I am a bit behind here, but wanted to add, that as much as the Mormon community is opposed to premarital relations, it was my understanding that there is a BIG difference as in any culture to hold the women* more responsible to the code of conduct than the males.
Everybody knew Travis was having sex. But every Mormon woman he dated was apt to make SURE he understood her position on sex, or at least panicked at the mere concept of letting him spend the night..
There were many Mormons who Jodi flirted with, married men, I don't know why they were texting her and the such. As much as they would like to frown upon it, every church would naturally be opposed to the idea. That is nothing new. But as peer groups go, these Mormons are no different than any other affiliation, certainly not as social groups go. His friends looked the other way all the time, his own family. No bishop would approve. But that's their job/inspiration.
I would imagine Deanna, Mimi, and certainly Lisa would have more to lose if the rumor mill circulated TA's history pre-trial. Unmarried women dating a 'lusty' guy like Travis? Not sure how that would go over with the others in the 'ward.'
Besides, Mormons are 'soft' if you compare them to the Muslims. They are not allowed to have 'boyfriends.' The males are not allowed to date either. Arranged marriages were the only approved method. Else no marriage, ceremony, financial aid, or heck, even grandchildren would be approved of - we're talking total disownership. If couples pursue a relationship, while they aren't bringing them home to mom and dad, the younger generation and mainly Western influence would contribute to that. Pretty sure to openly pursue a 'sexual' relationship, the girl's so getting booted from her home - believe me, it is heavy. She *has* to be married. Parents may or may not approve of husband/wife choice (educational background, financial situation, family background - individual families may be more lax in certain households, but not usually.. aside from religion, the culture is also a component). And of course, there are virtual 'tribes' if you will, that will have a woman stoned for 'infidelity.' Translation, she may or may not have been sleeping with a man more appropriate for her than her parents were going to marry/prize her off to for a few cattle (this still happens). Again, the males do not suffer those same consequences.
Anyhow, I agree, JA was all too happy to convince others they were having way more sex than I believe they were having, to hurt his familiy. The text messages indicated as much, if he wanted the sex that badly, he would have texted her back, but I don't recall a single text indicating he wanted her - after a certain point that is. Other than that, there was just the once or twice. 1) the tape and 2) something about her and 'pop rocks' She's one crazy bat.