We're all crazy after this insane trial, and waiting for the possibility that justice no longer exists as we know it.
To answer your question, they tried to get Manslaughter kept out of it (apparently many defense attorneys in FL make this motion), but the State wanted it. The defense certainly expected Manslaughter to possibly be included, and they may be upset that they couldn't keep it out, but I don't think that was the charge they felt blindsided by.
I think that was only the Murder 3 / Child Abuse that they were "deeply" upset about and felt blindsided by. Fortunately, Murder 3 / Child Abuse didn't go back with the jurors.
Ironically, if they go with manslaughter, the jurors are theoretically applying their own child abuse standard. Emotions would be dictating he was a “ child” and they can’t allow a murder if a child to go unpunished.
{{{smooch!}}} You’re a doll!