Michael Jacques Could Face Death Penalty

Uncle of Brooke Bennett charged with kidnapping:

Michael Jacques, the uncle of Brooke Bennett has now officially been charged in her kidnapping after police found her body near his home.

Because of the federal charges, Jacques could face the death penalty even though the state of Vermont does not have capital punishment.

For now, federal prosecutors have stopped short of charging Jacques with murder because autopsy results on her are still pending.

Both Jacques, and Ray Gagnon, Bennett’s stepfather are due in court next week.