Topic : 03/08 The Scott Peterson Jurors

In keeping with the request  of the moderator and what the show was about, then I would like to say, I think that letter was a fake.  The address and everything was typed, I would say probably on a computer.  It isn't handwritten and it appeared there was a return address on the envelope.  Strange how they didn't discuss the threats they received from those who decided he was guilty before the trial was over, or discuss how when they would arrive at the court house they were told to fry  him.  Yeah, they weren't swayed by public at all.  They just took a little of this, a little of that, put it in a soup pot, gave it a stir and decided which was the safest verdict for them to go with.

Question:  How did the co-workers even know they were a part of the Peterson jury?  As high of profile case as this was and because on jury trials no one knows who you really are, why would a juror or potential juror tell their co-workers they are on the jury?  If you want to protect yourself, you don't tell anyone.  I didn't tell any family members or co-workers that I was on the jury because I didn't want them to try and influence me to find the defendant guilty.

It actually wouldn't surprise me if certain G's from other boards and forums found ways to contact these jurors and sent them copies of the posts or asked them to join these same boards and forums.  They would join up and lurk, reading only what was being said about them.  Maybe they were part of the modbee forum, although I believe most who posted there were G's, some who went as far as to lie by stating they helped to convict Peterson and got caught in that lie.  I find it disgusting the way everyone attacks everyone, from attacking Peterson to attacking both set of parents.  No one won anything in this case.  There is one thing agree about what Geragos said.  I believe he was correct when he said there was still a stealth juror, (or two) in the jury and I'll bet one of them was the teamster.  How do you know what is going on when your sleeping?  The only way he could is if he read someones notes.

I can honestly say, I have never written to any members of the jury and the one's who did and IF they made threats were probably written by women who fancy they were in love with Peterson.

These jurors have my utmost admiration.  Regardless of the murderer's supporters' assertions, (all three of them) these 12 passed judgment on the evidence competently presented and irrefutable at the end.  They saw pictures and heard horrors that we will never see nor hear.   But having seen nor heard any of the trial, they rail against these people who had given up a big chunk of their lives.  It would curl others' hair to read what these people say about them.  I 've read it, and for one of them to say the death threats are false?  Don't believe it. I've never read such hate out of human being directed at these citizens, or law enforcement, or the prosecution or believe it or not, the victims' family. 

Now these people are a topic for Dr. Phil.  But that would be a series, not an hour.

The  jurors did their civic duty and I accept their verdict

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There is a forum for those wanting to discuss the case freely.

http://www.freeboards.net/?mforum=peterson

I wish I had watched this show. I remember talking about this with my older sister and identifying a little with what the family went through and feeling incredibly sorry for the victim's family because their pain was far worse than what we had to go through. And now, to read of what the jurors went through, it made me wonder a little about the jurors at my parents' trials. They were around the same time as the Peterson trial. My mom's trial was in March of 2004. In fact, she was found guilty three years ago March 11. The jury came back pretty quick though it was still a couple of hours. There was even a former teacher of my mom's on the jury but because she was a nun, and she said that she could be impartial, they let her serve on the jury. There were some pretty rough pictures there too though nothing like the Peterson trial. I remember seeing them a couple of weeks before the trial and I ended up with nightmares from them that I don't even remember having but as my husband was awoken by my screams in the middle of the night, I guess I did. Both of my parents were charged with first degree intentional homicide. My father shot my brother-in-law three times at close range with a hunting rifle. My younger sister was only 21 weeks with her son who's name was Conner. My mother was charged with party to the crime. My father's trial was in August. I thought that the jury would come back quickly like they did at my mom's trial since it was so obvious that my dad was guilty but there was a little glitch, an option to only charge him with second degree for reason of defense. That threw one particular juror and everyone was deadlocked for hours. There was a fear that my dad would get off or that there would be a mistrial! My older sister completely freaked out because my father was always threatening to kill her. The verdict finally came back though and he was found guilty, some six hours later. It was probably one of the longest six hours of my life. The thing that helped us though was talking to some of the jurors and hearing what happened during their deliberations. One of them was even at my dad's sentencing in November.

Being a juror is a responsibility but it can be a HUGE one especially in a trial like Scott Peterson's. There definitely should be help for them including counseling and even financial help. Some of these jurors miss work and all of that making their lives even more difficult when they do return to reality (because I'm sure serving on a jury can seem anything but real). Anyway, I just want to say I really feel for these people and I'm glad Dr. Phil did this show. I just wish I hadn't missed it.

   the jurors say they think of the autopsy photos daily.  during the trial, they were not allowed to talk to therapists, priests, family, etc. about their feelings.  the 5 that appeared on the show are haunted/traumatized by the murders.  what i don't understand is why the juror didn't open the letter that contained the death threat.  why wasn't this turned over to the authorities?  how could he live like that knowing somebody is out there that he doesn't know who knows his identity???!!!! and corresponds with him.  i can't imagine receiving a letter in the mail and just putting it aside, especially, after what they all went through.  he must have known it was a nasty letter since he didn't open it, but saved it.  sounds like they are having difficulties living their lives, especially, Richelle Nice.  they did their civic duty, but they certainly paid a heavy price.  i hope they all get the therapy they need and they are able to find happiness again in their lives with their spouses, children, friends, community and families.