ORLANDO, Fla. — State prosecutors announced they are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of killing an Orange County teenager.
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Deputies say Jerry Dorisme attacked 13-year-old Rose Deiujuste at an apartment complex on July 4.
Investigations said Dorisme kidnapped, rapped and stabbed the girl to death.
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The state is considering his alleged acts especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
He pleaded not guilty last month.
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Dorisme is set to appear in court Thursday for a hearing.
Channel 9 will have a crew inside of the courtroom and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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