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Trial Set For Accused Dan Markel Murderer

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Tallahassee, Fla. (WTXL)--A trial date for the man accused in the shooting death of Dan Markel has been set. 

Jury selection for the murder case against Sigfredo Garcia will begin on November 14th, with opening statements beginning November 17th. 

Garcia is currently being held at the Leon County Jail under charges of first-degree murder in the case of Dan Markel's death. Garcia was arrested for Markel's murder in Broward County on May 25th, then extradited to Leon County on June 1st.

Pre-trial motions will begin in October.