State Seeks Death Penalty in April Homicide
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Channel: Dayton 24/7 Now · 2012 · News & Politics
DAYTON -- A man accused of killing a Dayton businessman and his dog, then setting fire to his business could face the death penalty.Prosectuors announced Tuesday they will seek the death penalty against Anthony Lamar Stargell, 20. Stargell allegedly shot and killed Tommy Nickles, 54, on 838 S. Main Street in Dayton back in April. The Quality 1 Electric building is now vacant, but up until April Second, it is where Tommy Nickles would come to work everyday. Investigators say Stargell set fire to Tommy Nickles' business back in April to cover up the crime. Stargell was re-indicted making him eligible for the death penalty."Why? How could you ever do this to a father, a brother, a son Wale Aliyu Reports
