Even though I would love to see them come back with a verdit today, I don't see it happening. I think they will go through it all, point by point, look at prosecution's theory, then defense explanation and back again. Hopefully, with intelligent disussion, they will be able to see what makes sense and what doesn't. I've served a few times (not on anything as big as this) and this is what we did, even though we went in with our own thought as to guilt or innocence. I think that's fair and the right thing to do, especially in a death penalty case. Praying they can see the truth.
"Even though I would love to see them come back with a verdit today, I don't see it happening. I think they will go through it all, point by point, look at prosecution's theory, then defense explanation and back again"
I agree that they will go through the evidence carefully, regardless of their initial "vote" or opinion. I've been a juror twice and we certainly did this. However, even though we've had a five month trial, the important, relevant evidence could be carefully reviewed in two to three days. I think if there is agreement they will be motivated to work hard and get it done today. If it goes past today that tells me that there is some disagreement. JMO!