The jury can sentence Jodi Arias to life in prison or the death penalty. If she gets life in prison, the judge decides if Arias could qualify for parole after 25 years. The jury deliberations officially began at 10:41 a.m. MST. Stay with cbs5az.com for updates on the trial. Text BREAKING to 23765 to get a text alert when the verdict is reached.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:56:41 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >>
The jury has gone home for the day without a verdict on life or death for convicted murderer Jodi Arias.More >>
The jury in the Jodi Arias trial has told the judge they can't reach an unanimous decision. The judge then gave the jury some suggestions on how to proceed and sent them back to deliberate. (05/22/2013) More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:14 GMT
(Source: CBS 5 News)
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 deliberatingMore >>
Be the first to find out when the jury reaches a verdict in the sentencing phase of the Jodi Arias murder trial.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:07:04 GMT
Kirk Nurmi (Source: CBS 5 News)
Jodi Arias' attorney Kirk Nurmi has asked to withdraw from the case on two occasions. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisor's meeting on Wednesday is expected to include a vote to approve $200,000 beMore >>
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisor's meeting on Wednesday is expected to include a vote to approve $200,000 be moved to help pay for defense attorney Kirk Nurmi's salary.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:32:46 GMT
(Source: CBS 5 News)
The penalty phase of Arias' trial was set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.More >>
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.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:29:48 GMT
? CBS 5
Follow @JadiannCBS5, @reporterjmiguel and @elizabetherwin for updates from Jodi Arias murder trial in the death of her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander. [Text BREAKING to 23765 to get breaking news alertsMore >>
Get live updates from CBS 5 News reporters as the jury deliberates the fate of Jodi Arias, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:14 GMT
(Source: CBS 5 News)
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 deliberatingMore >>
Be the first to find out when the jury reaches a verdict in the sentencing phase of the Jodi Arias murder trial.More >>
This is raw video of a Phoenix jury finding Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Travis Alexander. She stabbed Alexander 27 times, nearly decapitated him and shot him once in the head. (5/8/13)More >>
This is raw video of a Phoenix jury finding Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Travis Alexander. She stabbed Alexander 27 times, nearly decapitated him and shot him once in the head. (5/8/13)More >>
Authorities released nearly 600 photos that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others.More >>
Authorities released nearly 600 photos that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others.More >>
A man police said kidnapped his wife, two children and a stepchild and held them hostage ended a standoff with police when he shot himself to death.More >>
A man police said kidnapped his wife, two children and a stepchild and held them hostage ended a standoff with police when he shot himself to death.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
A 61-year-old Gilbert man is accused of using his 89-year-old mother to steal from major retailers and resell the items at garage sales in the Phoenix area.More >>
A 61-year-old Gilbert man is accused of using his 89-year-old mother to steal from major retailers and resell the items at garage sales in the Phoenix area.More >>
The mug shots for this week include a suspect wanted in connection with the drive-by shooting that killed two teens as a party in Phoenix was ending.More >>
The mug shots for this week include a suspect wanted in connection with the drive-by shooting that killed two teens as a party in Phoenix was ending.More >>
The arrests of eight people, including a former drug cartel member, have broken up a drug smuggling operation in which its members dressed in law enforcement gear and assaulted their buyers.More >>
The arrests of eight people, including a former drug cartel member, have broken up a drug smuggling operation in which its members dressed in law enforcement gear and assaulted their buyers.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that...More >>
Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that many...More >>
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.More >>
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.More >>
Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year.More >>
Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:57:52 GMT
A deck collapse Monday night in Millbrook left several teens injured. It happened at a graduation party. As we move into the summer season, this incident underscores the need to make sure decks aren'tMore >>
A deck collapse Monday night in Millbrook left several teens injured. It happened at a graduation party. As we move into the summer season, this incident underscores the need to make sure decks aren't overloaded. More >>
An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit of Mount Everest five years ago is back on the mountain to make another attempt at the title.More >>
An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest - although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his...More >>