Jodi Arias Trial Part 5, starting with Violet STILLLLL rambling April 4

[BearcatsFan]

They just said on HLN that the jury won't see the enhanced photo of Travis' eye. I guess I must have missed the ruling on that yesterday.

 

[lorimay]

The expert camera guy said you can see her much better with the equipment in his lab.
I would love to see what he says he saw.

Because I see nothing but rainbow circles in his eye.

 

[horseshowmom]

I'm not sure if this has been posted, but this is an interesting article regarding the bullying of LaViolette. I don't agree with ALV's conclusions, and I personally think she had a certain bias, but I don't support any of the bullying behavior that has happened as a result of her testifying.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beyond-bullying/201304/the-mobbing-alyce-laviolette

I agree that I see issues with how over the top the response has been to her personally regarding her testimony.

Based on her testimony though, I can say very honestly that I don't think she should be doing any workshops anywhere. Her testimony has been a very sad example of what is often called the "hired gun". Unfortunately, for her, she has presented herself as being woefully inept. JMHO

 

[Uncle Remus]

I agree that ALV shouldn't have testified and I question her "qualifications" as an expert witness.

With that being said, I do believe the "internet" attacking and bullying was way out of hand. I don't think you trash someone's book without ever reading it. People shouldn't threaten or harass someone just because they don't agree with them. It's the prosecutors job to show that ALV wasn't qualified and he did his job. Too many people jumped on a band wagon to destroy her, it just doesn't sit right with me.

Again, I didn't believe her testimony, and I personally thought that she was biased.

I actually don't think believing Laviolette's testimony hinders anyone on the jury from finding Jodi guilty of premeditation 1st degree if the State ties that up in a nice neat little bundle.

I don't have a you tube account, and the face book I have has nothing on it. No pics. No one would even know who it really belongs to.

All the interconnectedness gives me the creeps. LOL

Good Morning, everyone.

I am just so sad. Boston is my hometown, my city. I grew up there. I never missed a Marathon from childhood right through to taking my kids year after year as they grew up. Its one of the biggest traditions for Boston families for New England families for families around the country and world to come to Boston on PATRIOT'S DAY and watch the Boston Marathon. I am so sad for Boston. They are all so sad. 3 killed. A child hugging his dad as he crosses the finish line. 144+ injured. Many losing limbs. This is so senseless. To target a fun fun city on a HISTORIC day in their city is horrific. They are all in so much pain. Please pray for BOSTON.

I am going to follow JM as I also listen to coverage on my Squeezebox coming from Boston.

Any time something like this happens my special needs brother spends the day exclaiming "Osama bin Laden is a *****," and this is from a guy who also preaches we're all God's children so it's very upsetting to him.

 

[lovin diz]

I'm thinking the "dog ears" are her arms and the camera is being held up to her face. BK said on of the shows last night that the problem with this picture is that according to JA's testimony, she was kneeling down when taking pictures, so for THIS particular picture (the stare), if JA were kneeling, then TA would had have to been looking down at her. Who knows. I don't think this picture does a whole lotta anything for either side IMO!

To me, (if i believe what the defense outline shows) it would look like she is holding the camera at chest height in one arm, but the right arm looks like she is reaching behind her, pulling something out from a back pocket--possibly the knife???

 

[WPack911]

So I got the Seal, how late with they be today? Let's take a poll!

Reply with one of the following numbers!

1. On Time
2. 1-15mins late
3. 15--30mins late
4. Over 30min late

I am gonna go with 3 today, how about you all?

 

[usnuzuloose]

I say 10:00

 

[lorimay]

You would hope after wasting the entire day yesterday, they would start on time.

But Nurmi may have another reason to cause a delay again today.

You know as he has pennies thrown into his kettle.

My favorite sentence of yesterday.

 

[WPack911]

I say 10:00

So that would be #3, lol!

 

[2DisPrincesses]

2

I'm gonna be optimistic....and say no more than 15 minutes late today. Especially given what went on yesterday.

 

[BearcatsFan]

For the on-time poll, I say #3.

 

[WPack911]

2

I'm gonna be optimistic....and say no more than 15 minutes late today. Especially given what went on yesterday.

Ok we got about 7 mins to see if you are right or not! Who else wants to vote? (#1 is out now btw)

 

[WPack911]

For the on-time poll, I say #3.

That is what I went with too, who will prevail?! ;P

 

[BearcatsFan]

Just said on HLN the judge is meeting with attorneys in chambers, so perhaps I made my choice in the poll too early.

 

[2DisPrincesses]

Just said on HLN the judge is meeting with attorneys in chambers, so perhaps I made my choice in the poll too early.

Ugh...this case has got to hold some kind of record for delays, sidebars, etc...

 

[WPack911]

Just said on HLN the judge is meeting with attorneys in chambers, so perhaps I made my choice in the poll too early.

Uh Oh, are we heading for a #4 then? I am still hoping for 3.

 

[Promomx2]

I'm stuck in a chair holding my sleeping 7 month granddaughter, hope they start soon.

 

[horseshowmom]

Laviolette had no business testifying in a criminal case and especially this one, she was nowhere even close to being prepped for this with just family law experience. And her "are you mad at me?" and "time out" comments were indicative of that inexperience.

I just wonder what happened with the initial Defense expert witness, Dr. Cheryl Karp, how come she wasn't used instead of Laviolette? Maybe they thought a DV expert (and she is) would be more pertinent than a psychologist and since they kept Samuels for PTSD, he sufficed.

Good assessment. She definitely has not helped their case and has made herself look really bad.

Any time something like this happens my special needs brother spends the day exclaiming "Osama bin Laden is a *****," and this is from a guy who also preaches we're all God's children so it's very upsetting to him.

Bless his heart, it's bad for everyone, but I know some special needs folks, and they tend to fixate on things and are so much more upset by them. I hope he's better soon.

 

[lorimay]

I'm stuck in a chair holding my sleeping 7 month granddaughter, hope they start soon.

That sounds wonderful...... Enjoy every second.

 

[usnuzuloose]

It is 9:50. Maybe the jurors should charge overtime.....