NORWICH – Peter M. Wlasiuk’s murder trial begins today with the prosecution making opening statements to a panel of 12 jurors and four alternates selected last week.

Opening arguments were slated to begin last Thursday in Chenango County Court, but the proceedings were delayed by a car accident involving Wlasiuk’s father, Thomas, and three daughters. Although no serious injuries were reported, Wlasiuk’s defense attorney asked for the delay because of his client’s distress over the accident.