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

[AnnieBelle]

Don't they understand that I have things to DO today??!!

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

I'm hoping it's a cage match between Jodi and Travis' siblings out in the hallway. I'd be ok with that.

Me too.

@wellfukyou: Black smoke coming from Judge's chambers signifies no new juror has been selected yet!

[DiaDeLosMuertos]

Thank you for sharing this. Seems that in the process of interviewing the jurors regarding the Martinez picture taking and signing autographs, one or more of the jurors said juror #5 said or did something wrong. It references possible jury tampering. I wonder if they are saying Travis' family said or did something to juror #5, and that is the reason his family is in the judges chambers?

If I had to, I'd bet that juror #5 is going to be dismissed. Obviously, according to the document, Jodi's defense team wants a mistrial. I'm guessing the judge will dismiss juror #5 to appease them and carry on with the trial.

Hln said there's a victims rights act that says the family is allowed in any hearings or meetings or something like that.

[DiaDeLosMuertos]

It's another az thing

[Pywackett]

We found the defendants guilty of attempted murder of 4 cops and a buttload of other charges. The one skeptical juror eventually came around. I think people ratted him out originally because it was obvious the dudes were guilty so we were all shocked by his statement. The trial was 3 months long and it gets really weird and personal in the juror room. Emotions run high. As far as the jury misconduct process, the judge first calls in the questioned juror to get their side and then everybody else individually to see how or if they were affected. The attorneys from both sides were there too. So not sure why any family members would be back there if this indeed is a jury misconduct issue.

[eliqueang]

Maybe they're sick of how long this is taking and made a deal to let Travis' family deal with Jodi alone for a couple hours :)

[zeebee]

What ever's going on-it's almost lunch. We all know the judge doesn't miss her lunch.

It's only 10:39 here, we have been used to starting around this time

[ImBatman!]

If it came down to it and a plea is what is happening...I think I might be ok with it!

[Angiebla]

I'm brand new here. And totally obsessed with this case. I can't even go pick my kid up from school and walk away from the computer....I have to have it on my iphone so I can listen while I'm waiting for her to get out!

Bottom line, she's guilty as hell. And I get irritated just looking at her.

one question I have...I had a thought the other day, if she ends up being convicted of something lesser than 1st degree murder, is there a chance she could walk? (with time served?). I just had the thought of manslaughter or something....the hag could be let out!?!?!

Welcome I highly doubt she will walk-but maybe I'm just being optimistic

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

‏@SLSmith 1m

Nurmi:"I want to talk about juror's misconduct" Martinez: "Sure, DT wants to talk ab everyone's misconduct, except his client's

[wasthinking]

actually the law can forbid them if it is prejedicial to the trial, last week all the court observers had to take them off, then jodis fam showed up w/ DM ribbons, and it was turning into a mess, so that could be the discussion

court observers don't have any victims right though, so that was logical.
I seriously doubt Travis family is back there holding up the show for an hour + over a ribbon. Doesn't fit imo especially when there are two mistrial motions.

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

If it came down to it and a plea is what is happening...I think I might be ok with it!

Only way I can see TA's family going along with a plea is if Stabby agrees to get up and allocute admitting she lied about abuse/pedo and admits she recaqlls stabbing.

[wasthinking]

Hln said there's a victims rights act that says the family is allowed in any hearings or meetings or something like that.

http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Crime_.../victimRights/

[Fairuza]

If it came down to it and a plea is what is happening...I think I might be ok with it!

I might be okay with a plea for LWOP as long as she agreed to make a statement to Travis' family saying she lied about the abuse and Pedo stuff.

[TC1234]

If it came down to it and a plea is what is happening...I think I might be ok with it!

Only for Murder 1. Anything less is BS.

[Harlette]

Only way I can see TA's family going along with a plea is if Stabby agrees to get up and allocute admitting she lied about abuse/pedo and admits she recaqlls stabbing.

but travis' family really doesn't have the decision, they are just spectators, it is the top prosecutor that makes the decision

[ImBatman!]

Only way I can see TA's family going along with a plea is if Stabby agrees to get up and allocute admitting she lied about abuse/pedo and admits she recaqlls stabbing.

That would work for me!!

[Justice11]

I might be okay with a plea for LWOP as long as she agreed to make a statement to Travis' family saying she lied about the abuse and Pedo stuff.

Only for Murder 1. Anything less is BS.

I agree, but there is NO freaking way Jodi ever agrees to this. She still thinks she will walk.

[SidewaysLS4]

Deportation to Antarctica hearing?

[ImBatman!]

but travis' family really doesn't have the decision, they are just spectators, it is the top prosecutor that makes the decision

I don't even think Juan can make the deal....it has to be HIS boss...that is why there was no plea the first time.

[Blah28]

@Fairuza

YES! Plea deal and Jodi take back all of the made up crap!
Unfortunatly I really believe JA thinks there is no chance of the death penelty and I agree. I just don't see that happening. She'll try for 2nd degree murder.

[ShellJett]

Only for Murder 1. Anything less is BS.

IMO, JM wouldn't settle for anything less than Murder 1. Also don't think for a second Stabby would plead to M1. She is enjoying this too much, and she wants to win. At all costs.

[jingles]

We found the defendants guilty of attempted murder of 4 cops and a buttload of other charges. The one skeptical juror eventually came around. I think people ratted him out originally because it was obvious the dudes were guilty so we were all shocked by his statement. The trial was 3 months long and it gets really weird and personal in the juror room. Emotions run high. As far as the jury misconduct process, the judge first calls in the questioned juror to get their side and then everybody else individually to see how or if they were affected. The attorneys from both sides were there too. So not sure why any family members would be back there if this indeed is a jury misconduct issue.

Thank you. What an experience for you! I had a friend who was forewoman on a jury years ago, a murder trial. She was reluctant to speak about it but recounted much of what you have said regarding the emotionally charged aspects of the deliberations. Ugh, if ths trial ends in a mistrial I'll pull my hair out. I have a feeling that this judge, who has since day 1 proceeded with great caution, as well this being her 1st DP case, might rather call a "do over" rather than risk being overturned. I don't see JM agreeing to 2nd degree (what JA was at first willing to plea to), nor JA accepting 1st degree/LWOP. Then again, the cost to the taxpayers already tops 1 million. *stomach churns*

[Justice11]

You just know this is taking so long because Nurmi is back there talking on and on and on, slower than molasses, milking his $225 per hour. ugh.

[AnnieBelle]

but travis' family really doesn't have the decision, they are just spectators, it is the top prosecutor that makes the decision

They don't....but I think the prosecution would want their input into the situation if it possibly involves accepting a plea deal vs. going ahead with a whole new trial. Something major could be happening, here. The suspense is killing me!