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Sunday School Teacher Faces Death Penalty

Prosecutors file charges of murder, kidnapping, and rape

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(Newser) – A California Sunday school teacher arrested for the murder of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu is now eligible for the death penalty after prosecutors added three “special circumstances,” to her charges today, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The San Joaquin County DA alleges that Melissa Huckaby killed the girl after kidnapping her, sexually assaulting her, and raping her with a foreign object.

This undated photo provided by the family shows Melissa Huckaby. Huckaby, 28, remains in custody at the San Joaquin County (Calif.) Jail.
This undated photo provided by the family shows Melissa Huckaby. Huckaby, 28, remains in custody at the San Joaquin County (Calif.) Jail.   (AP Photo)
This image provided by the San Joaquin County Seriff's department shows the booking photo of Melissa Huckaby taken Saturday.
This image provided by the San Joaquin County Seriff's department shows the booking photo of Melissa Huckaby taken Saturday.   (AP Photo)
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SPH
Apr 14, 09 3:31 PM CDT
My guess is Melissa Huckaby was abused as a child.... Reply
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Robert_Dada
Apr 14, 09 4:25 PM CDT
If true, that's terribly regrettable. However, it can in no way, be used as a factor by her defense to minimize her punishment if found guilty.
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NutsInNY
Apr 14, 09 6:59 PM CDT
My guess is the Talilban were abused as children...
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Nagual
Apr 14, 09 3:44 PM CDT
More likely than not, unfortunately. Reply
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paul123
Apr 14, 09 3:57 PM CDT
It will be a just punishment. Reply
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