Death penalty debated in PR murder-for-hire scheme

The attorney for a widow accused of hiring someone to kill her Canadian husband in Puerto Rico is asking whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

Nicolas Nogueras says he needs to know so he can prepare his client's defense. Aurea Vazquez Rijos is living in Italy and authorities are seeking her extradition. Italy does not extradite suspects who face the death penalty.

Vazquez is accused of promising a man $3 million to kill her former husband, Canadian businessman Adam Anhang.

Lymarie Llovet is a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's office in San Juan. She said Tuesday that prosecutors will soon announce their decision.

Police say Anhang was beaten to death in September 2005.