Casey Anthony Murder Trial in Death of Caylee Anthony Jury Sworn In … What Will Opening Arguments Have In Store

After weeks of questions from Judge Perry, the prosecution and Jose Baez and his Casey Anthony defense team, the Casey Anthony murder trial jury has finally been picked and sworn in. With all the distractions, contempt of court charges and exemptions based on cause, the jury is final.  The jury panel of 9 women and 8 men was chosen (see list below); however, only 12 will comprise the actual jury which will consist of 7 women and 5 men. The remaining 5 will be alternates when court resumes Tuesday and the opening arguments begin in the Casey Anthony murder trial.

Please see the list below of the jury that will be empaneled and sequestered during the Casey Anthony murder trial in the death of Caylee Anthony.

Hat Tip: Brandi – Click HERE for larger image of juror description

Make no mistake about it, during this trial from start to finish, do not forget what happened. This trial is about the death of a three year old little girl named Caylee Anthony at the hands of her mother Casey Anthony. No mud slung on the wall to see what sticks by the defense can ever explain how a mother would go out clubbing and having a good time and not mentioning that her child was missing for 30 days. As potential juror stated, which might I ad has to be in the back of every one’s mind whether they want to admiot it or not, no mother acts this way … it’s not natural.

Female Potential Juror: OK, I will. I believe that to lose a child is the worst thing that this earth has to serve on anyone.  It changes the way you see the world, it is out of the natural order of things, no matter the circumstance of that loss. My husband and I did lose a son in a car crash.  Being totally involved and cooperative with the investigation that included things like the grisly details of the ME reports, scene reports, everything that went into compiling an accurate homicide report as much as it hurt us, was our parental obligation.  And it is my conviction that any failure to participate or be engaged entirely in that process would probably overshadow my ability to be objective about actual commission of a crime.  I would see that as a guilt by omission if you will.

Needless to say this juror was excused on cause; however, how many on the jury are of the same opinion?

What bombshells will the defense present on Tuesday? We shall see as the trial begins tomorrow.

Check out Scared Monkeys Forum for updates and to provide opinions on the Casey Anthony Murder Trial.

DAY 11 of the Casey Anthony Murder Case of Daughter Caylee Anthony … Court Recessed as Spectator Yells, “She Killed Someone …”, Toward Casey

ITS DAY 11 of the Casey Anthony murder trail jury selection in the  death of 3 year old Caylee.

As more potential jurors were being questioned by the prosecution and defense this morning, there was an outburst from an individual in the spectator section in the court room. The woman yelled at Casey Anthony, “SHE KILLED SOME ONE ANYWAY.” Needless to say that Court bailiffs escorted the woman out of the court room, Judge Perry asked the potential juror to step out of the room … the court is presently in recess after the outburst.

Picture via InSessions video feed

UPDATE I: They are bringing the woman back in the court to answer to the court as to why the court should not bring contempt of court.  According to the woman, Elizabeth Anne Rogers, she is bipolar,  manic depressed, ADHD and her fiance is in jail. After pleading for forgiveness for her actions, Judge Perry stated that he would have sentenced her to 179 days in jail, considering her disabilities, he finds her in contempt of court and sentences her to 2 days in the Pinellas County Jail and has appoints public defender for her.

Video of Rogers being escorted from the court room (WTSP)

The result, two potential jurors were excused for cause because of the incident. Judge Perry was none to happy following this incident that may delay the swearing in of this jury and to be ready for the start of the Casey Anthony murder trail this coming Monday.

As If the Casey Anthony Murder Trial Needed to Get Any More Bizarre … Judge Perry Calls for Court Recess Until Tomorrow

THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMM

As if this murder case and the jury selection in the trial of Casey Anthony and the death of Caylee Anthony … As they came back to court following lunch, Judge Perry abruptly announced that court would be in recess until 8:30 tomorrow. This came after Judge Perry had discussed with the prosecution and defense attorneys that they needed to speed up the process in order to get through more jurors.

Mr. Mason, have you had a chance to discuss the matter with Ms. Anthony? Atty mason replied, Yes I have your honor.  Judge, this case will be in recess until 8:30am tomorrow. At the time this occurred, lead defense attorney Jose Baez was not in court when this occurred.

The speculation was fast and furious following the adjournment as Judge Perry offered no explanation as to the reason for the recess. Rumors of dissension among the defense ranks, plea deal, firing of Baez and personal sickness were discussed across the Internet and legal pundits on TV. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Jose Baez sent the a text message explaining the adjournment: “Today’s adjournment was due to a private matter. Please stop the speculation, as jury selection will continue at 8:30 tomorrow morning. No further statements will be made.” The delay in the trial is obviously a head scratcher as it had been discussed prior to lunch by Judge Perry that much work in a short period of time was needed to finally chose the jury.

How do we go from a judge discussing a way to pick up the pace in choosing a jury, to lunch recess, to a recess for the day?

Earlier in the day, the Casey Defense team objected to the court’s procedure of jury selection and  filed an oral motion against Perry’s court procedure. Judge Perry denied the motion.

After 20 minutes of arguments from the defense, Perry denied it.

“Potential jurors are not grist for a grist mill, just to be set aside, used up for inconvenience,” said Perry.

Just before everyone left the courtroom for a long recess, prosecutors struck another possible juror.

Perry called an unusually long lunch break on Wednesday, an hour and a half, and then Baez asked for more time.

“Can we make it one your honor? One o’clock,” said Baez in court.

Without any other indication that anything was wrong, Baez never returned from lunch.

For more information, updates, details and to provide your own opinions, go to Scared Monkeys Crime Forum: Caylee Anthony.

Caylee/Casey Anthony Trial: Perry Plan In Effect Prosecution Takes A Hit-”Not Race Neutral” Defense Strikes Dwindle

“Never Forget Almost Every Case is Won Or Lost When The Jury Is Sworn”
Clarence Darrow

Clearwater, FL- This Morning, the 8th day of jury selection Linda Drane Burdick, prosecuting attorney for the State v. Casey Anthony, renewed her argument to use their peremptory challenge to strike a female African American for cause, that she could not “judge others” for religious reasons.

Read the rest at Blink on Crime:

The Dana Pretzer Show On Scared Monkeys Radio – Saturday, May 14th, 2011 (Casey/Caylee Anthony Murder Trial Special) – Special Guests: Blink from Blink on Crime and Mark Williams Discuss the Casey Anthony Murder Trial

LISTEN TO DANA PRETZER ON SCARED MONKEYS RADIO

Tonight Dana welcomes special guests:

  • Crime Blogger Blink from Blink on Crime - She will be discussing this weeks Casey Anthony murder trial and the jury selection phase. Blink has a vast knowledge of this case and the death of Caylee Anthony as she has followed it from the outset. It is certain she would not have lasted long in the jury pool had she been selected. Listen tonight and get her unique perspective.
  • Mark Williams - Casey Anthony expert reporter as seen on the Nancy Grace Show or as defense attorney Jose Baez has been saying this week, the Nancy Grace Entertainment Show, will be discussing this weeks trial events in the Casey Anthony murder trial.
The Dana Pretzer Show On Scared Monkeys Radio – Saturday, May 14th, 2011 (Casey/Caylee Anthony Murder Trial Special) – Special Guests: Blink from Blink on Crime and Mark Williams Discuss the Casey Anthony Murder Trial [58:26m]: | Download

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