Little Rock - A defense lawyer for the man accused of killing KATV's Anne Pressly in her Little Rock home has indicated that she plans to challenge DNA evidence and recorded confessions her client gave police.

As defense lawyer Katherine Streett questioned prospective jurors on Monday, she asked how they would react to evidence being challenged. Streett represents Curtis Lavelle Vance, who is charged with capital murder for the October 2008 bludgeoning death of the KATV morning anchor.

Circuit Judge Chris Piazza excused a number of prospective jurors who had business or personal conflicts, including one woman who said she's a distant cousin of Vance.

Testimony could begin Wednesday. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

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