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FILE Photo of Mark Sievers mugshot from 2016 – Photo courtesy of Lee County Sheriff’s Office. FORT MYERS, Fla.- The State Attorney’s Office has filed notices of intent to seek the death penalty for Mark Sievers and Jimmy Rodgers in the high-profile murder case of Teresa Sievers. Mark Sievers is charged with first-degree murder in the bludgeoning death of his wife that took place nearly a year ago. If the cases proceed to a sentencing phase, a jury and judge would decide the penalties. “We are not surprised,” said Sievers’ attorney Antonio Faga. “Bit disappointed our client will face the ultimate penalty for what we see is a lack of evidence.” Mark Sievers is accused of hiring Rodgers, who is also charged with first-degree murder, and his childhood friend, Wayne Wright, to murder his wife while he was out of town. Wright accepted a plea deal in exchange for testifying against Rodgers and Mark Sievers. No further information was immediately available.