Closing Arguments- Chase Merritt Charged W/Murder of Joseph, Summer, Gianni and Joe Jr McStay #2

[MissJames]

Wow. I wonder if someone is in there with them. Or if they have rules about the evidence. I mean if this is hung and evidence gets damaged, then what?

The Bailiff took an oath in that same video . Never saw that before . It’s earlier in that video , not much before the evidence reference that I noted.

 

[LadyL]

I can't really blame them at this time though. This is how they have seen the trial being run. If you need to leave early to get your clothes from the cleaners before they close, go ahead. No problem, it's just a capital murder trial, that's all.

I don't think any of us are going to forget how this trial was run. Such a pitiful joke.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

The jury should have started deliberating an hour before Cathy tweeted they started a half hour ago.

The should have been was before Cathys tweet, just going off the time they were to return.

Does that make sense?

Oh I see!! Yes that makes sense. I had to go back and look at what time you posted "should have been" and the time "Cathy tweeted" to see what you meant. Thanks for explaining!!

 

[MissJames]

I don't know about anyone else... but I expected them to put more time into this. 2 hour lunch break? it's 3:50 there now, they couldn't go until 4 or 4:30? Am I being unrealistic? LOL maybe this jury really didn't mind all the delays and breaks. JMO

I’m baffled by the whole schedule thing . I feel for the family & friends of the McStay’s .

 

[la2cabo]

I’m baffled by the whole schedule thing . I feel for the family & friends of the McStay’s .

I think you mean the whole LACK of schedule thing.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 4m4 minutes ago
#McStay - Report from our producer at the courthouse: Most jurors were laughing/joking as they left the courthouse today. One male juror "appeared somber". That could mean nothing or something. Just an observation.

 

[MissJames]

I don't think any of us are going to forget how this trial was run. Such a pitiful joke.

At this point there should be a serious effort to deliberate . I’m not feeling very confident about the outcome right now. Hearing they took another long lunch & left early is unsettling .

 

[MissJames]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 4m4 minutes ago
#McStay - Report from our producer at the courthouse: Most jurors were laughing/joking as they left the courthouse today. One male juror "appeared somber". That could mean nothing or something. Just an observation.

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This is a serious question . I’m not trying to be funny :
Are they allowed to have alcoholic drinks at lunch in the middle of deliberating ?

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

This is a serious question . I’m not trying to be funny :
Are they allowed to have alcoholic drinks at lunch in the middle of deliberating ?

Oh my goodness...surely NOT!! Then again, nothing would surprise me with this jury/trial.

 

[katydid23]

This is a serious question . I’m not trying to be funny :
Are they allowed to have alcoholic drinks at lunch in the middle of deliberating ?

NO. At least we were told we could not. We all ate at a pizza pub one lunch time and the bailiff reminded us politely as we were leaving, NO BEER ALLOWED...And we were told the same thing in the beginning as well. You will be booted from the jury if you get caught imbibing at break time.

 

[katydid23]

Oh my goodness...surely NOT!! Then again, nothing would surprise me with this jury/trial.

My Dad told me that many judges have little bars in their chambers. He said many times at the end of a trial the judge would pull out a bottle and pour a shot for himself and both attorneys, as a reconciliation moment.

 

[Longtimenoc]

At this point there should be a serious effort to deliberate . I’m not feeling very confident about the outcome right now. Hearing they took another long lunch & left early is unsettling .

Maybe they've reached a tentative verdict and reviewing all the evidence for the sake of propriety. Hope so.

 

[Longtimenoc]

But then we could have 11 Chase not guilty and 1 guilty who will conceed to the majority. That thought gives me chills.

 

[wary]

WTHeck? It’s not even 4PM.

This is where we hope that they’ve finished—and just want to sleep on it and announce it in the morning. I wouldn’t want to make that bet—but I sure can hope it.

 

[Bernina]

But then we could have 11 Chase not guilty and 1 guilty who will conceed to the majority. That thought gives me chills.

Me too, I sure hope that's NOT the case.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

My Dad told me that many judges have little bars in their chambers. He said many times at the end of a trial the judge would pull out a bottle and pour a shot for himself and both attorneys, as a reconciliation moment.

Really? Wow, I've never heard of that before!! *Ponders* Well when this trial ends, I think the judge and attorneys will be taking an entirely different kind of shot---one aimed at each other! LOL

 

[Lilibet]

Maybe they've reached a tentative verdict and reviewing all the evidence for the sake of propriety. Hope so.

You could be right. Even if they came up with a unanimous guilty (or not guilty) verdict immediately, it’s been a long trial with lots of evidence and distractions. They would be wise to review the evidence to be sure they are basing their decision on the evidence rather than feelings. I know that if I were on a jury, I’d want to be sure of my vote and be able to defend my vote if asked.

 

[Mony Mony]

I nominate Cabo to go down the courthouse to see what the heck is going on there!

 

[Recidivist]

But then we could have 11 Chase not guilty and 1 guilty who will conceed to the majority. That thought gives me chills.

There is no way 11 out of 12 can't find guilt here. I think its way more likely its 11 guilty with one holdout. I'm thinking they will not be able to issue a verdict. I just wonder how long until they tell the judge that it is hopeless.

imo.

 

[la2cabo]

Trying to post the poll but I don't know how. 146/12