Trial openings possible as Porco jury nears; Defense questions reveal potential strategy in Delmar murder case.(Main)

Byline: BRENDAN J. LYONS Senior writer

GOSHEN - Seven jurors were sworn in late Tuesday in the murder trial of Christopher Porco, putting the case on track for opening statements this afternoon, officials said.

The remaining panel members - five jurors and at least four alternates - are scheduled to be selected this morning.

During detailed questioning of potential jurors Tuesday, Porco's defense team tacitly unveiled portions of its trial strategy, asking the Orange County residents if they could look past Porco's calm demeanor and allegations he may have victimized his parents before they were bludgeoned inside their Delmar home 19 months ago.

Laurie Shanks, one of Porco's attorneys, stunned prosecutors when she inquired of potential jurors whether they could separate the evidence in the …