Aggravation phase #2

[Sophieandme]

Some TH attorney said last night that Arizona does allow a convicted murderer to waive mitigation. However, psych eval is mandatory and the "waiver process is complex".

 

[sunsetbeach]

I am probably wrong but this smacks of Joe Arp the Sheriff and it has all day. First the bomb threat, then the delay, I heard the judge firmly they were to be there at 9:00 this morning; then it was delayed...now "pushed back" that is just bizarre! We all want to know really what's going on. What is this 20? It's a game now....it's all very immature and this CAUSES speculation!

Hi Cherry
I never heard the Judge say 9am ... the only time I heard her say was 1pm (AZ time). I think CNN mis-reported that info yesterday.

 

[Hope4More]

Can't read the Burns letter... too blurry. Any readable links?

 

[kscornfed]

Nobody knows but everybody's speculatin'. HLN reports that in Arizona she can say she wants the death penalty, and they can stop all of the rest of the phases, and, of course, they'll need to give her a psych eval. to see if she is mentally able to make that decision. Juan, Flores, no one is talking to the media but that won't stop the TH from doing their thing all night long, and JVM will continually watch 'the door' in case she can chase someone down for a "no comment". :banghead:

i'd be cool with that only if she wouldn't appeal. and i'm pretty sure it can be appealed FOR her---on her behalf----- even if she doesn't want it. is that right or not?

 

[Softail]

Guys, I'm transcribing the Ryan letter for those having trouble reading it. Will have it up shortly.

 

[OEJ]

And the seething anger and pure evil was literally dripping from her when she was saying those things. I didn't think it was possible for one to become more evil than she already was, but I think I was wrong.

And now this seriously evil, maniacal deranged killer continues on with the drama and manipulation, all because this jury didn't fall for her lies, and because she's not satisfied with the verdict handed down to her. :banghead::stormingmad:

She is pizzed! She was completely humiliated in front of Travis' family. She had to let them and us know it doesn't bother her a bit if she gets the death penalty...she actually prefers it, don't ya know? Ha! It galls her no end the Alexander family is going to get the last word AND take away her profits for the rest of her miserable life. Guess what, Arias...we beat you!! You can scream your head off in a padded cell all you want. WE STILL BEAT YOU!!

 

[Isabelle]

I believe Jodi waived her right to the next phase and want the death penalty, so judge wants her competency evaluated. Jodi knows what she did was heinous, she just wants the last word in giving herself the death penalty!

 

[BlackLabLover]

I bet this does have something to do with their filing.

They would need a few days to work out the details of getting them all on video.

I mean, no other reason for Deanna to stay with the family at this point...unless she will be involved in the victim impact part. I mean, yeah for support. But it seems more than that.

It doesn't explain the security/police presence but it makes sense knowing what we know about the motion filed. At least to me

Juan left and the family may not even have them written out yet. Besides, that would be a pretty unprecedented decision by JSS. The family of TA is entitled to stand up in court and explain their loss. In person . :twocents:

I really think they are doing a psych evaluation on Jodi after her comments yesterday and that is the extent of it. :moo:

 

[orangesandapples]

she was leading the pack from the jail to parking lot last night, sorry her fast, sure steps unaided--- slap in the face who felt sorry for this woman. I'm disabled and at times, would have welcomed one...never used it. My father has post-polio and has one, refuses to use it while he can still walk.

Perhaps she can only walk short distances, maybe they should have left the wheelchair out of the court-room. Therefore, when she is seen walking full steam, people wouldn't judge her so harshly. jmho

People who judge someone else harshly because they mistakenly believe that they understand their limitations better than that person are engaging in utterly out of bounds behavior. JMHO.

 

[SunnyinMO]

Did Tim McVeigh do that?

yes!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/12/13/us/mcveigh-ends-appeal-of-his-death-sentence.html

 

[LinasK]

I don't know the legal side of things, but logically speaking she was evaluated by both DeMarte and Samuels using two similar tests that both arrived at a personality disorder. DeMarte clearly stated that she administered the MMPI to ensure that there were no competency issues.

Psych eval just does not make sense. IMO

One talking head said she must be found competent at every phase of the trial. She's probably throwing hissy fits, and who gives an interview 20 min. after they are convicted???

 

[deanna82437]

Beth Karas ‏@BethKaras 1m

Correction: Next Wednesday, May 15, court resumes at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am in Phoenix. (I initially thought it was 3 hours later.) #jodiarias

 

[ahi]

Oh noooooo! Not sure what's worse...the delay or another day of increased playing of Debby Boone/Lifestyle Lift commercials on HLN...

 

[banzai]

Letter Jodi wrote to Ryan Burns

http://t.co/MDIi609OeW

and there she be in all her colours :sick:
Someone take away her crayons once and for all.

then there's her female lawyer calling Ryan a "*advertiser censored* for the state"...just too much :facepalm:

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

If Jodi really does want to bypass the final phases of the trial and cut to the chase to DP, she is doing it for her own self-serving reason: to become a martyr. :moo:

 

[ShadyLady]

Letter Jodi wrote to Ryan Burns

http://t.co/MDIi609OeW

This women has no SHAME.

 

[banzai]

Beth Karas ‏@BethKaras 2m

Correction: Next Wednesday, May 15, court resumes at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am in Phoenix. (I initially thought it was 3 hours later.) #jodiarias
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Beth Karas Beth Karas ‏@BethKaras 6m

Alexander family was escorted out--not past the media. Jurors must be gone as well--out a back exit. No more news... http://fb.me/27UJZqEvU

 

[meanddblj]

this is mind blowing I am SO surprised at all the highs and lows in this trial.....the Alexander family and the jury must be beside themselves. I hope we get some type of explanation even if it is just HOW whatever happened effects the trial.....I just pray it has nothing to do w/ anything that would alter yesterday's verdict (worst possible outcome) :scared:

 

[Ari]

Beth Karas ‏@BethKaras 4m

Correction: Next Wednesday, May 15, court resumes at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am in Phoenix. (I initially thought it was 3 hours later.) #jodiarias

 

[BeachGirlFromPA]

We need to keep our eyes open for any new motions being filed.