Angel Woolf and son Ayden
Trial begins soon in mother-son slaying
MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) - Jury selection is underway for Michael Woolf. He's accused of killing his wife and young son. It happened in March of 2008.
Woolf is accused of capital murder. The state says he intentionally shot and killed his wife Angel and their two-year-old son Ayden.
Authorities say their bodies were found in the couples mobile home off Schillinger Road in March of 2008.
Woolf later surrendered at a gas station.
During jury selection, Assistant District Attorney Jo Beth Murphree wanted to know how potential jurors felt about the death penalty.
"I will be asking for it if he is found guilty. Do you have any reservations?" asked Murphree.
More than one said they weren't sure they could "vote to take someone's life."
"Um, I could try," answered one person.
"Depends on the facts of this case, I could consider the death penalty," said another person.
One woman said the case has haunted her and it hasn't even started.
Murphree warned them of the gruesome nature of the crime and evidence they might see and hear in court.
Murphree said the mother and son were shot under the chin.
Potential jurors included a father of four, an MBA student, and a retired person.
Defense Attorney Greg Evans plans to show Woolf isn't guilty of capital murder and didn't intentionally murder anyone.
However, if he is found guilty, Evans will ask jurors to sentence Woolf to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Woolf has spent the last two and a half years behind bars.
Opening statements are expected next week.
Judge Rusty Johnson is presiding over the case.
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