Overview
- Twelve jurors and five alternates were selected Wednesday, with swearing‑in scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday and opening statements to follow.
- The judge called in a new pool of about 60 prospects after hardship and bias excusals left only 11 eligible jurors on Tuesday.
- Williams abandoned an intended insanity defense on the first day of jury selection and entered a not guilty plea.
- He took an active role in jury strikes and kept his attorneys after earlier attempts to fire them, telling the court he wants a fair trial.
- During selection he complained about his jail treatment, and prospective jurors were told the state does not have to prove motive or premeditation.