I feel the same as you do. IMO, this trial has turned into "The Arias Show," and that Arias believes that the courtroom is her "playground." I do not know why the judge does not put a stop to Arias' antics. More so, I do not understand why Arizona lawmakers, elected officials, and citizens are not outraged by the high cost of this trial. I would think that Superior Court Judge Stephens would be directed to keep this trial on "track." I would think that Judge Stephens would be directed to prepare the state and defense to work all day Monday-Friday. It would seem as though Judge Stephens could meet with both sides telling them what will not be allowed in her courtroom (for example, instructing Nurmi & Wilcott to make sure that their client is not passing notes, ect.).
What is the story with the person drinking a large colorful beverage in court? It sounds as though it was a courtroom observer - I would think that Judge Stephens would tell everyone that food and drink is not allowed in her courtroom - plus, she should tell the defense to stop bringing in 16oz bottles of Diet Pepsi.
The bottled drinks in the courtroom look really unprofessional. If they need a drink such as this - they should pour it an appropriate looking cup (or something).
Arias admits to murdering Travis Alexander - I think that the state should find a way to show the pictures of Travis Alexander's mutilated body everyday - instead of getting lost into "The Jodi Arias Show:" Arias' feelings, Arias' PSTD, Arias' Fog, Arias' Wooden Spoon Abuse, Arias' stories.
Let's assume that Travis Alexander came after Arias - is it reasonable in self defense to stab someone almost 30 times, almost cut off their head, and shoot them?
If a person is sleeping in their home - is woken up by an intruder - the intruder attacks the person - the person is able to shoot the intruder - instead of calling 911, or, fleeing to safety - the person stabs their intruder thirty times - the intruder trying to get out of the house that he broke into is stabbed in the back and dragged back into the house where the person slits his throat. The house owner then discards the body, does some cleaning - and leaves to go on a road trip.
The above is not reasonable - if a home owner shot at an intruder running out of their front door, the home owner would be in trouble.
Even if Travis Alexander was an abusive sex deviant - Arias has no claim to self defense (IMO).
Everything about Arias is sick - down to how Arias has taken over the courtroom.
Arizona tax payers should be upset at the cost of this trial - if I were an Arizona resident contact the Commission on Judicial Performance, become involved with judicial nominating commissions, serve on the Commission on Judicial Performance, contact the governor's office, contact the state attorney general's office.
Criminals cause so much damage - criminals destroy lives - if citizens could get the funding for educating our children, funding for mentally ill - perhaps criminals could be stopped before lives are destroyed. Who knows if Arias could have been stopped - we do know that the education system failed (she dropped out which should not happen). During her time in school - her teachers did not notice anything? Being able to have qualified teachers, staff, school psychologists may be able to prevent evil from destroying.
I feel so helpless - frustrated. Is there a Websleuths Board that discusses ways individuals can make their communities stronger, and safer? Thank you all - "Websleuthers" are the best and it is an honor to be able to post in the same board as "Webslether," (you are all smart, brave, compassionate, strong)!
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