Louis Coleman III was indicted on one count of kidnapping resulting in death in connection to the disappearance and murder of 23-year-old Jassy Correia last year
A virtual hearing is scheduled Tuesday to consider the death penalty for Louis Coleman III - the man accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old mother from a Boston nightclub last year.
Jassy Correia was last seen early on Feb. 24 leaving a Boston nightclub after celebrating her birthday and getting into Coleman's car, according to police.
Surveillance video shows Coleman carrying her into his providence apartment.
Correia, of Lynn, was found in the trunk of his car when police stopped him in Delaware four days later.
Her body was found wrapped in a sofa cushion cover, which was inside of a black trash bag inside a large suitcase that matched the one Coleman was observed bringing into his apartment three days after Correia's disappearance.
Correia was found naked, with significant bruising and a bloodied face. She was bound with gray duct tape and covered in what is believed to be baking soda.
Coleman now faces a death sentence or life in prison under federal kidnapping charges resulting in death.
Coleman, 32 of Providence, Rhode Island, has pleaded not guilty.
The death penalty will be weighed in the case in a hearing today via video conference.
Coleman's lawyers may decide whether they intend to pursue an insanity defense.
It's unclear if Coleman will appear.
Correia is survived by her family, including her 2-year-old daughter.
Source: nbcboston.com, Katelin Flint, May 26, 2020
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