A jury has been selected in the murder trial of an Essex Junction woman charged with killing her niece in 2009.
It took two days of questioning for the defense and prosecution to pick 12 jurors and four alternates who will decide the fate of 31-year-old Latonia Congress. Congress allegedly stabbed 16-year-old Shatavia Alford in the chest after the two had a fight over laundry.
Jurors were asked about their opinions on domestic violence, the validity of an insanity defense and exposure to pretrial publicity.
Opening statements are expected Wednesday morning.
Sunday, May 20 2012 10:32 PM EDT2012-05-21 02:32:10 GMT
Vermont -- the top "eat local" state in the country -- has a cornucopia of healthy eating options, and a new app is helping even more people find their local farms.Warm sunlight washed over the family-ownedMore >>
Vermont -- the top "eat local" state in the country -- has a cornucopia of healthy eating options, and a new app is helping even more people find their local farms.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 8:11 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:11:59 GMT
A total of 524 mobile homes were damaged in Vermont during Tropical Storm Irene. And many homeowners are still recovering, some paying more for housing.More >>
A total of 524 mobile homes were damaged in Vermont during Tropical Storm Irene. And many homeowners are still recovering, some paying more for housing.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 8:04 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:04:23 GMT
The president Nickelodeon, the popular children's cable channel, provided the final lesson for UVM graduates Sunday.Cyma Zarghami, a former UVM student herself, delivered Sunday's commencement speech toMore >>
The president of Nickelodeon, the popular childrens's cable channel, provided the final lesson for UVM graduates Sunday.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 8:01 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:01:18 GMT
A massive search for a missing person in the Champlain Islands Sunday. Around noon-- authorities in Alburgh received the report. Vermont State Police, Border Patrol, the Sheriff's Department andMore >>
A massive search for a missing person in the Champlain Islands Sunday.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 7:58 PM EDT2012-05-20 23:58:49 GMT
Police say armed gunmen robbed a Burlington cab driver. The cabby told Burlington police two gunman robbed him near the intersection of Pine Street and Lyman Avenue just after two o'clock Saturday morning.More >>
Near the intersection of Pine Street and Lyman Avenue Saturday.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-20 23:28:13 GMT
A suspicious fire at a home in Corinth Sunday.Officials say the call came in just before 8 a.m. An abandoned home on Cookeville Road was fully engulfed. Crews from five surrounding towns -- nearly 40More >>
A suspicious fire at a home in Corinth Sunday.More >>
