Prosecutors plan to pursue death penalty for Erik Ohlson
Teton County Deputy Prosecutor Chris Lundberg confirmed Thursday they plan to pursue the death penalty for Erik Ohlson. Ohlson faces two felony counts of first degree murder for shooting and killing Jennifer Nalley and her unborn child.
“After consulting with the family they are in favor of us pursuing that and so kind of weighing all those factors we believe it’s the right course of justice in action in this case,” said Lundberg.
Ohlson appeared in court last Friday for his preliminary hearing. His next court appearance is Sept. 6th. This date may change because Ohlson’s lawyers have asked to disqualify judge Gregory Moeller.
In court Friday, prosecutors played a jail interview with Erik Ohlson and a detective. Ohlson admitted to shooting Jennifer Nalley in the interview.
