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Trial begins for Louisville mother charged in son's death

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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- The trial has begun for the Louisville mother charged with murder after leaving her son in a hot car, where he died.  Jury selection is underway for Mollie Shouse.

In May of 2011, she was charged after her 2-year-old was found dead inside the car outside the Devonshire Apartments.

Kenton Brown died from environmental hypothermia.  Police say he had been there several hours.

Shouse also faces other charges after she was found with drugs.

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