Posted on 11/30/2004 5:32:57 AM PST by runningbear
Jurors face difficult decision over Scott Peterson's fate
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If the experience of those involved in past death penalty cases is any guide, the jurors in Scott Peterson's murder trial will have to grapple with raw and deep religious, moral and legal issues as they decide whether he lives or dies.
Arguments in the penalty phase are scheduled to begin Tuesday, but experts say many of the jurors may already have made up their minds about what punishment the 32-year-old former fertilizer salesman deserves.
In 2001, a California jury faced a case that holds some similarities to the Peterson trial. Todd Garton was a philandering husband convicted of the shocking murder of his young and very pregnant wife. Jurors said he deserved to die.
"I signed the document that the jury found for death and I think about that a lot," said Fred Castagna, who served as jury foreman. "It was emotional during deliberations, but I don't lose sleep over it."
Story continues ........
Sharon has said how he put Laci in worst possible place..that when she had been found she had no head..
What's difficult about it?
He insults her even in death. I bet the jury is wishing they could high five her when she finishes. lol
Pinz
At Psyche's Knot, there's a report that the bartender had previously promised $100,000 to the jurors if they found Scott guilty.
An obvious joke, but of course, Geragos had to bring it up today, and make the Rochas twist in the wind just a little bit longer! >:-/
Pinz
From Court TV board:
Sharon shouted that divorce is not an option for murder...
(not sure exactly what she means)
Mother's day will never be the same...
Laci's body was in such horrible condition, she didn't even have a head. Dental records couldn't be used to identify her...
Sharon is crying and shouting at Scott..
I heard it on Abrams..I am sure she meant murder is not an option for (instead of) divorce...I believe they will get it...THIS is when I miss Beth so much!..now Abrams is on another case.
Thanks, Howlin, you found a thread with better news than that first one.
Wonder if Scott is even hearing this. Bet Jackie is pi$$ed off at the 'glory' the Rochas are receiving. (What a sick woman! 'We want those!' Indeed!)
That beautiful smile, lost forever in the sea. :-(
Pinz
Read this thread at CTV:
http://board1.courttv.com/showthread.php?s=092f4a7cd1c54cfcafe868aab1bddce8&threadid=187196&perpage=10&pagenumber=4
Someone is transcribing from something.....almost directly.....I linked you to where the "testimony" started today.
That's where I was reaidng, but you seem to have gotten at least one more update than I could retrieve.
It will be a surfin' evening! :-)
Pinz
Thank you, Meg!
Pinz
"Sharon lashes out at SP while on stand
Sharon Rocha lashes out at Peterson while testifying. "Divorce is always an option, not murder!" she screams at him. He stares back toward the witness stand.—Harriet Ryan
Also KFI online radio is reporting that her face was red and even men in the courtroom were crying.. This is so incredibley sad." post I found
With the gag order, she's had to keep her mouth shut for a year and a half. I would love to hear what she has to say to Geragos! ;-)
Speak your truth, Sharon!
Pinz
"There was someone who knew and wouldn't tell us. You knew where she was. Instead you just let us go through this every day," she shouts, her voice breaking. In the court gallery, several people are crying with her.—Harriet Ryan
The day is ended.
Pinz
Oh, lord, here's some more: brace yourself:
sharon talked about burial..
sharon said...
she was buried with her baby, but she didn't even have arms to hold him...
found this on CTV:
sharon said...
she was buried with her baby, but she didn't even have arms to hold him...
How sad. The state of Laci's body - what was left of it weighs heavily on Sharon. Scott could have walked away. He could have gotten a no-fault divorce. The what-ifs must be heart breaking for the Rochas.
Pinz
We're reading together. I thought I saw your shadow....
Pinz
more from CTV from Sharon:
"Sharon is talking directly to Scott, talking about Laci suffering from motion sickness and yet he threw her in the bay off a boat. "
Thanks CTV posters!
Pinz
Yep; it has my state on it......LOL.
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