Jodi Arias Retrial News: Defense Team's Expert Witness Fields Questions From Jurors [VIDEO]
L.C. Miccio-Fonseca has been under oath for days now in the Jodi Arias retrial and on Tuesday the jurors asked her questions.
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On Wednesday USA Today reported via The Arizona Republic that on Tuesday Dr. Miccio-Fonseca remained on stand after days of questioning from the defense and prosecution to field questions from the jurors about Arias' relationship with Travis Alexander.
The jury appeared to be interested in the reasons behind a rant that Alexander threw at Arias via instant messaging. Alexander called Arias a "solid form of evil" in the rant.
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A juror even asked if the dynamics between Arias and Alexander were similar to those in Alexander's previous relationships. The psychologist said she was unsure about what triggered Alexander's tirade against Arias. She wasn't even sure what "untruths" he was referring to in the instant messaging conversation.
She was, however, able to state that his previous relationships were not as "sexually charged" as his was with Arias. She said, "It's an erotic bond. It's powerful."
It was reported that there is indication that at least one juror is considering Arias' claims that she once caught Alexander viewing child porn. The prosecution has disputed these allegations, which is still ongoing.
A juror asked Dr. Miccio-Fonseca if the dynamics of a relationship would change if such an instance were to occur. The psychologist stated it wouldn't be unusual for there to be a shift in the sexual dynamic of a relationship such as someone in Arias' position to try to compensate or accept her partner's perversions.
Then, defense attorney Kirk Nurmi cited a text message conversation that mentioned Arias' childlike public grooming habits and a sex tape in which Alexander likened Arias' voice to that of a 12-year-old girl. These exchanges, Miccio-Fonseca said, occurred after the day Arias said she had caught Alexander with the porn.
Prosecutor Juan Martinez chimed in to state that Arias alleges she caught Alexander viewing child porn of a young boy to undo the defense's proposed connection between the child porn allegations and the youth in Arias and Alexander's sex life.
It was also reported that Judge Sherry Stephens had to dismiss a juror, but no reason why was given.
The retrial will resume Monday, but a separate hearing regarding the child porn allegations is slated for Thursday.
Outside of the all the courtroom, Arias' parents have taken to YouTube to thank those who have donated to fund their daughter's legal team and have asked for further donations. The video can be seen below.
