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08/26/2007 09:17 PM

Laura Hall's trial proceedings begin Monday

By: News 8 Austin Staff

Jury selection for the trial of the woman accused of dismembering an Austin woman's body is set to begin Monday.

Laura Hall is charged with hindering apprehension and tampering with evidence.

She's accused of dismembering Jennifer Cave's body.

Cave was killed by UT student Colton Pitonyak two years ago.

Pitonyak is now serving time for Cave's murder.

Attorneys will talk to 86 possible jurors and narrow the group down to 32.

Opening statements are expected Tuesday.