SIDEBAR #32 - Arias/Alexander forum

[Bernina]

In the first trial, didn't CMJA put her jacket on when Daryl testified? Just thinking........."dress to impress" kinda thing?

 

[krkrjx]

I can't imagine thinking at this point that anyone is nuts. Outside of the courtroom, that is.

 

[smeck]

If the witness name is leaked would this cause a mistrial?

 

[Dmacky]

Nurmi said in opening that the killer's dad choked her until she was unconscious. And he made it sound like that happened more than once or twice. We never heard that the first time around and it struck me odd that he would say that...unless he had Dad's approval to say it.

Which makes me suspect mystery witness is Daddy Dearest.

This is another lie. Can't JM call her a liar and then show the jury what she said last year about her dad? Here is what JA said in 1st trial


JODI ARIAS, ACCUSED MURDERER: I don`t really remember except Travis was screaming. I think I got knocked out, but I don`t think I was out long. I know I got knocked in the head and I'd gotten knocked in the head once by my dad when he was just really mad. And it wasn`t like -- actually he didn`t knock me in the head, he just pushed me against the wall and I hit my head and I fell.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1301/21/ddhln.01.html

 

[krkrjx]

If the witness name is leaked would this cause a mistrial?

It shouldn't.

If the witness is a minor I do not think it would be leaked. Unless by a JA supporter. I cannot see how it could be a mistrial though, even if it was a minor and the name leaked. But I do not know how it will be handled.

I say "will" because I do expect it to be leaked somewhere along the way.

 

[krkrjx]

This is another lie. Can't JM call her a liar and then show the jury what she said last year about her dad? Here is what JA said in 1st trial


JODI ARIAS, ACCUSED MURDERER: I don`t really remember except Travis was screaming. I think I got knocked out, but I don`t think I was out long. I know I got knocked in the head and I'd gotten knocked in the head once by my dad when he was just really mad. And it wasn`t like -- actually he didn`t knock me in the head, he just pushed me against the wall and I hit my head and I fell.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1301/21/ddhln.01.html

He can, and hopefully the jury will "get it."

I have a feeling that whoever is testifying in secrecy this day is...being less than truthful. Otherwise there would be no reason for them to fear speaking in public.
IMO.

 

[smeck]

Well I am hoping it is leaked .....the sooner the better!

 

[Zuri]

Check the motions. Cheryl Karp could testify under pseudonym.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Good catch!

She also hasas a half brother.

 

[Bernina]

Twitter is giving me a headache......the pro CMJA's are coming out.

 

[Bernina]

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 47s48 seconds ago
Every time the courtroom door opens we all try to look inside to see who's on the stand. Rumors flying. No facts. Locked out. #JodiArias

 

[Bernina]

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 1m1 minute ago
Just told we are locked out for the rest of the day. #JodiArias

Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 1m1 minute ago
The courtroom will remain locked for the rest of the day per administration #jodiarias #3TVArias

David Wallace ‏@DavidWallce 2m2 minutes ago
Announcement just made outside the #JodiArias courtroom where media all waiting that court will remain closed to media for the rest of day

 

[NanKelley]

He can, and hopefully the jury will "get it."

I have a feeling that whoever is testifying in secrecy this day is...being less than truthful. Otherwise there would be no reason for them to fear speaking in public.
IMO.

But isn't this EXACTLY why trials are open to the public? So that anyone who has an interest can listen and come forward if they hear something that they *know* is untrue/incorrect? I think it's madness to allow this witness to testify in complete anonymity and sequestered in a way that no one can even hear or read what is said.

 

[Hez]

Troy Hayden ‏@troyhaydenfox10 47s48 seconds ago
Every time the courtroom door opens we all try to look inside to see who's on the stand. Rumors flying. No facts. Locked out. #JodiArias

BBM - Just how the convicted murderer likes it. :gaah:

 

[Bernina]

So that's pretty much it til next Monday, unless the secret witness is still on the stand. Maybe someone will leak who the witness is between now and then?

 

[Dmacky]

She also hasas a half brother.

Hi curious :wave:
Not trying to be nasty at all, but she has a half sister. Her name is Julie.
Here is a pic of her on JA's myspace

https://myspace.com/jodiarias/mixes/classic-family-471962/photo/202789077

 

[krkrjx]

Check the motions. Cheryl Karp could testify under pseudonym.

I think you are onto something here! She testified in DeVault trial.

I cannot imagine why her testimony would have to be private, then again I cannot imagine anyone's testimony having to be private--unless they plan to lie.

 

[krkrjx]

But isn't this EXACTLY why trials are open to the public? So that anyone who has an interest can listen and come forward if they hear something that they *know* is untrue/incorrect? I think it's madness to allow this witness to testify in complete anonymity and sequestered in a way that no one can even hear or read what is said.

It is why trials are public. Which is why I cannot figure out how the court is getting away with this. Even in trials where minors testify it is done without a camera in their face...often they are in a separate room, and sometimes testimony is videotaped and played in court, but court remains open to spectators and media, etc.

 

[Dmacky]

Teri ‏@Teri423 · 1h1 hour ago  Palm Harbor, FL
#JodiArias family had to leave the CR? Is the wooden spoon on the stand???? MY GOD.


Beth Karas ‏@BethKaras · 58m58 minutes ago
Judge closed the courtroom for the first defense witness in #JodiArias. I've never seen anything quite like this.


Justice4Travis ‏@Justice4TravisA · 59m59 minutes ago
12News and AZCentral are appealing the judge's ruling in the #JodiArias case and hve moved to obtain transcripts... http://fb.me/2ecpWR1BH

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

I'm finding info online.

Jody and Carl were inseparable up until about the age of seven - the time that Jodi started getting hit by the wooden spoon. Carl was born in 1982. So she's two years old.

The babysitter Beth Hawkins on CNN

One incident in particular, I was called to babysit on a weekend night, I believe it was, and I was in the kitchen cooking them dinner, and they were in Jodi`s room, I believe, and they were just kind of interacting with each other. And all of a sudden, I just heard Carl just let out this bloodcurdling scream. I went in there and he had a pretty good knot on the top of his head. Jodi was standing there and Carl was crying, and he kept trying to tell me that she hit him. He was probably about three or four at the time.

So how old was Jodi when she had to pick up (IIRC Jodi said brother and sisters) the dirty diapers? Six or so? violence at such an early age isn't good.