Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:49:48 GMT
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The penalty phase of Arias' trial was set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Jodi Arias told the jury that she "never meant to cause Travis so much pain" and that she would contribute to society from prison if she is allowed to live.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:41:56 GMT
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The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial denied both the defense's motion on Monday morning for a mistrial and for a withdrawal in the case. On Monday morning, the judge heard a motion by Arias' defense
Defense attorney Kirk Nurmi said one of Jodi Arias' friends, who was scheduled to be a witness on Monday, allegedly received death threats and is scared to testify.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:39:12 GMT
Steven Alexander (Source: CBS 5 News)
The jury deciding the fate of Jodi Arias has heard dramatic and emotional testimony from the brother and one of the sisters of the man she murdered.
Travis Alexander's brother Steven Alexander emphatically told the jury: "I don't want these nightmares anymore. I don't want to have to see my brother's murderer anymore."
When a jury convicted Jodi Arias of first-degree murder in the death of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, she was moved to maximum security at Estrella Jail in Maricopa County.
When a jury convicted Jodi Arias of first-degree murder in the death of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, she was moved to maximum security at Estrella Jail in Maricopa County.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:02:35 GMT
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Jurors deciding Jodi Arias' fate have been sent home after proceedings were inexplicably delayed. The panel was brought to tears earlier Thursday as they heard statements from the victim's family members
Jurors deciding Jodi Arias' fate have been sent home after proceedings were inexplicably delayed.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:13:27 GMT
Defense lawyers Kirk Nurmi, left, and Jennifer Wilmott asked Judge Sherry Stephens on Tuesday to step down from the Jodi Arias murder trial, but were denied.
Defense lawyer Kirk Nurmi listed several factors the jury could consider in granting mercy, including Arias' age, lack of a criminal record before the killing and even her talents as an artist.
Defense lawyer Kirk Nurmi listed several factors the jury could consider in granting mercy, including Arias' age, lack of a criminal record before the killing and even her talents as an artist.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:28:26 GMT
The jury in the Jodi Arias trial returns to Maricopa County Superior Court at 10 a.m. Wednesday, marking the beginning of the penalty phase.
Jurors in Jodi Arias' trial have found the former waitress should be eligible for the death penalty after they convicted her last week of murdering her ex-boyfriend.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:02:34 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It's your civic duty to serve on a jury if you're chosen, but with that service comes a burden. It's a burden on your personal life, on your professional life and a burden on your finances. Fortunately,
The jurors in the Jodi Arias trial have already given up more than four months of their lives, and the trial isn't over yet. We wanted to know how they survive taking that much time off work.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:22:09 GMT
Jodi Arias
The jury had four months of evidence and testimony to consider before reaching a verdict Wednesday.
No explanation for the delay was given. The jury was scheduled to return to the courtroom Thursday afternoon to decide whether Jodi Arias should be eligible for the death penalty.
Friday, May 10 2013 12:18 AM EDT2013-05-10 04:18:49 GMT
Jodi Arias defense attorneys
Attorneys for convicted murdered Jodi Arias have filed a motion with the court requesting that anyone who makes a victim impact statement should do so on tape, rather than live in the courtroom in front
The motion asks that all "victim impact evidence be presented via videotape so as to prevent any unpredictable outbursts that interfere with the rights due Ms. Arias."
Thursday, May 9 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-09 17:24:05 GMT
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The following is a message from CBS 5 News Director Michelle Donaldson. The trial of Jodi Arias has attracted national attention. The four months of testimony are finally over. Now, a jury takes up
The following is a message from CBS 5 News Director Michelle Donaldson.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:57:02 GMT
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Just hours after a guilty verdict came in her murder trial, Jodi Arias has been put on suicide watch, according to Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. A jury found Arias guilty of first-degree murder on
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said, "... in light of some of her statements during the [TV] interview, Arias was brought to jail and per Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, was placed on suicide protocol."
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:12 PM EDT2013-05-09 00:12:28 GMT
Alexander's sister react to Jodi Arias verdict
As the Jodi Arias verdict was being read, a crowd outside the courthouse in Phoenix began chanting, "Justice for Travis." A jury found Arias guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal stabbing and shooting
As the Jodi Arias verdict was being read, a crowd outside the courthouse in Phoenix began chanting, "Justice for Travis."
Wednesday, May 8 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-08 19:18:44 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
Arizona's court system is no stranger to murder trials, even high profile ones. In the last couple of years, the Baseline Killer has been convicted and self-help guru James Ray locked up for his part
In the last couple of years, the Baseline Killer has been convicted and self-help guru James Ray locked up for his part in he sweat lodge tragedy that killed three people. But even those can't hold a candle to the spectacle that is the Jodi Arias murder trial.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:44:46 GMT
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Be the first to find out when the jury reaches a verdict in the Jodi Arias murder trial. She's accused of killing her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, at his Mesa home in 2008. The jury is deliberating
Be the first to find out when the jury reaches a verdict in the Jodi Arias murder trial.
Saturday, May 4 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-05-04 17:02:08 GMT
For about forty-five minutes on Friday, the twelve jurors who will decide Jodi Arias' fate were able to do something they have not been able to do over the past four months: finally talk about the case
For about forty-five minutes on Friday, the twelve jurors who will decide Jodi Arias' fate were able to do something they have not been able to do over the past four months: finally talk about the case
Thursday, April 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-04-19 03:38:52 GMT
Jodi Arias trial
Testimony in Jodi Arias' murder trial has concluded for the week as the prosecutor calls rebuttal witnesses aimed at discrediting the defense case. Clinical psychologist Janeen DeMarte wrapped testimony
Clinical psychologist Janeen DeMarte wrapped testimony Thursday after saying that Arias wasn't a battered woman and doesn't suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or amnesia.
Wednesday, April 10 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-04-10 18:43:01 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
The prosecutor in Jodi Arias' murder trial is working to show the victim was "extremely afraid" of Arias in the months leading to his death. Prosecutor Juan Martinez is questioning a defense witness who
The prosecutor in Jodi Arias' murder trial is working to show the victim was "extremely afraid" of Arias in the months leading to his death.
See a day-by-day account of the witnesses and developments in the Jodi Arias murder trial. Arias is accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, at his Mesa home in 2008.
See a day-by-day account of the witnesses and developments in the Jodi Arias murder trial. Arias is accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, at his Mesa home in 2008.
Jodi Arias' effort to get the death penalty option in her murder case temporarily set aside has been met with a swift rejection from the Arizona Supreme Court. Arias is charged in the June 2008 stabbing
Jodi Arias' effort to get the death penalty option in her murder case temporarily set aside has been met with a swift rejection from the Arizona Supreme Court.
Wednesday, January 16 2013 5:39 PM EST2013-01-16 22:39:49 GMT
Jurors in the Arizona trial of a woman charged in the stabbing and shooting death of her lover watched a videotaped interrogation in which she insists she didn't kill the man. Jodi Arias tells a detective
Jurors in the Arizona trial of a woman charged in the stabbing and shooting death of her lover watched a videotaped interrogation in which she insists she didn't kill the man.
Monday, January 14 2013 9:22 PM EST2013-01-15 02:22:45 GMT
Jodi Arias
Jurors have been shown graphic pictures said to be taken moments before a Mesa man was killed in his home, allegedly by his girlfriend. Jodi Arias could become the fourth female on Arizona's death row
Prosecutors say the 32-year-old Arias shot Alexander in the face, stabbed him 27 times and slit his throat, then left him in a shower in his Mesa home.
