Trial Coverage and Discussion Only - Jury Selection Day 11 - May 20, 2011

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READ: Details On 12 Jurors, 5 Alternates

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CASEY WALKS IN: See Images | Raw Video

WON'S OUTBURST: Raw Video | See Images

WOMAN CRIES TO JUDGE: Raw Video | See Images

WOMAN FACES PERRY AGAIN: Raw Video

VIDEO REPORT: Casey Jury Sworn In

http://www.wftv.com/news/27970154/detail.html

Day 11 begins with 16 retained potential jurors:

1340 - Male, White, Middle aged, Shift supervisor for medical courier service, Married, 1 child (age 7)
http://casesignal.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/juror-1340-pdf.pdf

1398 - Female, 68, Retired nurse, Volunteer counselor, Married, 2 children, 3 grandchildren
http://casesignal.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/juror-1398-pdf.pdf

1019 - Male, African American, Information technology worker, Married, 2 children
http://casesignal.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/juror-1019-pdf.pdf

1055 - Female, 32, Nursing school student, Single, 0 children
http://casesignal.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/juror-1055-pdf.pdf

1319 - Female, African American, Mid 50's, Work experience unknown (not discussed), Single, 0 children, uncomfortable judging others
http://casesignal.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/juror-1319-pdf.pdf

1429 - Female, Retired hospital nurse's aide, Divorced, 3 children
http://casesignal.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/juror-1429-pdf.pdf

1025 - Male, Chef, restaurant equipment company representative, Married, 2 children

1007 - Female, Child welfare administrative assistant, Divorced, 0 children

3308 - Male, Water plant operator, Married, 0 children (Added back)

3015 - Female, Verizon service representative, Married, 2 children

3185 - Male, Unemployed, former logger, Single, 0 children

3310 - Male, Verizon retention specialist, Unknown, 0 children

3016 - Male, High school P.E. health teacher, Single, 0 children

3140 - Female, Publix cook, Married, 2 children

3093 - Female, Surgical technician, Married, 2

3281 - Female, Manager of IT project for Pinellas County, Divorced, 1 child

Added today:

3170 - male, married 3 times, has a 23 year old son, 2 stepchildren, girl 17, boy 16. Works for school district, teaches HS Government, and does not work in the summer.

4013 - Female, white, 37, no financial hardship, heard of case, no opinion

4192 - Male, young, no financial hardship, not heard of case

4123: no financial hardship, heard of case, no opinion

Peremptory challenges remaining at beginning of the day:

Defense 1; State 3

Jurors Alternates Strikes

#3050 - Male - exp hrdshp; instructed to talk to loved oens about time gone; cares for 5 yo child

Has strong personal views on the death penalty. Doesn't know if it would prevent him from considering a guilty verdict.

Juror excused.

#3060: Male. African American, 30's, No hardships. Works for the school board. Isn't sure if they pay or not. Has 2 weeks vacation pay if they don't pay, the remaining 6 weeks would be "alright". Would resort to using savings.

Has heard of case, believes on CNN, video of little girl, maybe searching a couple houses.  Then a few weeks ago when they were switching the case to here.

Can render verdict solely based on evidence presented to him.

Against DP.  View would not prevent him from finding her guilty.  Can not imagine a case where he would impose DP.

Juror excused, over objection of Defense - inability to impose DP.

#3170, male, married 3 times, has a 23 year old son, 2 stepchildren, girl 17, boy 16. Works for school district, teaches HS Government, and does not work in the summer.

Has heard about the case, little girl was missing, found the body in December.

No impression of guilt or innocence. Can lay aside what he knows, render a verdict laying aside what he knows, base a verdict based solely on evidence and law. He can, has worked in labor relations.

Bozo asking about coverage, little girl missing, in Orlando, not St. Pete news. Utility worker found the body. child's name, doesn't recall. Mother reported missing? Doesn't remember circumstances. Doesn't watch evening news.

Does believe in DP, believes in justice system. Is fairly neutral. OK with mitigating factors. Could impose DP or LWOP.

State no questions.

Finnell asking about DP, probably would vote against it in a referendum. Can follow instruction and remain impartial.

George for the State, married three times, never juror before, never LE, never witness of a crime, never a victim, was pulled over for DUI - changed to careless driving, taken into custody charged with careless, plea. No ill will towards LE, gov't. Nothing to make him not fair. Teaches drop out prevention, Sr. gov't. Took Business law, gov't classes, including criminal process. Not extra special knowledge. Soc. Studies dept. HS.
wife was elementary school teacher. Basic computer knowledge. Civic duty to serve, believes in rule of law, new experience, teaching tool.

Mason for Defense, lawyer friend, Thomas Codwell, sub-teacher. No field trips, school has criminal justice academy, no adverse pressure, loves to read spy novels, murder mysteries, will not impact his experience, could stand his ground.

No challenges.

Juror retained! (17)

After recess. Duhfense/State at bench.

#3268, female. Employer will pay for jury duty.

Has headed warnings to avoid media, social network media. Has heard about case - Monday went online, timeline of facts on Bay News 9, gap of information before mother stepped forward. She's been out of the country. Gap between child going missing and being reported, basics of case Judge talked about, another POI at some point. Mom told her about it, little girl missing, suspected mother, horrible case, mom has no opinion of guilt or innocence. PJ has no impression of guilt or innocence. Can be impartial and decide solely on evidence.

Burdick for State, was working as yacht stewardess June 2008, limited access, returned January 2009. In and out of FL ever since. Back since Oct 2010. Clicked through Bay News 9 for 20 - 30 minutes. One audio link, read transcript of Casey with parents - Casey wrongly accused. Smiling happy photo, FB pictures, 4 or 5 - hanging out and partying, Not complete background. POI, guy tried to alert authorities a couple times. Knows parents, Daytona George tried to take his life. Didn't watch news. Thought she was in the clear.

Bozo, her first time on jury duty. Pretty unbiased person, never know the what ifs. Would not consider what she's read. No assumption in what she read, Yes, she can put it aside. Can't not remember, but wouldn't draw conclusions from it. No conclusion formed. Not 100% certain, believes it will not influence when evaluating evidence. 9 out of 10 she can.

Judge Perry on Casey testifying, PJ would have to hear from her. Would hold it against her.

State/duhfense, no questions.

Any objections to juror being excused for cause - cannot respect right to not testify.

None.

Juror excused.

4046 - Female, from new group, no fin. hardship, has heard of case, no opinion

Has heard little girl went missing, babysitter involved. Moved to SC. Found the child, maybe before I left or on news n SC, heard on world news mother had been arrested, last week heard a problem with the jury - husband heard one jury member was also a witness. Remembers girl was missing, vague recollection, didn't watch media, was just aware, mother claimed Babysitter watching child. The mother had gone out dancing at night. That's it. No photographs except mother at a night club in that area. Husband knew child was missing, she told him hope they find her.

No opinion of guilt. Doesn't find the case entertaining, makes her sad, isn't something she likes to talk about, shouldn't be entertainment. Can put aside what she knows without reservation. Can judge solely on the facts and evidence, no problem. Hasn't heard mother's side, can't judge what she knows nothing about. Can presume innocence. Has no judgement about the mother. No problem if Casey doesn't present evidence, does not testify.

Ashton asking about move, says February - needs calendar, moved, came back, moved and came back. Here since ???. Probably SC in fall of 2008 stayed 6 months. Was here in summer 2008, then moved. Got news from TV. Pinellas to SC, back to Pinellas. Random major network news. No NG, JVM, Geraldo. 48 Hours on occasion, not this case. No websites, no blogging, no twitter, no social on internet. Vocal person.

Defense no questions.

Judge on penalty phase. Long pause before no opinion of DP, someone's life.

Interrupted by distrubance from gallery. Woman shouted "she killed somebody anyway" had shoes in hand. Said "I'm sorry" and something about emotion.

VIDEO OF OUTBURST: http://www.cfnews13.com/video?clip=http://static.cfnews13.com/newsvideo/cfn/CaseyOutburst.flv&vtitle=Courtroom%20outburst:%20%27She%20killed%20somebody%20anyway!%27

Juror removed.

Defense moves to excuse witness due to outrageous outburst.

Judge calling for brief recess.

Court deputy bringing woman in. Elizabeth Ann Rodgers, 7/2/1981.

Shuld you show cause to this court why you should not be held in contempt - "She killed somebody anyway"

I came here to see, I've never been in a Courtroom like this I just wanted to see for myself, wanted to see why. Never meant anything not like me to say that. I apologize to everybody. I would never do it again, I swear on my life . . . ong list of mental issues, under care of doctor since 14. Hasn't taken meds since 6:00 AM, and methadone.

Judge reading law on contempt. Do you realize we've been here two weeks. the duhfense has asked that a juror be challenged for cause. . .

She's here for courtroom on domestic, knew case, shouldn't have said anything, please don't punish me. . . . I'm so so sorry.

Why should you not be found guilty and sentenced accordingly.

Do you work? volunteer ASPCA, methadone daily.

Ma'am, but for your disability I would sentence you to 179 days. I will find you in contempt, adjudge you to be guilty and sentence you to 2 days in Pinellas Co. jail. You have right to appeal. If you can't afford an atty. one will be appointed.

VIDEO OF SENTENCING: http://www.wftv.com/video/27965301/index.html

Juror returns. Mentions a man in a dark suit, a detective spoke to her about the event.

Juror excused. Judge Perry threw his pen.

#4013 - Female, white, 37, no financial hardship, heard of case, no opinion


Little girl went missing, kept up with case until arrest. Saw a few pictures. No internet searches. Knows George and Cindy are parents, devastated, wore T-shirts. Conversations people said she's guilty, she said hope she'd not. No opinion or impressions of guilt or innocence, not one to judge without information. Can put aside others' opinions and what she's learned and base verdict on evidence alone, and the law. No reservation.

George for the State, watched CNN, NG, hasn't swayed her, still hopes she didn't do it. Didn't follow after the arrest, no opinion. Didn't search info online but she's sure it was there. No specific recollection. Maybe saw it on Bay News 9. Doesn't recall seeing attys. on TV. Didn't know it ws here till she saw the news there yesterday.

Bozo for duhfense; about NG, she was on, it was a big thing, not that serious, a little ridiculous. Can put aside coverage. Evidence is evidence, thinks she'd be OK. Mother of 12 yr. old son.

Judge on penalty phase; no opinion on DP, never thought about it, could impose DP or LWOP.

No questions from State.

Finnell for duhfense; if referendum she doesn't now how she you vote, not a member of any group with position, no discussion of it. Understands law and instructions. Can be fair and impartial.

George for the State; going over questionnaire. widower last year, husband was in jail for drugs. No divorce. In jail 6 years, out for a year, was married in 1995, 14 years. No issues from his court issues, she didn't go, didn't follow.

Siren going off. Judge says it's normal. Proceed.

Has son who is 12. Parents help her. Born in MI. Lived here 17 years. Moved here with parent when she was 7. Works at JD Buyrite. Home Depot. No LE, no victims, no victims. She bounced checks. Side bar on issue.

Raised son with help of her parents.

Defense ; no questions.

No challenges.

Juror retained. (18)

Seats 15 and 19 had opinions based on publicity.

Seat 30 's criminal G & S is available. Will wait for juror.

Woman disrupts Anthony jury selection, yells "she killed someone".

twinkletoes wrote:Woman disrupts Anthony jury selection, yells "she killed someone".

Videos of outburst and sentencing above.

#4191 Male, no hardship, heard of case, has opinion

Believes she is guilty. If asked of him, he can with difficulty lay aside opinion and decide based solely on evodence and law. Can do it without killing himself. Believes he can be a fair and impartial juror because of the stakes, if picked can be inpartial, 100% certainty.

Burdick for the State; has heard jibber-jabber. Speculation on which case. Talking about case, lots of opinions in favor of guilt, should be sent to jail, all negative, nothing positive. Other summoned jurors. Not certain if he heard anything other than opinions. No particular aspects of the case. No real background, just small talk, heard of it, no detail. Number of negative reports influenced his opinion. No local coverage, maybe a glance, no Gerlado, JVM, no attys on TV or Bozo on NG. By stakes he means they are seeking DP and he doesn't take that lightly. Can fairly evaluate guilt or innocence and set aside opinions.

Bozo for duhfense; would rather watch on TV, being part of decision making will weigh heavily on him. Can do it, it intrigues him, but judging the punishment would be hard. Never in position before. Person's life, doesn't take it lightly, not going to let outside opinion influence him. But, outside opinions, not seen much fact. Understands the difference between fact and opinion. In jury room 2 or 3 groups talking about it, in the large group, just opinions. Didn't hear positive. Has FB, on it once a day. No posts about case.

Judge now on penalty phase; Not for DP, religious reasons. Would interfere prevent finding of guilty.

State and duhfense; no questions.

State moves to be excused for cause - DP interfering with ability in guilt phase.

Duhfense objects

Juror excused.

#4156  - Female, no financaial hardship, heard of case, no opinion

Has followed court's instruction, technically challenged, has opinion of guilt, as a mother cannot understand the 31 days.  Lost a lot of sleep, not sure she can put opinion aside, based on opinion and that you're a mother not sure can be fair.

State/duhfense no questions.

W/O objections will be excused for cause - opinion of guilt that a cannot be set aside, cannot be impartial

No objections.

Excused for cause.

#4023 - no financial hardship, heard of case, no opinion

Emotional difficulty in affecting someone's life. Not qualified to judge that. Can listen to evidence and make decision based on facts and the law. Believes emotion and strain cause distress to not judge.

State/duhfense no questions.

Any objection to juror being excused for cause -

No objection.

Juror excused.

4192 no financial hardship, not heard of case

Followed court's instruction. No other burden. Heard no news, no newspaper. Heard something about this (jury selection) on the radio. No opinion at all. Can follow instruction of court, no problem at all, understand she does not have to testify.

No questions from State/duhfense.

On to penalty phase. No presumption of guilt, DP depends on situation, DP for rape, can follow court's instruction, can consider mitigating factors. No problem with DP, can impose it or LWOP.

State no questions.

Finnell for duhfense. Explains process. Explaining sentences. Did not know DP only for first degree/felony murder. Thinks he can follow law after hearing charge. Can decide penalty for LWOP. If he had to vote he doesn't know how he would vote. No beliefs, or group affiliation about DP. Doesn't believe in he said/she said. Can follow direction on aggravating/mitigating circumstances and follow law.

Burdick; Always lived in Pinellas, carpenter, attended vocational school, did childcare, carpenter. Counselor, JC, babysitter for 5 years. Carpentry from now on. Knows LE - no witnesses, no victims, was charged with paraphernalia and possession, probation when he was 16 or 17. Successfully completed. No LE bias. Been to Orlando, amusement parks, parties, hanging out, Magic last season, UCF not in 5 years. Not really bars, mainly dorms of friends when 18 - 21. Nieces and nephews - 3 from brother 1 from sister, under 7. does help out. Not very good with computers. No police canine)s.

Mason; Plays video games, golf and sports games, not really a reader, DVR on TV, no news, some History, Discovery, Cake Boss. Never on jury, it is what it is, will do his duty. Single, lives with parents. No bills. No problem with reasonable doubt. Would be wrong to have a problem with her not testifying. No interest in forensics. No pressure after verdict.

State/duhfense no objections.

Juror retained. (19)

78 PJ questioned

19 retained, 10 women, 9 men

43 excused


16 peremptory strikes, 9 Duhfense 7 State

4060: Female, no hardship, heard of case, no opinion

Followed directions of the Court. No other hardship. Heard news , knows little girl is missing, doesn't recall details. Recalls pictures of little girl, mother. doesn't recall details of other people discussing case, just that little girl was missing. No opinion or impression based on media, or what others have said. No problem judging and setting aside what she knows.

Ashton for the State, no idea why the mother was arrested.

Defense, no questions.

Penalty phase from Judge Perry. Explains law and burden of proof, does not have to provide evidence, not required to testify. No problem. Explains DP. Against DP based on her belief. Her views are such that she can't find defendant guilty based on her beliefs.

State/Duhfense no questions.

State challenges for cause - DP views.

Duhfense objects.

Juror excused.

Attys called to sidebar.

Last available PJ!!

4123: no financial hardship, heard of case, no opinion

No internet, no tweets. Has heard about a little girl missing, body was found, accused the mother. doesn't recognize Cindy or George. Got info from Bay News 9. Saw photos of girl and mom. Picture of little girl with her hand up, and head shot of the mom. Has heard from friends excuses on how to get out of it. Learned more from indictments. No impression or opinion of of innocence or guilt. No problem rendering verdict. Can follow principles of law.

George; No opinions before jury advice. Doesn't watch news, maybe AOL. No morning TV, NG, Geraldo, 48 Hours. Not usually online, AOL flashes news. No online news, no newspaper, St. Pete Times, daily. Sure she read something but nothing comes to mind. Not a blogger but keeps in touch on FB. Said she couldn't talk about it. No IMs. Not in Orlando since 2008. No local news from Orlando.

Bozo; Doesn't always believe media, has been inaccurately quoted before.

Penalty phase and DP/LWOP explained by Judge Perry. She believes the Judge's instruction has helped her to be able to consider both. Judge moves on to mitigating factors, no problem with age, explains character, background or life. PJ understands. Doesn't know if she can impose a sentence of death, but after Judge's rephrasing she can. Could also vote LWOP.

Ashton; Clarifying her initial response to imposing DP. Explaining law cannot compel her to choose DP. PJ says it would be difficult but she could do it. She wants to, feels privileged to be able to serve. No opinion, waiting on evidence.

Finnell; You are required to vote LWOP in absence of aggravating factors, or if mitigators outweighs aggravators. PJ understands.

George, general voir dire; Married 6 years, no children, third husband. Never a juror, brother is LE in Louisville, KY, metro police. Brother has 2 daughters, 23 and 18. Known them recently. No other LE. Was robbed at gun point in '85 in Tampa. No arrest. No other victims that she's aware of. Nothing else to add. PJ is disabled, bad disc in back, sciatica, depression, on medication for both. Many years for back, Feb 2010 for depression. Everything is fine never missed doses. Been in marital therapy, physical therapy.PJ fishes, Bingo, reading, sewing, volunteers for a no kill shelter. Read Janet Oakes. Has cats and a dog. Vaguely familiar with search and rescue dogs. She would like to be on the jury, has failed in the past and is happy to have rights restored.

Bozo; Discussing resumption of innocence, PJ can presume her innocent. Can follow court's instruction.

Defense/State no challenges.

Juror retained (20!)

3016 - The one with the letter. Going to back for incamera discussion.

Court disruptor is back before Judge Perry.

Reviewing previous finding of contempt.

Counsel appt, Mr. Wolf. Judge Perry giving summary of earlier proceedings.

Mr. Wolf asks client to tell why she was in the building. Fiance is court for domestic. No meds, food or water. Wants to go home to hold 2 yr. old. Incorrectly stated she had taken meds, she had taken meth., but not other meds. She was thinking how to fix 2 yr. abusive relationship. Thought OMG what did I just do.

Mr. Wolf states she was under duress, took some med, was concerned with fiance, made improper statements with no forethought. Asking that she not be help in contempt.

Judge explains the public nature of court system. Ms. Rodgers caused the juror to be excused. Mindful of the fact of what she said, bipolar does not fully excuse. If not for that the sentence would be 179 days. Sentence of 2 days seems reasonable, no justification to later sentence.

She is adjudged to be in contempt of court and sentenced to 2 days, you have right to appeal.

Remanded to Pinellas County.

State exercising peremptory strike on #3308, seat 46.
Placed at the end of alternate pool.

Defense strikes #1340 in seat 1.
Motions to ask for additional peremptory strikes for denied excusals for cause.

Request for additional strikes is denied.

State/Defense have agreed to Defense striking #3281 seat 53, and State striking #3123 seat 30.

Remainder are alternates.

Duhfense does not accept panel as seated. Would have struck #3140.

Judge notes objection, overruled, noting that they are vigorously objectioning.

Asking if Ms. Anthony has conferred with attys, and juror issues, is she satisfied. She states she is with previous objections.

Clerk reading juror/seat numbers. Judge reassigning seat numbers.

JURY PANEL BY JUROR NUMBER/SEAT NUMBER

1398 1
1019 2
1055 3
1319 4
1429 5
1025 6
1007 7
3015 8
3185 9
3310 10
3016 11
3140 12

3093 A1
3170 A2
4013 A3
4192 A4
3308 A5

Brief juror descriptions: http://www.justice4caylee.org/t13297-trial-coverage-and-discussion-only-jury-selection-day-11-may-20-2011#680374

Before swearing in, Judge Perry is explaining to the gallery that no outburst will be tolerated!

Judge Perry also warns that anyone who attempts to follow the jurors "may be guilty of jury tampering, and will be dealt with severely!"

“Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will well and truly try the
issues between the State of Florida and the defendant and render a true
verdict according to the law and the evidence, so help you God?”