Jury Selection Set to Begin in Pender County Trial Over 2017 Death
Jury selection is scheduled to begin in Pender County, North Carolina, for the trial of David Wesley Prevatte, who is accused in the 2017 death of his 5-year-old niece, Paitin Fields.
Wilmington, NC, September 28, 2026 —
Jury selection proceedings are slated to commence in Pender County, North Carolina, for the upcoming trial of David Wesley Prevatte. Mr. Prevatte faces accusations in connection with the 2017 death of his 5-year-old niece, Paitin Fields.
The commencement of jury selection marks a significant procedural step in the legal process, indicating that the trial is moving forward. This phase involves the careful selection of individuals who will serve on the jury, tasked with hearing evidence and rendering a verdict in the case. The court will engage potential jurors to assess their suitability and impartiality.
Details regarding the specific charges David Wesley Prevatte faces, the nature of the alleged incident, or the timeline leading up to the jury selection process were not provided in the available information. The court’s proceedings will aim to establish the facts of the case.
The death of Paitin Fields occurred in 2017, and the subsequent legal proceedings have led to the current trial. Information concerning the exact date jury selection will begin or the anticipated duration of the trial was not specified. The county of Pender, North Carolina, will host these court proceedings. Further details about the case, including the identities of legal representatives or specific court dates beyond the scheduled jury selection, have not been released. The process of jury selection is critical to ensuring a fair trial, as it seeks to assemble a panel of unbiased citizens to deliberate the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense.
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