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Arizona jury convicts Jodi Arias of first-degree murder in killing of ex-boyfriend
PHOENIX -- Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in the gruesome killing of her one-time boyfriend in Arizona after a four-month trial that captured headlines with lurid tales of sex, lies, religion and a salacious relationship that ended in a blood bath.
Arias was charged with first-degree murder in the June 2008 death of Travis Alexander in his suburban Phoenix home. Authorities said she planned the attack in a jealous rage after being rejected by the victim while he pursued other women. Arias initially denied involvement then later blamed the killing on masked intruders. Two years after her arrest, she said it was self-defense.
Testimony began in early January, with Arias eventually spending 18 days on the witness stand
The trial will move into a phase during which prosecutors will argue the killing was committed in an especially cruel, heinous and depraved manner, called the "aggravation" phase. Both sides may call witnesses and show evidence during a mini trial of sorts. The jurors are the same.
A mob of spectators gathered outside the courthouse to learn the verdict, Family and friends of Alexander wore blue ribbons and wristbands with the words "Justice For Travis."
Alexander suffered nearly 30 knife wounds, was shot in the forehead and had his throat slit before Arias dragged his body into his shower. He was found by friends about five days later.
Authorities said Alexander fought for his life as Arias attacked him in a blitz, but he soon grew too weak to defend himself.
"Mr. Alexander did not die calmly," prosecutor Juan Martinez told jurors in opening statements.
Arias sold drawings from jail throughout the trial on a website operated by a third party, said her mother, Sandra Arias. According to the site, some pieces were fetching more than a $1,000, and Sandra Arias said the money was being used to help pay for family expenses. Nothing prevented Arias from profiting from her notoriety given she hadn't been convicted of a crime.
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This should be taken down now! She is now Guilty, so she shouldn't be able to profit from her own notorious notoriety : [ Ссылка ]
Send your emails to the address on her page (It's her Mother), and tell them what you think of the two of them! GUILTY! This is one scary BITCH!
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