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APACHE COUNTY, Ariz. - The murder trial for a father and his girlfriend accused of killing his daughter, Rebekah Baptiste , 10, is set to begin next summer.

A trial date is scheduled for June 2 in Apache County, but legal experts say seating an impartial jury for the high-profile homicide case, which has made headlines since July, will be difficult in the rural venue.

What they're saying:

The case against Richard Baptiste and Anicia Woods, the couple accused of killing Rebekah, faces major hurdles in jury selection related to both public knowledge and logistical challenges.

"Trying a jury trial in a complex matter is always difficult, but it's particularly difficult in a rural venue like Apache County," said criminal defense lawyer Jason Lamm.

Lamm noted the extreme t

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