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Here's what to expect from the aggravation phase:
Prosecutor Juan Martinez's opening statement
Defense's opening statement [if they choose]
Martinez puts on evidence: Dr. Kevin Horn [medical examiner]
Defense puts on evidence, if they choose [This is not expected]
Instruction on the law by Judge Sherry Stephens
Martinez's closing argument
Defense's closing argument
Martinez?s rebuttal closing
Jury deliberates. They must decide if the aggravator of cruelty was proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Jury's decision is a verdict.
The jurors' verdict form includes this language:
____ Proven
____ Not proven
If their verdict is 'proven,' the case moves to the final phase: the penalty phase. At this juncture, the jury will deliberate a third time on whether Arias will receive the death penalty.
If their verdict is 'not proven,' the case is over. Jurors will be excused. The judge will set a sentencing date within 30-60 days. Stephens will then decide if Arias gets life without parole or life with parole eligibility after 25 years.