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Since there have been discussions today about Raven's defense team, I am going to ask this question. I've been pondering it for awhile, and cannot come up with an answer. Here it is: Why would anyone want to be a defense attorney?

Trix, You are right about Raven having feelings. I am sure he is sad and very angry that he was caught, that he is in jail, that he is without Kaiden. But I also think he is sad and angry because he doesn't have that insurance money. IMO, Raven didn't want to be married, he wanted to be...

So... parade has happened many times in the past - been there, done that. Can't see how one more time would have an impact.

If he is innocent, and if he rejects a plea deal, then he should testify at his trial. If he did not kill Janet, then he should have nothing to fear by telling the truth. So I believe if he choses to reject a plea deal, he should testify - only fair.

Trix, Many good points. Especially that his insides have reached his outsides and his darkness shows. After all of the facts and evidence that came out during the trial, I truly believe that Raven does need to be in prison - LWOP. He is fortunate, in that the State could have gone after the...

Which DNA reports in conjunction with Donna? Sorry - I don't understand!

Guera, I completely agree... I am a certified Christian counselor, and one of the things we had to spend a great deal of time studying were the different types of mental illnesses - what could be treated, what we could help. Then there were types of personalities that we could not help - the...

The jury was behind closed doors. ABC11 showed the empty jury box, and then the two families. Karyn was a mess. Janet's family was pretty calm - so, we'll see. Hard to wait.

Quick update from ABC11, tense in courtroom, defendant seems in good spirits, tears from defendants mother. Victim's family calm and waiting. Jury asking questions.

Trix, Thank you for clarifying this - I am going through Trix withdrawl! There is so much about the legal process in NC that I am learning on the fly, and you understand it and can explain it in a way that doesn't make me feel stupid! Please keep the updates coming! Moxie

Wow - good find - trying very hard to not read try and "read the tea leaves"... But it's hard!!

I believe it is automatic life w/o parole. I know that Janet's family did an incredible thing. Having lost Janet in such a brutal way, when the state told them they were ready to bring the case forth against Raven, and that it was a death penalty cast, the Christiansen's requested that the...

Hi all, So I guess now we wait. Will WRAL or any of the stations show the courtroom or is it just we wait? I apologize if my questions seem silly! Thanks! Moxie

DT didn't have much to work with - their client is a lying piece of crap. So the best they could do is muddy the waters with silly things that would confuse the jury. Really, how else can you explain trying to make Janet's emails with Scott Hall such a big deal? It was all they had. And...

Excellent job by Luke. Excellent close. Very true. Raven didn't care. He just wanted his money.

I am amazed that Amos Tyndall is still throwing out questions about WS. To me it seems that he is throwing it out there as a Red Herring, to confuse the jury, because Mr. Tyndall's client, Raven, isn't really giving his DT much to work with in terms of proving his innocence. Or just that...

I am amazed at how many people Raven Abaroa has threatened to kill over the years. He sure does like to throw that specific threat around when he doesn't get his way. Very scary.

Borndem, Without even realizing it, I think you nailed it - Raven started out well in sales; especially for someone who had just one semester of college. He was, however, riding a huge boom in the economy, and was too lazy to work hard even during "easy" times. At his age (early to mid 20's)...

Mike, Thank you for sharing this information, and for your integrity. Based on all the facts gathered regarding Raven, Karyn and the "Abaroa" family as a whole, you were admirable in your attempts to help them, but most wise in your decision to get out. The details you provide show great...

This picture just says it all. Karyn shooting death rays at what looks to be Raven and/or DT. Jim trying to say something to her. Derek and Shiloh look like they know it's over and Summer looks like she cannot believe she is lumped in with these people. If this situation wasn't so sad and...