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June 5, 2008
Posted: 09:55 AM ET

WOBURN, Massachusetts – Day three of jury selection concluded without a panel selected in the case of Neil Entwistle, charged with the murder of his 27-year-old wife, Rachel, and their baby daughter inside their Massachusetts home in January 2006. The court seated 9 jurors before exhausting the available pool.

This morning, 70 more potential jurors will fill out questionnaires and then be individually questioned by Judge Diane Kottmyer. The Commonwealth has exercised 5 of its 16 peremptory challenges and the defense has exercised all but one.

Wednesday, defense attorney Elliot Weinstein again argued for a dismissal and a change of venue after a potential juror told the court that she heard other potential jurors say Entwistle “should be fried” and “send him away.” Opening statements are not expected before Friday morning.

– In Session staff

Filed under: Dad accused of killing family • Trials


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david b   June 6th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Crimes like this are why we have the death penalty.

Angela   June 9th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I dont understand how the defendant continues to keep smiling. What in the world would he have to smile about?

wendy magoon   June 9th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Is it unusual for the defendant to go to the judges bench during sidebar? I notice that each time one is called by the judge the defendant goes up with his council. Anyone know??

carol   June 9th, 2008 11:55 am ET

hi just want to know why the defendant goes to the bench for sidebars thanks

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