MONTGOMERY, Ala- A jury has been selected for the murder-for-hire trial of two brothers in Enterprise, following a lengthy session in a federal courtroom in Montgomery. This development comes after several hours of proceedings. The trial is expected to proceed as planned.
An indictment reveals that Jason Starr allegedly paid Darin Starr, his accomplice, with a 2016 Triumph motorcycle and an undisclosed sum of money to carry out the murder of Sara Starr back in 2017. Jason Starr has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The panel of jurors consists of 12 individuals, along with 4 alternates. Among these jurors, there are 13 women and 3 men included in the pool.
Following the selection of the jury, the court took a lunch break and resumed the proceedings with the opening statements.
According to prosecutors, the available circumstantial evidence in this case is strong enough to establish the guilt of the accused brother.
During the trial, Jim Parkman, who is representing Jason, had the opportunity to deliver his opening statement in front of the jury.
According to Parkman, a pancake, no matter how thin it is, will always have two sides. This statement implies that every situation or issue has multiple perspectives or aspects to be considered. It reminds us to be mindful of the complexity of any situation and to avoid oversimplifying it.
According to him, Jason’s intentions were not to hire Darin to murder Sara. Instead, he provided him with money to purchase and fix the motorcycle that was considered to be in shambles.
According to Parkman, as men, we tend to utter words that may not necessarily depict our true intentions. Such instances are a common occurrence, and it is just how things are.
According to his statement, errors were committed during the initial inquiry into the homicide back in 2017.
During the trial, Aimee Cobb Smith, who was representing Darin Starr along with Jay Taylor, urged the jury to thoroughly examine the transactions that occurred between the brothers. She emphasized that at one point, Darin himself had acknowledged that taking someone’s life is an unforgivable act that should never be committed. Smith’s statement highlights the seriousness of the case and underscores the need for justice to be served.
According to Smith, the key issue in this case is timing.
The trial, which has been delayed multiple times over the last eighteen months, required additional time to investigate, review files, and prepare for the case due to its complexity and size, as mentioned in the documents.
According to Smith, it is crucial to hold the government accountable based on the evidence presented. The government must be judged based on what the evidence indicates and does not indicate.
Aaron Dixon, a WDHN Reporter, is currently in Montgomery to cover the ongoing trial. The trial, which began on Monday, is anticipated to continue throughout the following week.
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