'Precious Doe' murder trial begins in Kansas City

The name "Precious Doe," became well known across the nation seven years ago. It was the name given to a young girl whose headless body was found in the woods in Missouri.

The trial of the man accused of her killing starts today with jury selection in Kansas City.

Harrell Johnson, 29, is accused of killing the girl who went unidentified for four years. Her real name: Erica Michelle Marie Green. She was 3 years old and her photograph is at left. Police say Johnson was dating the girl's mother at the time.

You can read more of the background on this case at the Kansas City Star.

-- Lance Murray