Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – In a case that has rocked North Texas for years, jury selection begins today in the trial of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir.
Prosecutors say Chemirmir targeted elderly woman living in nursing homes by smothering them and robbing them of their jewelry. He faces 18 total capital murder charges.
Opening statements are expected to begin on Monday.
District Attorney John Creuzot said his office will not seek the death penalty in the case; instead it requested two jury trials and seek two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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