Phoenix, AZ—The penalty phase
of the Jodi Arias ended when jurors could not arrive at a unanimous verdict and
any and all hope of putting Arias to death is over.
The Alexander family members
present were observed both angry and weeping which does not speak well for their character or
humanity. They only sought revenge, pure and simple. Even the execution of an accused never brings satisfaction or closure for those close to the decedent.
Had Arias received a death
penalty it would be decades before it, if ever was carried out.
This case at best was an
obvious manslaughter case at best and Arias already served the maximum incarceration
time prescribed by Arizona law.
The emotion and rage involved in the altercation was best
displayed in the remains of Travis Alexander. The amount of wounds most of them
superficial indicated there was an epic fight between Alexander and his killer.
The issue of the actual trial
that was by far the worst example of a media circus I’ve seen in my four decade
career in crime,courts and justice.
The actions of the Mesa police homicide detective and prosecutor were lawless, vicious and contrary to a
civilized society. Now the higher courts
will now be trying their actions and this murder conviction is and should be in
serious jeopardy.
Evidence tampering, perjury,
witness tampering will be examined and I suspect there is more than sufficient reason to
reverse the conviction and send Arias home.
This is a tragic case for the
Alexander family and that of Arias. No
court proceeding or penalty can bring Travis Alexander back to life. I think everyone involved can agree that this homicide
should have never happened. It did, and
Jodi Arias who had no previous history of crime of violence deserved the full
benefit of the doubt.
Arias lied to police but is that
somehow unusual for a human being under the stress of investigation for a capital crime? Most people can’t tell the truth on why they
were late for work in the morning.
As for the blood thirsty thugs
that wanted to and still want to lynch Arias, I have nothing but contempt. Those people are in serious need of mental
health treatment. That goes double for
those that have never met Travis Alexander.
Comments
It is the prudent mind that sits back when all others rush to justice.It is the barely audible voice heard louder than the loudest champion for death.It is what defines men from animals. IT is what defines who we are what we stand for have fought for and will continue to fight for..........Justice.
youre a good man Paul.
Wish I could have rode with you.
Arias is going to rot in prison.��Justice won't bring Travis back. But this means of punishment is appropriate for this vicious premeditated killing by a vicious devil.