VERDICT WATCH - Sentencing of Jodi Arias - Retrial Day 43, Part 2

[oceanblueeyes]

I am not against the Death Penalty and if they proved to me that she was eligible I would have considered it for sure. But that does not mean that I have to vote for DP when all is said and done. I think that there are a lot of people that believe in the dp but then when it comes down to the case and listening they have to weigh what they think at the end against the law. In this case, now, hearing it all, I would not vote for DP. If you asked me in the beginning I was open to it. But now at the end of it all, I think she is horrible and despicable and dangerous but I don't see the DP now.

I am a little confused.

I have posted with you for years and I thought you have always said you don't believe in the death penalty unless it involves multiple victims or etc. or etc etc etc.

If the JAs jurors said they believe in the death penalty it isn't a multiple choice. Either they do or they don't. They have known from day one of jury selection this is about whether JA receives death. None of these jurors should have said they could give death if it was proven to be the correct punishment and then silently put qualifiers attached to it. That is being deceitful, dishonest, and withholding information from the court that would affect the outcome.

If they did think that the DP only applies to specific victims then they should have been forthright and honest by telling the Judge the truth. If this is not done... then people get on death penalty cases that shouldn't be on them in the first place and are the reason for hung juries and all the wasted time and taxpayer money.

When did you say at the first of this case you would consider the death penalty for JA? I would like to go back and read that post SS. TIA

 

[Nali87]

Atleast now if they ever reach a verdict, the higher the chance that it will be DEATH.

Why would the DP-supporters ever agree to a Life-verdict, when standing behind their convictions would ultimatelly yield the same result: life?

 

[MeeBee]

Thanks to all the tweeters and posters. See ya all tomorrow!

Good night

 

[ElleElle]

So, no verdict? On our way to second hung jury?

 

[Sulamith]

I agree. Jodi will expect them to cater to her for the rest of their lives. Thats what they get for trying to sell fake letters to the National Enquirer. KARMER.

I don't trust anything that comes from the National Enquirer. It would not surprise me if they published the fake letters after she is sentenced. MOO

 

[Hatfield]

I had to leave to pick up my daughter right when things were getting interesting around 4pm AZ time. What happened?

Nothing. They went home. Disappointment abounds. Jury is obviously deadlocked. No hope. So depressing.

Tomorrow another chance but based on today, its looking like this jury will be a hung one.
JMO of course.

 

[La-Cooks]

So, no verdict? On our way to second hung jury?

 

[steelman]

I'm glad they have decided to escort the jury away from the media. There is a risk every time those folks walk around that some media dog will snap a picture of them and send it out over the internet. INSTANT mistrial.

I'm surprised that they've let them mingle with other people there at the courthouse for the last 3 days. I'm sure Nurmi and Wilmott are constantly on the prowl for something that a juror does that can result in a mistrial, or a reporter as well.

Seems awful risky to me. Keep 'em hidden until the verdict is read.

 

[MeeBee]

I am a little confused.

I have posted with you for years and I thought you have always said you don't believe in the death penalty unless it involves multiple victims or etc. or etc etc etc.

If the JAs jurors said they believe in the death penalty it isn't a multiple choice. Either they do or they don't. They have known from day one of jury selection this is about whether JA receives death. None of these jurors should have said they could give death if it was proven to be the correct punishment and then silently put qualifiers attached to it. That is being deceitful, dishonest, and withholding information from the court that would affect the outcome.

If they did think that the DP only applies to specific victims then they should have been forthright and honest by telling the Judge the truth. If this is not done... then people get on death penalty cases that shouldn't be on them in the first place and are the reason for hung juries and all the wasted time and taxpayer money.

When did you say at the first of this case you would consider the death penalty for JA? I would like to go back and read that post SS. TIA

Right. It's one thing to feel the death pensltu should only be given to serial killers or child killers, but I think if you do feel that way you should not be on a jury on a case that definitely had none of those factors because you have already predetermined that person should not get death because they are not serial killers or child killers.

But I guess it's a tricky thing. If you are asked if you could give death you are not being dishonest really. Even if you say you could, but only in certain cases. That could mean anything.

 

[ScarlettScarpetta]

I am out peeps. Time to whip up some chocolate cake. I have a feeling tomorrow will be the day..

Wait, I think I said that before.

I can not fault people for having a horrible time deciding on the DP for someone. Hopefully tomorrow they can come together.

 

[cricket49]

I gave Jodi's family the benefit of the doubt until today. I had a smidgen of compassion for a mother who had a monster for a child. Until today,
I saw a mother who stood by her child but despised some of the things she did to the people she loved. After todays immature display by her family
to push the knife in a little deeper, I no longer understand her family. Their behavior today was sad.

My mother would have supported me in the same situation but ONLY because I was her child. She would be full of compassion for the victim and the victims family.

 

[ElleElle]

Hopefully I can post this.

 

[MeeBee]

So, no verdict? On our way to second hung jury?

Looks like it but they are still deliberating.

 

[khaki]

They are still waiting down there thinking they are clever taking he Alexander's usual seats when the Alexanders are in the court room.

I am so far behind it's not even funny but I just had to comment. This behavior by JA's family speaks volumes to me. It is utterly despicable and devoid of compassion. Callous, classless, immature, narcissistic, etc...

 

[SuperTmo]

Nothing. They went home. Disappointment abounds. Jury is obviously deadlocked. No hope. So depressing.

Tomorrow another chance but based on today, its looking like this jury will be a hung one.
JMO of course.

Why did they deliberate late today? Hopefully they reached a verdict and just want to sleep on it tonight.

 

[AngelWings444]

Oh yeah, and I hope the people of AZ make sure that no judge in their state is ever allowed to hijack the First Amendment and go all KGB again.

You mean, all JSS again? :scared:

 

[ElleElle]

Can someone please explain an "impasse instruction"? TIA!

 

[samspace070]

Spent most of the day in the hospital visiting with a really good friend. She is in the final days of her fight with breast cancer. She was my old Sunday School Teacher when I was younger. I love her dearly and visiting her made me realize how important life really is. TA will never live to reach an old age, have children or marry, all because a sado-narcissistic butcher like JA slaughtered him. She doesn't deserve to draw breath. What good has this promiscusus evil woman ever done for anyone. NOTHING She has been a boil on humanity ever since she drew breath. My friend would disagree with me, she thinks there is a little good in everyone, I disagree. I will not pray for JA or her family at least not anytime in the near future. Critize me all you want but I am very depressed today and have no patience for JA

 

[Sulamith]

I am so far behind it's not even funny but I just had to comment. This behavior by JA's family speaks volumes to me. It is utterly despicable and devoid of compassion. Callous, classless, immature, narcissistic, etc...

What did they do?

 

[Ransom]

Bingo! Look at Kentucky'd death row. Notice all of those that have been there thirty plus years. Makes no sense!

http://corrections.ky.gov/communityinfo/Pages/DeathRowInmates.aspx

Makes sense to me. The convicted gets appeals over and over and over again. YET, your state doesn't support http://www.dnasaves.org. Even the Innocence Project supports it. The SCOTUS ruled it constitutional (2013) yet some states don't seem to see the "need"? Weird to me: States that support DNA SAVES:
http://www.dnasaves.org/states.php