NORWICH – A jury of nine men and three women was selected for the murder trial of Ganesh R. Ramsaran at the close of court Wednesday.

Gilberto Garcia, defense attorney for Ramsaran, said that up to four alternate jurors will be added Thursday morning prior to opening statements.

One hundred Chenango County residents that have been deemed eligible to be called for jury duty are expected to arrive at the Chenango County Courthouse at 9:30 a.m. In the previous two days of jury selection, 100 residents were called, although fewer than that appeared in court each day.

After preliminary eliminations due to conflicts with either the judge, district attorney, defense attorney, defendant, or any possible witnesses were completed, just over two dozen potential jurors remained.

Prospective jurors were then asked questions by Chenango County Court Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr., District Attorney Joseph McBride, the defendant’s counsel, Garcia.