It's the first time in Wagstaffe's role as DA that he's sought capital punishment.
The suspect is charged with murdering seven people at two farms back in 2023.
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Most of the victims were fellow farmworkers.
The suspect has pleaded not guilty.
A San Mateo County jury has not sentenced anyone to death since 2009.
California still has a moratorium on executions.