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University of Phoenix
Survey of Justice and Security
AJS 502
William Miller
February 23, 2015
Introduction
The case of Jodi Arias (Defendant) Case CR2008-031021-001 ("Criminal Court Case Information - Case History", 2014) vs State of Arizona on the murder of Travis Alexander (Victim), the modern day story of sex, lies, violence, and revenge. The trial of State of Arizona vs Jodi Arias is being tried in the Maricopa County Superior Court ("Criminal Court Case Information - Case History", 2014); the following paper outlines the process that follows in the criminal investigation up to the final stage. I have listened to nearly 12 hours of testimony from the key players that I have listed, from the courthouse in Maricopa County. When this particular case first was reported I remember finding it very interesting and was following the progress for some time. I recently became aware that this trial is still in the final sentencing after numerous jury dismissals, mistrials, hung jury, allegations of perjury, prosecution wrongdoing, and defense cover-ups.
Background On June 4 2008, Travis Alexander a 30-year-old businessman who lived in Mesa, Arizona was murdered in his home, found almost a week later on June 9, 2008, on the floor of his stand up shower ("Jodi Arias Murder Case: Timeline Of Events", 2014) . Almost immediately, a person of interest was identified, by the Mesa Police Department when she called the detective that was assigned the case ("Jodi Arias Trial: Day 2: 1 of 2: Evidence Reviewed (no Sidebars)", 2013). Jodi Arias, 28 year old, photographer, and former girlfriend of Travis Alexander, called Esteban Flores twice, first leaving a message and second leaving a message with a receptionist who notified Flores of the call. Jodi Arias was originally indicted on first-degree murder by the grand jury on July 9, 2008, and arrested on July 15, and plead not guilty on September 11, 2008.
University of Phoenix
Survey of Justice and Security
AJS 502
William Miller
February 23, 2015
Introduction
The case of Jodi Arias (Defendant) Case CR2008-031021-001 ("Criminal Court Case Information - Case History", 2014) vs State of Arizona on the murder of Travis Alexander (Victim), the modern day story of sex, lies, violence, and revenge. The trial of State of Arizona vs Jodi Arias is being tried in the Maricopa County Superior Court ("Criminal Court Case Information - Case History", 2014); the following paper outlines the process that follows in the criminal investigation up to the final stage. I have listened to nearly 12 hours of testimony from the key players that I have listed, from the courthouse in Maricopa County. When this particular case first was reported I remember finding it very interesting and was following the progress for some time. I recently became aware that this trial is still in the final sentencing after numerous jury dismissals, mistrials, hung jury, allegations of perjury, prosecution wrongdoing, and defense cover-ups.
Background On June 4 2008, Travis Alexander a 30-year-old businessman who lived in Mesa, Arizona was murdered in his home, found almost a week later on June 9, 2008, on the floor of his stand up shower ("Jodi Arias Murder Case: Timeline Of Events", 2014) . Almost immediately, a person of interest was identified, by the Mesa Police Department when she called the detective that was assigned the case ("Jodi Arias Trial: Day 2: 1 of 2: Evidence Reviewed (no Sidebars)", 2013). Jodi Arias, 28 year old, photographer, and former girlfriend of Travis Alexander, called Esteban Flores twice, first leaving a message and second leaving a message with a receptionist who notified Flores of the call. Jodi Arias was originally indicted on first-degree murder by the grand jury on July 9, 2008, and arrested on July 15, and plead not guilty on September 11, 2008.
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