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Jury selection underway in Lauderdale Co. capital murder trial

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Tony Woods is on trial for capital murder for the shooting death of his ex-wife. Tony Woods is on trial for capital murder for the shooting death of his ex-wife.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -

Jury selection is underway for a Lauderdale County murder case.

Tony Woods is accused of shooting his ex-wife Tammie Woods while she was leaving his home back in 2010.

According to the DA, Woods is charged with capital murder because his ex-wife was shot in a car.

Woods' lawyers said it was self-defense.

If he's convicted, Woods could get life in prison without parole.

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