2:24 p.m. ET: One juror asked: Is Arias taking medication for her terrible PTSD disorder?

Samuels said Arias did take a tranquilizer and was on a anti-depressant, but he was not involved with her treatment.

2:21 p.m. ET:

"I re-interviewed her several times to get the story in several different ways, and it is my feeling that once the story changed, she was telling the story the way it essentially happened. We were also able to confirm the presence of trauma-related symptoms through the testing. The testing is sensitive to the presence of trauma. Now again, is this a 100% accurate situation? Like taking someone’s temperature and it’s 102.7 and we pretty much know that that’s the temperature…not it isn’t, these are probabilistic techniques. Much of it is based upon our experience and a review of other people’s work in the field. I’m pretty confident she does suffer from amnesia and PTSD," said Samuels.

Live blog
http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/03/21 ... rt-round-1

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Samuels say that Arias has taken tranquilizers and depression medication.

You're good, Rumpole! They make it so difficult to find that particular "Live Blog!!"

DRINK!!!

It's gonna be hard to keep up with the drinks today, too!

Jodi even copied the story Travis told at the gathering of 30 of the robbery/gun?
Gun to the top of his head? That's where she shot him too... top of his head.

Nothing is REAL about her... all fragments from other's lives... she has no real life.
Nobody's home!!
PUT - - - IT - - - AWAY!!! FOR LIFE!!!

Remote - by WHY never re-tested? THIS CREATURE ISN'T AFTER THE TRUTH! HE IS ONLY CONCERNED WITH HIS WALLET - AND KEEPING THE DEFENSE HAPPY SO HE WILL GET MORE WORK FROM OTHER DEFENSE LAWYERS LOOKS LIKE. HE'S BUILDING A REPUTATION AMONG ONLY DEFENSE LAWYERS?

KEEP THEIR COSTS --- **DOWN**?? BETH K. FOUND IT ODD HE **ONLY** WORKS FOR DEFENSE TEAMS. Drs. don't usually do that. Strange... is he a sleazy man with a PhD.?

"Something's rotten in Denmark."

I used to use the date... but they are crafty.. changed date on old blogs to 21 March for some reason....

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2:26 p.m. ET: Some of the juror questions for Samuels seem to show some sarcasm:

"You said transient global amnesia can be caused by sexual intercourse, immersion in hot or cold water, and a number of other things. Is the list you presented all-inclusive or could it also be caused by something such as the trauma associated with getting a bad haircut, for example?"

There were like 3 dated March 21st this morning ( - crafty!)!! Then I tried the search of "Jodi Arias Live Blog" and it still didn't give the one you came up with.

Michael Kiefer michaelbkiefer
Samuels: diagnosis is not based solely on what the client says.

Michael Kiefer michaelbkiefer
The Arias jury appears to be listening closely. The questions are mostly respectful and insightful.

2:26 p.m. ET: Some of the juror questions for Samuels seem to show some sarcasm:

"You said transient global amnesia can be caused by sexual intercourse, immersion in hot or cold water, and a number of other things. Is the list you presented all-inclusive or could it also be caused by something such as the trauma associated with getting a bad haircut, for example?"

Ha ha ha remote. Thanks for that. I wonder if the juror is thinking too about a man BREAKING UP with her ... not wanting her ANYMORE???

Thanks R. THE BEST!!!!!!

Joni - her copying that story Travis told is just amazing. Creepy, scary, dangerous!

DRINK!!!

omg Joni - I was wondering the SAME thing - wonder if any of these jurors are taking the opportunity for some FREE advice??

ooops! The dreaded "pre-meditated" word!

Michael Kiefer michaelbkiefer
Martinez objects when Samuels says there is a difference between a premeditated crime-scene and... Sidebar.

Michael Kiefer michaelbkiefer
Samuels says during acute stress, the body goes on auto-pilot.


oooh, good question - Do you think it is fair to compare Arias' condition to police officers or soldier in combat when that is their job?

Is there a diagnosis for SELECTIVE AMNESIA?

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Dr. Samuels just said that after times of great stress, higher levels of thought are not possible, such as thinking "this just happened, so I think I will do that...".

Well, after the grand event, Jodi proved she had higher levels of thought...."I was able to be romantic with this other guy right after the 'event' because I thought I'd better act normal or others might think my behavior was suspicious."

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Question: Why didn't you re-adminster the test when Jodi admitted to killing Travis?

Samuels: yada, yada, yada....BS - so it didn't really need to be re-evaluated.

2:38 p.m. ET: One juror asked: Wouldn't adrenaline output increase in someone who was committing premeditated murder.

Samuels said yes it is possible, but it is not probable. He said its really impossible to know, because everyone reacts differently.

Michael Kiefer michaelbkiefer
Did Samuels take adequate time to evaluate Arias? Beyond 30 hours, the nature of the relationship changes, he says.

Michael Kiefer michaelbkiefer
Is it fair to compare Arias' PTSD to that of police or soldiers? Samuels says it is a set of symptoms, but murder differs from duty.

It's good to get what you heard, rt! Thanks!