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flag Los Angeles prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for man charged in actor Johnny Wactor’s 2024 killing during a botched catalytic converter theft.

flag Los Angeles prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty for Robert Isaiah Barceleau, 19, charged in the May 2024 killing of actor Johnny Wactor, 37, during a botched catalytic converter theft in downtown Los Angeles. flag Barceleau faces life in prison without parole on murder and robbery charges, including special circumstances for murder during a robbery and firearm use. flag His co-defendant, Sergio Estrada, 19, faces similar charges but not the special circumstances or firearm allegation. flag Both pleaded not guilty, and a pretrial hearing is set for January 14, 2025. flag Police said Barceleau admitted to shooting Wactor, claiming self-defense, while Estrada said he objected to the shooting. flag Evidence includes fingerprints on a floor jack, surveillance photos showing the men with a weapon and cash, and testimony from a co-worker who saw Wactor confront the suspects before being shot. flag Two other men were sentenced to prison for lesser roles in the incident.

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