ATLANTA — Opening statements are set for Wednesday morning in the case against the so-called "Catch Me Killer."
Andrew Scott Haley is accused of posting a video on YouTube claiming to be a serial killer. Authorities said his claims were a hoax but he is still facing criminal charges.
Victims' families call the claims despicable and the lowest of lows.
Police said Haley posted a video on YouTube in which he bragged he had killed 16 people, including beauty queen turned teacher Tara Grinstead, from south Georgia.
Haley also claimed to have information on the whereabouts of Jennifer Kesse of Orlando, Fla. Kesse disappeared in 2006.
Police said it was all a cruel hoax.
"What? Why? What is it? What personal satisfaction does a person get out of that," asked Jennifer's father Drew Kesse.
Haley is charged in Hall County with making false statements and tampering with evidence.
"You have to realize the impact that this type of situation has on a family," said Kesse.
Haley pleaded not guilty and has a public defender.
A jury was selected Tuesday. Prospective jurors were quizzed on their views of freedom of speech and asked about their familiarity with YouTube.
Haley has called his actions "a misunderstanding." Kesse calls them a crime.
"He did apologize…(that was) my understanding. But it's almost like you can kill someone and say, ‘I'm sorry,'" said Kesse.