Trial to begin for teen charged with killing Wilmington musician

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The trial of the teen accused of killing a Wilmington realtor and musician is expected to begin on Monday.

16-year-old Cory Sullivan is accused of stabbing Ben Privott to death and then stealing a computer and cash from the victim.

Ben Privott (Photo: Facebook)

Sullivan, who was 15 at the time, is charged as an adult.

He is charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the April 2016 stabbing.

The district attorney’s office says pre-trial motions will begin on Monday with jury selection expected on Tuesday.