Prosecutors seek death penalty against Utah man accused of killing mother, second victim

What happened

Prosecutors in Utah County have filed to seek the death penalty against Matthew Jacob Leonard, accused of murdering his mother, Sarah Johnson, and a second victim, John Handricks, in a Springville double murder case. The victims were reported missing on March 26 after not being seen or heard from for a week.

Timeline

1. Oct 9, 1:48 PM KUTV 2News Prosecutors seek death penalty against Utah man accused of killing mother, second victim
2. Oct 9, 1:48 PM KJZZ Prosecutors seek death penalty against Utah man accused of killing mother, second victim

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