A jury has been selected to hear the capital murder trial of Ray Joseph Dandridge in the Jan. 6 slayings of Percyell and Mary Tucker and Ashley Baskerville.

Using their peremptory strikes, prosecution and defense attorneys narrowed the pool of 28 prospective jurors to 16—12 panelists and four alternates.

Twelve women and four men will hear evidence in the case. The panel of 16 includes nine blacks and seven whites. The four alternate jurors will be chosen at random when court reconvenes shortly after 11 a.m.

Opening arguments are scheduled to begin immediately following the selection.