In 2008, a jury found Arias guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison with no chance of parole. [35][36] A bloody palm print was discovered along the wall in the bathroom hallway; it contained DNA from both Arias and Alexander. Arias was convicted of first-degree murder on May 8, 2013, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on April 13, 2015. March 5, 1927 - February 20, 2023 On February 20th, 2023, Mary Moritz passed away peacefully in her home in Huntington Beach, CA. One day, they said they sat him down and told him they thought Arias was dangerous. Her trial stirred headlines for televising salacious evidence, along with shocking testimony depicting the couples stormy relationship. She told him that she had cut her hands on broken glass while working at a restaurant called Margaritaville. [9][failed verification][10], Jodi Ann Arias was born on July 9, 1980, in Salinas, California,[11] to William and Sandra (ne Allen) Arias. He baptized her. Mimi, who hadnt left for the trip yet, and two others headed to Travis Alexander's home. [16], During the trial, videotape of a September 2008 Inside Edition interview was played in which Arias had said: "No jury is going to convict me because I am innocent. That's what it feels like. At one point, an Internet denizen digitally superimposed his face onto a crime-scene photo of Alexander dead in the shower of his Mesa home. McDannell told "20/20" that marriage was the foundation of the Mormon faith and that it was very important for members to meet each other and to marry in the temple. Hughes said that Alexander still struggled and suffered with guilt over the fact that he and Arias were having sex. The report stated that the cause of death was homicide. Surreal. You will always be a part of my heart, Jodi. Arias has pleaded not guilty to murder, claiming she killed Alexander in self-defense. In rebuttal, Martinez described the extent and variety of Alexander's wounds: "There is no evidence that he ever laid a hand on her, ever. Arias said that she and Alexander eventually had intercourse, but less often. He'd been stabbed multiple times and had a gunshot to the head. The pilot episode of Murder Made Me Famous, which aired August 15, 2015, chronicled the case. Its the old, If I cant have you, nobody can.. The motion continued, "It should also be noted that these threats follow those made to Alyce LaViolette, a record of which was made ex-parte and under seal." "[125], HLN staff and their commentators compared the case to the Casey Anthony case for the perceived similarities between Anthony and Arias and the emotions that the cases incited in the general public. Travis Alexander (Original) Memorial Video played at Funeral - YouTube 0:00 / 15:54 Travis Alexander (Original) Memorial Video played at Funeral ewillden 398 subscribers Subscribe. After finding a key to Alexander's bedroom, the group entered and found large pools of blood in the hallway to the master bathroom and Alexander's body in the shower. Photos taken moments later show an individual believed to be Alexander "profusely bleeding" on the bathroom floor. He also said that the tests indicated that she had answered questions honestly. 1 Among Ad-Supported Cable as Arias Pleads for Her Life," bragging that they led in the ratings. 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Arias; 1 CA-CR 15-0302", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Travis_Alexander&oldid=1141809557, Articles with dead external links from March 2021, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using embedded infobox templates with the title parameter, Articles with failed verification from August 2020, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2021, Articles lacking reliable references from January 2023, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Guilty on one count of first-degree premeditated murder. The case quickly became a national news story, as police focused their investigation on Alexanders ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias. The caliber of the grandparents' gun matched the caliber of the bullet casing that had been found on Alexander's bathroom floor. When Alexander missed a conference call that he was supposed to be leading, the Hugheses grew worried and left him a voicemail. During her police interrogations, Arias tried to explain why she had arrived a day late to Utah to see her new love interest. The pair of 35-year-old Australian women have revealed they want to get pregnant at same time with the same man. Friend: Jodi Arias didn't attend Travis Alexander's funeral - YouTube 0:00 / 3:17 Friend: Jodi Arias didn't attend Travis Alexander's funeral 17,643 views Apr 2, 2013 When court is. Just seeing the evidence and seeing what was transpired before Travis was killed. 7 jury members: Guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and felony murder, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 22:49. On June 2 between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., Arias called Alexander four times but did not appear to reach him, as the longest of the calls' durations was 17 seconds. "[67], Beginning on March 14, psychologist Richard Samuels testified for the defense for nearly six days. 2023 Funeral Direct. "If I had kids I would consider it even more so. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. [35][37], On July 9, 2008, Arias was indicted by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona for the first-degree murder of Alexander. "It was cute, you know? Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. You were always excited and happy to be around your friends. On June 9, having been unable to reach Alexander, a concerned group of friends went to his home. [105] Jury deliberations began on February 12, 2015. It was discovered that Arias and Alexander had a strained relationship following interviews with Alexanders family and friends. During the renovations, the cast of the show found blood residue in the flooring. This article was originally published by Fox News and appears here with permission. [citation needed], On May 20, 2013, defense attorneys filed motion which alleged that a defense witness who had been due to testify the preceding Friday, the 17th, began receiving death threats for her scheduled testimony on Arias' behalf. Each week, inmates may visit one video monitor for 30 minutes. According to the prosecution, she threw a direct strike to his throat and killed him. Arias was arrested and held at the Maricopa County Sheriffs Offices Estrella Jail as a result of his conviction. Travis Alexander's Mesa, Arizona, house was sold a year after he died. Despite her trial testimony and books detailing her life, Jodis account of his death differs greatly from what was reported at her trial. She and her lawyers are appealing the conviction. You know, this is a time to chat and hang out. After five months together, Alexander broke up with Arias. She said that she changed her mind to avoid bringing more pain to members of her family, who were in the courtroom. Travis lived each day as if it were his last, with many accomplishments, dreams, travels, and successes. There was trouble, however, in the blossoming romance. Sky Lovingier Hughes, a friend of Travis Alexander, said she and Chris Hughes told him they thought Jodi Arias was dangerous but he rebuffed their warnings. "He said, 'I'm getting, I'm getting my life back. Arias was looking for opportunities with a network marketing company called Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. when she met Travis Alexander at a company convention in Las Vegas in September 2006. [16] Jury foreman William Zervakos later expressed an opinion common to jurors and observers when he told ABC's Good Morning America: "I think eighteen days hurt her. She's friendly, has long, blonde hair. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Shreve, Ohio. Our relationship was fantastic. Travis Alexander died an extremely gruesome death, and prosecutors convinced a jury it was at the hand of his former girlfriend Jodi Arias. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share . Throughout your life, you were always fond of spending time with your brothers and sisters. Still, Mendes admitted there was no denying Arias strange behaviour after her former lover was savagely killed in his own Mesa, Arizona, home. He was buried at Riverside's Olivewood Cemetery. [73] The final defense witness was psychologist Robert Geffner, who said that DeMarte's borderline diagnosis was "not appropriate" and that all tests taken by Arias since her arrest pointed toward an anxiety disorder stemming from trauma. After having sex, she allegedly stabbed him in the shower and took photos of him. A coroner later stated Travis had numerous defense wounds on his hands. Police were able to recover deleted images showing Arias and Alexander in sexually suggestive poses taken at approximately 1:40 p.m. on June 4. The friends then called 911. Arias was eventually sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on April 13, 2015. During their conversations, Flores told Arias that her name had come up repeatedly during the investigation. [84][85] The only witness was the medical examiner who had performed Alexander's autopsy. Meanwhile, Alexander began dating a woman named Lisa, Lovingier Hughes said. Steven Alexander, Travis Alexander's brother, said Jodi Arias was Travis' "kryptonite. The prosecution initially told defense attorneys that no text messages that had been sent or received by Alexander were available, but the prosecution was then ordered to turn over several hundred such messages. Photo: Maricopa County Medical Examiner The primary motive, according to prosecutors, was of jealousy and anger. Bill had two more children after he was divorced. He said that Arias had likely been suffering from acute stress at the time of the murder, sending her body into a "fight or flight" mode to defend herself, which caused her brain to stop retaining memory. Barbara Keith. [24][25] In April, Alexander asked to change his travel companion to another female friend, Marie Hall. Hughes said that he and Lovingier Hughes talked with Alexander about their concerns. The lead detective originally claimed that the gunshot occurred first, followed by the stabbing and slitting of the throat. 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It was also featured on another Investigation Discovery program: Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? Although they lived in different states -- he was in Mesa, Arizona, and she was in Palm Desert, California -- they maintained a long-distance relationship for a few months and would meet at the Murrieta, California, home of Lovingier Hughes and her then-husband Chris Hughes. Arias continued to deny any involvement in the killing. [16], Alexander was murdered on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. [31] When Arias returned the car on June 7, it had been driven about 2,800 miles (4,500km). ", ABC broadcast a story of the murder on 14 February 2020 in an episode of 20/20. "It's something to take into account," Bremner said. [69] Beginning on March 26, Alyce LaViolette, a psychotherapist who specializes in domestic violence, testified that Arias was a victim of domestic abuse, and that most victims do not tell anyone because they feel ashamed and humiliated. Mendes also revealed Arias family, whom he described as hardworking and normal, were stunned by their daughters horrific actions. "The law of chastity basically says your body is a sacred space. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. And the relationship she had with other men. She was born in Salinas, California, in the United States, and her zodiac sign is cancer. [2][3][4][5][6], Travis Victor Alexander was born on July 28, 1977,[7] in Riverside, California, to Gary David Alexander (19481997) and Pamela Elizabeth Morgan Alexander (19532005). [14] Alexander and Arias began dating in February 2007. She had been expected on June 4, but arrived a full day later. Alexander's grandmother eventually took him and his siblings in, and began clothing and feeding them, Steven Alexander said. [30] Neither these calls nor their transcripts were presented in Arias' trial. Lovingier Hughes said that Arias would follow Alexander to the bathroom and stand outside the door or eavesdrop on his conversations. So I was extremely confident that no jury would convict me, because I didn't expect any of you to be here." During the penalty phase, a mistrial was declared due to a hung jury. Obituary Receive. [17] He suffered 27 stab wounds, a slit throat, and a gunshot wound to the head. [49], In opening arguments on January 2, 2013, Martinez sought the death penalty. Alexander's friends mentioned Arias by name as a possible suspect, stating that Alexander had told them that she had been stalking him, accessing his Facebook account and slashing his car's tires. The seller was her brother; he claimed that the profits went towards covering the family's travel expenses to the trial and "better food" for Arias while she was in jail. [132], On April 11, USA Today reported that during the testimony of defense witness Alyce LaViolette, public outrage was extreme concerning her assertions that Arias was a victim of domestic violence. She sidestepped a question about whether she believed Arias was guilty of manslaughter, second-degree murder or first-degree murder, but said "I don't have all the information, but I think she's guilty. During the trial, Arias attempted to depict herself as a physically and emotionally battered woman who was forced to satisfy the perverted demands of her lover. Jodi Arias was 26 when she met Travis Alexander, 29, in 2006. You know, 'Why are you dissin' me? She wanted to make that clear," Talbot said. In the final days before his death, Alexander called her a "sociopath" and "the worst thing that ever happened to me," and stated that he was afraid of her. Travis loved to take adventures and do different things," said Alexander's friend Sky Lovingier Hughes. She didnt like the fact that if there was anyone that didnt know that they were together. For a lot of folks that was the first time they had seen someones sexual exploitations plastered all over the media. [106][107] On March 2, 2015, the jury informed Judge Stephens that they were deadlocked. Among the missing objects was a handgun chambered in .25 caliber,[27] which was never recovered. Authorities later learned that the blood from the palm print belonged to both Alexander and Arias. She only admitted killing Alexander after being arrested for the crime for two years because she said she was defending herself. He had been stabbed at least 27 times, his throat had been cut ear to ear and he had also been shot in the head. Prosecutor Juan Martinez was played by Ugly Betty actor Tony Plana and David Zayas, of Dexter, portrays detective Esteban Flores. Ernst was the only one who visited Jodi Arias while she was in prison. The way you played made me realize how much fun you were. Travis Alexander was laid to rest at Olivewood Memorial Park in Riverside on May 5, 2013, and his family and friends held a candlelight vigil in his honor. "It's the electronic version of a lynch mob," said retired Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Fields. [79] By April 25, defense costs had reached almost $1.7 million. Her attorney stated this was about one third of the amount requested. The defense asked for a mistrial, which the judge denied. The motion also alleged that Martinez chose to release evidence and to pose for pictures with his fans on the steps of the courthouse. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. On the witness stand, Arias told the court an entirely different story than the two previous ones she'd told investigators. Mesa police detective Esteban Flores told defense attorneys that there was nothing "out of the ordinary" among Alexander's emails; about 8,000 were turned over to the defense in June 2009. "We kinda fended for ourselves. I was a little surprised by the relationship that they had, said Mendes. [20][21][22] Alexander's death was ruled a homicide. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Travis Alexander's Family Holds Open Casket Funeral To Remember Him December 31, 2022 Advertisement December 9, 2022 by Robin On June 4, 2008, Travis Alexander's body was found in his Mesa, Arizona home, brutally murdered by his ex- girlfriend Jodi Arias. Two years after her arrest, Arias told police that she killed Alexander in self-defense, claiming that she had been a victim of domestic violence. Mike Corbin officiating. No one wants to think that their child, [or] grandchild, can do something that brutal to anybody.. [102], On October 21, 2014, Arias' sentencing retrial began. He discusses his involvement in the explosive investigation and trial in the three-part limited series on Investigation Discovery (ID) titled Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery. She also accessed his cell-phone voicemail system. [23], In early 2008, Alexander told acquaintances that Arias would join him for a work-related trip to Cancn, Mexico scheduled for June 15. He was stabbed nearly 30 times and shot in the head with a .25 caliber pistol, Fox News reports. On June 2 at 8:04 a.m., Arias rented a car in Redding, California[30] and indicated that she would return the car to the same location. She also said that she would donate her hair to Locks of Love while in prison, and had already done so three times while in jail. [70] LaViolette summarized emails from Alexander's close friends: "They have basically advised Ms. Arias to move on from the relationship that Mr. Alexander has been abusive to women. The owner speaks with KTVK reporter Crystal Cruz. "Somebody knew him. NATHAN Mendes is still haunted by the 2008 murder of salesman Travis Alexander and the media spectacle that ensued. 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