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Published November 24, 2009 01:51 pm - The death penalty could be sought against at least one of the men accused of being involved in the killing of three Hispanic men whose bodies were found Sunday in a field just outside of Cave City. Suspects make court appearance Death penalty could be an option By BURTON SPEAKMAN Glasgow Daily Times GLASGOW — The death penalty could be sought against at least one of the men accused of being involved in the killing of three Hispanic men whose bodies were found Sunday in a field just outside of Cave City.
Karen Davis, commonwealth’s attorney for Barren County, said the necessary aggravating factors exist that Miguel A. Velazquez, 20, of Cave City, could face death for his role in the alleged murder of three unidentified men. Velazquez is charged with three counts of murder and tampering with physical evidence. The other suspect, Marcos Bautista, 18, of Cave City, may be eligible for the death penalty, she said. Bautista is charged with complicity to murder, tampering with physical evidence and possession of marijuana. “We’ve had two death penalty cases in Barren County, but not one involving someone with a complicity charge,” Davis said. Typically complicity carries the same penalty as committing the act, but in this case more research is necessary, she said. The aggravating factors are multiple deaths and possible robbery, Davis said. “Both men in their confessions to police admitted stealing items from the victims,” she said. Velazquez and Bautista made their initial court appearance Monday in Barren District Court. They are scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing next Monday. At some point early Monday Velazquez and Bautista each spoke with Kentucky State Police and admitted to their roles in the deaths of the men, Davis said. “(Velazquez) provided information that helped police to locate the murder weapons,” she said. The information they have provided has also been consistent with the evidence that was found at the scene. At this point, Velazquez is being represented by Sandy Leitao and Bautista’s attorney is Cole Adams. Both are public defenders from the Glasgow office of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. During Monday’s hearing Adams made a motion to dismiss the charges because KSP had not provided enough information in the citation. District Court Judge John Alexander stated that was not enough information to dismiss the case. The rule regarding information on the citation is designed to ensure that defendants are not appearing for hearings in which they do not know with what crime they are being charged, he said. In this case, based on the statements of Davis about both men’s comments, both these defendants understand the charges against them. 
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