ORLANDO, Fla. — Jury selection began Monday morning for the trial of Javier Martinez.
Martinez is charged with first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of 93-year-old Dolores Padilla-Marrero.
Deputies say Martinez killed Padilla-Marrero at her home, which is located off North Alafaya Trail in Orange County.
Authorities allege he had an on-again, off-again relationship with one of Padilla-Marrero’s daughters.
The trial will proceed following the completion of jury selection.
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