(CNN)A man suspected in last year's killing of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has been charged with first-degree murder in the case, a prosecutor told reporters Tuesday. 

The murder charge against Jesse Matthew Jr. comes in addition to a count of abduction with intent to defile filed against him previously, Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney Denise Lunsford said. 

"These indictments signal the beginning of the next phase in what has been an incredibly difficult process for the family of Hannah Graham, for our community and for the men and women of the many departments and agencies who have worked on this matter since September of last year," Lunsford said. 

Lunsford's team decided not to charge Matthew with capital murder, which could have led to a death sentence if he were convicted. Lunsford said she wouldn't give details on what led to that decision, except to say that a "great deal of serious thought" went into it. 

Those considerations included "the impact on the community, the Grahams, and the need to provide Mr. Matthew with a fair trial." 

"I have discussed this matter with the Grahams on many occasions, and they are aware of the indictments," Lunsford said. 

Matthew also was charged with reckless driving in two incidents about a week after Graham's disappearance, Lunsford said. 

Matthew's first court appearance on the indictments is scheduled for February 18. 

His attorney, Jim Camblos, declined to comment Tuesday, except to acknowledge the February 18 court appearance and to say that he received news of the indictments late Monday afternoon.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who was slain?
2. What was the murder victim's name?
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Q2:
1. Who is charged with Hannah Graham's murder?
2. Who has been taken into custody for the murder of Hannah Graham?
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Q3:
1. What exactly was Jesse Matthew Jr. charged with?
2. What kind of murder charges are there against Jesse Matthew Jr.?
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Q4:
1. How long has the case been open against Jesse Matthew Jr.?
2. Since when have authorities been investigating Jesse Matthew Jr.?
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Q5:
1. When is Jesse Matthew Jr.'s first court appearance?'
2. On what day will Jesse Matthew Jr. first appear in court?
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Q6:
1. Has Jesse Matthew Jr. been charged with anything besides first degree murder?
2. Is Jesse Matthew Jr. facing additional charges, past those of first degree murder?
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Q7:
1. What is Jesse Matthew Jr. charged with besides first degree murder?
2. What additional charges does Jesse Matthew Jr. face, besides first degree murder?
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Q8:
1. Has Jesse Matthew Jr. been charged with anything besides first degree murder and reckless driving?
2. Is Jesse Matthew Jr. facing additional charges, past those of first degree murder and reckless driving?
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Q9:
1. What is the prosecutor's name?
2. Which attorny will be prosecuting Jesse Matthew Jr. 
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Q10:
1. Did Jim Camblos say anything about the Hannah Graham case?
2. Did Jim Camblos comment on the charges against Jesse Matthew Jr.?
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