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It’s been quite eventful over the Easter recess, with juror #5 being called out and on the verge of being booted from the jury following their recent antics. This came to light last Thursday after a closed door hearing, following the impromptu evidentiary hearing testimony of HLN’s JINKASAURUS. Judge Pickles basically tried to keep one can of worms closed over Martinez’ grandstanding escapades, while inadvertently opening another.
Click here to read the 5 page defense “Motion for Mistrial – Juror Misconduct” document (PDF), filed on Sunday.
As for a mistrial being granted, I’d hope that wouldn’t happen. Yes, it’d certainly be good ammo for any appellate court after the trial (in the unlikely event it’s needed)… but more importantly, Victory for Jodi is now in plain sight… so let’s plough on from here and see it through to the end.
The wounded, weary & clueless Travis Taliban are now dropping like flies, as they finally start to realize they will be defeated… even more so now all their “hopes” ultimately rest on a Walmart receipt.
That’s what happens when you fly the false flag of Justice… and when all you’re really doing is hating and seeking retribution & vengeance. Justice never comes into it. It never has.
Remember… We are TEAM JODI and WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS.
Ain’t that the truth.
Leave your comments below on day 39…
SJ
Team Jodi
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There is just one central factual question to be decided in this case: Whether Jodi attacked Travis Alexander or whether it’s the other way round, Travis attacked Jodi and she defended herself.
Jodi did not admit to what happened for two years after she was arrested and put in jail. What happened is that Jodi was too ashamed to confess to what had happened, even though Travis attacked her.
From my updated website summary.
GeeBee…I still think that after Jodi shot Travis, he stood and grab the knife and came after Jodi. Travis had the knife.
Could be. I have given up on trying to understand what happened after Jodi has no memory.
There has been very little evidence presented in court, and what has trickled out in other places seems deliberately misleading or slanted. If there was a full crime scene video, and a full set of images, I would use that, because it is not selectively slanted.
For example, we need to know exactly where the camera was when the last two photos were taken. With the information we have, I don’t think that’s possible.
I’m not sure why you think Travis ever had the knife. You do know that Jodi would certainly have cuts from using a knife without a hilt? This is a basic fact.
II think the case can be decisively settled without considering the crime scene, other than the unusual elements that support the idea that Jodi was not rational after she killed Travis ( the bathroom scales, the flood, the camera in the washing machine, etc. )
I understand what you are saying…I also have questioned why Jodi didn’t have any defensive wounds. But he was on top of her at some point looking at the wounds on TA’s back, head and back of his neck. But I guess I won’t go there at this point in time.
I agree Cindy, I always thought those back wounds looked like she was trying get him off of her. She is left handed so that would make sense. But since the defense has not brought an expert of their on about this I guess I should let it go.
AJ…I have been out of town for 4 days but have been trying to go over the post. When are they going to decide on the misconduct/mistrial?
I have no idea really. I am guessing they would need to make a decision about the Juror first before they can continue. I was just trying to find out if they were going to do that earlier than 9:30. Maybe someone else knows.
The one thing that is known is that it all happened in one or two minutes, if we can trust the camera card time stamps.
We know that Jodi held the camera before that, that it must have dropped for the ceiling shot to happen; autopsy shows that the gun shot happened first, did not disable him, followed very quickly by a knife fight with him, since he had defensive wounds. I don’t know how it could be twisted into premeditation.
We don’t know that at all because it isn’t clear from the last photo what is really going on in that picture.
We don’t even know Travis is dead in that picture, and there is no way TO know.
That photo is proof of nothing.
True, but that seems to be the prosecution theory. Or at least, HLN’s.
You guys, Jodi DID have cuts on her fingers. Her fingers were bandaged when she went to Ryan Burns’ house. He asked her what happened and she said she broke a glass at work. Plus, Travis’ knifing skills would have been messy, at best. The shot would have discombobulated him badly. He likely would have been blinded in his right eye. His sinuses would fill with blood, tge pressure intense, and this would have a heavy head effect. Imagine aiming and stabbing at a moving object with the worst sinus infection and head ache in the world. You’re not only going to look funny flailing around, but, you’ll probably miss and stab a hard surface (like tile floor) causing your hand to slide down the blade and slice your skin. Which, could very well be what caused many of his “defensive wounds”.
Now, here’s my question: Does anyone think, had this trial been conducted in an orderly, professional, and proper manner (also if no media was involved) the state would have been more successful? Say, if they would have had a man or woman prosecuting instead of an amphibious muppet?
OMG that’s my laugh for the day!!! Amphibious muppet. I love it. Thanks!! heheheheh
Note that the defence gave no detailed theory regarding this either, and have called no witnesses on how the fight progressed after Jodi lost her memory.
Let’s wait until closing arguments on that, I suggest.
I do agree with you GEEBEE. Just one of the many, many things that just didn’t add up for me.
It’s hard to understand any of this, except the fact Jodi loved TA and let him control her. She forgave him constantly for all his mistreatment of her. She was fighting for her life. Why is that so hard to believe? I am sure TA kept coming after her ,so in the end she had to make sure she was safe. In the movies, it’s amazing how much physical injury the would be killer endures before he dies. I wish she could remember, but for some reason God made her brain to forget. I trust she will never remember . I pray for her acquittal soon. I also pray she has the support of loving people in her life once she is out. I am sure Martinez believes it was also in self defense. He is just doing his job. Jodi will not be convicted.
Hey there, I have a question about your post “she let him control her…”
I have never been involved in an abusive relationship**. But it sounds like you are saying Jodi allowed this to happen. I’m not be being snarky, just trying to understand.
**I once threw the remote against the wall when my boyfriend changed the channel during the Stanley Cup playoffs – funny, he didn’t call again after that night. Does that make me abusive??
I believe she is saying Jodi let him control her and was always so forgiving because she loved him. If she didn’t I am sure she would have left but love keeps us here and the hope of change.
@Misty Cacher
I would say no you would not be abusive at that time. But I would wonder what you may throw the next time an if it would continue on too actually throwing something at the bf an hit him in the head with it?
I had a close gf that did that stuff an eventually she would just explode about stupid stuff like that watching football? an throw something an hit the husband in his head an I thought it was horrible she thought it was funny ?
But if I had done that to the husband I had at the time he would have beat the crap out of me. But her husband was just the opposite an took that kind of explosive blow up as it was nothing? each person is different in Life I know that. As far as the reaction to a loved one throwing something I have seen that for myself in life.
I would say anyone that has to THROW something is explosive an it can become worse. Instead of using words to express their-self they use actions not good. My opinion.
No, threw the remote while watching hockey – it’s a Canadian thing. Haven’t thrown anything since.
From the defenses point of view it doesnt matter. I wouldn’t hypothesize either if i were them.
” I wouldn’t hypothesize either if i were them.”
Nope, would not be a good thing because of the way kermit twists things he would rip it apart and it would confuse the jury.
One of them asked about the “hypothetical” gas can and then asked her why she hypothesized about it….
I wonder though why she dragged him back down the hall….
I just read the 5 page Motion for Mistrial. I think that the State is going to plea bargain to 2nd degree murder. It can afford a mistrial and this is the only way to save face. If the trial continues it most definitely will cause an appeal process if Jodi is convicted.
Good morning DIRTYPICKLES, Very interesting …… now wouldn’t that be ironic. That is what KN and JW and Jodi wanted in the first place. They JM/STATE sure did back themselves into a corner. I some how don’t think they will plea bargain at this stage of the trial. But then who am I? So lets say they do. What will that mean for Jodi?
I don’t think the state will plea either. They have the whole family to contend with. I do believe they take the bloodthirsty revenge seeking family into consideration with regards to pleas.
In some cases, family members have asked that the defendant not receive the death penalty and they have listened to them (other states).
Depending upon the state, I think the maximum for second degree is something like 10 to 12 years. She has already been in 5 years and depending on parole she could get out early for good behavior. I am not a legal expert, but I bet I know more than HLN.
DP I even think I know more then HLN…..LOL
25 in AZ according to the plea deal offered.
The way i see it the defense is in a better position than m2, unless they can get it with a limit on jail time. The way this trial has gone a manslaughter verdict is a real possibility. Plus turning down a plea deal is never an issue at appeal. So I think the defense holds the advantage right now. Plus any re-trial gives the defense a chance at a stronger case, e.g. All of Samuels errors will have been corrected and JM’s bark will have no bite
“Plus any re-trial gives the defense a chance at a stronger case, e.g. All of Samuels errors will have been corrected and JM’s bark will have no bite”
True, they will be able to polish things up a bit. I really don’t think Nurmi prepared that well and i think JW does a better job. Whatever detective was assigned to Jodi’s case (if there was one) also did not do a good job since they didn’t even have Travis’ criminal record (even though it is confirmed to not really be his).
So true BeeCee, so true.
I don’t know what their strategy is, but I think there are a lot of little things they could have fixed that would have taken a lot of steam out of JM’s sails.
I don’t think any person sits around without making some kind of little decisions as the trial progresses. Yes, you may do some swaying at closing arguments, but there has to be some perception the jury forms as the evidence is presented. The rest of us do, and I don’t think you can get a normal person to stop doing that. I believe that as you pile on the little hits, they do have an overall impact on how the jury weighs you case. In that instance, the defense has let a lot of those just slide, and even though they make have arguments they’d have been better off if they debunked them right off the bat.
I don’t know if they weren’t prepared or what, but I’m sure if given a second chance they’d do better.
And JM has to see that.
I do not believe for a second that JM did not have Travis’s criminal record. I just think he failed to turn it over to the defense. When my ex was arrested, the prosecutor in FL checked both of our criminal records thoroughly. Of course, I don’t have one. But I had been a victim of a crime before in a different state, and they had that information. They also had my ex’s federal felony conviction record which I knew nothing about.
All great points Al, and yes it looks like no matter how this case turns atm the defense does have an upper hand.
Question if anyone knows.
Does the State of Arizona allow for time served if convicted of manslaughter?
I think all states allow time served off. Remember, the time served while on bail is actually incarceration without a verdict and justice would demand some sort of accounting for it.
Thanks Al, I thought so but just checking with all the odd things surrounding this trial. I really do not want a mistrial because I think ALV is an impressive witness and I hope we get to hear more from her today. She is doing a great job testifying about the abuse. I also would hate for Jodi to go through this again and it concerns me on how they would find a Jury that could be fair and unbiased. However, I have many friends that have never heard of this trial so it might be possible. I would think they would at least have to move it out of that county. Of course I agree if a mistrial did happen they would be better prepared. I hope they just dismiss the Juror in question and any other Juror that might have been tainted. That would still leave them with plenty to finish the trial. It is ironic that they were able to find out about this juror because of JM and his grandstanding out front.
I tend to agree with you AL and GeeBee. No-mistrial and no pleadeal. I think they will just play this out. I hope that the judge will dismiss #5. I do not see anyway around that one for her. I am sure that JM is getting his ear full over all this grand standing.
I guess we will find out soon enough…..
Does anyone have a transcript of the prosecution opening argument, up to the point where the various recordings are available.
( http://jodi-arias.wikispaces.com/Prosecution+narrative )
If not that, some summary of what was said by Martinez, by someone who was in court?
It’s hard to argue for innocence when you don’t know what you are arguing against.
I think we have a fairly clear idea, but it’s a major thing that I really do need.
Sorry geebee, everything I’ve ever found is only recorded about 15 minutes in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fn7WHx4TCw or this one starts at a different point –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOFzQHQv7Cw
It seems that no one recorded the beginning, which is weird, but could have been some kind of technical problem. The audio and videos seem to begin with Juan Martinez describing the intruder story. Hope it helps you a little.
Amen! Ain’t that the truth! I Love the Elvis art. Btw
I think having a mistrail would be bad for jodi.The only way they could find a fair jury would be if they find a bunch of mountain men and women that don’t have dish or direct tv or radios.Nothing agaist mountain men and women,I live in a remote area in northean maine and a little bit of a readneck.Love my moonshine and can get a little rowdy at times.I also think that the defense should use this to their advantage and ask if they can’t get a mistrail to at lease drop the D.P.
Is HLN a free or paid for service?
Perhaps the trial could be held in another county or state, and jurors could be screened to the effect they have never subscribed to HLN or followed the case.
And maybe ask for a special prosecutor. A fair one would drop the case entirely I think after reviewing the evidence so far. Or at least a judge who has no previous relationship with Martinez.
It may not be as insuperable as we think, but I’m no expert.
But my guess is that the judge will continue the case after chucking out juror #5.
Perhaps it’s best to wait an see.
The trial cannot be held in another state for the simple fact that Jodi is charged with a state crime.
Right.
It’s our darned federalism foxing our foriegn friends
Geebee2
I agree that the judge will probably let it roll.
The biggest issue really is the ability to be able to empanel another jury. Given the localized nature of news, I suspect the AZ media is flooded. Anyone from AZ have a comment on that? Being a state charge it has to be tried in AZ. I’ ve never heard of a COJ taking it out of state. So the judge will be super sensitive to a mistrial.
Geebee2, I never thought I’d see the day when a desert could be so flooded. Like I mentioned before popular opinion seems like the only one here. When listening to local tv it’s always mentioned. When going out I over hear at least one coversation per time. And it is an angry mob mentality. When I was with a friend out one evening, it was brought up by someone sitting at the next table. Within moments everyone within earshot were commenting…all anti-Jodi. I so wanted to say something but they were an intoxicated mob and I wanted no part of that.
Sorry Geebee2, I responded to what I thought was your question but it was Al’s. I’d never stand a chance on the stand against JM with those types of mistakes.
Good Morning Everyone! I’m very interested to see what happens today. I’ve been away for an anniversary hike and I see I have tons of reading here to catch up with what happened over the weekend.
Jacketed Hollow-Point or Not?
I emailed Elizabeth Northcutt, the forensic firearms examiner of the Mesa Police Department Crime Laboratory (to her personal email address), on March 26, 2013 to get a copy of her written report on the bullet retrieved from Travis Alexander’s cheek. I did not get any response from her. I tried contacting the crime lab directly but they use the incoming (IPOP or IMAP)mail server which I don’t know how to use.
I did find a listing of bullet weights for .25 caliber handguns:
Ballistic performance
Bullet weight/type Velocity Energy
35 gr (2 g) Safety [1] 1,100 ft/s (340 m/s) 94 ft·lbf (127 J)
35 gr (2 g) JHP 900 ft/s (270 m/s) 63 ft·lbf (85 J)
45 gr (3 g) JHP 815 ft/s (248 m/s) 66 ft·lbf (89 J)
50 gr (3 g) FMJ 760 ft/s (230 m/s) 65 ft·lbf (88 J)
Test barrel length: 2 in
Source(s): Guns & Ammo Magazine
Here is an excerpt from Northcutt’s Day #3 testimony with Juan Martinez:
Martinez: “And, what is it that indicates….how much does a .25 caliber bullet weigh?”
Northcutt: “Typically about 50 grains.”
Martinez: “50 grains?”
Northcutt: Yes.”
Martinez: ” And, how much did this bullet weigh?”
Northcutt: “44.8 grains.”
Martinez: “And, the fact that it didn’t weigh the same,does that indicate to you that it isn’t a .25 (caliber) or that it is, given the circumstances?”
Northcutt: “No, bullets are typically damaged when they’re fired and they can lose weight that way. So that’s not a big discrepancy. 44.8 to 50 grains.”
It appears from the Ballistic Peformance Chart (above) that Northcutt is describing a Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullet in her testimony. It is the only .25 caliber bullet in the chart that weighs 50 grains. But, Jodi Arias’s grandfather described the bullets in his stolen gun as “jacketed hollow-point bullets,” not full metal jacketed bullets. The chart indicates jacketed hollow-point bullets (JHP)weigh either 35 grains or 45 grains.It’s possible the grandfather mistakenly identified the bullets in his gun.
Is it also possible Northcutt mistakenly identified the bullet? Maybe, it was a jacketed hollow-point bullet (as described by the grandfather) weighing 45 grains. If so, it was virtually undamaged losing only 0.2 grains (45 grains to 44.8 grains)even though it, according to Dr. Kevin Horn, passed through bone (i.e., the skull) and lodged in another bone (the maxilla), i.e., the cheek bone. Is this realistic?
And does anyone – anyone in the world – have a copy of Elizabeth Northcutt’s or the Mesa Police Department Crime Laboratory’s written report on the bullet retrieved from Travis Alexander? This report is going to go down in history as THE REPORT THAT NEVER EXISTED.Yes, I know. It’s a little dramatic (the Nancy Grace effect).
Good work coldcase53!!!!
I’ve been working on some other stuff and hadn’t looked further into the bullet thing.
You could also send a formal request for the record…I don’t know how successful you would be.
http://www.mesaaz.gov/police/records/
I wonder if this has been brought up yet to the defense team?
So a jacketed HP is actually a partial jacketed as opposed to an FMJ. The soft part allows it to expand. Such a bullet would mushroom on contact with bone and possibly loose a lot more than .2 grains passing through bone assuming it even made it through bone. It would also cause detectable trauma in brain tissue so I think this was an FMJ
“It’s possible the grandfather mistakenly identified the bullets in his gun.”
Possible, but not likely. I wonder if he had the rest of the box somewhere. One does not normally buy only enough bullets to load it once and only once.
Although, if he was given the gun by someone and it was already loaded then anything is possible.
BeeCee, I always wondered if the grandfather had the rest of the box too. Maybe not because here is a picture of the gun cabinet in the grandfather’s house…I ‘m sure either the defense or JM would have checked it out.
http://postimg.org/image/onrp17abx/
oh my…. was just cruising the boycott the state vs Travis Alexander FB. Interesting.
what is this all about?
It appears to be a FB against that TA page.
oh goodness, I’ll have to check it out when I get home…can’t access at work.
As always, refreshing post SJ.
I agree on not wanting a mistrial – I do understand the point of a mistrial.
But things are going too good for Jodi – to lose all this ground her and her defense have covered.
Not only that M but I don’t think the State of AZ would like footing the bill for another trial.
Hi M,
After the defense have successfully finished off with the Samuels/LaViolette expert testimonies, all the state will ultimately have to counter that could be a renegade Walmart receipt of very little (if any) significance. No doubt Martinez will be going for another one of his “shock & BS” moments with the autopsy pics during his closing arguments, but the fact is, they’re old news now. The novelty of those pics wore off a long long time ago. Bringing them out again still DOES NOT prove his grossly overcharged m1 pissing match case. Never has. Never will. He can STFU already and carry on writing his book.
SJ
Team Jodi
The Travistown sites are already saying how Martinez’ closing arguments will be “orgasmic.” They still think that he’s going to pull off something brilliant – all it will be is more screeching, arm waving, picture throwing, and third-person references.
They used the word orgasmic? they need to get out more.
ROTFLMAO!!!
These are the same people who somehow find his arm flailing antics and splicing evidence attractive, and call themselves juanettes or something like that…
The only person having an orgasm during JM’s closing arguments will be Flores. I will reserve mine for verdict day.
SJ
Team Jodi
And the lady he signed the cane for!!!!
LOL,indeed!! Was she the one who called him her ‘firecracker”?
good one! 🙂
She is probably gonna sell it on Ebay.
LOL
The problem with that is the jury is not supposed to render a verdict on the basis of opening and closing arguments; they are supposed to arrive at a verdict based solely upon the evidence.
The prosecution has had an epic fail in this case once the phone sex tape and text messages were introduced at trial. It was over at that point.
They are the same ones that claim Travis said “Ravished” instead of “Raped” too……
Doesn’t surprise me. Idiots. Did he mean to text “Ravish” too??? Dumbasses!!!!!
Right!They are so blind to the actual facts and evidence they would go to the extremes to turn anything around even if it’s TA’s own words!How sad and sickening…
From what I’ve read of Travis’ blog, the word ravish was not in his vocabulary. Remember the statement “three whole wonder”? I rest my case. lol
I think the last thing that JM would show after graphic pics is JA’s interview where she says a jury will never convict me. Although JA has explained the meaning of the statement, JM doesn’t have any legal basis to prove the charge and, therefore, will try to tick the jury by making it seem like JA almost dares the jury to find for guilt.
I’m ecstatic that JM’s outside of the courtroom antics, have brought this questioning of the jury. It at seems that, at the least, juror #5 will be released. If the other jurors mentioned juror #5, which from all we can tell shows #5 thinks JA is guilty, I’m assume that the other jurors didn’t particularly care for #5. I would think if the others were all of the same opinion, they would not have mentioned it in chambers. I’m certain JM’s bosses are not happy with all the costs that have gone into this trial.
IMO I was thinking JA was in a good position without having a mistrial. However, even if a mistrial is not granted, I think the defense is in a much better position for another plea agreement with less time attached.
Too many typos in my post to correct…… Sorry, the typo gremlins have taken over my computer.
Funny how the tide has turned,I hope there’s not a mistrial , can they pluck # 5 off the dash and roll on,what if #5 was disliked by her fellow jury members,for other reasons,Since Jan. they have been sitting with her and mabey they have had enough of her.I still hope to see Dr Alice on the stand today ( one hour late) I hope….
Dr Alyce ROCKS!!
I’m swamped today at work and will not be able watch the live stream. Looking forward to reading your post to keep me in the loop.
SO, APPARENTLY THE TALIBAN IS ALL WHIPPED UP IN THEIR LITTLE FRENZIES, WITH HIGHLY INTELLIGENT (NOT) COMMENTS LIKE THIS:
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I agree. I cannot believe all the joking everyone does about this case. What is so funny? A man was killed and a woman is on trial for her life. I hate how they use those ugly names that TA called her to make fun of her. How mature and intelligent they all are. NOT
Their petty and juvenile sense of priorities reminds me so much of the mentality of a certain clique of girls I went to high school with thirty years ago. They seem more concerned about and in touch with feedback and status within their little cult/sheep herd than they do with truth or reality.
Oops… guess it was more like 35-40 years ago… wow, does time fly…
You were right the first time Renee….LOL
Your funny and they can be very dense,some people who think they are following this trial write things like “Travis was a virgin till he was 30,I give him alot of credit for that” and I want to scream out “are you bitches blind and deaf” geez. but one should not lower themselves so I just move on, why try and reason?
LOL….virgin, yeah right. Maybe in the “anal and oral only” sense.
Good morning everyone.
Spectacular summary SJ as usual…and if the Taliban is using the word “orgasmic” when referring to ANYTHING JM does or says (which is REVOLTING) they may need to get out more – or they may need to spend more time at home…:-) LOL
Trying to get most of my work done this morning so I can watch the trial later…Thankfully I work for an attorney – whenever he asks me what I’m doing I tell him “research”…LOL
Yes. And they are posting unedited pics of Jodi’s privates, and making offensive comments. It is the behavior of high school bullies. They have lost all sense of reason, and it seems to no longer be a justice for Travis site, but rather, a page where each try to one-up the other with their irrelevant insults to people’s looks.
how positive!
They are not really interested in Justice in this case. I think everyone for the most part has lost sight of what the trial is about. I think they just enjoy beating up on Jodi in a pack mentality to feel better about themselves.
I think your assessment is an accurate one, AJ!
They were never concerned about justice. If they were, they’d have admitted that Travis was an abuser with pedophilic tendencies. They would have heard the sex tape and understood that there is no proof of premeditation, no proof of jealousy, no proof of stalking, ect and so forth.
No, they don’t care about justice. They are abusers who are protecting another abuser, plain and simple. They want to be able to do the same things Travis did to Jodi to their victims without fear of social repercussions. They want to normalize Travis’ behavior so they can then treat women with the same contempt and degradation Jodi was treated with.
It really is disgusting, isn’t it, that they masquerade as wanting “justice” then do these things in a sexist display of abusive bullying. I mean really. And HLN puts up with it! They knowingly, in full awareness, cater to this rabble of sadistic assholes. They should be ashamed of themselves, but they aren’t, because they’re raking in the money and that’s all that matters to them.
“They are abusers who are protecting another abuser, plain and simple. They want to be able to do the same things Travis did to Jodi to their victims without fear of social repercussions. They want to normalize Travis’ behavior …” That is well said, MB, and sadly so true. That is the impression I get of them, which makes me afraid for my children. As I’ve said before, it is up to us, the minority, to teach our children decency and morality.
“High school bullies” is a very good description Renee. None can think for themselves, and even if they could they are too afraid to go against popular opinion. I believe that very same mentality held by the majority of our population is one huge reason why our country and the world is such a mess.
Are you serious? Posting JA’s unedited pics? As though that confirms premeditation or has anything to do with how this tragedy happened. Haven’t they EVER shared a PRIVATE INTIMATE moment with a member of the opposite sex that included pictures??? Would they want them splashed all over!!! How utterly pathetic. It is such a sad commentary on the world we live in. Do these folks not have a daughter or sister that they can put into JA’s shoes? Would they want the same done to themselves or their own daughter? Gags me just to read this is being done!!!
JA having a fair trial is the only purpose of this entire exercise. It’s not to publicly humiliate and destroy her.
I think it was Oliverio who posted a very nice summary of the Sam Sheppard case from the 60’s and how the media influence led to him not having a fair trial and the appeal that set him free.
JA needs her own F. Lee Bailey to take control of this circus. I hope her case follows along a similar path as Sheppard’s did. Better yet, I hope it never gets that far and she is out, free, long before.
Thank you for posting the info on Sam Sheppard trail. It was a great refresher. I believe in 1998 – 40 plus years after the murder, a new DNA test found conclusive evidence that pointed to blood from an unknown source.
Rainy, there was a site that post unedited pictures of both Jodi’s and Travis’s privates. It was very distasteful, very disrespectful. I was in shock.
“whenever he asks me what I’m doing I tell him “research”…LOL”
Well, you ARE!!!
At least it is in your field of work, LOLOL.
hello everyone, I was away for the weekend and just now trying to catch up with all the posts,my genious prolific co-supporters(is that even a word?LOL)
Is it late again???The live feed isn’t on,just this annoying sound and the vertical multicolor lines.
I read that the hearing will start at 9:15.
thanks AJ
oh,ok…I guess we dont get to watch it since it isnt on right now…
Not sure was looking at wildabouttrial tweets and he says they are still finishing up another case. This trial never starts on time.
Sheesh….The seal is on now!!
Hi Maria!!!!
HI Sable!!!!!!
the term “orgasmic” in the same sentence as ANYTHING referring to JM is oxymoronic (is that a word?) and revolting…
So true! MY sentiments exactly.
I know. They post pictures of him to drool over, and he is just so far from a “heartthrob” that it’s not even funny.
Its amazing that the haters are calling Alyce Violette’s number to leave messages. wow!
Wow they are truly disgusting.
That makes me sick. This woman, Im sure has helped many many people in her life.
Where is this so I can screen shot that b.s.?
I saw on the Travis site that they told where she lived, the names of her partner and children. I am horrified.
This is nothing less than witness tampering and intimidation.
the caylee daily
That site is still there? I guess the Caylee Warriors needed a new witch to burn at the stake.
I have seen where they posted pictures of the homes she lived in and made references and posted pictures of her fellow house owner and “alleged” lesbian partner. More than awful…
I agree Linda…bigotry is rampant with the psychopathic mob of haters. How dare they! That makes me sick.
I am so disgusted. Alyce has devoted her life to bettering our country and this is what assholes repay her with? >:(
These people are the ones who need mental help.
I sure hope she reports it all and they track the IP addresses!
omg…dont they have sth better to do with their time than proving how much they suffer from an inferiority complex?Jeez…
WOW is right annieEP.
These are the same people who profess to love God…yet they spew such hatred. I was taught to “turn the other cheek” which is what the family on this site chooses to do with them.
Karma is a bitch. They should be worrying about what they are spewing and taking heed to “there but for the grace of God go I”. They will reap what they sow.
I went on the site to get the link so I can watch the trial.
There were so many on twitter talking about all the commandments she has broken. They need to think about John 8:7 “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Most of them claim to be Christians so they should know that one
well said AJ!
They have a lot of nerve talking about the commandments, as if Travis didn’t break any.
I KNOW, RIGHT?????
St. Travis broke a bunch of commandments!
Good afternoon everyone. 🙂
I’m very nervous about today. Do I think the judge will declare a mistrial? No. She seems very biased. I don’t even think she wants to dismiss #5. But how can she NOT dismiss this woman? If she broke the rules, she has to be tossed. Isn’t that the whole point of having alternate jurors, because of idiots like #5?
I don’t know if a mistrial will do any good for Jodi. She looks so pale and thin and worn. I think she just wants to get this over with so she can move on to the next step in her life, either freedom or completing her sentence (which I don’t believe will be anything above 2nd degree).
Oh, and I’ve missed you all. Unfortunately life calls sometimes. 🙂
I’ve been back and forth concerning this Judge.She sometimes appears fair and professional and sometimes she comes off as darn biased.As for Jodi,I agree with you-I want a closure for her.Right here and now!Either an aquittal or a verdict(NOT the DP,of course).She’s suffered enough,a mistrial will be another living hell she’ll have to go through.I dont know,whatever’s best for her I guess…
Yes. Sadly, sometimes just getting it over with is the best thing. I do believe Jodi is innocent, but fighting can be so draining at times.
People think she has mental issues. I don’t. But I do believe the stress of this trial and the nastiness of the public has done more to her mental state than anything.
And it’s not shocking to see how vicious so-called “good” and “righteous” people are. Usually these are the most miserable human beings who are insecure and lash out on anyone who isn’t as perfect as they’d like to be. They see no gray areas. Everything is black and white with them. You can’t get through to these people. They see any type of human error as weakness and they pounce: “Oh how could she?” “I would never.”
And yes unfortunately these people claim to be religious 99% of the time. It’s funny how they love Jesus yet seem to forget that one of the reasons He was hated was because He wasn’t a judgmental person.
Awesome post, Jennifer. I have noticed this link between black & white thinking with self-righteous hypocrisy for years, and I really like the way you managed to capture and explain this phenomenon in words so succinctly. Thank you!
Jennifer. You sound like a female version of me! 🙂 Good stuff. Honest post.
da seal!
Lol!
Goodmorning!!!! I almost missed it, I thought it started at 10:30 AZ time? Oh well, I thanks to SJ for keeping up with the times!!! : ))
Hope the defense has a good day (another day like Thursday would be even better)!
Go LaViolette, GO TEAM JODI!!!! ★
Good morning LCand MB!! Let’s all join our prayers and hopes for a great defense day!
Mornin LC, I’m sure we’ll have a fantastic day. <3
Whenever the haters get stirred up, I know we're making headway!
Dammit! HLN pisses me off. Just stop being so one-sided! Good god. Would it kill them to read a tweet or two from someone that supported Jodi? I’d like to jump through my screen and sucker punch Vinne! What a twit! Okay, I got that out. I can have a good day now! =)
I have stopped watching that altogether. It was only causing me stress. I never was on for sensationalism and tabloid crap though. I always wondered what draws the masses to watch and read that kind of “news”. When HLN started really going at it…I’d had enough. It’s better for my health.
Just don’t watch it. Every time you click on a HLN link you are hurting Jodi, for no good reason.
Switch it off. It is pure misinformation and bullshit.
Anything in the ABC News and CNN-HLN Network/Turner nexus.
These people see Jodi’s trial as a financial opportunity to make money and nothing more.
They have no interest in justice whatsoever.
I agree with you Dorothy. They should be ashamed of themselves but they are too ignorant to even know enough to be ashamed. They are opportunists. It is almost comical to see them stumbling over each other trying to “one up” each other. Their sarcasm is sickening. I listen to HLN when driving to and from work and being alone in the car I am talking back and yelling at the radio. However, it’s the only way I can hear what’s going on when driving to work. I am so thankful that I have a brain and the ability to critically think, and see that they are being shamelessly biased. If I were a professor teaching journalism I would use HLN as an example of shabby, biased reporting. They are all in it for the money. They have no integrity and cannot possibly feel pride in the work they do. Shame on them all. When this trial is over, I am done with HLN.
Alexanders are now in chambers.
Why are they in chambers? Can someone help me understand how important the victims family is in AZ cases. It is semi important here, but not nearly so. I have a friend whos daughter was murdered 8 years ago, and they only made an arrest last year and we are awaiting trial. She has to pull teeth to get very little information here in Canada.
Wildabouttrial is reporting on twitter the counsel are in chambers and JM came out to get the Alexander family.
oh gezz!
get them and do what?talk to them?what’s up now I wonder…
TA site is panicking over a possible mistrial.. God, I hope they dont do that. She could never make it through another trial.
Maybe it is a settlement conference?
“She could never make it through another trial.” I agree Renee. 🙁
Me too 🙁
Yes they are in full panic mode. Since Jodi, counsel and the alexander family are in there. Please do not let it be a mistrial.
I HOPE she doesn’t have to endure this again PLUS stay in jail too! Good gracious! Must be something VERY important!
It really irks me that they have a say in what happens…
His family shouldn’t have any say at all. This is about the facts, not about feelings.
SETTLE SETTLE SETTLE !
Was Travis on speaking terms with his family?? I thought they were not…. just curious
Good question JN. Please don’t tell me that TA didn’t even speak to his family and now they’re walking into the courtroom everyday with ribbons and long faces, soaking up the spotlight. Oh family, sometimes you can be worse than strangers.
Jennifer from FL, I do believe that they were not on speaking terms…or very good ones.
Still, when a tragedy like this happens, you can’t blame them. They must be torn up about not being closer to him when he died. And he was in contact with Tanisha, I believe (at least one sister). Not sure about the others.
They were estranged,they hadnt even visited his Mesa house.
Yes that is what I heard too. The one sister said the only family member that met Jodi was the grandmother.
Wow. It all makes sense. Thanks AJ.
Thank you BeeCee and Maria!
Very interesting. I have a sibling who isn’t on speaking terms with any of us. I have no idea what he does, who he’s with or what he’s in to. For TA’s family to shake their heads and act as though they knew him so well is ridiculous. If TA were my brother I would of course be upset and angry about his death, but I wouldn’t be so quick to rule out what lead to his death. When you aren’t close to someone (even if they are blood related) you don’t know them. When my brother does pop up every now and then I’ve found myself having to relearn who he is and things about him.
Now if they spoke to him everyday (the way my sister and I speak) then I could see how they could be incredulous to the accusations, because they would know his day to day activities.
That sounds like a plea deal….
Exactly. I hope she doesn’t have to do a whole lot more jail time.
I hope if it is a plea deal the Alexander family are not so eaten up with their hatred they can’t/won’t listen to any deals.
Me too I know one sister wanted to watch her die so let’s hope if it is a pleas deal they will soften theirs hearts. I am praying for that.
Lovely…where is harry potter with that invisible cloak when you need him??!?!??!?!!?
LOL
I would love one of those cloaks for myself.
hehe
I, am so sick, and, tired of, all, of this. just, and, plain nonsence.
Nancy Beth, you, are, sooooooooo right!!!!
You, go, girl!!!!
Cindyp,
I am putting this here, because there were so many replies to your post already, I wanted you to see this 🙂
I think Jodi did have defensive wounds. She had several bandaids on her fingers (if I remember correctly) , and she was also wearing long sleeves after the attack when she was in Utah. I think she was hiding the wounds. Of course, she was arrested way after the attack, so there are no pictures documenting her defensive wounds.
I believe HLN explained Jodi’s wounds in a different way – they say the knife slipped from all the blood and that is why she cut herself. I think HLN is full of it. I think she did have defensive wounds.
Thanks for thinking of me, Nk! 😀 I actually didn’t know about Jodi’s wounds (I was watching HLN at the time so was confused about this trial at first). This site is soooo much more informative than any mainstream media. (Thanks for sharing.)
There was something said about her having bruises on her lower legs too.
She could have been shredded with a knife still hanging out of her… and HLN would say she was dancing up a storm celebrating, no mention of any wounds to her, because it simply dosent fit their sick agenda of entertainment
You guys are sooo right. HLN would say something like that while the haters would claim Jodi made the wounds herself!
Yikes! My mind is whirling!
I think they are in chambers discussing a plea and JM is letting family know.
That is what it sounds like to me. But who knows?? My mind is spinning.
Good Morning, everyone. I must say I’m truly disturbed by what I read that the haters are attacking Ms. LaViolette, already! I hope she still lives in the L.A. area, as there are many understanding and wonderful people here who would not really listen to the haters b.s. I’ve lived in the L.A. area for a long time and the neighborhoods and people I know are classy, intelligent and wouldn’t buy into the haters’ b.s.
Well if anyone hears any updates on what is happening, please keep us posted! If they called the TA family to chambers, perhaps it is a plea deal?
jose miguel @reporterjmiguel 2m
The only relatives in courtroom are Travis’ brother-in-law and #JodiArias mom.
Yikes! Maybe it is a mistrial!
Regarding a plea: does the Travis’s family really have a say so? I mean it’s the State prosecuting her. Anyone thing they will sue her in civil court?
Because according to wild about trial, all the other members are in the judge’s chamber. So this leaves me wondering because if they were just going to dismiss a juror why would everyone need to be in the chambers.
When will this circus end???
I know!!!. Someone needs to put a stop to this!!!!
I need a VALIUM!!!!!!!!
ditto
LOL :o)
Me too! 😀
hello my fellow brilliant minds…….. sorry I have been MIA.. been traveling for work
are we thinking a plea deal
hey summer!We’ve missed you!!
thank u maria……. ditto
Welcome back. 🙂
We are all waiting patiently.
thank u jaz…..
Summer! Welcome back!! 🙂
thank u MB….. I cant blve what I have missed……… I have to say tho, I have missed yall:)
We missed you too!
thank u beecee
Yikes need to start exercising …ugh Thanks for the wake-up call.
To clarify: I made that reply because someone mentioned “summer” and my mind went right to bikini season and the fact that I have been so devoted to this trial my health and “sexy body” have been ignored. Sorry to summer the poster. 😉
Maybe, after Kermits actions, the judge is looking to end this circus and finally let the real truth come out!!!
We are TEAM JODI… and WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS. Make no mistake.
I think Jodi wants a mistrial honestly. By the time she goes to trial again she will have served most of time they would give her for manslaughter which in my opinion is what she should have been charged with in the first place. Where she has been is better then the prison they would send her to.
I wonder, could they strike a deal back there,not wanting anymore things to come to light about TA ?
Hey Rhonda…….you might be on to something!!!! WTG!!!!!
We are TEAM JODI… and WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS. Make no mistake.
I agree with you, Rhonda!!
I wonder too… maybe they know where she was going with that email… maybe they have changed their tune.
Yea I can see them doing it nkw, NOW that they know Mrs LaViolette spoke and said he had been abusive and has had issues from childhood, NOW they might want to make a deal!!! If they do, DO this, we’ll know they have A LOT to hide. That’ll make me more upset with them thdn what iv been.
I disagree….I think their thirst for blood has clouded their judgement and they are too proud to back down now. Their desire for vengeance is overboard. They want to see her die. All their theatrics in the courtroom leads me to assume that if their is a mistrial the judge maybe is telling them ahead of time in order to eliminate outrageous behavior in the courtroom.
Bahh. Wait, wait, wait, they are in chambers? Oh wow….
I think judge will push a plea in Luis of a mistrial. Prosecution might be backed into a corner. Start over or accept whatever plea deal she is willing to take. I’m thinking the defense holds a lot of cards here.
This can’t be over excusing one juror…..
I would have never thought of that, Brenda. You’re onto something!!!!
I know everyone doesn’t like the idea of a mistrial. I dont like it either but the motion they filed Nurmi is requesting juror #5 to be dismissed OR a mistrial. Im starting to think that maybe that is what he really wants (a new trail). And Jodi too. Maybe she feels that a new trial WILL give her a better chance of a fair trial since this one has been so scewred up from the start. Who knows, only she and the defense knows. They might WANT a mistrial because they’re up to something better. Idk, just my thoughts. Or its probably all about juror #5.
only if it’s moved out of that county and jurors sequestered, and even then, still in AZ.
IF , big IF, they got a new trial could they get a new prosecutor considering all of Juans stunts in and out of the courtroom?
Idk, thats a good question. And will it be the same judge? ??? Iv wondered since the first time Nurmi placed the motion and requested a mistrial if she’s been denying it because she wants to be the judge on this case.
I would also like to know IF the prosecutor and the judge STAY if there is a mistrial?????
Judge no, prosecutor, yes, most likely.
Grrr. Drat! LAST thing I want is to have to start over with MARTINEZ still involved…grrr I think he should be FIRED for being dishonest, which, in my book, amounts to being CORRUPT, considering that he is supposed to represent the State. jmo.
Had a great lunch today….Burger King Whopper and some onion rings!!!
YUMMM!!
with cheese or without?
With cheese….is there any other way???
Thinking of getting some ice cream.
ah wow a real american hamburger exactly what I have been craving for ……….
Awww me too, me too! I tasted the IN and OUT burger when I arrived in CA and it was truly Wonderfulllllllll!
InNOut Burger is in a class all by itself!
You’re making my mouth water, the burgers in the US are FAR superior than we get here 🙁
But our Justice system is a lot better 😉
Sez who????? Where are you from??
We are TEAM JODI… and WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS. Make no mistake.
London, UK and the burgers aren’t as good!
We abolished the death penalty years ago because the wrong person might be killed, and its happened.
If they end up agreeing to a plea, and it was the same deal that was offered originally, think of all the money and time that will have been wasted because of an overzealous prosecution coupled with a totally ineffective judge. The state of Arizona should be embarrassed and outraged.
And the haters will blame Jodi and the defense….
I don’t think they should plea to murder 2. Manslaughter at the very most.
Yup, I agree, manslaughter IF even that!!!! Assholes!!!! That makes me mad because what if she doesn’t take the plea thinking she MIGHT have a BIG chance to walk free. What then???
hmmm…
aughhhhh this suspense is nerve-wracking!
Very true, Michael. Can they be any more embarrassed than they are at the moment? 😉
NOW they want a plea deal???Where was all that when Jodi’s lawyers offerd it??
I dont think Martinez will say yes to a plea deal at this point,not one as the original at least.HE WILL BE RIDICULED by the public and his peers if this happens!I agree with Michael,think of all the money spent!And on what? Something that could have been avoided right from the start!
Yep!!!
yup
Imagination the backlash for HLN if this ends in a mistrial!!!
they will just spin it like always
HLN is largely responsible for this mess, whether they want to admit it or not.
It’s on,it’s on.PULLING MY HAIR OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m still seeing the seal?!
me too
me three
it was on for a couple of seconds I heard the voices and then went down again…
Yes I have been hearing voices too!!!!
Anybody else?????
In my head or from the feed?
JK. lol. 🙂
Me too.
OMG, just saw on HLN after dark that Travis’s family in chambers with judge.
That would account for the trial being late 🙁
What does it mean that they are “in chambers”? Sorry, I am not familiar with this term.
Speaking with the judge privately in her chambers.
The judge’s chambers are the judge’s office. Chances are, Judge Stephens actual chambers is somewhere else in the building or nearby. The room behind the courtoom that the judge, court clerk, and lawyers often go to to speak privately is really just another office, or robing room with desks, etc. but they call it her chambers (office).
If this case is re-tried, I think the defense will have a hard time retaining expert witnesses or witnesses period after the way the witnesses have been treated during this trial.
Don’t think so. The defense would be in a far better position because they would be prepared for any prosecution nonsense.
Yea and wouldn’t they be able to use the same experts? ??
Sure. They’d also know what to expect from somebody like JM the second go-round.
Yes. They would use the same experts. But this would also be bad because the prosecution would be extra prepared for anything the defense brings (since they know it all)
Maybe the jurors came in this morning and it was obvious that half of them had watched the news about juror #5.
There you go. That could not be further from the truth.
I thought about that also. If I spent 3 months in court on this case and heard rumblings there could be a mistrial I might be tempted to watch the news
Today’s trial is very late. I thought they said it would be earlier than usual, wonder what’s happening.
omg……..im so nervous…
who thinks this could be good??
I do!!!!!!
I do. Whatever the outcome will help her. Clearly they think losing this juror or a mistrial would help her.
my stomach is in knots!!
mine too……
mine three!!! I cant stand much more!!
I do. But if it’s settle, I hope that it’s better than M2. Defense has much better position now.
I do too.
Same same… I am wondering this myself.
MB..what is going on?
If this was only about juror misconduct TA family wouldn’t need to be in chambers, yup something is going on.
Agree 100% I am thinking plea deal…. so that the rest of the contents of that email do not come out. Is Alyce even there today? I havent heard her mentioned…
Screw that if the trial resumes. Too bad, so sad, if Travis’s family doesn’t want the emails to come out. This isn’t about saving face, this is about somebody being on trial for her life.
I agree with you again, tonysam! We’re on the same page here today!!!
F*** them!!! Say NOOOOO HELL NO to a plea deal right now! The Alexanders are probably whining, throwing a hissy fit and tantrum because all they want is the DP. That’s whats taking so long, they’re probably trying to get around everything to get the worse for Jodi.
I have missed what is going on. So everyone is in chambers?
The Alexanders, Jodi and attorneys are…
Yep, TA’s family and JA
I asked this earlier so I apologize for asking again but I’m curious; if the it’s the state vs Jodi why does the family have any say so in a plea situation?
I may be the only one who thinks a mistrial could be a good thing. I don’t like how this Judge has handled this case. If there is a mistrial, if they move it to another jurisdiction, and if they appoint another Judge. I definitely think that could work in Jodi’s favor, as well as appointing another prosecutor.
If this Judge doesn’t do something drastic today, I’d be surprised. I think she realizes this is gotten out of hand. I’m just laughing inside because HLN is back peddling so hard right now. Justifying the prosecution’s behavior, sicko’s. Its THEIR fault all this crap happened, and I think the state of Arizona should sue them to pay for this trial if it is deemed a mistrial.
Right on Melvis!!!
Fight the power!!!!!
LOl..yeah I make a daily exercise to blast them on twitter and facebook. Hopefully the Arias family will sue them for slander when this is all said and done. I think they have a good case for it. Especially the defense witnesses.
I think Arizona should sue HLN for this travesty. This would have been far more subdued, as a regular trial is, if this tabloid garbage hadn’t gotten out there to distort what was going on.
Absolutely! They have made it downright impossible to have a normal trial. And hopefully it will set a precedent for any other news agency poking their nose into the courtrooms.
I was just about to post here asking what would happen if there is a mistrial, would it be the same judge and prosecutor again or different ones?
Of course the haters are blaming the defense for starting this whole mess by ratting out their rock star!
Someone said the juror #5 was in cahoots with Jodi and planned this….lmao!!
Mike G. just stated that JM was a “play by the book” attorney……
Yes, isn’t it true? 🙂
I just saw this. You said everything I wanted to say Melvis.
And this judge definitely is suspicious. She’s like a mother in a grocery store with wild kids. She has no control. She’s so busy trying to appear fair and nice that all hell is breaking loose around her.
Melvis, no I think this is what the defense REALLY wants. Im starting to blv Nurmi and Jodi both feel/ knkw that a mistrial IS needed.
I know Jodi is exhausted but she might still want a mistrial. New judge, new prosecutor.
Apparently the State vs. Jodi site on FB has a personal spy feeding them info…..he’s there live! OOOhhhhh, exciting. He can hear voices through the door.
Whatever.
I know what you mean…..I hear voices too!!!
LOL, like they would let someone near that door!
and, they can see dead people too…!! LOL
lol
This waiting is “killing” me!!! Come on already!!!!
I would be for a mistrial only if that’s what Jodi really wants, there’s a new prosecutor and the jurors are sequestered. None of this HLN filth getting to their heads.
If it is a mistrial, HLN should have to pay back AZ
If Jodi wants a mistrial then she should just ask the judge for one.
Excellent point……just as if Jodi wanted to have a sandwich, she should simply ask for one. Heck, the state was not feeding her!!
bombshell tonight on nancy uglyface……….
faces of all HLN talking heads look like they ate a SHIT SANDWICH
They always look like that, to me.
ah thats funny
http://www.designtickle.com/cdnmedia/-/2012/09/humor-illustrations-by-dribbblers/24-shit-sandwich-vector-illustration-humorous.png
No doubt huh…
omg MB………You made my day week year with that
LMAO
You made my year as well 🙂
🙂
LOL! They do, they do.
ewwwwww and LOL MB!!
LOLOL
😀
if poprocks offers a plea deal I truly hope they say FUC U………
I want this EXPOSED IMO
ME TOO!!F**K YOU Martinez if you DARE to offer a plea deal now!!!!! Hipocrites!Let the truth shine!!!
right……
I mean she tried for a plea bf all this shit and he said NO……… he did not and does not care what he has put Jodi, TA family, Jodi family thru………
I think we all know Jodi will stand for what she blvs IN and I PRAY if they offer her a plea, that she
says
NOPE…….BRING IT ON MOTHERFUCKER
jose miguel @reporterjmiguel 1m
Court bailiff just brought in a file to chambers. The wait is killing everyone. #Arias
thanx annieep
poor Jodi.That’s all I can say and think right now.This dirty game was and is still being played on her back(as we greeks say)!!If we are stressed rifht now I cant even begin to imagine how she’s handling this.Poor sweet Jodi…
I would like to give ALV some positive feedback, she I’m sure could use some…is that possible? Anyone know how to go about doing that?
Yes same here, I would like to let her know that I care and appreciate her contributions to society.
wow- according to HLN the siblings of travis are in chambers with the judge and the attorneys right now – WTH????
They have been in there for some time now. I can’t imagine they would allow family in there if terms of a plea deal were being hammered out. Either the judge is explaining the potential plea deal to the family or she is explaining the process of a mistrial.
How uncomfortable it must be for Jodi to have to sit close by the siblings.
guess who else is in there? Flores!
They have all been in chambers for 30 mins according to twitter.
I wonder if J5 knows she is in hot water?
Why is that allowed???
awww….sorry I was typing a response to you MB and I couldn’t get on the site for like 10 min…now I forgot what I was going to say…I hate getting old! lmao!!!
Well, I’m sad to say that I think we will be seeing Juror #5 on every HLN broadcast from now until the end of the trial. ugh
No prob lol
We’re back! Yay. So as we suspected, no mistrial, but juror #5 excused. Wonder what else happened?
What happened, was the website down or was it my connection? ???
Also, the sisters where pretty upset, whatever it was didn’t go well for the prosecution.
Site down. Fixed now. Yay.
I’m glad it wasn’t just me. I thought I might have been blocked. I was checking from work today.
me too……I thought my language got me blocked LOL
OK,the site was down for quite a while,at some point it said Access Denied and I was like what?I got blocked 🙁 ,just like you summer lol!!!
I have to admit I just realised today how deeply addicted I am to this site and to all of you people,LOVE YA!!!!
Thank God it’s still up and running!!!!!!!!!
Looks like JM used a little Grecian formula for men over the weekend!! lol!
How about we change the spelling slightly… GREASE-IAN ? LOL
But you are right. He’s gone all dark and all. Do we have a before and after pic?
OMG, hilarious!
Not only is he corrupt, he is a vain little twit, as well!
Who is Brandi?
This is a new name, huh???
So, there ARE part girlfriends he’s had that some dont even KNOW about. He was abusive to this Bandi girl and im sure thats the girl he had, had sex with before jodi.
So, WHERE is this girl???? Why doesn’t the defense call her in. Not like it will make a difference. The emails already confirms the abuse.
I think they SHOULD call her on the stand,for corroboration in case the haters say that she is ficticious.I know,I know how can she when it’s TA’s own words but hey arent they the same people who said that that wasnt his voice on the sex tape??
In the CA case was a list of whitnesses public record?
was anyone having trougle with the site……
Yes, I did for a while. I thought I lost you guys forever! !! : ((
me too,me too!!! SOOOOO glad it’s back!!!
me three, and I am glad, now, too!
I was! It was down for me for quite awhile.
And me.
Apparently no mistrial or plea deal. Alyce LaViolette is back talking about the emails.
No, but it must’ve been something good cuz Anastasia and Drizella looked pretty upset.
I’m sure they will just say it was SOOOOOOOOO traumatic being in the same room with their brothers murderer. 🙁 Just more pity.
Even tho’ I’m quite sure Jodi just sat there many feet away from them and was as polite and cordial as could possibly be.
If they cant help it they should just step out of the courtroom!Period.I’m so tired of their behaviour.Isnt it enough that they had to dismiss one Juror?Do we have to see them trying so obviously to gain sympathy?
She was actually reading portions of some emails which were put on the overhead.
and we are back, high traffic, no deal, GO Alyce!
Thank God…took me forever to get back in here… 🙂
EMAILS are IN!!!!
That might be why sis was crying.
They were in anyway. If you noticed from the other day, they were clearly tagged and marked as exhibits.
They had the green slips attached to the back.
Oh good!
That email she was reading was entered into evidence a long time ago. It is the one JM was having a cow about because she forwarded it to TA.
They may have just realized that the Hughes’ might be called and now without being able to lie about their conversations .
Maybe the sisters are crying because these emails are comnig in in such great detail? Or maybe they thought #5 would be forman because she took the most notes and asked lots of questions that they felt the others were looking to her?
Something went down! And why is Flores there so much? Seems so imapropriate! Does Juan really need his help or support? Doesnt’ he get paid to investigate other crimes? WTH?
Is Brandy on the defense whitness list? Wonder if Juan will call her in thier rebutal case.
…testing… if I’m back too.
Lol yeah ur back!!! Your gravatar picture is so cute, it looks like the dog has a purple bow on its head!!
Thanks, LC. She is my cute ex-abused dog who is supporting the Abused. Also suffering from PTS, but getting better and very happy now.
Very Nice! 🙂
Would make a beautiful postage stamp with an important message!
So, what happened with juror #5, does anyone know the outcome? ?
Dismissed. Told some one this was heinous. Was seen leaving court sobbing.
she was crying???Serves her right!!!!!!For not keeping her mouth shut when a woman’s life is at stake!
Yikes…I bet she was pretty intent on declaring Jodi guilty then. Buh-bye, loudmouth!
Notice the judge said she was, ”excused”, that’s normally said when the person asks to go!
kicked off
According to the Arizona Republic, a juror was dismissed.
http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/20130402jodi-arias-juror-dismissed.html
Thanks guys… she was crying then?! Lol shouldve kept her big fat mouth shut!!!
And now we’re left wondering if she could’ve tainted any other jurors decision, what an ASS!!
Juanitos looks like he might explode. Boy o Boy he looks PISSED. OBJECTION!
Lol yea I love it《《《 you see Mrs Wilmots face?? And I think the judge has had enough of him too!
Trixels are you mexican? LOL Juanitos that’s too funny!!
Yes I am! Half
orale lol
He had his hand or finger over his mouth.. body language says its to keep him from speaking lol but he still managed to object every second, the poor woman must have felt like should couldn’t just speak, she had to be conscious of what she was saying.
its like the judge cringes everytime she says “overruled” you can just hear it
j
WOO well he was a real jerk-off that TA no wonder they did not want the emails in trial
Juan is hanging himself with all these objections. His efforts to hide evidence are profound. If I were a juror I would say not guilty just because I don’t trust him.
I was thinkin that
Yep. It shows the jury that JM wants to keep everything out that substantiates JA’s testimony and/or that TA was known to have issues with women.
I also like that the Hughes’ information is coming out. It shows they knew TA was abusive to JA. I wish JW could get it in again today about Sky and Chris saying they wouldn’t let TA date their sister and that coming from TA’s closest friends.
Oh, and JM keeps getting overruled too…….great.
”His efforts to hide evidence are profound. ”
Definitely,even to the layperson.I hope the Jury gets that!
Yes he is, only pity is he doesn’t do it literally!
I HOPE the jurors see this.
JM…Grecian formula hair dye? lol he looks ridiculous…Being in the lime light has taken a hold.
He needs to loom good for the ladies! LOL! For his photo shoots!
oops I mean *look*
I feel like some of my faith has been restored in the justice system…….
these emails show JODI ISNT the LYING HO
Travis had everyone FOOLED
yay I agree! Its about time!
Thank God she kept all the emails and tapes.
Thanks NK. Brandi didn’t testify during the State’s case, did she?
This trial has gone on so long that I have had to start going back to earlier trial days and listen again.
No, this Brandi name is new to everyone. Well to me it is and iv watched from the beginning.
Thank you for getting the page back up 🙂
Has anybody any idea as of why the TA family looks so upset ????’
just saw that my question has been answered already did not show before sorry about that
Reporters are already trying to track down Juror #5, specifically Chris Williams as he tweeted she was reported inside crying and no one has seen her leave the building yet.
I think it would be very interestin to hear what she has to say but I would bet she will shy away from doing any press. Especially if what she said could have caused a mistrial or later a reversal if there is an apeal.
I notice more and more things about Martinez that annoy me.
I am now noticing that when he objects, it’s like he says his objection as fast as he can.
I’m sure, according to Travsites, this is one of his “orgasmic” tactics – but quite frankly I just feel like whacking him with that cane he signed.
Sometimes I cannot help myself and I actually give the image of his face on my laptop a backhand whack when he insists on objecting over and over…. it is so irritating! It reminds me of trying to listen to a good song and then the record starts skipping:
objection, hearsay! Overruled! What I was saying was…
objection, hearsay! Overruled! What I was saying was…
objection, hearsay! Overruled! What I was saying was…
objection, hearsay! Overruled! What I was saying was… whack! whack!
What I was saying was that Mr. Alexander was manipulative and so is this weasel of a prosecutor…
lol ikr!!!
SJ, JC, AND ADMINS:
thank you SO much for this sane site!! While you were down, I was at a loss without being able to speak rationally.
I second that emotion
Me too 🙂
Same here. This site keeps me sane during this trial.
Omg me too!! I get worried that we’re going to loose eachother! !!
Hear,hear!!!!
I absolutely panicked!
Had to rely on twitter and Facebook to see what was going on-NOT good places to keep you sane!
Thanks Renee’
All is good.
SJ
Team Jodi
I know how you feel, I had a panic at the disco moment here myself.
Martinez reminds me of a spoiled brat intterupting class when his mother is the principal. What an idiot.
What do you think of JM hair dye job…LOL
Makes him look like a rock-star.
not….
After all the rock star crap he still was stupid enough to dye is hair over the weekend? Wow.
That’s what I was thinking…lime light is getting to him…thinks he’s going to be starring in movies…liked the salt and pepper better
yeah.
He reminds me of one of the KISS rock star members! ! All he needs is the make up!
And to grow 1 1/2 feet taller 😉
http://www.godammit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Ugh-Kiss.jpg
Yeesh those are some platform shoes for sure!
I knew I could count on you to make my day 🙂
You should have photoshopped JM into that image…
I
HLN pauses way to much.
I agree!! I hate watching it. They get 1 question in and then they break again. Grrrr!
Watch live stream
I know the feed is better but it interupts with my posting lol : )
“Here, we’re going to pause so you don’t miss any commercials from the corporations filling our coffers with blood money extorted from the tragedies of everday people. We’ll be right back! *smile!!!*”
Nurmi ROLLED his eyes at Martinez! !!
Awe! Missed it!
SHUT UP KERMIT geez
I’m afraid JW is getting about ready to snap on Juan’s ass here in a hot minute if he don’t STFU!!!
LOL…her expressions are priceless
did the judge just forget to dismiss the jury?
She just did but wanted to make sure they went through a different door and go to a different room thanks to the dismissal of juror 5 and media attention.
Travis referring to one of Jodi’s dates (Abe, I guess) as a “45 year old bald Jew. ” Nasty thing to say. I hope there are some Jewish people on the jury
Abe isn’t the older gentlemen, Mr. Brewer was.
I’m pretty sure that was about Abe. He is much older than Jodi (as was Darryl) but they were discussing Jodi sending Abe an email about terminating their hugs, etc. at the time the bald jew comment came up. I could be wrong though.
I am sure that was about Abe he does look bald to me an he is disgusting. Actually Jodi defended Abe on that phone call an Travis said Abe was SOULLESS an something else. An Jodi said Oh Abe has always said nice thing about you etc. Travis was very jealous of other men even if they were not together it was plain weird an then the Travis Town wants to say it was the other way around.
If she did not have the recording a lot of people would not have much to go on. But then they say she recorded it to blackmail him but I truly believe she recorded that to cover her ass for he was trashing her name all over Mesa Arizona an someone gave her a heads up about it. Before the fatal day. It is amazing how much a snake some people can be an have the whole world think they are a Upstanding God Fearing Person oh it is so creepy to me.
The strange thing is after Jodi defended Abe. This Abe goes on all those trash shows an trashes Jodi as many times as he can. What a freak he is? Travis stated he did not like him he was soulless an probably was intimidated by him? As Abe said Travis looked through him like he was a ghost ? no way I would stand up for a man that said such things about me. But this Abe sure is.
Actually jealousy out of a MAN that got no where with Jodi is what that is about how disgusting is that so High School ? weirdos.
INHO, Abe has little or nothing to add to this case. Jodi went on ONE date with him, then decided she wanted to see only TA, and sent Abe an email explaining why she wanted to “keep a distance” so to speak and not see him as more than a friend any longer. It was basically a long “Dear John” letter, and my guess is he wasn’t real happy about it. She forwarded that same email to TA to show him that she had ended what little relationship there was between herself and Abe, and that whatever was starting up, she was ending.
The fact that Abe has now decided to go on every show that will have him and talk crap about Jodi is an obvious attempt to be in the limelight of this hugely publicized trial. If you watch and listen to him talking, he has absolutely nothing new to say whatsoever, he just repeats the same old boring story about going on a date with Jodi. Only NOW he has decided to add how “weird or creepy” she was. Total crapola and waste of time to even give him airtime. This is also how I feel about that Bryan Carr loser, and at times, Gus Searcy, IMO, another limelight seeker.
What is Mr. Brewer’s first name? Is he the one who didn’t want to be on camera when he testified?
His name is Darryl. Yes, he is the one who didn’t want his face shown on TV. He is the one Jodi lived with for 4 years,they had a house together, and the one she borrowed the gas cans from.
Anna Ryan, Thank you. (recalling names is not my forte)
Quite welcome Dorothy! My memory is hit or miss lately….:)
They don’t have to be Jewish to take offense at that. I suspected Travis was like that. I wonder how he felt about Mexicans, and Jodi is half Mexican.
http://www.myspace.com/tvalexander/photos/1030946#{%22ImageId%22%3A33661428}
that should answer your question on Travis an his Mexican views………………..also if people would look at his photos he puts little comments on them some are very interesting gives you a real feel of the Real Mr. Alexander. Very arrogant conceited an yes a Mormon but Temple Worthy I would say not. All men like that have a softer side they show some people. Only a few people would ever see the Real Mr. Alexander an I do believe at least one sister would have to know he was not a Saint this behavior does not begin at almost 30 give me a break ! I have a brother that is just as arrogant an I do not now an will not ever condone his behavior around woman truly disgusting to me.
http://www.myspace.com/tvalexander
http://www.myspace.com/tvalexander/photos/1030946#{%22ImageId%22%3A33661428}
it was this photo if it shows up some how the other one did above………..
“This is Ms. Licious and I. She probably wants me.”
Oh brother!!!!
I think I just threw up a little reading his comment.And that’s why I refrain from visiting his MySpace account.He makes me sick.Not to speak ill of the dead but it’s the truth!
He has probably been having wet dreams since she put her arm around him.
Oops! Sorry my previous reply was to what I thought was in RE: to JM and the blond “pretend juror” posing outside the courthouse…when I went back I realize that y’all are discussing TA and the Mexican “filly”. I am not quite with it today… Duh.
He made a comment on his myspace about Mexicans, I cant remember what it was. Something about building a wall between the US and Mexico.
There’s a photo of him and a girl and under it it says:
This little filly is the only valid argument to not put up a big freakin wall at the Mexico border.
this link may or may not work
http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/a27ccbc3b7d03581d60dbf25d47da787/l.jpg
The link goes with the quote above.
Gross. Sadly that comment doesn’t surprise me.
Yeah, I see the comment made by him is now gone. It was something about “this little filly is the only reason not to put up a wall by Mexico” or something similar
Blatantly racist comment. I know people who speak this way, little “digs” at other races and calling them by known slurs. it makes me sick. I am only speculating, but in my experience with people, the ones who would say something like this Mexican comment, are often the same ones who use the N word behind closed doors. I have zero tolerance for racism in any circumstance.
Yeah, wasn’t that anti-Semitic remark charming? What a prince!
I’m amazed that it took this long to bring the jury in and out a different door at the courthouse in such a high profile case.
I served on a civil case and we were told to enter/exit through the juror’s entrance/exit. “for our safety”. That case was NO profile never mind “low” profile.
This jury should have been sequestered. IMO
wow…finally the judge is making the jury be escorted by security to avoid the media…about friggin time
amen to that.
Yeah, about now JM and Bestie (Fl*res) must be holding hands and praying real hard!
People on Twitter make it sound as if Sky Hughes will and can testify? How can this be if we know from her earlier testimony that she has been watching the trial and calling prosecution’s office when she feels there is something they need to know? That’s not kosher!
Also I’m getting pretty annoyed reading people on social media and on TV that ” defense should be ashamed tarnishing Travis’s reputation” “focus should be back on Travis” Um hello this trial is ABOUT JODI ARIAS, her life and the alleged crime ( at this point it is alleged). Additionally, and this may be unfortuante but true ……….YOUR SECRETS DO NOT DIE WITH YOU! This is a shame but it is what it is. Live the way you wish people to remember you. Period
Travis trashed himself with his emails, text messages, and phone calls. Jodi didn’t that; he did.
These people are not only stupid, they are dangerous. They would sacrifice the Bill of Rights in order to save face.
And imagine all the other facts out there that can’t be admitted due to prosecution objections, outright hiding of evidence, and the cover-up by TA’s friends, family, and business associates.
As awful it was for Jodi to have to reveal the sex-tape, that piece of evidence was powerful in showing TA for what he was. And that tape also included TA making for derogatory comments about men that Jodi had dated or even just befriended.
Great posts, Brenda and Tony!
Hitting the nail on the head.
I agree with you too. What the heck is wrong with these people, that they just can’t accept that Travis incriminated himself? smh
AMEN Brenda………..
Agreed. The Majority of the information came from him through email/text/ and the phone sex. She was willing to make a plea deal I think to keep this info from getting out.
“Court records indicate that they exchanged 82,000 emails.” That’s 3565 emails per month, over the 22 month relationship. Or, over 100 emails per DAY. Seriously? I mean, REALLY?
Can you IMAGINE how much INFO is in that ?? way too much. Who sends this many emails they both were just as obsessed for each other. This was not ever a one way street an only JODI was obsessed. If people would look at Travis’s My Space they would NOTICE that JODI is his NUMBER ONE ! in that TOP FRIEND BOX this speaks volumes to me as all his friends an family want to express that JODI was the nutcase etc. But yet on JODI’S My Space only her sister is in the top friends………on the second account she has Travis is NUMBER 10 ~~if you do not know about MY SPACE you put your friends in order yourself. in the TOP FRIENDS BOX.
Wow. That DOES speak volumes!
Yes! I remember how it was w/ myspace, the “Number 1 Friend” on your list was specially chosen by the user and it was a big deal to put someone as number 1.
wow,great info Rhonda! and they have the nerve to call Jodi obsessive?He was as obsessed with her as she was!
I remember when first hearing about this case and the volume of the e-mails,my god 82,000!I thought wow,these 2 were really into each other.
Too sad it was not a healthy relationship…
That should be said in court (I wonder if the MySpace could be brought into evidence?). I agree with you, Rhonda, it DOES say a lot!
”.YOUR SECRETS DO NOT DIE WITH YOU! ”
No they dont!! Even during this trial after all of Kermit’s efforts to STIFLE EVIDENCE the truth did shine!! I dont know to what extend because I believe that if the defense didnt have Martinez’s breathing down their necks,we would certainly have a lot more shocking details and TA’s dirty laundry coming out in the open!
I so agree it is like everyone thinks you can go to trial an not say one word about the one that got killed? we have to know what lead up to this? why would a meek an mild mannered woman at that age feel like she had to protect herself ? if this was a Great Mormon Man with the best intentions for all woman he met that would be proven also. It is not proven. Actually it is proven he was a P I G ! there is not crime for that but the LYING on the other side is ridiculous wanting the public to believe this man was a VIRGIN a SAINT an TEMPLE WORTHY? making it clear they want JODI to DIE.
We have the right to know all about TRAVIS just as we know all about JODI. No Travis is not on Trial but JODI is an on trial for her LIFE the other side just does not get it an it makes me sick how they lie about JODI an TRAVIS too.
it’s because this is a self defense case using the battered woman’s defense that makes travis behavior so relevant. In a sense he is on trial.
Yep. I’m sure this will be an issue when George Zimmerman’s trial starts too…a lot of complaining about “trashing the victim” because he is also saying that he acted in self-defense.
exactly! ”tarnishing TA’s reputation” my a**! No self-respecting defense team would do that! And Nurmi and Willmott have proved that they worth their weight in gold when it comes to building a strong case!They do NOT need stupid antics,no that’s Kermit’s job RIGHT??
If they didnt want this out in the open they should have accepted the plea deal when it was originally offered to them.Now they should better STF up and let the truth shine!
We NEED to learn what DROVE Jodi to what she did and if it was TA’s games and behaviour, so be it, let the Jury learn EVERYTHING!
Excellent post, Amen.
Exactly! Travis left behind his own words and actions. Chris and Sky were his closest and most trusted friends. I’m sure they now regret writing those emails and having those conversations but at the time that is how they felt and it sounds like they had a lot of valid reasons for thier feelings. They would be better to stand behind that then try to cover it up. It makes it look a lot worse. I just feel people need to stop holding it against Jodi and her defense team. Travis doesn’t have to have been a saint for his friends to remember him as a good man if that is how they felt and how they remember him. I’m not surprised that they remember him as anything different than what he showed them. From what we have learned he lived a life of “show” and didn’t have many intimate friendships nor was he genuinely close with his family or many people for that matter. My origional post and opinion by no means was meant to imply that he deserved to die.That being said looking at his blog, myspace and the other details we have learned, he did not live nor die the man he longed, attempted & hoped to one day be. That is a shame under every circumstance but can not be blamed on Jodi. Sounds like he (and his siblings) had a lot of demons created by their unfortunate childhood and that saddens me but it doesn’t negate the things he did in life because it ended prior to him getting his sh&t together and over coming those issues.
Well-said!
Brenda,
Great post. I have argued til I was purple in the face with people saying that because I support Jodi, does NOT mean that I am jumping for joy that Travis is dead. Those that support Travis are the ones acting EVIL in my eyes.
Oh but admitting they were trying to be an ally to Jodi back then or that they were just “gossiping” or being manipulative wouldn’t be good for business…after all it’s raking in the dough that counts to them in the end (IMO). Standing up for Jodi NOW would most certainly have a negative impact on their business, especially among the Mormon community, which could have HUGE repercussions. !!
Beautifully put!
I so hope hln does not interview #5. HLN is foaming at the mouth to talk to her.
AJ you know they will pay her to talk. Do you think the likes of HLN, or any of the other talking heads, wouldn’t pay well for that interview.
You know they will. They are totally sick.
If she watches the media she missed so far while the trial has been in process, and was for Jodi, I would highly doubt she would. I’m sure she is a wreck right now. She probably got a stern talking to. I read on Twitter that she was seen crying when they escorted her out
But wouldn’t Nurmi ask the judge to have the juror NOT to?! Can they do that, can the court do that
Oh I don’t doubt she will talk and they will pay very well, I was just hoping the Judge could keep her from doing that until the trial is over. I am sure she has no control over that since she has no control over her own court.
I want her to talk–if she blows it and says the jury hates Jodi, then we know the jury is tainted and has been talking about the case.
I hope Juror #5 was served a court order to abstain from speaking publicly about this trial until after the verdict is in.
Me too, but I doubt it. I’ve seen it before, and those ex-jurors love to get on TV and talk. But it could work well for the defense, if she opens her mouth and talks about how the other jurors are thinking and if they are talking as well. I’d pay her to say that!! lmao!!!
I’m sure she probably was. It would be stupid to not have done that.
Haven’t jurors who have been involved with misconduct been charged with a crime?
I wonder that too. She didn’t fulfill their oath and actively violated it.
Are they on recess for half an hour or 1 1/2?Sorry,time difference.
Yes. They broke for lunch. Back in 1.5 hours.
thanks Jaz!
About Juror #5)
“Ms. Arias takes the position that the statements Juror 5 made in front of her fellow jurors amounts to misconduct that inserted partiality in what is supposed to be an impartial body,” Nurmi wrote. “In this regard, it is even more obvious that Juror 5 is neither fair or impartial.”
-What does “impartial body” means in this situation?
-Is it really obvious that the juror was neither fait or impartial? ??? How would we know until the juror speaks.
-And, can the juror now talk to the media? ??
“Impartial body” is referring to the jury as a whole. Nurmi then went into #5 specifically not being impartial or fair.
“What does “impartial body” means in this situation?”
It means that the jury is supposed to be a group of peers that does not favor either the prosecution or the defense; and rule based on the evidence presented to them.
“Is it really obvious that the juror was neither fait or impartial? ??? How would we know until the juror speaks.”
Probably – if the juror was dismissed then there was enough evidence to show that her statements were not impartial and had the potential to affect other jurors.
“And, can the juror now talk to the media? ??”
Yes.
Ok why was TA family in the chambers?
Apparently there is a victim’s bill of rights in effect in this jurisdiction, which provides in part that the victim/family has a right to attend such meetings and to be aware of what/why is going on behind the scenes. This is what I gleaned from TV, I don’t know this first hand.
If she talks to the media she better have an attorney she hired sitting with her at least until the trial is over…
It will be Gloria Allred…..lmao
LMAOOOOO – I agree Jodie!!!!!!! LOL LOL
lol
That’s funny LOL
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Interesting instructions from the judge. A few thoughts:
– if the juror really did call the trial “heinous”, that leads me to believe she was leaning towards the defense. I hope Jodi hasn’t lost an ally in the jury room.
– I wonder if the defense offered a plea, and the family rejected it, continuing to demand the DP. That would explain the emotional state they were in.
– The judge’s admonition to the jury was more strict than usual today, which makes me wonder if someone from the media was thing to have contact with the jury. (I’m looking at you, HLN.) Or perhaps she was just being extra cautious after last week.
– Glad you guys fixed the site! I missed you all while you were gone!
The Juror #5 was against Jodi
Yeah CJ told me #5 was agains Jodi and that’s fkd up which gives me the sattisfaction that I’m glad juror #5 is out!!!!
I thought she was the juror that shook her head when JM accused last whitness of having feeling for Jodi
I thought she was also said to have seemed sympathetic and head nodding during the DV testimony last week…?
Maybe she was nodding in agreement with kermit.
I can’t see the defense wanting her off unless it were against Jodi in some way…
I guess you’re right. If it were in favor of the defense we would probably have seen a motion coming from the State to get her removed…
I think she meant that her dismissal was heinous.
maybe I missed something, but i’m pretty sure the “heinous” remark was about the “crime” or “killing”.
As in..”wow, this is a heinous crime”
I could be wrong, but i bet thats what the juror said to another juror/s.
Where did this information come from? How does anyone know what was said by #5?
Sirlips,
Thats my guess as well.
Michael,
If the defense was trying to offer a plea, the family would not be in chambers to hear that. The Judge herself is not even involved in a potential plea deal. It would be the defense and the State discussing it and the decision would be brought to the Courts attention. The Judge has no say in that. The family has no say either. They have a right to make a statement at sentencing, and they have a right to be in the Judge’s chambers when there is a motion and meeting where Jodi is present..
I agree the Judge was much more strict in her admonitions and questions today, but that is likely due to juror #5 being booted out for saying whatever it is she said to another juror. I’m actually surprised it took this long for a juror to talk and get kicked off.
Arizona
A court cannot accept a plea agreement unless—
1. The prosecuting attorney advises the court that reasonable efforts were made to confer with the victim about the negotiated plea.
2. Reasonable efforts were made to give the victim notice of the plea proceeding and to notify the victim that he or she has the right to be present and, if present, to be heard.
3. The prosecuting attorney is able to tell the court that notice requirements have been satisfied, and the victims’ position, if known, on the negotiated plea is presented to the court.22
I don’t know how current this is, but I do think the family has a say.
link
https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/sites/all/docs/Criminal/victims-rights/CrimeVictimsRightsLaws.pdf
BeeCee,
Right, the family has a right to be notified of any plea arrangement. But my point was that even if the family is against the plea, and is mad, upset, etc…if the State and the defense are satisfied with the deal, the family does not get to stop the plea. They have the right to be told of it, and be present in court during the proceedings of the plea deal. The State has the duty to tell the family about the deal, they can’t just go forward and accept it and have the hearing without notifying them. They can speak at that hearing and at sentencing if the choose to.
all i can see is the seal. I am a bit confused as to why this is if you guys are talking like you can watch the trial? is there another feed someone can link me to?
lunch break Shan!
They are at recess atm
Shan they are at lunch…be back at 4:30 ET
Talking heads just reported that juror #5 is free to talk but that she left the courthouse.
HLN will hunt her down and she will run her big mouth which is what got her into this mess in the first place. They said she left the courthouse sobbing. I’m glad she was sobbing. A person’s life is on the line here. If she wasn’t going to take this seriously and follow directions she deserved to be kicked out. If HLN gets ahold of her she will spill her guts about everything. That’s just my opinion though.
Bev,
I agree totally. Certainly it must be very hard to keep your feelings to yourself all this time, its been a long trial. But when you are selected, you are told numerous times about your oath, and reminded daily not to discuss ANY aspect of the case until deliberation. I’m glad she is gone too. As far as HLN, I bet that at this very moment they have investigators trying to get her name and address so they can grill her on everything about the case. She might take a break from the press, or maybe even decline….but you can bet HLN will do their best to get her to talk. Probably other networks as well.
Hey guys! I’m just catching up. I’ve been Mom Taxi most of the day.
I just wanted to say I bet the siblings were probably told AGAIN to quit with the theatrics during the trial.
This is a good time to go ahead and nip that shit in the bud too. They are probably mad because they probably realized the dismissed juror was likely leaning in their favor.
I feel good about the other jurors snitching on Fat Mouth #5. This may mean that those who told what she said are wanting this trial to be fair for Jodi. I think its a good sign.
Since I missed the early testimony can anyone tell me who the “other ex-girlfriend” of TA that was mentioned?
A woman named Brandy is all we know.
KMiller,
I couldn’t agree more. If other jurors felt compelled to discuss #5, they either weren’t in agreement with her, disliked her, and/or felt she wasn’t following the instructions. I think it’s probably a combination of all three.
I do think it bodes well for the defense.
I’m still at a loss of why the family would be in chambers too.
Ok how do you all know she was against Jodi?
Nurmi filed for a mistrial because #5 couldn’t be impartial or fair. If it were pro defense, he wouldn’t have asked for the mistrial, etc., specifically relating to #5.
OHHH got it thanks Jodie 🙂
Under Arizona law they are to be consulted on everything – including when/if Jodi gets parole or is let out of prison…I don’t agree with it at all
Thanks Janeen.
I understand a family being able to go to the parole board once a person has been convicted (speaking in generality – not JA) to speak for their loved one. I definitely don’t agree with the family having this kind of availabilty during the proceedings.
Kmiller, I was thinking the same thing re the TA sibs. Their theatrics in the court room have gone on too long and could be prejudicial. Maybe KN and JW complained re their behavior, as well.
Another “porn star” name…(like “sky”)…LOL
Hi All-
Ive been out of the loop, just got this site up. I know they booted the juror, but was there any decision made about Prosc. misconduct for his photo session?
Thanks
Well if #5 was against the defense and talking about that I would like to thank Jean C for pointing out that JM’s grandstanding outside could taint the Jury. It opened the door to be able to talk to the Jury and they spoke up so that tells me some of them are trying to be fair and unbiassed.
Yep…and we can go back even further and thank Kermit for playing rock star!
Indeed
one would have to be naïve to believe that any member f the jury is not …at the least…tempted to either watch the news…go on-line..or speak to others who are aware of the case…juror #5 is now allowed to speak to whomever she pleases…that doesn’t make sense to me…she will be compensated monetarily on these news shows for disobeying the “rules” administered by the judge…it’s insane NOT to have sequestered the jury during this trial especially due to the length and severity of the issue…
It is crazytown that after this they are not being monitored closely nor sequestered from here on out. I mean if a juror over heard #5 say something wouldn’t a balif for whoever the official that stays with them have overheard this comment also?
I have to laugh that now that there is no mistrial, Janekasarus is reporting live on HLN again lol
so I’m assuming this wasn’t the juror seen sitting outside the court house while JM was doing his autograph signing session. I know jinkasaurus is on now, and she’s not saying.
Lots of tweets begging HLN to not talk to her, I guess travistown is concerned they will compromise the trial. I’m telling them to get on TV, spill her guts to what they’ve talking about. That could be VERY good for Jodi
Since when would HLN care if a trial was compromised?
oh its not HLN who cares, its travis supporters asking HLN to leave her alone. They are worried whatever she has to say is going to compromise the trial. Here’s a sample:
kim burton @ksdstny 1h
@jvelezmitchell @bethkaras I hope you all stay away from her and not jeopardize this trial at this point #JodiArias
Sorry KD…I misunderstood your comment…my bad :}
How much do you want to bet Juror No. 5 is on Nancy Grace or Jane Velez Mitchell tonite? Any takers?
Maybe not Jon. Wouldn’t the judge order her NOT to talk?
Vinnie P just stated: “It’s seems to me that the problems that Jodi and Travis were having were in no way different from what other couples have”
Now I feel very sorry for his GF or wife or BF if he has any.
Vinnie probably has all 3 of the aforementioned.
SJ
Team Jodi
Lol!
Would that be bipolygamous tuples?
lmao!
Oh really? It’s normal to tell someone that you’re in a committed relationship but not to say the words “boyfriend” and “girlfriend”? It’s normal to avoid your partner in public?
Well, maybe Vinnie’s wife wants to avoid him in public (and private).
LOL kira
She should turn off her text phone also to avoid receiving his ‘slut’ and ‘whore’ texts.
Who’s the gentleman?And he said what??????
Last time I checked ”skank” was NOT a love name!!!! Nor ‘bit**’ or ‘sl*t’ !!
omg,these people should seriously stop talking right now otherwise they risk making themselves look like sociopaths!
Kinda like the Manager of an apt complex. When I first got married, we were looking at apts. As I entered the apt I had a strange feeling that something bad had happened there. So I asked her. She said “No big deal, it was just husband and wife thing!!” I later found out he had murdered his wife – slashing, you name it – Yeah, no big deal.
Doesn’t anyone think that #5 was given a gag order from the judge?
Vinnie P is blinded by his own denial…….
I think that NG has stooped to a new low. Just heard that she will be showing video of TA’s funeral on tonight’s show. Unbelievable.
I know alot of you don’t or won’t go to HLN, but for those that do, please go vote in their poll…they are trying to say Jodi uses men! Udderly ridiculous!
http://www.hlntv.com/poll/2013/04/02/does-jodi-arias-use-men
Late coming in today. I guess I’ll watch the reruns on Youtube. Just staring at the seal now.
QUESTION:
Should i write to, and seek, clarification, of lds church doctrine on permissable, and non-permissable, pre-marital heterosexual sexual behavior as expounded by TA ?
And if such is not ln line with church doctrine suggest that the church leader, mr monson, or a plenipoteniary, attend the court, in phoenix immediately and expose the deceased TA as an unscrupulous predatory fraud ?
Good idea. But it might be hard to find one to testify to that, even squirming in the chair and all.
LOL…HLN is playing the trial in real time again. Maybe give me some more cannon fodder to complain to the FCC for obscenities again! hahaha
yay! go for it!
absolutely! Although now they hit the pause, so its probably being edited…poop. I’m definitely keeping a close eye on them, my goal is to get them fined, or have sponsors leave. Either will do
LOL “poop” 🙂
JM …objection, objection, objection…every other word out of AV’s mouth. grrr
Doesn’t it make you seethe, Dorothy? He’s doing it for the hell of it, he knows the judge will sustain it. He’s trying to unnerve ALV and make her nervous about what she says to stop her saying to much..
Its sickening, I yell at him to shut his mouth! 🙂
ooops I meant overrule!
LOL ( I think of you yelling at him) My family thinks I have gone BONKERS; with my head phones on staring at my laptop….cursing at every objection. He doesn’t want her testimony to flow because she is captivating. Tactics.
lol Yes, you should hear me! Tactics indeed, Dorothy. I so hope that someone, just one person in the jury is all it needs to see Martinez for what he is, total shit 🙂
I pray someone has common sense and the brains to see it, its not too difficult, is it!
And if Martinez tries to pull the same stunt as he did to Samuels he’s going to risk being most unpopular! I’m looking forward to that! 😀
Goodness knows what my neighbours think of my yelling at supposedly no one HAHAHA !!!
This Englishwoman is starting to turn very uncouth!!!! 😀
Haha keep an eye out for the men in white coats lol thinking of you with headphones on and swearing at the screen! 😀
Jodi is sitting in rapt attention. Ms LaViolett’s words connect strongly with her, it seems. 🙂
They did with me, too, isn’t she just wonderful 🙂
The Law of Attraction reinforcing the Law of Denial, explained to the jury. Go, ALV!
*\ 🙂 /* AL is amazing…she even smiled toward JM…
That bastard is intimidating ALV deliberately, stopping her every few seconds! F***ing bastard!
So Skye H, so devoted to Travis, could not possibly lend him money when he was broke. Would love to read the excuses from the hypocrite.
That’s what drives them…the love of money. And you know what they say about THAT…
It went something like that, IMO : ” Boo ooh ooh I’m all alone on my birthday without your ass you slut my birthday and you go see baseball How can I trust anybody booh ooh
So manipulative.
ok, so, “..and I went to church and thanked God for my birthday and I saw a sign that told me that EVEN THOUGH you went to see a baseball game on my birthday you love me a little you are my favorite slut, wish you were here, I cleaned my own dishes and had to feed my own dog on my birthday; God woud not let other people putting their hands on you and depurify you my little chosen whore…”
AV, “I have lots of friends”
Even more than she knows. I adore her. 🙂
Oops *AL or *ALV
I do too! 🙂
OMG afternoon recess ALREADY! What the…?
I thought it was a great day for Jodi!!! kermit got overruled 98% of the time, grasping so much he as about to turn into the straw man. In spite of the sickening HLN campaign for Trashy Travis (as I call him), I think the jurors were able to get a different picture of how not an angel he was. And what a great manipulator he was as well – so good he could fool his church and closest friends up to the end with his virgin story.
And the fact his family was crying obviously means something good happen in chambers for the defense. yay!
he probably objecting so much because he wants to be able to say to travis family i tried to keep it out
Ahh yes, its all about his reputation, not that different to TA is he.
Oh wow, and Abe has been going on Dr Drew telling a whole other version of events.
So Jodi dumped him… wow… no wonder he’s so bitter.
His so ugly to me!!!
Jodi was so pretty, still is but her taste, I dont know….. Abe, that Ryan Burns guy is YUKY too, and TA he was a dork. Maybe Mr Brewers was the better one of them all.
some dudes get better looking when they open there mouth others, not so much. LOL
LOL
I agree. Brewer was her best boyfriend except that he was marriage shy because of a bad divorce.
OMG that made me laugh I had the same feelings. But I don’t blame Jodi not staying with that Brewer an getting no where he did not want marriage or any more children she wasted some years on him. Some people are very selfish like that. How can you expect a young woman not to want more when she has never been married an never had a child yet? expect them to be happy with just living together an accepting your child from another marriage. I know some people can do that but it is not fair that some men do expect women to accept those things in life? to me anyways.
Abe is getting so much mileage out of one or two dates, you’d swear that he dated Jodi for years. Amazing how he keeps extending his 15 minutes of fame by talking about NOTHING.
I’m sure Dr Death will have him on his show again tonight. I wont be watching though. I have tuned out of HLN for one month now!
I knew it!!! I said it all along. The relationship was based on traumatic bonding.
That’s a very good way to describe it, Deb..
Travis Alexander AKA EDDIE SNELLING
AL is an expert on relationships and M objects that its hearsay when she there to give her expertise.
Duh!
I don’t understand how these can be considered hearsay. They are physical forensic evidence analyzed by an expert?
Martinez at play because TA’s family are there and, as stan said, he can tell them he tried to keep out what ALV said.
He’s a vile piece of work but we all know that 🙂
All the talking heads are saying this relationship was so normal well why did she kill him?? She killed him over a trip to Cancun!!!!???? RIGHT!!!