BBM:
I couldn't agree more. To that point:
2016 Colorado Revised Statutes :: Title 16 - :: Criminal Proceedings :: Code of Criminal Procedure :: Article 10 - :: Jury Trials :: Part 1 - :: Composition and Selection of the Jury :: § 16-10-104. Peremptory challenges
So, the linked statute actually makes another argument for the DA going for the Death Penalty (as if we needed more reasons to stick a needle in PF's arm).
In capital cases in CO, both sides are allowed 10 peremptory challenges; in all other cases, they only get 5.
I think DA Dan may want to give himself those 10 peremptory challenges to allow himself to build a rock solid jury. 5 challenges may not be enough to weed out all the suspected nitwits.
The jury composition is going to be critical in this case.
DA Dan needs to load that puppy up with working professionals.
12 engineers and/or IT managers would be absolutely golden.
Use those peremptory challenges wisely!
Strike anyone off who watches The Lifetime Channel and/or reads Silhouette Romances.
There's no margin for error in the jury selection.
All it takes is that one fruit loop who trusts their "feelings" more than facts to derail the process.
Keeping fingers crossed Dan May makes the call to pursue the DP.
JMO.