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Jury selection and testimony began this week in the murder trial of Delano Forbes, who is accused of killing postal worker Maurison Thomas in 2018.<\/p>

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Forbes, 31, faces four separate murder charges. He sat quietly during the proceedings in the High Court, communicating with his attorney by written notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After two potential jurors were challenged, a panel of nine women and two men was sworn in to hear the case.<\/p>

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According to Island Press Box<\/em>, the first witness, a neighbor of the deceased, testified that he went to Thomas\u2019 home on the night of March 7, 2018, after being unable to reach him. He said a group went to check on Thomas and noticed his television was still on but saw no sign of him inside. When they tried the kitchen door, it opened, releasing a strong smell of blood.<\/p>

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Inside, Thomas was found face down in the living room, partially covered with clothing and pinned under a couch, with blood visible on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The court also heard testimony regarding Forbes\u2019 recapture weeks after he allegedly escaped police custody. Officers said they found him hiding in a pump house in the Folly\u2019s area after noticing a light inside the bush-covered structure. A strong odor of marijuana reportedly led them to the location.<\/p>

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A search revealed wallets, cash, a camouflage hoodie, floral pants, red water boots, and a pair of scissors believed to be stained with blood. Forbes allegedly claimed ownership of all the items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was acquitted in 2020 of charges related to his alleged escape from custody. The murder trial continues this week.<\/p>

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