As we all sit around waiting for Wednesday to roll around again and the main part of the Jodi Arias trial to finally come to a rest, it’s interesting to wonder what the jury is going through. Should they come back with a first degree conviction, their work is really just beginning. In 2005, Juan Martinez successfully prosecuted the case of Wendi Andriano and she was ultimately sentenced to death. In a very relevant and interesting article, Jim Walsh of The Arizona Republic interviewed several members of the jury in 2005 in order to understand the thought process behind their decisions. The article also walks us through the process of deliberations after the aggravating factors part of the case to see if Jodi meets the death penalty requirements. And, what happens if that burden is met in the defense’s presentation of the mitigating factors they hope will sway the jury to save her life. It’s a lengthy but fascinating read that you can find here:
Deciding Life, Death Takes Toll on Jurors
Jim Walsh The Arizona Republic Jan. 24, 2005 12:00 AM
One juror felt his knees shaking as he sat down to decide if an Ahwatukee Foothills woman should live or die. Continue reading »

