It didn't seem possible a few weeks ago, but I do believe I'm (finally) losing interest in the Jodi Arias trial. I can only imagine how the judge, lawyers, and jurors feel. (I would imagine they lost interest long ago.) Will it ever end? And, if so, will it end with the correct verdict? (And, thirdly, is this the craziest, most out-of-control murder trial in the history of U.S. courts...or second possibly to the O.J. Simpson circus?)
She was on the stand for weeks (which felt more like months). Based on the jurors' questions for her, it seems they (thankfully) have disregarded the defense's far-fetched self-defense/domestic violence angle. I would imagine they're as tired of her lies and manipulation (not to mention this trial) as everyone else (except the HLN talking heads) seems to be.
Even her attorneys, who come across as bumbling law-school students* compared to the smooth, confident, forceful prosecutor, seem like they'd rather be anywhere else. Maybe it's just me, but I get the same vibe from the judge. Who knows how the jurors are feeling (although their questions provided fascinating insight into their thoughts)? Have they checked out, too?
Again, I think everyone can agree this has dragged on far too long. (I can't imagine how torturous this must be for Travis Alexander's friends and family, particularly for his sisters who, from the coverage I've seen, have attended every day of the proceedings.) I mean, really, the murder took place nearly five years ago. Arias has been locked up awaiting trial (and apparently meeting with her PTSD-diagnosing psychologist and changing her story accordingly during her ample free time) for nearly that entire time span. It's time to end this with a swift (no-brainer) guilty verdict.
And though this was once an entertaining yet horrifying soap opera for me, I have to admit this too-long held-over production has worn out its welcome.
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*No
offense intended toward law-school students. My point is that Jodi
Arias's attorneys seem inexperienced, unprepared, and utterly bored (in a
nutshell) with the proceedings.
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