Juror Recap: #1340
Pretrial Publicity: *He's heard of the case through local media only (doesn't watch any national media). *Thinks Caylee was watched by "a daycare person who lives in an apartment"-doesn't know any information other than that. *Camera's in the courtroom wouldn't bother him/influence him. *Thinks he can be unbiased.
Death Penalty Stance: *FOR IT in the right circumstances. *Had the belief since college. *Catholic faith (daughter attends a Catholic school) but "doesn't agree with everything the church believes in". *Religious views don't impact his judgement. *Hasn't heard enough cons to change his DP view.
Misc.: *Only been called for jury duty 1 time before (20 years ago- sat in a room, then excused) but didn't serve. *Only camera experience is a 7 second Budweiser commercial. *Works as a supervisor for a medical courier company (12 hour shifts). *Prior to that, worked at a collectible store in the mall for 5 years. *Never been involved in any lawsuits/litigation. *No experience of handling/training of dogs other than as a pet owner. *Knows "very little" information about police dogs. *Never smelled odor of decomposition. *Says being a juror on the case would be "interesting" because it's a mystery and mysteries "fascinate" him. *Likes some crime shows (Criminal Minds, CSI, NCIS)..watches occasionally, but knows it's not real. *Has Facebook (and posted that he had jury duty..but no info about the case) but no other social media accounts. *Been arrested once for a seatbelt violation..released same day.
Family Life: *Married 11 years. *Has 1 child (daughter, 7 years old). *Very close family. *Parents still married. *Has 2 brothers, 1 sister. *Parents only have 1 grandchild (his daughter). *Has 1 dog and 1 cat. *Has a great support network. *Doesn't want to be away from his family but "is prepared for it". *Has 2 cousins that are police officers (both in Florida)..are semi-close.
Educational Background: *Some college in Hickory, NC.
Describes himself as.. *Fortunate *Likeable *Strong-willed *Social *Love interactions with friends/family/coworkers *Funny *Loves sports *Brother *Friend *Father
State- No objections to juror. Defense- No objections
Asked to return tomorrow afternoon.