Opening statements have begun this morning in the murder trial of Patrick Wharen Sr., who is accused in a 2008 double homicide in Frontenac.

The Brevard/Seminole State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the April 4, 2008, slayings of the defendant's estranged wife Kelly Wharen, 34, and Jonathon Vuick, 19.

Prosecution to seek death in 2008 murder case

Jury selection was completed today for the murder trial of Patrick Wharen Sr., who is accused of killing his estranged wife and her male friend in April 2008 in Frontenac.

Prosecution opening statements in the capital murder trial are expected to begin Friday morning before circuit court Judge Jack Griesbaum in Titusville.

The Brevard/Seminole State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the April 4, 2008, slayings of Kelly Wharen, 34, and Jonathon Vuick, 19.

Patrick Wharen Sr. also is charged with one count of attempted manslaughter for a bullet that struck his 17-year-old son, Patrick Wharen Jr.

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