Jerome Barrett goes on trial Wednesday morning for the murder of Marcia Trimble. A jury was seated today, with 12 men and women, plus two alternates.
NewsChannel 5 looks at a critical factor in the trial - the makeup of the jury that has 7 women and 5 men. The City Paper reports the jury will be sequestered.
Middle Tennessee will relive details of the crime from 34 years ago. They will hear what happened to the Green Hills girl scout who disappeared while delivering cookies.
Channel 4 News reports the first witness will be Virginia Trimble Ritter, Marcia's mother. Prosecutors will focus on DNA evidence, found on Marcia's blouse. Barrett's attorneys will try to show the evidence was tainted. click here to watch insightful coverage from Dennis Ferrier.
News media planning streaming online trial coverage:
NewsChannel5.com
WSMV.com
WKRN.com