I feel like the judge could use his discretion to have them elect their own foreperson if he wanted to, with the parties’ agreement. I find it odd to force a juror to be foreperson and to impose the decision on the jury as opposed to them naturally deciding it themselves based on personality, group dynamic etc.
Especially because we know for fact that Paul was communicating with his friend about his concern for the dogs tail. He was asked to get a picture, it seems from where Paul was located, he was in there getting something or doing something for the dogs. So he goes silent in the middle of actively communicating with his friend and they were not done with the issue of his concern for the dog. So they can't say he just didn't get around to messaging him back. They had a phone call at 8:40 that lasted 4 minutes where Alex was heard in the background, then a video lasting almost a minute where Alex is also heard in the background. Then we have the friend asking for a photo, then total silence from Paul forever and ever. It was abruptly ended and I think that will definitely help point away from the time of death being much later than that 8:49 time.. maybe a minute or two, but definitely way before Alex leaves at 9:06.
Do agree for if one doesn't feel comfortable taking on that role, shouldn't be forced.
Is Alex 6 3'? I thought he was 6 5'. Either way he is a big dude and was much heavier at the time of the murders.
And unless he was running around inside the house for 4 minutes like a wild man.. he was outside moving fast somewhere.. what explanation does he have for those 4 minutes if he wasn't walking from the kennel to his car?
I’m wondering if there was input from the guy who organizes the jury- can’t remember the title. You all know who I mean, maybe there has been a click developed that he is trying to break up and wants a more unifying fire person. Just a guess.
Yep, running and maybe grabbing a raincoat inside? It was raining that night
