You missed my point. According to this juror, they were shocked that there was a mistrial, that they had no idea. So that is my question- how did that happen?
The foreman said that he had no idea the Judge would declare a mistrial. He said they had deliberated all they could. They were truly dead-locked. He thought the Judge would sentence JA to life with or without parole.
Here's what I think went through his mind. He was not a competent foreman. The minute I heard from him that they expressed their individuals opinions but did not try to influence one another I knew what this guy's agenda was.
He wanted life for JA and I think he wanted life with parole. He made no effort to have an open mind. He thought a hung jury would be fine. The Judge would sentence JA to life. The foreman would get what he wanted.
Why be surprised at a mistrial when you say so firmly that you were dead-locked? It scared him that there would be another trial. Another chance at death.
What a $$$%#$.