As a criminal justice student I’ve been following this case since the story first hit the news. I personally find it disheartening that there is so much of it that appears to be such a mockery of justice than a murder trial. I find it sickening that the judge has allowed Arias and her defense team to slander the name of Travis Alexander. They have never proven in any way, shape or form that Arias is or was a victim of domestic violence, she is not a battered woman, therefore there is no justification in what they have done to the character of a man who cannot speak in his own defense. I have spent nearly 30 years volunteering as a Recovery Coach for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and I am flabbergasted that the defense would even touch this topic based on the nonexistent evidence. My primary concern at this point is that the defense has conducted itself so inappropriately because of the mounting evidence that should result in a first degree felony murder conviction for the purpose of laying the groundwork for a least a hung jury that will result in a mistrial. That is my greatest fear regarding this case. The family and friends of Travis Alexander have waited four years for justice, lets pray that they get it.
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