Jodi Arias Trial discussion, #4

[Isabelle]

I had heard that at one time she had fired her attorneys and decided to represent herself. But, since it was a DP case, the judge ordered that she had representation. If this is the case, she doesn't have that great a relationship with her attorneys. Does anyone think that with her extreme case of narcissism, she will insist that she is able to go on the stand because she thinks that she can explain it all away?

While reading documents related to this case on Huffington last night, there is a filing that was made where an earlier attorney requested removal from the case and it seems the reason was the attorney had previously represented someone connected to the case or something along those lines. It didn't say anything about her firing her attys, but I have read that she requested to represent herself and changed her mind causing the trial to be moved from 2012 to 2013.

 

[norest4thewicked]

Yep, no one needed to point fingers at her.

I honestly think that she would have gotten away with it if there hadn't been so many mistakes on her part. Of course, I guess you could say that about all criminals. However, if she had taken the camera with her when she disposed of the gun, no one would have even thought about photos and they would have never been found. Also, her calling LE about the case a couple of days after just SCREAMS "RED FLAG"! Not a bright person at all!

 

[Mintedlace]

I had heard that at one time she had fired her attorneys and decided to represent herself. But, since it was a DP case, the judge ordered that she had representation. If this is the case, she doesn't have that great a relationship with her attorneys. Does anyone think that with her extreme case of narcissism, she will insist that she is able to go on the stand because she thinks that she can explain it all away?

I believe she asked to represent herself and the judge allowed that as long as she had help from her attorneys. Soon after JA told the judge it was too much for her to handle. But yes, I agree. She is cocky, over confident and obviously psycho. It would not surprise me if she wants to sit on that stand with all eyes on her.

Didn't Casey Anthony fight with her attorneys because she wanted to testify? Thought I heard that somewhere.

 

[belimom]

I don't want to start a religious focused thread, but have a question: Is it some members of the Mormon faith that practice polygamy?

I believe the main Mormon church changed that practice a long time ago, although there may be small sects that still do it. But they are not affiliated with the traditional Mormon church. (someone correct me if I'm wrong)

ETA: I see the OBE answered above...

 

[Karmady]

Karmady,
Are you going to court today?



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no can do! I played hookie yesterday afternoon to go. Seriously, though. If y'all know when a particularly interesting part might be coming up, let me know and I'll see if it works with my schedule. I have legit reasons to be down there sometimes, so I can try to coordinate them with an important witness or something.

 

[norest4thewicked]

While reading documents related to this case on Huffington last night, there is a filing that was made where an earlier attorney requested removal from the case and it seems the reason was the attorney had previously represented someone connected to the case or something along those lines. It didn't say anything about her firing her attys, but I have read that she requested to represent herself and changed her mind causing the trial to be moved from 2012 to 2013.

That makes sense. I am also on the Facebook page about the trial and get confused sometimes about which forum I'm on. They don't moderate facts over there, so that must be where I got that info. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Isabelle]

In the conversations with Dt. Flores, she doesn't sound in the least bit upset. Couldn't she at least have tried to sound upset since this person who she had been in a relationship with had been murdered? She was her own undoing!

I know a friend of Travis' called Jodi after his body was found, but do remember hearing that he did not tell her Travis was dead but that something was wrong. Did the Det. tell Jodi Travis was dead? Thinking about the call with Det. where Jodi says something about feeling so bad because she was only 10 minutes away. My brain is quickly becoming scrambled. Help!

EtA: corrected, did tell to did not tell her that Travis was dead

 

[norest4thewicked]

I believe she asked to represent herself and the judge allowed that as long as she had help from her attorneys. Soon after JA told the judge it was too much for her to handle. But yes, I agree. She is cocky, over confident and obviously psycho. It would not surprise me if she wants to sit on that stand with all eyes on her.

Didn't Casey Anthony fight with her attorneys because she wanted to testify? Thought I heard that somewhere.

I'm SHOCKED that she told the judge she couldn't handle it. I can't imagine her admitting anything that doesn't make her look perfect...lol

I had heard that too about CA. Narcissists like that can hardly stand it if the spotlight isn't on them at all times!

 

[zoey]

I'm not a Mormon, but I do know that they do NOT condone polygamy. That bunch are offshoots of the Mormon church and not at all in line with what Mormons believe.

I believe they are a different branch of LDS

 

[Mintedlace]

At least you will get something accomplished! I absolutely HATE it when I don't accomplish anything major in my day (like I did yesterday being in here all day).

You're not alone. Yesterday was my day off and I spent it reading all of your comments and staring at JA's bangs. LOL

 

[norest4thewicked]

I know a friend of Travis' called Jodi after his body was found, but do remember hearing that he did not tell her Travis was dead but that something was wrong. Did the Det. tell Jodi Travis was dead? Thinking about the call with Det. where Jodi says something about feeling so bad because she was only 10 minutes away. My brain is quickly becoming scrambled. Help!

EtA: corrected, did tell to did not tell her that Travis was dead

Not familiar with this...

 

[CUCKOOHEAD]

Good morning everyone!!!!!! I hope she wont hide herself with her hair....ohh she is not..we can all see her peek at the pictures and then she starts crying

OT Popoju, Good morning to you and everybody following this trail!

You mentioned Karla Homolka in the last thread and you didn't see her as evil as her boyfriend/husband? Isn't she the gal that helped her, then fiancee, rape and kill her younger sister? IMO that puts Karla right up there with our current defendant.

 

[popsicle]

I believe she asked to represent herself and the judge allowed that as long as she had help from her attorneys. Soon after JA told the judge it was too much for her to handle. But yes, I agree. She is cocky, over confident and obviously psycho. It would not surprise me if she wants to sit on that stand with all eyes on her.

Didn't Casey Anthony fight with her attorneys because she wanted to testify? Thought I heard that somewhere.

I think the important thing to remember is that after filing to represent herself she then sought to bring in evidence of letters that Travis supposedly wrote to her about him being a pedo. When she told the judge that this was all over her head and needed the attorneys back she wanted to drag that evidence in the open door with her.

 

[norest4thewicked]

I believe they are a different branch of LDS

Yeah...that's what I meant when I said "offshoots".

 

[Isabelle]

Re My post #47 today:

Who was it that actually "told" Jodi that Travis was found dead? Was it a friend or LE?

 

[norest4thewicked]

Re My post #47 today:

Who was it that actually "told" Jodi that Travis was found dead? Was it a friend or LE?

I must have misunderstood. The friend told her.

 

[Karmady]

I believe they are a different branch of LDS

It's the FLDS. In the tribute video at the top of the thread, there's a pic of a bunch of guys around the Colorado City, Arizona sign. I thought that was kind of an odd choice to include in a tribute because Colorado City and a couple of others are notorious for ongoing polygamy. If I'm not mistaken, that is where Warren Jeffs is from -- or at least a place where he lived. I assume the pic was taken kind of as an "inside joke" and/or because of its notoriety.

 

[Isabelle]

Someone is selling JA's artwork on eBay.

smh


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Is anyone buying/bidding? What is it listed as? Some freak will snap it up!

 

[popoju]

OT Popoju, Good morning to you and everybody following this trail!

You mentioned Karla Homolka in the last thread and you didn't see her as evil as her boyfriend/husband? Isn't she the gal that helped her, then fiancee, rape and kill her younger sister? IMO that puts Karla right up there with our current defendant.

I think because im from quebec and my english is not that well and that i have insomnia for like a week now that i dont make sense when i type...lol

No shes evil, in fact i only applaud her for showing how the justice in canada is ...bs.Clearly somebody that rapes her own sister is twisted and gross but compared to JA, she was abused, physically and mentally...

 

[Mintedlace]

I think the important thing to remember is that after filing to represent herself she then sought to bring in evidence of letters that Travis supposedly wrote to her about him being a pedo. When she told the judge that this was all over her head and needed the attorneys back she wanted to drag that evidence in the open door with her.

Yes! I forgot about those. Did the letters turn out to be fake? Was that just what the prosecution argued?