Closing Arguments- Chase Merritt Charged W/Murder of Joseph, Summer, Gianni and Joe Jr McStay #2

[ehenson88]

I'm just really surprised that we haven't heard about the jury asking any questions or asking to have testimony read back or anything like that. Usually the public is privy to those things or it's reported on.

Honestly I believe they are likely overwhelmed with exhibits, they are probably trying to weed out information not throw more into the mix

 

[katydid23]

You must not live in So. California. The traffic is horrendous.
When I need to go anywhere, I know my time window is between 1 and 2 pm.
Otherwise, your travel time will minimally double.

If they are mostly in their 40's, many may have school aged kids that need their parents home after school or for school or sports events. It its also graduation time, etc.

 

[QueenBofOB]

You must not live in So. California. The traffic is horrendous.
When I need to go anywhere, I know my time window is between 1 and 2 pm.
Otherwise, your travel time will minimally double.

I try to make any appointments or run errands after 9 and prior to 11a.m. After that, it's ridiculous. Even on the surface streets around my house. The freeways are just crazy. And people drive like IDIOTS.

 

[geevee]

I try to make any appointments or run errands after 9 and prior to 11a.m. After that, it's ridiculous. Even on the surface streets around my house. The freeways are just crazy. And people drive like IDIOTS.

Same around here, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., or 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., any other time, prepare to suffer in traffic h*ll.

 

[MsFacetious]

You must not live in So. California. The traffic is horrendous.
When I need to go anywhere, I know my time window is between 1 and 2 pm.
Otherwise, your travel time will minimally double.

That was my point to the original poster. Leaving the courthouse at 4pm isn't going to beat any traffic at all. In fact it's likely the very worst time to go anywhere.

I have 2 sisters in Southern California.

 

[Sulamith]

You must not live in So. California. The traffic is horrendous.
When I need to go anywhere, I know my time window is between 1 and 2 pm.
Otherwise, your travel time will minimally double.

Especially, if the jurors are coming from Hesperia or Apple Valley. That Bear Valley Bridge is a cluster.

 

[Mony Mony]

That was my point to the original poster. Leaving the courthouse at 4pm isn't going to beat any traffic at all. In fact it's likely the very worst time to go anywhere.

I have 2 sisters in Southern California.

But leaving at 3:30ish is WAY better that leaving closer to 5, traffic-wise.
Someone mentioned end of the school year activities. I am leaning towards that as the reason for the early departure.
Cabo, any school districts there still in session?

 

[Kavya01]

Thinking this maybe: they have come to a verdict, maybe agreed to sleep on it one more night, and if all still of same mind as they are today, will sign paperwork tomorrow morning.

 

[MsFacetious]

Traffic could also be the reason for the long lunches.

 

[Recidivist]

Defense team member in McStay family trial takes Fifth Amendment in juror contact – Redlands Daily Facts

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago
#McStay - Reading through the answer and affidavits regarding alternate jurors being approached last week by a member of the defense team/documentary. "Defense counsel is not responsible for the actions of Robert Wallace...."

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 43s43 seconds ago
#McStay- Part of the defense's response says they shouldn't be held in contempt because there was no court order prohibiting contact with jurors.

 

[Frankie Hellis]

By lunchtime tomorrow we will be down to the last 9 possible votes as being correct:
For how long will the McStay jurors deliberate?
Poll closed Tuesday at 1:33 PM.

1. 
   <8 hours
   5 vote(s)
   14.7%
2. 
   8.1 - 14 hours
   4 vote(s)
   11.8%
3. *
   14.1 - 20 hours
   8 vote(s)
   23.5%
4. 
   20.1 - 26 hours
   8 vote(s)
   23.5%
5. 
   26.1 - 32 hours
   3 vote(s)
   8.8%
6. 
   Over 32 hours
   6 vote(s)
   17.6%
   

 

[katydid23]

That was my point to the original poster. Leaving the courthouse at 4pm isn't going to beat any traffic at all. In fact it's likely the very worst time to go anywhere.

I have 2 sisters in Southern California.

Right. But it is also graduation time in many local schools and colleges. Also recitals and sports events. Some jurors could have family going to graduation practices, ceremonies or parties that they need to attend. Leaving at 3:45 instead of 4:45 makes a lot of sense, imho.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 3m3 minutes ago
#McStay - Defense attorney Rajan Maline's affidavit states he advised Mr. Wallace and others members of the defense team to never approach jurors.

 

[katydid23]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 43s43 seconds ago
#McStay- Part of the defense's response says they shouldn't be held in contempt because there was no court order prohibiting contact with jurors.

Oh Come on, ffs. They need a 'court order' to tell them they cannot contact jurors during deliberation period?

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 10m10 minutes ago
#McStay: Defense filed a brief in opposition to possible contempt sanctions against defense counsel for Robert Wallace, a member of the defense team for Charles Merritt since approximately 2016, contact with two alternates.

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 8m8 minutes ago
#McStay: Declaration of Robert Wallace.

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 5m5 minutes ago
#McStay: Statement of Suzanne Serdahely, Mitigation Specialist (part 1)

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 5m5 minutes ago
#McStay: Declaration of Suzanne Serdahely, Mitigation Specialist (Part 2)

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 3m3 minutes ago
#McStay: Declaration of Suzanne Serdahely (Part 3)

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Richard K. De Atley‏Verified account @RKDeAtley 6m6 minutes ago
What happened today in #mcstay #chasemerritt

Defense team member in McStay family trial takes Fifth Amendment in juror contact – Press Enterprise

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 2m2 minutes ago
JD Crighton Retweeted Richard K. De Atley

Follow @RKDeAtley for the full story. Defense response to possible contempt sanctions involving Robert Wallace, member of defense team for #charlesmerritt #mcstay

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago
#McStay - Defense attorney James McGee's affidavit states He doesn't remember specifically saying anything to Mr. Wallace about juror contact after jury selection but says he would have addressed it before jury selection.

 

[LadyL]

I'm appalled that he's taking the fifth. For what possible reason can he not attend court and tell the !@#$%^ truth about what happened. It just makes him look like a total dirtbag IMO.

So can the judge still find him guilty and sentence him criminallyÉ (that is supposed to be a question mark at the end of that sentence).