Debra Notachance ‏@DebraTweets 2m
I need Dr Janeen DeMarte to test me for #jodiarias trial induced disorders. I'm definitely suffering from DRD (Defendant Repulsed Disorder)
Please ask if she will offer a group plan?
Debra Notachance ‏@DebraTweets 2m
I need Dr Janeen DeMarte to test me for #jodiarias trial induced disorders. I'm definitely suffering from DRD (Defendant Repulsed Disorder)
There goes Jean. Talking about jurors standing with their arms crossed, not talking to each other, looking defiant. She loves reporting this. What is her deal? She's such a Debbie Downer for no reason!
In my younger, more innocent years, I was opposed to the death penalty.
In 2008, my adult daughter was kidnapped from her home in the middle of the night by her abusive ex. He brutally assaulted her with the intention of murdering her. If the police had not miraculously rescued her (thanks to a concerned neighbor who heard my daughter's screams as she was dragged into the woods & to our LE who responded quickly) she would not be alive today. My daughter required 2 facial reconstruction surgeries to repair the physical damage. She's just now beginning to heal from the psychological/emotional damage.
My daughter's horrific experience changed my view of capital punishment, because she came so close to being murdered by an abusive sociopath (much like JA). My daughter is a survivor. It nauseates me when I hear JA promote herself as a survivor of domestic violence, when SHE'S the abuser, SHE'S the aggressor, SHE'S the murderer.
My heart breaks for the Alexander family. They deserve Justice. Travis deserves Justice.
I firmly believe that some people are such monsters that they need to be eradicated - like a cancer. JA is a cancer to society, IMO. In one of her most recent interviews, she arrogantly declared that she "deserves a second chance". As far as I'm concerned, she forfeited any 2nd chance on June 4, 2008 when she savagely murdered Travis Alexander.
Maybe I'm wrong, but Jodi is smiling when Wilmott sits down and appears to have said "What was it?" or something.. A few secs later, the smirk is wiped off her face. She then tenses up. She keeps talking even through the judges first words like she's ranting. I think it was bad for the defense from this video.
They take this "talking head" stuff seriously, apparently.I mean I understand in their business dead air is....deadly. But really...yadda yadda yadda. If Beth K. or Mark Eyelash isn't on, my mute button gets a workout.
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Just fed to the back teeth with this woman. She pointed her index at the row where her family sat and said "that" & "them" as the reason she had changed her perspective on death. Like they were the stake in a poker game, something inanimate. It was repulsive. So was the hollow voice that went with this ugly gesture. Please, jury, come back with your sentence so we can sweep her off the scene. Please!
If the jury follows their instructions, I don't see how they can come with anything less than death. The burden of proof is on the defense, they have to PROVE THE MITIGATING FACTORS, and then, for it to be life, the jury has to come to the conclusion that the totality of the mitigating factors is more than the totality of the aggravating factors.
I don't think this has anything to do with other cases, they should not be thinking about serial killers, "worst of worst", etc. etc.. They have a duty to only evaulate THIS case.
I don't think the defense proved that any mitigating factor was substantial. I pretty much agree with everything Juan said about them (surprise, surprise).
To me, the only thing which would be a real mitigating factor in this case would be if Jodi had a child or children. That would cause me some pause, I have to admit, even for me. But in this case (luckily) we don't have any kids involved.
Another would be if she had done some kind of service for the world before the crime, whether it was part of her job (like nurse or something) or other things like REAL volunteer work, some real contribution to society.
FUTURE things should not count....that is not evidence, IMO and CANNOT BE PROVEN WHAT SHE"LL DO IN THE FUTURE. So all the prison stuff should be totally discounted, IMO.
So ....to me the decision is pretty simple.
Just for the record my stomach is in knots! lol
Can't wait until this drama of a trial is in the past.
As far as the discussion between the jurors goes,
I find it hard to believe that those in favor of the death penality
could consider being swayed to a verdict of LWP.
Maybe it's just me but those in favor of death, have already
made the decision that is warranted in this horrible crime.
Don't know where those considering LWP are getting the koolade they
seem to be drinking but I find it frightening that this crime is not one
of the worst of the worst in their thinking. I wonder what their thoughts would be if was THEIR loved one that went thru this unbelievable
suffering.
That said, I believe if it's not a death penalty verdict it will be a
hung jury. I can see those for LWP coming to their senses and
going with those that want death for ja, but I can't see the death
penalty jurors changing their mind. They have already made that
big leap for the prosecution, the Alexanders, and Travis.
THEY are not killing ja; they are following the laws of the state regarding
this type of murder. jmo
My concern...
I hate, hate, hate and don't want to even consider that the Alexander family will have to continue on this legal path, and will be horrified if they had to endure another jury being impaneled.
In addition, the costs involved for the State of AZ, and again, the family, if this continues. (Costs are important, but not as important as the emotional hell the Alexanders are having to go through seeing this witch in court, playing the system. JMO)
I still have faith that they will reach agreement this afternoon, but I must say I'm concerned at 10.5 hrs plus. Just being real.
BUT AM SO RELIEVED THE GUILT PHASE IS DONE AND CAME TO THE RIGHT CONCLUSION! THAT CAN'T BE TAKEN AWAY! (Well, except appeals.)
Maybe I'm wrong, but Jodi is smiling when Wilmott sits down and appears to have said "What was it?" or something.. A few secs later, the smirk is wiped off her face. She then tenses up. She keeps talking even through the judges first words like she's ranting. I think it was bad for the defense from this video.
Ya think Ryan Owens' comment about her appearance as a "church lady/ librarian with glasses" scorched her ego a bit? :floorlaugh:
The Atlantic City odds on this being 11 to 1, can no longer be wagered on. That's how sure they feel about this being One hold-out. I'll re-state what I posted earlier. I think if you take a moment and think deep on this, you'll have to agree. This is what I said:
Going back to the first letter to the judge, just a couple hours in, saying they were deadlocked can only mean One thing.
I believe it can only indicate that someone on the Jury, One Juror, had already told the Foreman that there is No way they are going to issue JA a DP. That's the only way I think it possible for a letter like that to go out, after just a couple/few hours...IOW, this person was saying that there is no point in having deliberations because there is No way they will change their mind.
The Atlantic City odds on this being 11 to 1, can no longer be wagered on. That's how sure they feel about this being One hold-out. I'll re-state what I posted earlier. I think if you take a moment and think deep on this, you'll have to agree. This is what I said:
Going back to the first letter to the judge, just a couple hours in, saying they were deadlocked can only mean One thing.
I believe it can only indicate that someone on the Jury, One Juror, had already told the Foreman that there is No way they are going to issue JA a DP. That's the only way I think it possible for a letter like that to go out, after just a couple/few hours...IOW, this person was saying that there is no point in having deliberations because there is No way they will change their mind.
in a criminal case, burden of proof is on the prosecution.
other than that I agree with you. there were absolutely zero mitigating factors.
The Atlantic City odds on this being 11 to 1, can no longer be wagered on. That's how sure they feel about this being One hold-out. I'll re-state what I posted earlier. I think if you take a moment and think deep on this, you'll have to agree. This is what I said:
Going back to the first letter to the judge, just a couple hours in, saying they were deadlocked can only mean One thing.
I believe it can only indicate that someone on the Jury, One Juror, had already told the Foreman that there is No way they are going to issue JA a DP. That's the only way I think it possible for a letter like that to go out, after just a couple/few hours...IOW, this person was saying that there is no point in having deliberations because there is No way they will change their mind.