Jury selection lasted for a total of three days and started out with 300 prospective jurors before narrowing it down to 15 people.
On Thursday, prosecutors and defense attorneys each had a chance to explain what was important in a capital murder case without getting into evidence or facts.
Prosecutor John Jordan took time defining "circumstantial evidence," explaining why it is strongly considered in a case. Jordan also asked every potential juror in the room, about 150 people, whether or not they needed to hear a possible motive to deliver a verdict.RELATED: AJ Armstrong trial: Top 10 moments
When it was defense attorney Rick DeToto's turn, DeToto wrapped Armstrong in a blanket, seemingly demonstrating that he was "wrapped in a cloak of innocence" until the state proved he was guilty. DeToto talked about the state having the "burden of proof," demonstrating the weight of the burden by dropping a 20-pound backpack in front of prosecutors. "If they're trying to put AJ in prison for the rest of his life, they have to prove it," DeToto said.
After the jury was selected, DeToto spoke with Eyewitness News, saying, "I'm not worried what they had to say. It's what evidence they present." Prosecutors declined to comment.For news updates, follow Courtney Fischer on
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