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'This could take months': Jury selection begins in Martinez capital murder trial — Photo: ValleyCentral

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'This could take months': Jury selection begins in Martinez capital murder trial

Jury selection begins in the capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez Jr., accused of fatally shooting San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 vehicle pursuit, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.

By Jorge Vela·4 hr ago

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Jury selection began Tuesday in the capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez Jr., who is accused of fatally shooting San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 vehicle pursuit.

The case is expected to draw a lengthy jury-selection process because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

About 225 prospective jurors [...].

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