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Aaron Saucedo, accused in a chilling string of Phoenix shootings that killed nine over a decade ago, faces a pivotal moment as his defense team proposes a 30-year plea deal—stripping the death penalty—despite claims he’s mentally unable to grasp his case. The offer, floated during a July 14th settlement conference, remains unaccepted by prosecutors and hinges on victims’ families’ input before the County Attorney makes a final call. With trial set for December 7th, this deal could reshape the future of a case delayed years by complexity, pandemic disruptions, and ongoing competency battles—while Saucedo himself, now serving nearly a decade, insists he’s learned his lesson.

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