Jury selection underway for Lewiston murder trial

Gary Mallory

Jury selection is underway in the trial of a Lewiston man accused of strangling his wife last year.

Gary Mallory, 39, is accused of killing Charlene Mabie, 48, at their home in February 2009.  Officials classified Mabie’s death as a homicide by asphyxiation and/or strangulation.

Mallory has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and felony domestic battery charges.

Opening arguments are expected on Wednesday.

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