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You are correct. There is no closure unless this case is thrown out (if trial is requested again) or if another jury is able to make a decision properly. But there is hope and I will continue to hope.

I believe that this jury would have voted "not guilty" had they not listened to the prosecutors closing statements. (which we weren't supposed to listen to her statements, and weight our decision on facts) She stated that we shouldn't mess with the wording of the law. Then she started to mess with the wording of the law. Saying to "know" something once, means you "always" will know it and "forgetting" wasn't to be coupled with "not knowing". Had she NOT said that, I am pretty sure a majority of the jurors would have voted, "not guilty".

With the exception of maybe one who seemed to think that just because he had a gun at the airport was enough. Which isn't why we were there. We were to decide if he "knew" he had a gun and "intended" to commit a crime. Unfortunately some will see it just like that.

None of the jurors ever had a concealed weapons permit nor did they carry a gun on a daily basis. I was the only person who has even come close to having such experiences. As my husband is a concealed weapons permit holder and carries on a regular basis.

I will try to remember, that I did my duty. I will try to remember that the prosecutors job was to convince me that a crime was committed. (she failed to do so) I will try to remember that it was not my duty to convince the other jurors.