Johnny Chandler Trial: Kidnapping Case Unfolds

0:00A trial just kicked off in Blount County, Alabama. For Johnny Chandler, the man accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl back in 2024. He faces serious charges like kidnapping, sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful imprisonment after grabbing her from Blount's fill. Chandler got arrested in March 2024 when the girl went missing and turned up safe in the nearby Smoke Rise area. Folks reported her gone quick, and she was located without major harm. The district attorney is stressing how parents got to stay sharp, watching their kids in this kind of world. It's hitting home for families everywhere, reminding us these threats are real and close by. Jury selection wrapped up Monday morning, and now the real testimony is rolling. Officials figure the whole thing wraps in two or three days with all the evidence laid out. Keep an eye on this one, as it unfolds. Cases like these shape how we protect the vulnerable every day. People news, powered by AI. This is Birmingham News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.