26-year-old Iraq war veteran Esteban
Santiago who shot dead five people and injured 8 others at the Fort
Lauderdale Airport in Florida on Friday showed no emotion in court on Monday as
he was told he could face the death penalty on two federal counts in the
case.
Santiago who appeared at a Florida federal court
just before noon for his first hearing, which lasted a little more than 15
minutes and focused mainly on his financial situation didn't say much in
court. Santiago who was shackled and wearing a red jumpsuit - answered
questions firmly with 'yes' or 'no' answers in a Spanish accent.
A judge appointed the suspect a public
defender after he said he had no job and just '$10' in his bank account. He
said he was making just $2,000 a month at his last job, as a security guard in
Alaska.
The suspect is due back in court on Tuesday
for a detention hearing and will continue to be held without bond. Authorities
say they have not ruled out terrorism as a motive and that they are
investigating whether mental illness played a role or not in the horrible act.
Source: AP
Source: AP
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