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

[CreepyGus]

A friend that I lived with had family members in jail and in prison. Everytime they would call, I would hear a recording that basically stated that the call was coming from a correctional facility, and gave me the option of either accepting it or not.

Don't think things have changed. If we were not home, the call would go to voice mail, but it was just the recording, never the person's voice.

[*crickets*]

"A Supreme Court ruling in 2002 required that jurors, rather than judges, decide whether sufficient aggravating factors existed before the death penalty can be imposed. In Arizona and most of the other 31 states that have the death penalty, jurors also decide on the sentencing, the only time in criminal prosecutions when the penalty is applied by average citizens."

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/10/us...alty.html?_r=0

Good article, thanks.

A little more about the process: The mitigation phase comes after the aggravation phase. This is where both sides present evidence of mitigating factors for the jury to consider in deciding whether to impose the DP. "The state may present any evidence that demonstrates the defendant should not be given leniency, including any evidence regarding the defendant's character, propensities or other acts." (AZ criminal code, Title 13.) That should be interesting!

Both sides will have a chance to rebut, then the jury will deliberate as to whether the DP is appropriate or not. Their decision must be unanimous either way. If they are unable to reach a unanimous decision they will be dismissed and a new jury will be impaneled to deliberate on the DP only, not guilt or innocence. If that jury is unable to reach a unanimous decision the court will impose a sentence of natural life (LWOP.)

[dizzyp]

A friend that I lived with had family members in jail and in prison. Everytime they would call, I would hear a recording that basically stated that the call was coming from a correctional facility, and gave me the option of either accepting it or not.

Don't think things have changed. If we were not home, the call would go to voice mail, but it was just the recording, never the person's voice.

I know Sheriff Joe claims JA got no preferential treatment but I don't believe him... she seems to have been pampered compared to the general (jail) population. I would love to be proven wrong but I doubt anyone could find a TV or even a radio interview of a convicted edit: MURDERER giving an interview immediately after their conviction (and not in handcuffs taboot).... anywhere really, let alone Maricopa County.

[Raina]

Thanks MadameX! Great article.

[Sea2Sky]

All the calls are recorded. The defense filed a motion early on to block JM from accessing her calls/visitor lists. Arizona doesn't have Sunshine Laws so we'll never hear them

BBM

You meant JA right?

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

BBM

You meant JA right?

No, I mean Juan Martinez.

[Jinkasaurus]

Good article about the mitigation phase and differences between jail and prison for Jodi- scroll down a bit on the page:

http://camillekimball.blogspot.de/20...itigation.html

[dizzyp]

Good article about the mitigation phase and differences between jail and prison for Jodi- scroll down a bit on the page:

http://camillekimball.blogspot.de/20...itigation.html

I think it was sneakers that posted the statement that says JA will only get 1 hour/day out of her isolation cell... starting today.... which I endorse 100%

[M Joy]

Friends create petition for 'Travis Alexander law'

[Sea2Sky]

No, I mean Juan Martinez.

Thx Sneakers - took me a while to connect - Sunshine law.

[Jillee]

Good article, thanks.

A little more about the process: The mitigation phase comes after the aggravation phase. This is where both sides present evidence of mitigating factors for the jury to consider in deciding whether to impose the DP. "The state may present any evidence that demonstrates the defendant should not be given leniency, including any evidence regarding the defendant's character, propensities or other acts." (AZ criminal code, Title 13.) That should be interesting!

Both sides will have a chance to rebut, then the jury will deliberate as to whether the DP is appropriate or not. Their decision must be unanimous either way. If they are unable to reach a unanimous decision they will be dismissed and a new jury will be impaneled to deliberate on the DP only, not guilt or innocence. If that jury is unable to reach a unanimous decision the court will impose a sentence of natural life (LWOP.)

So in this case, she will either get LWOP or the DP, right? I ask because I thought they could come back with Life with possibility of parole.

????

[Tia111]

The only thing the mitigation could possible be is:
She didn't kill anyone before Travis (that we know of)
She hasn't killed anyone since (other than a few careers)
She has nice glasses (even if they are fake)
She colors as good if not better than most 5 year old (without eating her crayons as far as I know)
She is a fairly good liar (I did say fairly)
She is an excellent manipulator
She has nice hair (has been used as a curtain many times)

That's a few qualities she has going for her

Don't forget her talent of consuming tootsie pops and pop rocks while avoiding the calories!

[Lana2006]

Tia that's a definite add on to Jodi's many fine qualities lol

[*crickets*]

A little more about the process: The mitigation phase comes after the aggravation phase. This is where both sides present evidence of mitigating factors for the jury to consider in deciding whether to impose the DP. "The state may present any evidence that demonstrates the defendant should not be given leniency, including any evidence regarding the defendant's character, propensities or other acts." (AZ criminal code, Title 13.) That should be interesting!

Both sides will have a chance to rebut, then the jury will deliberate as to whether the DP is appropriate or not. Their decision must be unanimous either way. If they are unable to reach a unanimous decision they will be dismissed and a new jury will be impaneled to deliberate on the DP only, not guilt or innocence. If that jury is unable to reach a unanimous decision the court will impose a sentence of natural life (LWOP.)

So in this case, she will either get LWOP or the DP, right? I ask because I thought they could come back with Life with possibility of parole.

????

With a M1 conviction the only sentencing options are DP or Natural life (LWOP.) No parole.

[Jillee]

With a M1 conviction the only sentencing options are DP or Natural life (LWOP.) No parole.

Thanks Crickets! So happy to hear that!!

[Jinkasaurus]

With a M1 conviction the only sentencing options are DP or Natural life (LWOP.) No parole.

Are you sure about this? I could have sworn I read that if the jury does not vote for DP, then it is the judge who decides either LWOP or the minimum (25 years) or above for M1.

[Ruthven]

Here she is stalking TA at a convention.

How do I describe this? It's like she's thinking "oh hey, someone's taking a pic of Travis? gotta grin real big and let them know I'm here too." And she's kinda far off in the background, and it's not about her, but she has to add herself in.

[Saffron]

I don't like to sound all 'conspiracy theory', but is it possible that Jodi started building a story about Travis that early in their relationship, in order to try to control him, or to use as a 'Plan B' in case things started to go wrong?

She seems like the kind of person who would catalog that kind of information so that it could be used to her advantage at a later date.

Just know jodi is a master manipulator. Everything she says and does there is a plan. I had a similar person in my life for a few years (also female) who used every situation to her advantage. They are very hard to cut off!!

I would guess that Jodi has long been manipulative and probably did note things along the way to hold against Travis if need be. It seems she was an untrustworthy friend, and yet very self-righteous... a dangerous combination.

There isn't much there!

I dunno, we all look for some explanation as to why this happened. Like, why didn't she just fucking leave? But, there is no logic or reason.... She wanted him dead. Dead.

No matter how "she might help others" in the future, there is no escaping the selfish intent of murder.

Fuck this bitch.

I wonder if the jury will be asked to consider that Jodi would be helpful to other inmates. To me, it shouldn't be assumed. I think Jodi would probably be just as selfish and manipulative in prison as she was before the murder. She seems to have a strange hold on that Donavan woman, which might mean that she likes follower-types... Not a mitigating factor.

[blighted star]

Even Charles Manson was interviewed in prison but LONG AFTER he was put away. My beef all along was more with who the H.E. double hockey sticks allowed it to take place in the first place?? JA will connive and manipulate 'till the end of time but after conviction she was instantly in another category as far as what rights she can enjoy... and babbling to a TV crew SHOULD NOT be one of them. That's the court or the Sheriff's fault IMO

You have no idea how long it took me to figure out what H.E double hockey sticks meant. I was stuck on it being a sporting crest with the H.E above crossed sticks - kind of like the Jolly Roger.

..and then realisation finally dawned. Doh.

[*crickets*]

Are you sure about this? I could have sworn I read that if the jury does not vote for DP, then it is the judge who decides either LWOP or the minimum (25 years) or above for M1.

All right, I'm gonna have to bust out the 2012 AZ Revised Statutes, Title 13 Criminal Code here...

Paraphrasing, 'If the defendant is convicted of first degree murder, the trier of fact (the jury) at the sentencing proceeding shall determine whether to impose a sentence of death. If the trier of fact determines the death penalty is not appropriate and the defendant was at least 18 years of age at the time of the offense, the court shall impose a sentence of natural life (LWOP.) If the defendant was under 18 years of age at the time of the offense the court shall determine whether to impose a sentence of life (with possibility of parole after 25 years) or natural life.'

The only time parole is possible in M1 is if the convicted person was under 18 when the crime was committed.

[Saffron]

All right, I'm gonna have to bust out the 2012 AZ Revised Statutes, Title 13 Criminal Code here...

Paraphrasing, 'If the defendant is convicted of first degree murder, the trier of fact (the jury) at the sentencing proceeding shall determine whether to impose a sentence of death. If the trier of fact determines the death penalty is not appropriate and the defendant was at least 18 years of age at the time of the offense, the court shall impose a sentence of natural life (LWOP.) If the defendant was under 18 years of age at the time of the offense the court shall determine whether to impose a sentence of life (with possibility of parole after 25 years) or natural life.'

The only time parole is possible in M1 is if the convicted person was under 18 when the crime was committed.

Thank you for this... it's nice to have it explained so clearly. Jodi doesn't want "natural life", so I wonder what the defense will say to the jury.

[faq_q]

All right, I'm gonna have to bust out the 2012 AZ Revised Statutes, Title 13 Criminal Code here...

Paraphrasing, 'If the defendant is convicted of first degree murder, the trier of fact (the jury) at the sentencing proceeding shall determine whether to impose a sentence of death. If the trier of fact determines the death penalty is not appropriate and the defendant was at least 18 years of age at the time of the offense, the court shall impose a sentence of natural life (LWOP.) If the defendant was under 18 years of age at the time of the offense the court shall determine whether to impose a sentence of life (with possibility of parole after 25 years) or natural life.'

The only time parole is possible in M1 is if the convicted person was under 18 when the crime was committed.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to *crickets* again.

ETA Not that it matters, you cannot get a higher score!

[Jinkasaurus]

All right, I'm gonna have to bust out the 2012 AZ Revised Statutes, Title 13 Criminal Code here...

Paraphrasing, 'If the defendant is convicted of first degree murder, the trier of fact (the jury) at the sentencing proceeding shall determine whether to impose a sentence of death. If the trier of fact determines the death penalty is not appropriate and the defendant was at least 18 years of age at the time of the offense, the court shall impose a sentence of natural life (LWOP.) If the defendant was under 18 years of age at the time of the offense the court shall determine whether to impose a sentence of life (with possibility of parole after 25 years) or natural life.'

The only time parole is possible in M1 is if the convicted person was under 18 when the crime was committed.

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Thanks!!! I am relieved to hear that there truly are only 2 options for her- and they both completely suck donkey butts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gigiann]

How do I describe this? It's like she's thinking "oh hey, someone's taking a pic of Travis? gotta grin real big and let them know I'm here too." And she's kinda far off in the background, and it's not about her, but she has to add herself in.

That is a totally creepy picture with Jodi in the background smiling for attention. NG's guest said this was to be an "Arias Free" weekend. They weren't expecting her to be there and he suddenly noticed her in the background. Creepy Creepy
She is batshit crazy!

[AnnieBelle]

I would like to see a torture death penalty enacted.

First they take off her finger and toenails with pliers very slowly. Then pour gasoline all over them. Then i would want her to be slowly skinned alive. When the muscle is exposed, pour chemicals all over her skinless body to make her burn. Then get 20 hung black men to rape her and cum all over her. Then nail her to a cross, pop our her eyeballs and throw sharp darts at her. After this, bring in some lions and have them eat her alive.

Yanno......I LIKE it!