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Teary testimony from victim’s family in Jodi Arias case

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:41:39 MDT

Teary testimony from victim’s family in Jodi Arias case

By BRIAN SKOLOFF The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 06:41PM MDT

Phoenix • Jurors deciding the fate of convicted murderer Jodi Arias became visibly shaken by dramatic statements from the victim’s family members as they described how their lives were ripped apart by the killing. Travis Alexander’s younger brother Steven told the panel he was hospitalized for ulcers, lost sleep and separated from his wife. He paused to choke back tears and regain his composure as he recounted the phone call he got from his sister the day his brother’s body was found. “She told ...

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Trial delayed for Utah Burmese refugee charged with kidnapping, murder

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:25:42 MDT

Trial delayed for Utah Burmese refugee charged with kidnapping, murder

By Marissa Lang The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 13, 2013 11:25PM MDT

The long-awaited trial for a Burmese refugee accused of kidnapping and killing a young girl at the South Salt Lake apartment complex where they both lived was delayed again Monday. Esar Met, 26, is charged in 3rd District Court with first-degree felony counts of aggravated murder and child kidnapping in connection with the 2008 slaying of 7-year-old Hser Ner Moo. His trial was scheduled to begin on July 15. But after a hearing Monday, the trial date was vacated. A new date could be set at an up...

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Change of venue denied for Utah man accused of killing teen

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:07:33 MDT

Change of venue denied for Utah man accused of killing teen

By stephen hunt The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 10, 2013 09:07AM MDT

Eric Millerberg — accused in the 2011 death of his children’s 16-year-old babysitter — has been denied a change of venue for his upcoming murder trial. Millerberg’s attorneys wanted the trial moved to Summit or Salt Lake county, arguing that pre-trial publicity about the case will make it impossible for Millerberg to get a fair trial in Weber County. But 2nd District Judge Scott Hadley this week denied the request and said jury selection will begin on July 23 — in his Ogden courtroom. Millerber...