VERDICT WATCH MS - Jessica Chambers, 19, Panola County, Dec 2014 #4

[Alethea]

I didn't think the autopsy showed any vaginal trauma, though. Was there semen?

ETA: Nevermind about the semen. Obviously not or we'd have heard more about DNA.

Didn't he testify that they had sex in her car with the seat back (and that's how the seat still was in her car?)?

 

[Bravo]

A rape kit was never done. Oversight

Thanks for the refresher. My brain.......

 

[Bravo]

Didn't he testify that they had sex in her car with the seat back (and that's how the seat still was in her car?)?

Yes he did

 

[Alethea]

Sorry, just saw Bravo confirm that!

I didn't realize they deliberated 4 and a half hours. I'm a little worried. Hopefully thinking about it overnight they will all realize there's really no reasonable doubt that QT was there.

 

[TTF14]

He did say they had sex once with the seat reclined, but did not specify when. Or at least we didn't hear about it if he did. I tend to think he attempted it that night......

 

[Bravo]

It just cant be another hung jury or worse a NG. They have had a few very long days. I'm sure they have hit the wall and need some rest. Hopefully they come in refreshed tomorrow.

 

[TTF14]

Tweet from Janice Broach:

Tellis sister told me outside court she and Big Mike were high at the SandBox and she’s upset he lied about being there @JBroachWMC

Janice Broach on Twitter

Well, phone records are probably more reliable than a high woman when it comes to remembering which day they were actually together at the SandBox.

 

[Bravo]

He did say they had sex once with the seat reclined, but did not specify when. Or at least we didn't hear about it if he did. I tend to think he attempted it that night......

Agree. I think that was motive.

 

[TTF14]

It just cant be another hung jury or worse a NG. They have a had a few very long days. I'm sure they have hit the wall and need some rest. Hopefully they come in refreshed tomorrow.

I really do not think it will be NG, but if it's a hung jury, they need to just give up and hope he's convicted for the other torturous murder . It would be awful for Jessica's family, but they presented a strong case.

I'd like to know who looked frustrated.....

I'd also like to know the average IQ in that jury room.

 

[Bravo]

I was pondering IQ levels earlier in my mind. Just sayin........

 

[makista]

I think he beat her (bruising) and strangled her as she was not willing to have sex. I believe he did rape her and fire would eliminate any DNA.

I've always thought that. I also don't know how she could pronounce a "k" at the time. I would think she would have said Ellis but I think she would have a problem with c's, t's, s's, r's if she could speak. Elle ( el-lee) Eric ( er-re) I think it was the same word.

 

[Katerz]

Tweet from Janice Broach:

Tellis sister told me outside court she and Big Mike were high at the SandBox and she’s upset he lied about being there @JBroachWMC

Janice Broach on Twitter

Wow, I wish I had the ability to be 2 separate places at once.

 

[CabinFever]

I obviously don’t know the specifics of the jury’s deliberations, but I worry that if the jury needs to come back tomorrow, not guilty is more likely. MOO and I hope I’m wrong.

On a positive note; I was on a jury and we decided guilty after many hours. We did the same, returning the next day. The reason we did was to make sure everyone slept on it and was still fine with our choice the following day. It's a big decision here.

I sure hope they return with GUILTY and that's all this is here.

 

[rbarber17]

I am cautiously optimistic this time. Already this jury has deliberated longer than it took the last one to unanimously decide it was not unanimous, on the third try (on my mama, as I sit here today.)

It tells me they will be making yet another run through the very lengthy and detailed evidence and testimony of this past week, so I can understand the desire for a fresh start in the morning. This would be the 4th run-through for them. They were already told what to expect during the opening statements on Tuesday, they saw what was presented during the trial, and they were reminded again during the closing statements today.

The longer the deliberation goes, the better the chances of a conviction IMO.

Good night to all,
Clouseau

 

[TTF14]

On a positive note; I was on a jury and we decided guilty after many hours. We did the same, returning the next day. The reason we did was to make sure everyone slept on it and was still fine with our choice the following day. It's a big decision here.

I sure hope they return with GUILTY and that's all this is here.

That is encouraging. I have never had jury duty.

 

[BUF]

Twitter

 

[desertmama]

Well, phone records are probably more reliable than a high woman when it comes to remembering which day they were actually together at the SandBox.

Just out of curiosity, did either the prosecution or the defense check to see for sure which night this game took place?

 

[TTF14]

Just out of curiosity, did either the prosecution or the defense check to see for sure which night this game took place?

I would imagine they did. I just did. There was a home game on December 7th against the Giants like he said on the stand. He and his friends went Saturday and stayed overnight for the game on Sunday.

2014 Tennessee Titans season - Wikipedia

 

[desertmama]

I would imagine they did. I just did. There was a home game on December 7th against the Giants like he said on the stand. He and his friends went Saturday and stayed overnight for the game on Sunday.

2014 Tennessee Titans season - Wikipedia

Thank you. I'm just going by tweets, so I missed where it was an over night trip.

 

[TTF14]

Thank you. I'm just going by tweets, so I missed where it was an over night trip.

Big Mike has a friend who played (maybe still does?) for the Giants, and he paid for their tickets to the game. I assume also the hotel room the night before, although maybe not.