Derrick Valentine
Death Penalty Sought In Strangling
Derrick Valentine Charged In Death Of Melodie Walker
LAS VEGAS -- Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty against a California man charged with sexually assaulting and strangling a Las Vegas woman at her home in January.
The Clark County district attorney's office made the announcement Wednesday. Derrick Valentine is charged with one count of murder and two counts of sexual assault in the Jan. 22 death of 35-year-old Melodie Walker.
The 37-year-old Valentine has pleaded not guilty. A hearing in the case is set for April 7.
Valentine is from Pasadena, Calif. He's accused of killing Walker after she tripped a burglar alarm trying to escape during what Valentine allegedly told police was forced sexual contact.
The coroner ruled Walker was strangled.
Valentine is being held at the Clark County jail.
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