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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:34:56 GMT
Susan Swanson owns the Augusta Care Pregnancy Center on Broad Street. There is a two hour limited parking sign in front of her company but she says no one enforces it. The parking limit downtown has beenMore >>
Susan Swanson owns the Augusta Care Pregnancy Center on Broad Street. There is a two hour limited parking sign in front of her company but she says no one enforces it.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:40 GMT
A vigil for the family members killed in a suspected triple homicide was held at the Augusta Deliverance Evangelical Church Wednesday night. The vigil for Roosevelt Jones, Edna Jones and their son Russell JonesMore >>
A vigil for the family members killed in a suspected triple homicide was held at the Augusta Deliverance Evangelical Church Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:54:02 GMT
Friends and neighbors now say the Jones Family, Edna, Roosevelt, and Russell, are the victims of a suspected triple homicide in South Augusta.The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has been investigatingMore >>
Friends and neighbors now say the Jones Family, Edna, Roosevelt, and Russell, are the victims of a suspected triple homicide in South Augusta.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:42:44 GMT
It's been two days since a tornado ripped through Moore, Ok nearly destroying the town along with two schools; now one local school is re-evaluating their safety plans. Even though it's the last weekMore >>
It's been two days since a tornado ripped through Moore, Ok nearly destroying the town along with two schools; now one local school is re-evaluating their safety plans. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:39:09 GMT
Mobility, the company that runs Augusta's Public Transit, is now suing the city after the Richmond County Commission voted to terminate their five year contract. Mobility's attorney Robert Mullins toldMore >>
Mobility, the company that runs Augusta's Public Transit, is now suing the city after the Richmond County Commission voted to terminate their five year contract.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:53:51 GMT
Family, friends and fellow officers said goodbye to Deputy Alton Creech Tuesday morning. A funeral was held at First Baptist Church on Walton Way. Deputy Creech crashed his motorcycle on I-20, lastMore >>
Hundreds attend the funeral of Deputy Allen Creech.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:51:46 GMT
Carole Timmerman lives on Ferree Place in Graniteville and after a severe storm rolled through Aiken County Tuesday, she had to watch where she stepped. "It's horrible, it's so dangerous," said TimmermanMore >>
Aiken County Emergency Management officials say there were wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour. The strong winds uprooted trees, caused power lines to fall and tore into homes. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:30:22 GMT
Patrons may lose a popular shopping area in Aiken. The Aiken Mall has been foreclosed after the owner stopped making payments on the interest of the property in April.The Aiken County clerk of courts sayMore >>
Patrons may lose a popular shopping area in Aiken. The Aiken Mall has been foreclosed after the owner stopped making payments on the interest of the property in April.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:22:03 GMT
Two months since an EF1 tornado touched down in Gibson, residents in its path are still cleaning up the destruction left behind. "It just picked up trees from out of the ground, roots and all, and justMore >>
Two months since an EF1 tornado touched down in Gibson, residents in its path are still cleaning up the destruction left behind.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:11:48 GMT
Aiken County deputies say they searched with New Ellenton police officers for two armed men who shot dogs on Sizemore Avenue on Saturday night. Aiken County deputies say they started searching for the suspectsMore >>
A second suspect, a 17 year old, was arrested just before 10pm Monday. He was taken to the Aiken County Jail.More >>