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Suspect in Springfield Twp. couple's murder seeks to have death penalty dismissed

Posted: 06.05.2012 at 12:22 PM

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Cameo Pettaway / Lucas Co Jail

TOLEDO -- A Toledo man accused of murdering a Springfield Township couple in January 2011 is still trying to get the death penalty off the table.

22-year-old Cameo Pettaway's lawyers have filed another motion asking the judge to dismiss the death penalty specifications because they claim their client is mentally disabled.

Pettaway and 24-year-old Samuel Williams are charged with killing Lasa Straub and Johnny Clarke inside Straub's parents home on January 3, 2011.

Police say the victims were bound, gagged and then asphyxiated.

Both men have trial dates set for July 17.

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		Springfield Twp. murder suspect wants new judge
		Accused killer still faces death penalty if convicted

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