That will have relevance, but the prosecutor represents the government, not the victim’s survivors. Sounds like Mr. Robinson will be facing capital charges at both the state and federal levels.
“...but the prosecutor represents the government, not the victim’s survivors.”
That’s often part of the problem, when prosecutors who claim to be representing the state agree to egregious plea bargains despite the wishes of survivors. A perfect example is the recent deal given to Kohlberger in Idaho, which ignited what many consider a justified outrage.
Such cases, which prosecutors claim may be in the interest of justice but may actually indicate only a personal agenda, may often arise from a prosecutor’s fear of actually going into court and fighting. It’s not uncommon.