# Mary Collins Case Heads to Trial | Charlotte News

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Podcast: [Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310)
Published: 2026-09-15T01:27:09+00:00
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The Mary Collins case—where she was stabbed over 100 times and hidden in a mattress—is finally heading to trial, with jury selection set for Tuesday. James Salerno and Lavi Pham face multiple charges including first-degree murder and kidnapping. Pham’s defense plans to argue voluntary intoxication, claiming he wasn’t in his right mind at the time. This harrowing case, six years in the making, is poised to captivate national attention as it unfolds in court. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/trial-begins-2-men-accused-mary-collins-murder-noda/PPX6DUVFARAZVC2WT3ETOSY72M/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6eac6fd4492616dd Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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