BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The murder trial of Thomas Brown of Bucyrus began with the seating of a jury Monday afternoon.

The jury, comprised mostly of women with two alternates, will hear opening arguments starting at 8:30am on Tuesday.

Brown is facing charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter. The murder charge accuses Brown of intentionally causing the death of Sean Cassaro on January 22, 2023.

If found guilty of murder, Brown could be sentenced to life in prison with the chance of parole after fifteen years.

Crawford County Now will provide daily coverage of the trial.