Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty For Phelps

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for James Phelps.

A filling by Prosecutor Attorney Jonathan David Barker stated the notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case against James Phelps.

The Public Defender representing Phelps has filed for a change of venue in the case.

Phelps, and co-defendant Timothy Norton, are charged with the murder, kidnapping and abandonment of a corpse in the death of Cassidy Rainwater.

Both men have pleaded not guilty.

Both will be back in court in January.