ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- Judge John Sullivan told each of the perspective jurors that he understands that jurors are being inconvenienced and he understands that they may be nervous given the nature of the case.

Burglary and receiving stolen property and theft in office, tampering with evidence and unauthorized use of property.

The indictment alleges that on May 13 Carpenter trespassed in an occupied structure.

County two alleges that the property Carpenter allegedly stole was valued at more than $5,000 and less than $100,000.

Emily Lauvey represents the state of Ohio an as Assistant Attorney General.

Jury selection officially began at 9:37 a.m. after potential jurors were instructed.

Many of the jurors had to be bussed in because of limited parking.

When the judge asked the jury pool whether they were familiar with the case nearly everyone except for one person raised their hand.

Nine people said they had either formed or expressed an opinion in the case. Nine people said they are leaning one way or the other in the case.

Shaun Hervey told the jury that he is assigned as a special prosecutor because Chris Burholter not only has a conflict of interest, but will also be called as a witness for the state of Ohio.

Dennis McNamara of Columbus is representing Barry Carpenter. He noted that he has represented some high profile cases in Jefferson County.

Judge Sullivan tells the jury that the case will continue Monday and Tuesday with a break on Wednesday and it is slated to resume on Thursday and he suspects will continue on Friday and he doubts it will go into next week.

Shaun Hervey read a list of witnesses who are expected to testify during the trial. They do not include: Bridgeport Police Chief Chad Dojack nor Bruce Callarik, a third suspect who had charges against him dropped. While neither of the suspects are expected to testify. Information about them will be presented. Police officers are also slated to testify. Mark Roar a BCI& I Investigator. Justin Stethman a photographer. Casandra Curd a photographer.

Dave Perrell. Brandon Hoit, a computer forensic specialist. Belmont County Deputy Mike Stauffer. Brian Dowdel, Cadiz Police Chief. Martins Ferry Police Chief Chip Gent. Victim Michelle Ross. Police officer Jeff Burns, Beth Scales, Bill Robertson, Jeremy Shroves works for the Martins Ferry water Department. Charles Bevel of Martins Ferry. Karen Carpenter a relative. Wendy Macelroy. Meliss Wallace of Bethlehem.

Dispatchers Phil Hartman, Christoperh Tom, and police officer John McFarland also might be called.

The first juror from the pool of 70, was eliminated at 10:15 a.m. because his wife works in the Sheriff's Office and he told the judge he would not feel comfortable sitting on the jury.

Another potential juror told the judge that her ex-daughter-in-law is dating Barry Carpenter. She said her relationship would not affect her as a juror.

When asked if any of the jurors listened to discussion about the case on WWVA Radio with David Blomquist all of them said they had not heard of the program or were even aware it was being discussed on that station. Nearly all of the jurors said they heard about the story on TV or read about it in the newspaper.

A second juror was eliminated at 10:44 a.m. because she had a bad hip and could not sit through the entire trial.

A third juror to take the jury pool told the judge that she taught Mr. Carpenter's son and that she knows Carpenter's ex-wife and family members.

Judge Sullivan excused the jury at 10:53 a.m. for a break.

Jury selection resumed at 11:10 a.m.

The jury was also asked if they were fans of Sarah Jessica Parker or Matthew Matthew Broderick. A majority of the jurors said they were, but that would not affect their hearing the case.

Jurors were also asked if they had anything against surrogate birth because of religious beliefs or otherwise, as the surrogate mother whose home was broken into, will testify.

When asked about the Paparazzi one juror told the judge and prosecutor that he thinks they are "a pain in the ass." Prosecutor Hervey told the jurors that paparazzi will testify in the matter and he wants to make sure that none of the jurors will hold that against them.

Three of the potential jurors admitted to the judge that they were the victim's of crime, all of which were burglaries and because the Carpenter case deals with burglary they were asked if their being a victim would dissuade them from being on the jury. All of whom answered no.

Hervey said that his goal is to seat a fair and impartial jury. Hervey also asked if the jury has any preconceived notions of what a victim should look like. Hervey stated that victims come in all shapes and sized and from all different walks of life.

Carpenter's Attorney Dennis McNamara began addressing the jurors at 11:43 a.m. McNamara reminded jurors that just because someone has been indicted doesn't mean that they are guilty of anything.

The two sides are working to seat 12 jurors who will deliberate the case.

While all of the conversation is going on with the jury, Carpenter is sitting in front of the courtroom showing little emotion as he appears to be listening to both sides.

The jury pool is comprised of both men and women of various ages.

The judge has instructed jurors that he will proceed through the lunch hour because it is uncertain if a jury will be seated today.