Motion filed to seek death penalty for man accused of killing Fort Myers gas station clerk

The State of Florida filed a motion on June 5 to seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing a gas station clerk with a hammer in Fort Myers.According to the State Attorney's Office, Rolbert Joachin, 40, was indicted by a grand jury on a first-degree murder charge, which carries a potential death penalty.According to court documents, the state's notice of intent to seek the death penalty cited the aggravating factor stating, "The capital felony was a homicide and was committed in a cold, calculated, and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification."Joachin, who is an immigrant from Haiti, was arrested for the murder of Nilufa Easmin, also known as "Yasmin," following a manhunt on April 2.Joachin's next hearing is on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.