Teen Marie Davis' murder trial begins

The Crown has begun opening its case in the High Court trial of the man accused of murdering Christchurch school girl Marie Davis.

Dean Cameron is charged with the rape and murder of the 15-year-old in April last year. The Crown alleges Cameron dumped the teenager's body in the Waimakariri River.

Crown Prosecutor Kathy Bell told the court Cameron knew Marie Davis was home alone that night.

She also told the court blankets which were found with her body in the Waimakariri River were from the teen's house and from a friend of the accused's home.

Ms Bell says DNA evidence also links Cameron to the crime.

A jury of six men and six women was selected this morning.

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