The man accused of killing Mercedes Vega, 22, could face the death penalty if convicted. Sencere Hayes is accused of kidnapping her, shooting her and leaving her in a burning car along the highway.

Authorities apprehended the man they are pointing to as suspected of being involved in the 2023 death of a 22-year-old woman who was discovered burned to death about 60 miles from her Tempe home.

A medical examiner report ruled Vega’s death as a homicide, citing the cause of death due to burns she suffered and smoke inhalation. The report said she also suffered blunt force trauma and ...

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office filed a notice of intent this week to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing Mercedes Vega. Sencere Hayes was arrested in connection with ...

Earlier this week, the state filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Sencere Patrick Hayes if he’s convicted of first-degree murder of Mercedes Vega. Prosecutors noted ...

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the man accused of killing Tempe woman Mercedes Vega but the court filing also reveals the possible motive. Sencere Hayes was arrested for first ...

Prosecutors in Maricopa County have announced they will seek the death penalty for Sencere Hayes, the man accused in the 2023 kidnapping and fatal shooting of Mercedes Vega. FOX 10's Lauren Clark ...