Idaho Prosecutors Seeking Death Penalty for Man Convicted of Murder during Armed Robbery as Suspect Retract Guilty Plea
Idaho Falls, ID- A man facing murder charges in Idaho has decided to retract his guilty plea, prompting the state to reinstate the death penalty due to additional felony charges.
A 23-year-old man named Lance Broncho is facing serious charges, including assault and introducing contraband, at a correctional facility.
In March, Broncho was charged with several serious felonies, including first-degree murder of Eric Leask and aggravated battery.
In the murder case, a plea agreement was reached in June, with the prosecution agreeing to recommend life in prison instead of pursuing the death penalty.
After facing new felony charges, Broncho decided to withdraw his guilty plea on July 11. Bonneville County prosecutor Randy Neal has stated that the state has refiled the case with the intention of pursuing the death penalty against Broncho.
Broncho voluntarily relinquished his right to a speedy trial on July 22.
Murder Incident
Based on court documents, a detective from the Idaho Falls Police was contacted at approximately 9 p.m. on March 9 to look into a shooting incident that occurred on the 100 block of 4th Street.
A resident of the house reported that she and Leask were startled awake by an intruder attempting to force their way through the front door.
Based on court documents, a detective from the Idaho Falls Police was contacted at approximately 9 p.m. on March 9 to look into a shooting incident that occurred on the 100 block of 4th Street.
A resident of the house reported that she and Leask were startled awake by an intruder attempting to force their way through the front door.
Leask and the son were taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by Idaho Falls ambulance.
Unfortunately, Leask later succumbed to his injuries. The son has been released. During the home invasion, Broncho was on federal supervised release and had an active felony warrant.
Source: East Idaho News
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