Man arrested in Ammon murder appears in court for first time

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Channel: East Idaho News · 2017 · News & Politics

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IDAHO FALLS -- An Ammon man who was arrested for the murder in connection with a decomposing body made his first appearance in court Thursday afternoon.

Jameion K. Hernandez, 20, was charged with first-degree murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty. He was represented by defense attorney Jordan Crane with the Bonneville County Public Defender's Office. 

“Because of the nature of the charge and the possibility of a death penalty, no bond is allowed at this time,” Magistrate Judge Michael Kennedy said in court. 

Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Danny Clark said a conviction could alternatively result in life in prison with a 10-year mandatory minimum, along with a $50,000 fine.

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