Jury Selection Turns Stomachs in Port Jeff Station Mutilation Case

The murder trail of a Port Jefferson Station man has started its jury selection process, which is quickly proving to be a difficult and nauseating task. 

Potential jurors to hear the case against Evan Ganthier, 33, who faces charges of second-degree murder for allegedly killing then mutilating his girlfriend's body, have quickly tried to escape the courtroom after being told of the evidence that will be brought forth, Newsday reports. 

Ganthier, 30, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Rebecca Koster, of Copiague, on the night of Dec. 13, 2009. He faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted.  

Suffolk's Assistant District Attorney Janet Albertson has repeatedly told potential jurors the evidence they may see and hear will be upsetting 

"You're going to hear very, very gruesome and very, very graphic details about what was done to Becky's body," Albertson told jurors, according to Newsday. 

Ganthier has allegedly denied stabbing her, but admitted to cutting off various body parts and setting Koster's body on fire after her death. 
Several jurors have already been excused by State Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro excused for saying the case is too repulsive.
Read more on Newsday [subscription required] about the jury selection process for Ganthier's case.