The first-degree murder trial of Michael Rafferty will begin Jan. 16, 2012 in London.
Accused of killing Tori Stafford in Woodstock in 2009, Rafferty will remain in custody and likely not appear in court, even by video, until that date, court heard Wednesday.
The start of the trial was confirmed by Superior Court Justice Thomas Heeney.
But Heeney noted the first few weeks will be taken up with pre-trial motions, then jury selection.
