Jodi Ann Arias shot and stabbed her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander to death (Part II)

[Mochachino]

I read that as coconut wanting to protect her. Maybe I misread it but I'm hoping thats how it was.

I'm super protective of her as well. I really believe that she (and most of the other friends/family) of Travis just want to get the truth out there. They just want to let everyone know how he really was - not the vial lies Jodi spews out of her pie hole.

Yip Yip! I am glad they are out there! They are amazing people to go through all this for Travis.

And coconut will just have to answer to us women in here if he doesn't protect her! Here it COCONUT? lol

[rdeadline]

Originally Posted by coconut
OMFG Deanna Reid on Dr. Drew tonight!

Don't do it sweetie! You don't need it! Big mistake alert!



I actually like Dr. Drew. Is that bad? I feel most the ppl on there are pro Travis. I have found out a lot about Travis, and his friends that have been on and bring videos and photos and stuff. I loved Deanna. I think she is such a sweetheart and I don't think they will treat her with anything but respect. She will let us in a little bit to her relationship w/ him and more of what Travis was like. I sure wish he would have chosen her.

Coconut I thought you liked Deanna? You said the sweetest things about her and made all the women in here swoon a little after you

So is it that you don't like Dr. Drew? Out of all the shows on HLN I woulda thought that you would like his the best since he has a LOT of women on it? no?

I wish I was as strong as Deanna. She has my admiration. Dr Drews's show is great. Last night a lawyer had fog swirling around him, lol. I hope Nancy Grace has a strawberry frap and cinabun on air.

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

I read that as coconut wanting to protect her. Maybe I misread it but I'm hoping thats how it was.

I'm super protective of her as well. I really believe that she (and most of the other friends/family) of Travis just want to get the truth out there. They just want to let everyone know how he really was - not the vial lies Jodi spews out of her pie hole.

If she can tweet from jail then they they can defend their friend! Stabby is such vile being.

What Nurmi TRIED to do to her. Instead, what happened was we all got to see what a lovely and brave and loyal friend that she was and is, to Travis. I felt a warm place, inside, knowing that Napolean is in her care. She will conduct herself, with her head held high, no matter where she goes.

She was poised on the witness stand.

Alyce, Samuels and Geffner should watch her testimony and take a lesson how to testify.

via @josemcyntire 30m

Excellent Jury Maze to M1 veridct by -> @ManikSethisuwan using jury forms, instructions & JM's closing

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[Poppy]

What Nurmi TRIED to do to her. Instead, what happened was we all got to see what a lovely and brave and loyal friend that she was and is, to Travis. I felt a warm place, inside, knowing that Napolean is in her care. She will conduct herself, with her head held high, no matter where she goes.

Totally agree with THIS^^^^^^^ She held herself very well

[Sylvian]

Elizabeth Erwin ‏@elizabetherwin 2m
Looks like the jurors are working thru lunch today, their foot was just brought in. #JodiArias

I assume she means food ;)

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

Looks like working lunch!


@maryellenabc15 1m

#jodiarias jury report: 12:28 and Valerie the bailiff seen bringing food to jurors. All jurors are still in jury room

[PopRocks]

Im off to class right now, hopefully theres good news to hear when i get out in 3hrs

[M Joy]

I took a gander at the JAII site and there is a huge thread about Napolian. Why didn't anyone see puppy poop?? TA was supposed to be gone on vacation. About the smell, bathrooms are used to smells. With the bedroom door shut it wouldn't smell until the door was opened.

I'm a woman. I don't have pictures of myself but I'd like to think I'm as least as attractive as Donovan. Typing takes me a long time because of my MS, otherwise I'd say a lot more about the murderess.

I guess JAII forgot about the doggy door that Jodi crawled through.

[*crickets*]

I'm super protective of her as well. I really believe that she (and most of the other friends/family) of Travis just want to get the truth out there. They just want to let everyone know how he really was - not the vial lies Jodi spews out of her pie hole.

That would be lie hole (courtesy of Jillee)

What Nurmi TRIED to do to her. Instead, what happened was we all got to see what a lovely and brave and loyal friend that she was and is, to Travis. I felt a warm place, inside, knowing that Napolean is in her care. She will conduct herself, with her head held high, no matter where she goes.

Me too re Napoleon and Deanna. He is quite elderly now and I know she will take care of him like he was her child. That pic of him she took, curled up in his little bed, tucked in with a crocheted blankie...

[AnnieBelle]

Yip Yip! I am glad they are out there! They are amazing people to go through all this for Travis.

And coconut will just have to answer to us women in here if he doesn't protect her! Here it COCONUT? lol

Coconut is a sweetheart. One needs only to look behind his "rough" facade to see that heart of gold!

[Poppycock]

;/

[gigiann]

I keep trying to remind myself that several guilty verdicts we've heard about in recent years took several days.
And some not-guilty verdicts took only a few hours.
I am concerned that they're going to come to a compromise verdict of M2 or hung jury if it goes too long though.
To us, that have been looking at this case for months and discussing it and know more details than the jury does. It seems to most of us that they should have come to a quick verdict but we can't imagine what its really like for those 12 people right now.

Yessss MJoy. We have been deliberating for 4 months, but the jurors have not had that opportunity to discuss the evidence other than in juror questions, I respect their taking the time to review what they have heard and discuss it amongst themselves for their bearings, I know, for me, having you all here to talk to about this case that I have admittedly become obsessed with has been a great insight for debate and opportunity to ask questions of you all for me. Can you imagine being in their situation for 4 months of what would obviously be the major focus of their lives and NOT be able to talk to anyone about it. They deserve this time to compare notes, ask each other questions, and review the evidence presented.

PS: OT but want to say to anyone who has seen the interview of the guy who helped save the girls from Cleveland.....I think I see a video coming out much in the way of "Hide your children, hide your wives" and "Ain't nobody got time for that". Feel free to smite me. I deserve it for posting OT.

[Cocopop]

Off to Golf... Please Please Please let me come home to find a Verdict of Murder 1

[MartyT]

I cannot stand that the media describes JA as smart & she wouldn't have done certain things if it was premeditated<- BULLSHIT--- just because she scored high on IQ means nothing unless you use your smarts in the right fashion. My sis held honor roll throughout her school... & no offense but she has absolutely no common sense whatsoever. So scoring high being book smart & street smart totally different in all facets of life.

I agree, that is annoying to me too.

Arias has made some incredibly dumb mistakes. She strikes me as of average intelligence but with above average reading and verbal skills. She can't quite carry that off convincingly though and sometimes sounds like a parrot reciting words to impress. Reading and writing skills do not denote high intelligence necessarily. These basic skills can reflect education level or a natural aptitude and they are relatively easy to measure. This leads some people to overlook other skills that are harder to assess but important. Being of average intelligence doesn't mean you can plan the perfect murder. Arias tried her best, propelled by her overwhelming arrogance and self belief. Let's hope this jury has common sense.

[rdeadline]

Yes I agree, only to dispel the myth Nurmi created.



Enrique's girlfriend was feeding him. He had a doggie door, remember? He was not locked in the bedroom, but a gate had been put up on the stairs, which Travis never did.

That's what they are saying. "Why didn't anyone smell decomp?" It's like any facts go out the window.

[sheesh]

WildAboutTrial lunch pics...

Before:


After:


Guess WAT no likey pickles. (Are we bored, yet?)

[M Joy]

Elizabeth Erwin ‏@elizabetherwin 2m
Looks like the jurors are working thru lunch today, their foot was just brought in. #JodiArias

I assume she means food ;)

Looks like working lunch!


@maryellenabc15 1m

#jodiarias jury report: 12:28 and Valerie the bailiff seen bringing food to jurors. All jurors are still in jury room

I wonder if this is partly a security measure... but I'm hoping it means they don't want to waste any time, especially since they started late.

Sneakers I'm looking at that Juan Martinez M1 Trap. Interesting!

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

I cannot stand that the media describes JA as smart & she wouldn't have done certain things if it was premeditated<- BULLSHIT--- just because she scored high on IQ means nothing unless you use your smarts in the right fashion. My sis held honor roll throughout her school... & no offense but she has absolutely no common sense whatsoever. So scoring high being book smart & street smart totally different in all facets of life.

I agree, that is annoying to me too.

Arias has made some incredibly dumb mistakes. She strikes me as of average intelligence but with above average reading and verbal skills. She can't quite carry that off convincingly though and sometimes sounds like a parrot reciting words to impress. Reading and writing skills do not denote high intelligence necessarily. These basic skills can reflect education level or a natural aptitude and they are relatively easy to measure. This leads some people to overlook other skills that are harder to assess but important. Being of average intelligence doesn't mean you can plan the perfect murder. Arias tried her best, propelled by her overwhelming arrogance and self belief. Let's hope this jury has common sense.

Stabby tries to capitalize on her verbal skills but her reading skills/comprehension, as Dr Jill Hayes revealed on the stand are only at a 12th grade level.

Having a high IQ does not make a person smart in every sense of the word. She didn't get her GED until she was in jail. She uses to taunt her own mother about getting more education, according to Sandy Arias's police interview.

The hypocrisy/irony of her taunting her own mother apparently escapes her narcissistic self.

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

I wonder if this is partly a security measure... but I'm hoping it means they don't want to waste any time, especially since they started late.

Sneakers I'm looking at that Juan Martinez M1 Trap. Interesting!

That guy did a great job mapping it out!

[Mochachino]

OMG have they reached a verdict? 2 jurors seen leaving with marshalls and clock has stopped?

[Brillig]

Two jurors escorted out of the courthouse by marshal? WTF????

[Twinmutha]

2 jurors were seen being escorted out by a US Marshall. Hmmmm

[Angiebla]

OMG have they reached a verdict? 2 jurors seen leaving with marshalls and clock has stopped?

Why did HLN stop their verdict watch clock?

[sheesh]

OMG have they reached a verdict? 2 jurors seen leaving with marshalls and clock has stopped?

Cancer break ..... smoke 'em if you got 'em.

Why did HLN stop their verdict watch clock?

Jurors taking a smoke break. I think all must be present to deliberate.

Elizabeth Erwin ‏@elizabetherwin 22m

Looks like the jurors are working thru lunch today, their foot was just brought in. #JodiArias

[coconut]

I feel like the family and friends are going on all the talk shows etc. to try and dispel all the awful things that were said about Travis. I know if someone I loved was being turned into a vile monster by someone, I would want the world to know that it wasn't true.

The facts of the case speak loud and clear. I can't imagine any right-thinking person would need to be told anything more at this point. I see "trying to dispel all the awful things" more as a rationalization for people seeking their slice of fame. I also believe that the public perception of Travis does not matter - he was not a public figure, and we only know of him through our interest in the trial as a perverse form of entertainment.

I read that as coconut wanting to protect her. Maybe I misread it but I'm hoping thats how it was.

Absolutely. I think it's better not to dignify the circus atmosphere of HLN by participating. Those shows exploit the trial. And we have seen "some people" who knew Travis exploit HLN for exposure and face time, far beyond what was required to "set the record straight".

With the emotions involved, I can't see any benefit for Deanna or Travis in her appearing on the show. I am sure the producers are thrilled to have her because it opens up all kinds of juicy storylines they can promote. It's just a trainwreck waiting to happen, we have seen others lose their dignity in the glow of the cameras from behind their makeup...