COLUMBIA, S.C.— The white man accused of killing nine black churchgoers during a Bible study will face the death penalty, according to court documents filed Thursday.
The documents said prosecutors would pursue the death penalty against Dylann Roof, 21, because more than two people were killed, and that others’ lives were put at risk.
Prosecutors also said they intended to present evidence on Roof’s mental state, adult and juvenile criminal record and other conduct, as well as his apparent lack of remorse for the killings.
