(Sioux Falls, SD) — A high-profile murder trial is moving forward in Lincoln County. Jury selection is underway for Justin Rackley, the 32-year-old accused of killing three people around a backyard fire pit in Sioux Falls. It’s been more than a year since the victims — Kellie Reaves, Michael Thompson, and Daniel Kemnitz — were found dead. On Tuesday, potential jurors faced questions from both sides, including whether they could handle graphic evidence and remain unbiased. The defense reminded jurors that Rackley faces three counts of first-degree murder and that the burden of proof falls on the prosecution. Once a jury is seated, the trial is expected to last about a week.
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