1975 Press Photo Joan Little, goes on trial for murder of jailer, Raleigh, NC

Trial Date - After nearly a year of legal maneuvering, Joan Little, 21, goes on trial for her life Monday in Raleigh, North Carolina in the slaying of jailer Clarence Alligood, 62, who she says tried to rape her while she was a prisoner. Miss Little faces a mandatory death penalty if convicted.

Photo is dated 1975.

Photo measures 7 x 10.5 inches.