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The Zahra Baker case may lead to first-degree murder charges and the death penalty, a North Carolina prosecutor says.
Catawba County District Attorney James Gaither would not confirm or deny any agreement with Zahra's stepmother, Elisa Baker, but he told The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer in a published report Saturday: "We're under no obligation not to pursue capital murder charges or first-degree murder charges against any individual if there is sufficient and credible evidence to prove that Zahra Baker was murdered by that individual."
Television stations have said Gaither signed a deal with Baker letting her escape the death penalty and first-degree murder charges if she cooperates in the investigation. But a source told the Observer it depends on Baker being truthful in her assistance.
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This article state Baker could face execution, which is a good thing.