Three years ago, 10-year old Breasia Terrell was reported missing, and her body wasn't found until eight months later near DeWitt.
The day Breasia was reported missing, Dinkins was arrested for unrelated sex offender registration violations. Just days later, he was named as a person of interest in her disappearance.
In 2021, he was charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping after her body was found. At that time, he pleaded not guilty.
A Scott County judge and the Iowa Supreme Court granted Dinkins' request for a change of venue last year. So, the trial will be held in Linn County.
This Tuesday, jury selection is scheduled to begin. Both sides could give opening statements on Wednesday.
