But the Quad-City Times reports Dinkins opted for a bench trial instead. That means the case will be decided by a judge, not a jury, and it will be held in Scott County.
Three years ago, 10-year-old Breasia Terrell was reported missing, and her body was found eight months later near DeWitt.
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In 2021, Dinkins was charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping.
Today, jury selection was scheduled to begin in Linn County. Now that it's a bench trial, it'll be held in Scott County starting Thursday.
