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Sencere Hayes, 22, extradited on $2 million bond for first-degree murder of Mercedes Vega; body dumped in desert

Nov 25, 2024, 01:27 PM

Sencere Hayes, a 22-year-old suspect, has been extradited to Maricopa County, Arizona, where he faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Mercedes Vega. Authorities report that Hayes is being held on a $2 million cash bond. He is accused of participating in the murder and subsequently disposing of Vega's body in the desert. Police have indicated that further arrests are anticipated as the investigation continues. Hayes was apprehended after a chase involving multiple police departments in the Phoenix area.