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The trial of the Fayetteville man accused of murdering and raping five-year-old Shaniya Davis in 2009 is underway after Superior Court Judge Jim Ammons ruled that 32-year-old Mario Andrette McNeil is capable of helping in his defense.
Jurors heard opening statements before a packed courtroom in the McNeil murder trial held at the Cumberland County courthouse almost two weeks ago. Almost immediately, Ammons ceased the proceedings in order to ascertain the mental stability of McNeil and declare if he was able to assist in his own defense.
Prior to the start of opening statements, Ammons ruled last Monday on a motion by McNeil's lawyers to prevent prosecutors from telling the jury that McNeil knew.....FULL ARTICLE
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