aggravated waiting for the Aggravation phase #3

Archaea said:

A theory: I've read statements about friends and family of Travis saying they thought Jodi wasn't "good for him." Instead of killing Travis, would she have possibly tried to harm them- essentially "silence her critics". I think Ryan Burns dodged a bullet when Jodi was charged. I honestly feel he, along with Travis' friends and family, would have felt her wrath for daring to criticize her (Ryan Burnes testimony, per say). Chris and Sky Hughes tried to help Travis see the light. I think they realized she wasn't good for him, but also that he was in potential danger. Just my thoughts.

Am I missing anything, or did I get the gist of it? Feel free to add anything. :twocents:

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nomoresorrow said:

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"The prosecutor is responsible for presenting evidence of aggravating circumstances. Admissibility of such evidence is governed by the rules of evidence. Evidence of mitigating circumstances may be produced either by the defense or the State regardless of its admissibility under the rules of evidence."

So apparently, because it's a capital case, far more leeway is given to the defense in order to preserve the defendent's life. Anyone have any thoughts as to what evidence each, P vs. D, can/may bring to the table? TIA ~

Link: http://definitions.uslegal.com/a/aggravation-and-mitigation-hearing/

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Mom: JA gave me a birthday card in 1996.

Dad:

Grandmother: She always used to color me the most beautiful pictures.

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Archaea said:

Adding another thing- I think she would have hurt anyone who threatened her "happiness". I think the Hughes (I think they were the ones who said it) were right about not wanting her around the children.

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nomoresorrow said:

BBM
"The prosecutor is responsible for presenting evidence of aggravating circumstances. Admissibility of such evidence is governed by the rules of evidence. Evidence of mitigating circumstances may be produced either by the defense or the State regardless of its admissibility under the rules of evidence."

So apparently, because it's a capital case, far more leeway is given to the defense in order to preserve the defendent's life. Anyone have any thoughts as to what evidence each, P vs. D, can/may bring to the table? TIA ~

Link: http://definitions.uslegal.com/a/aggravation-and-mitigation-hearing/

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tlcya said:

what a very aptly named thread!

My thoughts on the interview, the suicide watch, etc. I actually watched Dr. Drew last night, something I do not normally do. I was shocked to find myself in agreement.

I think her attorneys would have strongly adviced her NOT to give that "just after" interview.

I think she did so anyway for teh following reasons.

a) It's STILL all about her. She had to steal the thunder from Travis, even now, after the guilty verdict. She got to continue to trash Travis even as his family was trying to absorb the verdict and enjoy a small moment of victory. Hateful woman.

b) Things are very out of her control right now, she has just been found guilty of murder. She re exerted control in the only way she could by dong the above (a))

c) in the interview she talks about her preference to DP rather than LWOP or a long prison sentence. Again, trying to re exert some control and have a say in her sentencing. Making HER wants and wishes known.

d) I do wonder if JA is having a serious meltdown. (aw - poor lil thang) I think the lack of control and the jury's failure to see things her way has thrown her into a tailspin. She is full of rage, as she usually is when people don't fall in line with what JA wants. I think she may be experiencing suicidal ideation and when that is not successful she may be exhibiting that rage now, while under watch in the psych ward.

As to court being cancelled yesterday. I wonder if that had something to do with that little interview stunt she pulled. I cannot imagine in a million years her attorney knowing about or agreeing to that little number. So either JA did it without their knowledge or they tried to get her NOT to do it and she did it anyways. I wonder if the DT was in the Judge's chambers whining "your honor, we simply cannot control our client, she simply refuses to listen to us at every turn, our hands are tied" etc.

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