SANFORD, Fla. – After more than a week, a jury has been chosen in the triple murder trial of Grant Amato.
The Chuluota man is accused of killing his parents and brother at their home in January.
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Despite a request by the state for more time and a motion by the defense to recess for the night, Judge Jessica Recksiedler denied the motion and request, stating a jury would be finalized Monday night.
Jury selection began last week with the court reaching a pool of 55 potential jurors on Friday.
A total of 12 jurors and three alternates were chosen Monday. The jury will be made up of 10 women and two men.