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    2nd Ohio man facing trial in Craigslist killings

    The alleged mastermind of a deadly plot to lure robbery victims with phony Craigslist job offers faces a possible death sentence at his trial in the deaths of three men and wounding of a fourth.Prosecutors have portrayed Richard Beasley, 53, whose murder trial was scheduled to begin Tuesday, as an ex-con street preacher in Akron and mentor to a teenager convicted in the plot.Brogan Rafferty, who was then 17, was sentenced to life in prison in November after being found guilty in the plot. Because of his age, he wasn't eligible for the death penalty.Beasley has pleaded not guilty to a 27-count indictment.Prosecutors have asked deputies to bring Rafferty from prison to testify at the trial. At his sentencing, Rafferty said the crimes were horrible but said he didn't recognize any chance to stop the killings.His defense attorney told the judge that Rafferty is willing to testify against Beasley. He said his client wouldn't stand convicted if it wasn't for Beasley.The jury rejected the def...

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