Jodi Ann Arias shot and stabbed her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander to death

[NCBlonde]

Hold on, doesn't she get lunch during the 90 minute break then?

That's what I was thinking, that they have this long-ass lunch break, doesn't she eat then too?

[AlisonL]

Okay...apologies if this has already been discussed. I saw Nurmi claiming JA didn't receive her lunch. I can't help but wonder if this is new or has it been going on during this whole trial. If it's new, and I am NOT blaming anyone here, but perhaps JA should stop accusing the COs at the jail of pushing her into interviews and potentially planting messages in magazines. Maybe one of them said, "Screw this bitch...." and hung on to her lunch today. Or is it JA thinks she deserves more than the bagged lunch that's typically provided for prisoners? Just a thought...or two. Hope everyone is having a great night!!!

[M Joy]

Judge did say the sheriff's office will be supplying her lunch from now on. Sheriff Joe has a strict policy about lunch and prisoner's transport to trials. See the link
http://www.azfamily.com/news/Attorne...192389651.html
Whew! Someone on WS said she only missed lunch today and yesterday.

Interesting. I wonder what was so different about the past couple of days.

[AnnieBelle]

Hold on, doesn't she get lunch during the 90 minute break then?

I was surprised to hear this, too......and I'm wondering why it didn't come up before today?

[Metis212]

When I first started to try and semi-armchair a dx I just called her a grab bag of cluster b traits though.

Without being able to interview her, it's hard. She would be a great case study. Though to me everything we are seeing is about getting out from under the DP. She definitely has authority issues. I am guessing her lawyers gave her the line of your tone, your posture and your anger scramble my brain.

[ChelseyDawn]

Here's what I thought of today:

AM Session:

- I feel that JM did a good job of showing that Jodi has a history of confrontation and has never been afraid of approaching people. Also showed a pattern of violating personal privacy in past relationships
- The LONG OVERDRAWN argument about semantics was not good for EITHER of them - 1. If made Jodi look completely uncooperative, frustrating and that she was intentionally averting testifying correctly. 2. It didn't look great for JM - he drew it out for too long and should have made the point that she wasn't cooperating, making excuses and then moved on.

PM Session:

- Suddenly Jodi was much more willing to answer JM, did her counsel say something to her? Or is she giving in a bit
- Jodi admits she was JUST as interested and appreciative of all the sex with Travis - also that she was as much of an instigator as he was if not more (this is rather important as she spent 9 days trying to make it seem like he was always pushing her and made her feel dirty. She completely showed today that that was untrue - I think this was a huge "oops" for her and her defense)
- Despite his imperfections, Travis was overall a good person. Sounds like he was, in general, very kind to her (I thought the Cinnabon thing was very thoughtful) and that he was a very generous and giving person. Those 48 hour films sure show a VERY different demeanor and a very positive aspect to Travis.
- Even prisoners deserve three full meals per day - especially when they haven't technically been proven guilty yet. I have no love for Jodi, but just give the girl some PB&J and get her back on the stand!!!

These are what I got from watching the trial (the actual trial, not biased reporters on stations like...I dunno, CNN perhaps!).

[lildandy]

How many think that Jodi Arias is finished, done, kaput? She should be put on suicide watch.

Hence the migraine to get out of testimony. but that B will never kill herself.

Personally I get a migraine I'm hanging out over the toilet and I'm pale as a ghost. But I'm guessing she missed dinner last night, hence the 4:30 drop dead time.

[NCBlonde]

As much as it sickens me, I really think she will get murder 2. I just don't trust the jurors to not have at least one person buying her BS and lies. Ugh.



I know lots of people hate him, and that's fine. But, I really doubt he is treating Jodi any differently than he treats all of the other prisoners. Yes, she should get a lunch. Who knows the real reasons she hasn't been. But, we are talking about a missed lunch. It's not like she's being water boarded every day. Jodi believes she is special and should be treated accordingly. Eff her. Travis will never enjoy a meal ever again. She needs to quit being a frigging drama queen.

(I realize this is an unreasonable stand point, but at the moment I am speaking from emotions....not logic. I'm just sick of everything about Jodi at the moment.)



I'll post one later. :)



That's a good point.



Welcome!



Welcome!

I agree, wasn't she actually getting some special treatment for being his Prison Idol winner? Heck, he threw a fit because she was left alone in court or something, when she was supposed to be watched by deputies, like other prisoners. I don't remember the exact issue, but I do remember the Sheriff's dept. actually showed up in court to address the judge about it.

Frankly, since the "I don't remember" and trying to drive Martinez off in wild directions isn't work, I wouldn't be surprised if she is faking the migraines. Who could prove that one way or the other? Or, perhaps she is purposely not eating at lunch, so that she can try to appear weak and maybe conjure up that "shaky chihuahua" persona, not through fear but the shakes from not eating?

[Harlette]

I wonder how much longer until deliberation??

i am afraid its gonna be a long time

Actually this is the photo showed in court today

darn! sorry - but i was close

Challenge: accepted

i see an instagram tweet on ron's future

Oh man. Jinkasaurus on HLN said the juror's questions could take a day! that would be crazy. I'm trying to imagine the questions the jury would have for Jodi. And obviously she has to answer THEIR questions without combativeness, right?

after martinez then nurmi gets to redirect - and i think martinez can to that too, plus it will prolly take all day to answer each jury question - afraid jodi is staying on the stand for a long time

Judge did say the sheriff's office will be supplying her lunch from now on. Sheriff Joe has a strict policy about lunch and prisoner's transport to trials. See the link
http://www.azfamily.com/news/Attorne...192389651.html
Whew! Someone on WS said she only missed lunch today and yesterday.

i wonder how they would know that? or are the assuming?

[hamdinger125]

I gotta say it. when I first heard TA, I pegged him as a mouth breathing frat douche. Professionally he may have been a phenom, personally, I wouldn't like him.

Don't say that! Moon will show up again.

Whaaaaa. Hate to tell you this but this dead dude was no saint. Quite the pig it appears. Thought he has himself a nice little piece of side meat when in fact he had himself a crazy ass chick who he made the mistake of treating like his own personal whore.

Or maybe she is already here.

I like the opposing views too. I also agree with what you said and haven't heard of Ryan Widmer but am going to look into it now.

Ryan Ferguson is another case of a wrongfully accused person being sent to prison.


http://freeryanferguson.com/

That case makes me so freakin' angry. One of the jurors admitted that he had already decided Ryan was guilty before he ever took the stand.

[zeebee]

Judge did say the sheriff's office will be supplying her lunch from now on. Sheriff Joe has a strict policy about lunch and prisoner's transport to trials. See the link
http://www.azfamily.com/news/Attorne...192389651.html
Whew! Someone on WS said she only missed lunch today and yesterday.

According to the article, the judge can order it, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen, and it's against the law for anyone else to provide her lunch. So I don't know where this other info is coming from (aside from WS).

[I doubt it]

i am afraid its gonna be a long time



darn! sorry - but i was close



i see an instagram tweet on ron's future



after martinez then nurmi gets to redirect - and i think martinez can to that too, plus it will prolly take all day to answer each jury question - afraid jodi is staying on the stand for a long time



i wonder how they would know that? or are the assuming?

because they were in the courtroom

[MadameX]

No way. She is just as much in love with herself as she was yesterday. A narcissist to the very end.

Besides, she'd prick her finger and remember how much it stung when she "tried" to off herself before. She won't take her own life--no way.

[M Joy]

after martinez then nurmi gets to redirect - and i think martinez can to that too, plus it will prolly take all day to answer each jury question - afraid jodi is staying on the stand for a long time

I'm starting to think she could be on the stand through at least half of March if not longer. this is now her 4th week on the stand. I know this is one of the longest times for witnesses to take the stand, right?

[AlisonL]

Hi, Everyone: I just wanted to post a reply to say hello. I joined not too long ago, but have been lurking in this thread for many weeks (trying to catch up to ya'll). It's been very hard! Every time I thought I'd caught up, there would be 20 more pages to go through. Anyway, I really hope to be able to join the conversation now and then, if the situation arises. I know I've wanted to respond many times over the past few weeks, but the pages were old, and there wasn't much use in it. You all are doing an amazing job of keeping me up to date on the trial, mirroring a lot of my own impressions of what's going on in the courtroom. I am also watching daily on Azfamily. I can appreciate the intelligence here (which is more than I can say for most of the people over on Insession's Facebook page, who drive me crazy!).

Anyhoo, my name is Sarah. I go by Cricket as a nickname. I am a Michigander who was a paralegal for many years. I am now retired or on sabbatical, whatever you want to call it - lol. I became interested in this case years ago when it happened. It was a horrific, brutal murder and, after watching the 48 Hours episode, I was very curious about Jodi's story. Of course we now know it was untrue, but back then, it appeared believable to me...mainly because she told the story so convincingly.

There are people on here who believe Jodi may be borderline. I actually have a borderline in my life...my own sister...she has also been diagnosed as bipolar 1. My relationship and experience with her has given me some insight into some of Jodi's mannerisms and interactions with Travis and others, as well as her posture on the stand. My sister and Jodi are a lot alike, although I don't believe Jodi has bipolar. I am not an expert by any means, and realize Jodi has never been diagnosed with anything. I just see some of the same behavior in her that I've seen in my sister over the years.

Okay, sorry if this is long-winded. I look forward to chatting with everyone. :)

Hi Sarah!! Welcome!

[Tenacious-G]

Lost weight. Her face was much fuller back then. Not in a bad way, but in a youthful way. She had very good cheekbones.

Well, maybe there's something to those "facials"... LOL

[Harlette]

because they were in the courtroom

idk if they would be able to overhear that in the gallery i would think - but maybe

is that lady the drunk lady from the convention on dr drew??

[Kristinella]

Don't say that! Moon will show up again.



Or maybe she is already here.




That case makes me so freakin' angry. One of the jurors admitted that he had already decided Ryan was guilty before he ever took the stand.

The Ryan Ferguson case is a shame. It's so obvious that he is innocent and they have a vendetta for that poor kid. That's a case where the Prosecution side is the one in the wrong.

Re: Eyeballs: I have ptosis in my eyelid which means one is slightly droopier than the other (think Emily Blunt but not Paris Hilton bad) and I hate it and think it looks wonk. So I will never make fun of a wonky eye. I FEEL THAT PAIN. THESE WOUNDS THEY WILL NOT HEAL.

[M Joy]

idk if they would be able to overhear that in the gallery i would think - but maybe

is that lady the drunk lady from the convention on dr drew??

IDK but she was irritated because Dr. Drew wouldn't let her finish her story.

ETA - she's back now and saying that some other woman besides Mimi was supposed to go to Cancun with Travis?

[Jem]

Re: Eyeballs: I have ptosis in my eyelid which means one is slightly droopier than the other (think Emily Blunt but not Paris Hilton bad) and I hate it and think it looks wonk. So I will never make fun of a wonky eye. I FEEL THAT PAIN. THESE WOUNDS THEY WILL NOT HEAL.

I will refrain from asking who exactly it is you're talking to here..

[Tenacious-G]

IDK but she was irritated because Dr. Drew wouldn't let her finish her story.

Yeah, they were kinda talking over each other... really annoying.

[marycontrary]

idk if they would be able to overhear that in the gallery i would think - but maybe

is that lady the drunk lady from the convention on dr drew??

Dr. Drew is scraping the bottom of the barrel for guests.

I paid my dues, I'm a cool kid now

[MadameX]

If I was on the jury, I would highlight every single time Jodi said, "I don't remember" on both direct and cross examination.

I'd love to see how lopsided those two totals would be...

[Harlette]

IDK but she was irritated because Dr. Drew wouldn't let her finish her story.

yes and omg dr drew didn't know who was going w/ travis to cancun??? is he even watching or at least reading the reports from the trial??

[NCBlonde]

If it's true that prisons who are in court are not fed between 4am and 6pm, that is wrong.

I would guess that it's some cost-saving measurement as Sheriff Joe is famous for. It's obviously a lot easier to feed prisoners in jail where they all get the same food, whereas they would have to make special meals for those who are in court during the day. But, couldn't they provide a PB or cheese sandwich? Perhaps they could offer the inmates the option of a bag lunch for court, for 50 cents or something of the sort?