Dr. Teresa Sievers Trial Discussion - Mark Sievers and Jimmy Rodgers

[debbiegarcia36]

I don't want my opinion on JRR attached to any individual post, because I do NOT think he has "below average intelligence." I think he had a lot of anxiety about going to prison/jail the first time. The first time is when he became pals with CWW in the big house. CWW took him "under his wing" in lock up. I think he is of average intelligence, very homely, and likes to intimidate people with his tales of life in prison. Remember, his nickname, for a long time has been "THE HAMMER." And believe me, he didn't get that nickname because he is a carpenter! He got that name because that is the weapon he can always carry in his car and not get arrested if stopped by LE. He was smart enough to make up a story about his brother graduating from law school and paying for a celebratory trip to Florida. He hears just fine, he works just fine, he got a driver's license just fine (gotta past a test for that, too!) He may be socially awkward and lacks sophistication....BUT, HE AIN'T DUMB. Older rattle snakes are deadly (CWW) and younger rattle snakes are cute, but always just as deadly. JRR smashed in a woman's head with more than a dozen blows..... he just doesn't like the plea deal he was offered. rggggghhhh

I'm a thinking he is just plain evil! And yes, Jimmy the Hammer is definitely an attention seeker. He would brag that the hammer was his favorite weapon. Interesting TS was hit with a hammer 17 times! I also Recall he has a tattoo that bears the words "murder, death, destruction." Maybe he was trying to act like a big bad tough guy that confused fantasy with reality and its coming back to bite him really hard!

 

[debbiegarcia36]

He was smart enough to try to get rid of clothing he wore while murdering TS. I think I recall that correctly.

Not for long. Some of it was thrown out his car window by his gf and later retrieved by LE off the side of the road.

 

[Scalex]

Thank you so much for the updates Scalex. When do we get to the point in selection when both sides get to start striking jurors they don't approve of? How many does each side get to strike? (I'm assuming they still do that)
And as an aside, who thinks AW will come to SWFL for any part of this whole process?

At 8:30 with all the jurors that got through this phase of questions. I don’t know that there is a number to be exact. But they will begin the how do you feel about the death penalty, law enforcement, etc. They pretty much will strike any strong comments of opinions in favor or against. They will strike anyone that is related to any pro-death or anti-death group, anyone that works or has relatives in law enforcement, and they will go through the list that was posted.

 

[Bobbywoo]

At 8:30 with all the jurors that got through this phase of questions. I don’t know that there is a number to be exact. But they will begin the how do you feel about the death penalty, law enforcement, etc. They pretty much will strike any strong comments of opinions in favor or against. They will strike anyone that is related to any pro-death or anti-death group, anyone that works or has relatives in law enforcement, and they will go through the list that was posted.

I poked around on the internet this morning and found that what I was thinking of was Peremptory challenges. It looks like each side gets 10 in a capital case and 1 for each alternate juror. I was afraid that they could keep striking without limits as a delay tactic...... I feel a bit better now.

 

[Legally Bland]

DBM, totally wrong thread.

 

[Scalex]

Jake Allen (@Jake_Allen19) Tweeted:
Good morning, I’m back for day three of the #RodgersTrial. Jury selection will continue and I’m expecting potential jurors to be questioned about their beliefs on capital punishment. Jake Allen on Twitter

Jake Allen on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Brooke Shafer (@BrookeWINKNews) Tweeted:
Settling in for jury selection day 3 in the #RodgersTrial. The jury pool is down to about 60 people. We expect attorneys on both sides to start asking the potential jurors some more personal questions. Rodgers is one of the men accused in the murder of #TeresaSievers @winknews

Brooke Shafer on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jaclyn Bevis (@jbevis10) Tweeted:
We're back on the record for #jimmyrodgersontrial accused of murdering #teresasievers. Everyone is here. Jimmy in a suit jacket again. State and defense prepping for more standard jury instruction questions this morning. #trialtweets #nbc2courtcoverage

Jaclyn Bevis on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jaclyn Bevis (@jbevis10) Tweeted:
We have 2 jurors back who need to be questioned about their knowledge of the case. (The court didn't have time to get to them last night.) Then we'll have about 60 headed up for standard voir dire. #trialtweets #teresasievers #jimmyrodgersontrial #nbc2courtcoverage

Jaclyn Bevis on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Brooke Shafer (@BrookeWINKNews) Tweeted:
Jimmy Rodgers just walked into the courtroom for jury selection day 3 in his trial. Suit and tie, smile on his face. @winknews #RodgersTrial #SieversTrial Brooke Shafer on Twitter

Brooke Shafer on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Brooke Shafer (@BrookeWINKNews) Tweeted:
Starting off the day with some leftover potential jurors from yesterday's last group. The question still for them, "What do you know about this case?" #TeresaSievers #RodgersTrial @winknews

Brooke Shafer on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jaclyn Bevis (@jbevis10) Tweeted:
First potential juror called back knew a lot of details reported on the case. She was a quick strike for cause. #trialtweets #teresasievers #jimmyrodgersontrial #nbc2courtcoverage

Jaclyn Bevis on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jake Allen (@Jake_Allen19) Tweeted:
We've got two more potential jurors to question during the first phase of jury selection. A potential juror is currently being questioned about what she knows about the case right now.

Jake Allen on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jaclyn Bevis (@jbevis10) Tweeted:
Second potential juror doesn't believe he could be fair either. Also admitted to a sleepness night after believing it may be someone's life in his hands. He has some knowledge of the case. He was also a strike.#trialtweets #teresasievers #jimmyrodgersontrial #nbc2courtcoverage

Jaclyn Bevis on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Morgan Rynor (@Morgan_Rynor) Tweeted:
Day 3 of the #SieversMurderTrial Both sides are in the courtroom getting ready to question all the jurors who made it through round one. It will be more in-depth questions for round two. @winknews #RodgersTrial Morgan Rynor on Twitter

Morgan Rynor on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jake Allen (@Jake_Allen19) Tweeted:
Phase two of the jury selection process is going to begin in a few minutes. There are about 60 potential jurors left and 15 of them are about to be brought up to the courtroom for more questioning.

Jake Allen on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jaclyn Bevis (@jbevis10) Tweeted:
Logistics of course a struggle as expected. I believe the plan is to bring 15 at a time up to get started. #trialtweets #teresasievers #jimmyrodgersontrial #nbc2courtcoverage

Jaclyn Bevis on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Brooke Shafer (@BrookeWINKNews) Tweeted:
An extra 50 *new potential jurors came to the courthouse this morning just in case. Judge is sending them home though, he and attorneys on both sides believe their current pool of roughly 60 people is enough for now. #RodgersTrial #TeresaSievers @winknews

Brooke Shafer on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jake Allen (@Jake_Allen19) Tweeted:
Judge Bruce Kyle is now explaining to the first juror why this process is taking longer than normal and how a death penalty trial works in Florida.

Jake Allen on Twitter

 

[Scalex]

Jake Allen (@Jake_Allen19) Tweeted:
"Do you have any moral, religious or philosophical beliefs that would prevent you from considering the death penalty," Assistant State Attorneys Cynthia Ross asks the first potential juror.

Jake Allen on Twitter