Chase Merritt Charged W/Murder of Joseph, Summer, Gianni and Joe Jr McStay #4

[travelbug]

Can I just throw out a few curse words? Holy moly.

#@$% &*#! &?@ #%$

 

[Frankie Hellis]

Just checking in. No verdict yet? I honestly thought they would have had one last week.

I was thinking about it last night and either way is okay with me. If he doesn’t get the DP, he won’t have the extra appeals those people get.

 

[Tortoise]

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 22s22 seconds ago
#McStay: Jurors deliberating in the penalty phase of People v Merritt are on lunch recess at 11:32 am until 1:30 pm. #chasemerritt

 

[geevee]

I wonder if a 2 hour lunch means anything?

 

[Mony Mony]

I wonder if a 2 hour lunch means anything?

I don't think so, just a long lunch.

 

[asyousay]

JD Crighton‏ @JDCrighton 22s22 seconds ago
#McStay: Jurors deliberating in the penalty phase of People v Merritt are on lunch recess at 11:32 am until 1:30 pm. #chasemerritt

Shock horror , they have a lunch break that’s longer than the morning sesson they just did.

Obviously their work ethic is on a par with the judge

 

[Niner]

#McStay: Jurors start Day 3 deliberations at 9:37 am to determine death penalty or life without the possibility of parole. Day 1: 11:50am-3:53 pm (1.5 hr lunch right after start). Day 2: 8:36am-9:48am. Total hrs so far: 2 hrs 32 min, give or take a few min.

My calculations come to 3 hours & about 10 minutes....
and so far for today - 2 hours.

 

[Shiloh4242]

So since a split jury = LWOP this hints to me that it’s a close vote for the DP. If it was a 6-6 vote I don’t think they would bother spending another day. Jury rooms are not fun places. IMO.

 

[Tortoise]

Shock horror , they have a lunch break that’s longer than the morning sesson they just did.

Obviously their work ethic is on a par with the judge

I just hope we're not still here come Friday saying the same thing.

 

[Mony Mony]

So since a split jury = LWOP this hints to me that it’s a close vote for the DP. If it was a 6-6 vote I don’t think they would bother spending another day. Jury rooms are not fun places. IMO.

Never mind. I see what you are saying now.

 

[Tortoise]

So since a split jury = LWOP this hints to me that it’s a close vote for the DP. If it was a 6-6 vote I don’t think they would bother spending another day. Jury rooms are not fun places. IMO.

Unfortunately not, a split jury means a new jury and new penalty phase in California.

 

[casesensitive]

I wonder if a 2 hour lunch means anything?

Just guessing, but I sense the jury is unanimous, and knowing that they will never be together again after so many months--they decided to have a final,long lunch together. They have gone through hell with this trial.

 

[geevee]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago
#McStay - Jurors have reached a verdict after 4.5 hours of deliberations. It will be read at 3:45pm PT. We will not be able to bring it to you live but I will tweet it out and we will have it on our Youtube channel later this evening.

 

[Shiloh4242]

Unfortunately not, a split jury means a new jury and new penalty phase in California.

If a mistrial for the penalty phase is declared, is a 2nd trial mandatory or is it up to the prosecution?

 

[Chelly]

Thank goodness. A verdict!!!

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago
#McStay - Jurors have reached a verdict after 4.5 hours of deliberations. It will be read at 3:45pm PT. We will not be able to bring it to you live but I will tweet it out and we will have it on our Youtube channel later this evening.

Thank goodness!!!

I feel they were pretty much on the same page from the beginning, but didnt want it to seem like it was too quick.

I think they are going to recommend death.

I know many wanted LWOP, but to me this is the only just verdict that fits the crimes.

Of course I could be wrong too.

Jmho

 

[Edmo]

Thank goodness. A verdict!!!

IMO, it's the DP !!!!

 

[asyousay]

I think it will be the DP as it has to be even though being from the UK i don’t agree with it but i can make my peace with it knowing he won’t be put to death anyway.

 

[Edmo]

It appears the jury HAVE paid attention to the trial and did NOT buy what the DT was selling. Justice for the McStay Family has FINALLY arrived.

 

[Chelly]

IMO, it's the DP !!!!

Why do you think it's DP?