Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man who police say killed his 20-year-old roommate in Raleigh, North Carolina, could face the death penalty or life in prison if he's convicted.
That's what a judge told the man on Thursday during a brief court appearance, The Raleigh News & Observer reported.
Erick Gael Hernandez-Mendez has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Christina Matos. He has asked to be represented by the capital defender's office.
Christina Matos was roommates with Hernandez-Mendez. She was found dead on Sunday night. Authorities have not said how Matos died or what a motive could have been.