The trial of former real estate agent Gerard Baden-Clay, who is accused of murdering his wife Allison, has begun at Brisbane's Supreme Court.
The 43-year-old is also charged with interfering with Mrs Baden-Clay's corpse more than two years ago.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Families and friends of the couple are in court for today's proceedings.
Baden-Clay greeted his family from the court's dock and was clean-shaven, wearing a dark suit and glasses.
His family are sitting behind him in the courtroom.
Family and friends of Allison Baden-Clay are seated further behind.
Mrs Baden-Clay's family has thanked the media for compassion during the "most devastating period" of their lives and have asked for privacy.
At today's proceedings, 12 jurors plus three reserves will be chosen from a pool of 80 and be polled to ensure a fair trial.
They will be asked a series of questions, including whether they lived in Brookfield or nearby in 2012, if they took part in any fundraising for the victim, or if they had ever expressed a view on the case.
The trial before Justice John Byrne is expected to run for three to four weeks, during which more than 70 witnesses may be called to give evidence.
Given the high-profile nature of the case, Justice Byrne is expected to direct the jury panel to ignore media coverage and social media.
Allison was reported missing from her Brookfield home in Brisbane's west in April 2012.
Her body was discovered 10 days later about 10 kilometres away on the banks of Kholo Creek at Anstead.
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