State Seeks Death Penalty in Murder Case

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State Seeks Death Penalty in Murder Case State plans to seek the death penalty against a man accused of the kidnap-slaying of Jodi Sanderholm. Reporter: Alicia Cabrera Email Address: alicia.cabrera@wibw.com

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WINFIELD, Kan. (AP) _ Attorney General Paul Morrison says the state plans to seek the death penalty against a man accused of the kidnap-slaying of a19-year-old Cowley College student.

Justin Thurber is charged with capital murder, rape, aggravated
kidnapping and aggravated sodomy in the death of Jodi
Sanderholm of Arkansas City.

Sanderholm disappeared January fifth after dance practice. She was latter found battered and strangled eleven mile in a wooded area.

At Thurber's arraignment on Monday, Morrison said the state will
seek the death penalty because the crime was carried out in an
especially heinous and cruel manner.

Thurber remained silent during the proceedings, the judge
entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf and set a trial date of
June 24th, 2008.

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