CO - Gannon Stauch, 11, found deceased, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, 27 Jan 2020 *Arrest* #68

[nonniecita]

 

[Emerald1328]

I just can't wrap my mind around the fact that this jury is not in agreement by now

I would put money on it that they actually are in agreement but are taking this very seriously and thoroughly going through each charge. Maybe making a hypothetical (or real) pro and con list to talk through each point.

I’ve never been so thoroughly convinced, down to the marrow of my bones, that a defendant is guilty and that a jury will return with a guilty verdict.

 

[altojack]

23.31 pm here, I'm shattered and need my bed but .........

 

[MassGuy]

If I was the foreman of this jury, we’d be out having drinks 2 and a half hours ago.

 

[Chelly]

Me neither. I’m stunned. I know which way this is going to go, but I’m just annoyed at the delayed ending.

I've sat through hundreds of trials. This one was a slam dunk for sure.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654513437915922434

The jury can pick guilty, not guilty or not guilty for reason of insanity for the following charges: Murder-1st degree - after deliberation Murder-1st degree - child under 12 position of trust Tampering w/ a deceased human body Tampering w/ physical evidence

 

[MonsterMatt345]

I’m going to go to bed now, I can’t stay up any longer. I’m really hoping to wake up to the news in the morning that this monster has finally been found guilty of her crimes but if it has to take until the weekend is over for that to happen, I’m sure we can wait that long.

When you think about what Landen and Al have been through, initially finding out their beloved Gannon had gone missing, over time realising that he wasn’t just a runaway or someone who had got lost, starting to feel more and more suspicion over Letecia until she was eventually arrested, then Gannon finally being found, then the years they’ve taken to get to this trial stage, one weekend isn’t a lot in the grand scheme of things.

 

[MassGuy]

I've sat through hundreds of trials. This one was a slam dunk for sure.

It is, the result is guaranteed. I just want to celebrate tonight.

 

[Cindizzi]

I just can't wrap my mind around the fact that this jury is not in agreement by now

We don’t know if they are in agreement or not.

It’s a very serious decision and I choose to believe they are taking their responsibility very seriously.

After 7 weeks of not being able to talk about how they see things, not even with each other, maybe they just feel the need to talk it out amongst themselves.

I would be a little concerned about the optics if they only took 30 minutes ( if I was a Juror)

I wouldn’t want anyone to think I didn’t follow instructions to weigh and consider all the evidence.

This sounds kind of stupid as I type it lol.

Bottom line - I’m not worried that any of them are wanting to vote in favor of the Defense.

JMO

 

[GRT]

I wonder what the jury is doing? Going through each charge? And reviewing evidence? Discussion on testimony? I am not surprised by two hours deliberations.

Could anyone actually believe LS?!

I'm to the point now that I'm okay either way because she's going away for the rest of her life.

But, I'd love to see this latest ruse of hers fail.

 

[Pianoturtle]

Maybe the hold up is deciding the first charge, “after deliberation.” I could see a juror being a hold out based on whether or not there was time for deliberation in a fit of rage. MOO

 

[Ontario Mom]

We don’t know if they are in agreement or not.

It’s a very serious decision and I choose to believe they are taking their responsibility very seriously.

After 7 weeks of not being able to talk about how they see things, not even with each other, maybe they just feel the need to talk it out amongst themselves.

I would be a little concerned about the optics if they only took 30 minutes ( if I was a Juror)

I wouldn’t want anyone to think I didn’t follow instructions to weigh and consider all the evidence.

This sounds kind of stupid as I type it lol.

Bottom line - I’m not worried that any of them are wanting to vote in favor of the Defense.

JMO

Not stupid at all.

The juror questions through the trial say these are some really sharp people.

I think they're being thorough for sure.

 

[Turkeytrot]

We don’t know if they are in agreement or not.

It’s a very serious decision and I choose to believe they are taking their responsibility very seriously.

After 7 weeks of not being able to talk about how they see things, not even with each other, maybe they just feel the need to talk it out amongst themselves.

I would be a little concerned about the optics if they only took 30 minutes ( if I was a Juror)

I wouldn’t want anyone to think I didn’t follow instructions to weigh and consider all the evidence.

This sounds kind of stupid as I type it lol.

Bottom line - I’m not worried that any of them are wanting to vote in favor of the Defense.

JMO

I get what you mean. And as anxious as I am to hear a verdict, I agree. It should be thorough

 

[lonetraveler]

Me neither. I’m stunned. I know which way this is going to go, but I’m just annoyed at the delayed ending.

Interesting question presented on Recovery Addict: If she is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder, and she is found guilty of the other charges, can she serve time for the other charges?

 

[MassGuy]

I'm to the point now that I'm okay either way because she's going away for the rest of her life.

But, I'd love to see this latest ruse of hers fail.

Prison is worse than a mental hospital, and I’d bet my life on her being sentenced to prison. She has no chance at the latter. I’m just impatient.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Anyone know if they would come back tomorrow or would it be Monday if necessary?

 

[arielilane]

I would put money on it that they actually are in agreement but are taking this very seriously and thoroughly going through each charge. Maybe making a hypothetical (or real) pro and con list to talk through each point.

I’ve never been so thoroughly convinced, down to the marrow of my bones, that a defendant is guilty and that a jury will return with a guilty verdict.

Agreed! The jury has been engaged throughout trial and takes their civic duty seriously. There's a lot with this case, and I can't blame them at all. Honestly, glad they are not rushing to convict. moo

 

[arielilane]

Anyone know if they would come back tomorrow or would it be Monday if necessary?

Monday

 

[linds1393]

I don't think I've ever been this anxious for a guilty verdict. Last time I was all worked up over one was Derek Chauvin.

 

[Seattle1]

Reviewing the Closing:

Tolini alleged Dr. Lewis opined LS was the most 'significantly, mentally ill' subject she's ever evaluated. NOT TRUE. Lewis stated LS was the most complex subject. Words matter.

Tolini did the same with the State's mental health expert witnesses. They did not diagnose her with Borderline Personality Disorder and NPD, Each provided she had many traits but not to the degree they met the criteria for a diagnosis of BPD.

Double sneak attack. JMO