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Back to the definition of compassion. Martinez returns to saying Samuels felt sorry for Arias.

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Samuels is talking about being a neutral observer. "That is how we are trained, sir."

Joni - are those 2 blonde women on the far left side of the gallery Dr. Drew jurors?

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5:37 p.m. ET: Samuels said he has been accused of being compassionate, but it did not affect his judgment in Arias' case.

5:35 p.m. ET: Martinez asked Samuels if his compassion for the defendant skewed his judgment in this case. Samuels said they are trained to be impartial and to not to over identify with clients.

5:34 p.m. ET: Martinez is now walking Samuels to the flight or fight instinct. He asked Samuels if animals would stick around an mess with a carcass. Samuels sometimes will stick around and eat the carcass.

“In that hypothetical, once a winner is determined – let’s assume by death – they don’t stick around, do they?” asked Martinez.

“No,” said Samuels.

“They take off?” asked Martinez.

“Yes,” said Samuels.


5:31 p.m. ET: Martinez pointed out that in the online conversation Alexander complains Arias is taking advantage of him sexually. Samuels agreed with Martinez that Alexander did say that.

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The question was not read. Instead, Willmott is at the podium asking questions, likely allowed because Martinez introduced new material.

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One more Arias juror question. Number 107.

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Martinez: "I don't have anything else."

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There was talk of another sidebar... live feed went into "Ground hog day" mode.. repeating same bit

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5:57 p.m. ET: Willmott has concluded her questions from Samuels. Judge Stephens has recessed court until 6:10 p.m. ET. The live blog will continue at that time.

5:54 p.m. ET: Samuels is explaining how Arias answers on a PTSD where she lied did not affect her score or his diagnosis of PTSD.

5:51 p.m. ET: Willmott is asking Samuels about how Arias took tranquilizers for eight months after Alexander died, and how they affected her sleep.

5:50 p.m. ET: Willmott asked Samuels about Arias’ suicidal plans.

“She didn’t have a specific plan but she said it was part of her plan not to live long enough to go to trial,” said Samuels

5:46 p.m. ET: Willmott is now asking Samuels about how Arias behavior shortly after Alexander's death were ways of avoiding emotions and thoughts about killing Alexander. Samuels said it was like she was living in a fantasy land.

5:44 p.m. ET: Defense attorney Willmott is asking Samuels if during the phone sex conversation that was played in court earlier trial whether Alexander seemed unwilling to engage in that sexual behavior. Samuels said he seemed willing.

5:41 p.m. ET: Martinez has concluded his questions for Samuels. The attorneys are now at a sidebar with the judge to review more jury questions.

“In your 35 years you have had training in how to keep reports and records straight, right?” asked Martinez.

“Yes,” said Samuels.

“You weren’t successful with the records and reports, were you? You weren’t accurate?” asked Martinez.

“A typographical error is not equivalent to be a neutral, empathic listener,” said Samuels.

“I’m not asking about that. I’m asking -- although you had training, you still failed in being accurate…” said Martinez.

“I admit, a mistake was made in typing,” said Samuels.

“Just like you’ve had your 35 years of training, you made a mistake. Just like you had your 35 years of being compassionate and empathic, isn’t it true that in this case, you lost your objectivity?” asked Martinez.

“Absolutely not… absolutely not,” said Samuels

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Recess until 3:10

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HAHA! Thanks, I thought there was something wrong with my internet.

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More Jury Questions... read by Judge

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Follow-up Willmott

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What a day ..Juan was terrific...I hope this is the last of Samuels.

Can I say I can't stand Willmott, she has such a prizzy attitude.

Remote - I will look about the Dr. Drew "jurors". Look at him tonight to see what Travis was talking about
when he said "I would rather be dead than live like that!" and you will see them there. The one on the left is pretty... bigger I think. The one on the right wears her hair down ... kind of long. I will look.

This is Google Images - and I typed in Travis Alexander. I saw a few pictures I never saw before. Nice.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sit ... SK5eAle0kg

Psychobabble - Samuels


I agree on Willmott... but she is better than Nurmi

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Defence Mechanism rather than covering up? I think NOT Mr Samuels..... wise up!!!

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6:28 p.m. ET:

Wilmott asked, "When someone creates an alternative reality does that help them to not have to deal with what the reality is?"

"Correct. It insulates them from the feelings associated with the worst part of the trauma," said Samuels.

6:27 p.m. ET: Willmott is asking Samuels about how Arias told him how she felt after telling him she killed Alexander in self-defendant. Samuels said Arias told him she felt like a huge weight had been lifted off her, and this is consistent with an alternative reality.

6:23 p.m. ET: Defense attorney Willmott is now asking Samuels follow up questions.

6:22 p.m. ET: Juror question: Do you have access to media during this trial?

Samuels said he has avoided all media during the trial.

6:21 p.m. ET: Juror question: What is the difference between coving up and alternative reality?

“Covering up is a voluntary, creating an alibi for yourself. The alternative reality is a psychological process, known as a defense mechanism, and it occurs through subconscious forces. The individual who is afflicted by that oftentimes is not even aware of the depth of their cognitive distortion,” said Samuels.

6:20 p.m. ET: Judge Stephens is asking Samuels questions from the jury.

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