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  • Arias Trial Stories
  1. VIDEO: Arias goes 1-on-1 with ABC15

    VIDEO: Arias goes 1-on-1 with ABC15

    Arias sat down with ABC15's Amy Murphy Tuesday night, just hours after jurors began deliberating, to speak out about the trial, her feelings about Travis Alexander's death and whether she wants to live or die.

  2. Jury now deliberating death for Arias

    Jury now deliberating death for Arias

    Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial have gone home for the day after deliberating Tuesday afternoon whether the convicted killer should get a life sentence or execution.

  3. VIDEO: Arias statement on family, prison

    VIDEO: Arias statement on family, prison

    In a statement to the jury during Tuesday's penalty phase, Jodi Arias admitted killing boyfriend Travis Alexander and said it was the "worst thing" she had ever done.

  4. PHOTOS: Arias slideshow during trial

    PHOTOS: Arias slideshow during trial

    Jodi Arias presented a lengthy slideshow  -- including childhood and family photos -- to the jury during Tuesday's penalty phase.

    • Arias speaks out as jury deliberates

      Arias speaks out as jury deliberates

      Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she said she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail. 

      • Will Jodi Arias plead for mercy?

        Will Jodi Arias plead for mercy?

        When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial one more time, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or would she rather be executed than spend the rest of her life in prison.

        1. Arias lawyers ask to withdraw AGAIN

          Arias lawyers ask to withdraw AGAIN

          Complaining that Jodi Arias' sensational murder case has become a modern-day "witch trial," her lawyers tried to quit in the middle of the death-penalty phase Monday, then said they will call only one witness: Arias.

        2. Arias penalty phase delayed again

          Arias penalty phase delayed again

          Jodi Arias returned to court Monday for the continuation of the penalty phase of her trial after being convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her one-time lover as jurors consider a sentence of life in prison or execution.

          • VIDEO: Family emotional in Arias trial

            VIDEO: Family emotional in Arias trial

            The jury deciding the fate of Jodi Arias has heard dramatic and emotional testimony from the brother of the man she murdered.

          • Again? Arias canceled, back on Monday

            Again? Arias canceled, back on Monday

            The penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial will resume Monday following an abrupt cancelation Thursday afternoon.

            • Arias' lawyers wanted to step down

              Arias' lawyers wanted to step down

              Attorneys for Jodi Arias asked to step down from the case after their client was convicted of first-degree murder, but a judge denied the request, according to court minutes obtained Thursday.

              • Penalty phase begins for Jodi Arias

                Penalty phase begins for Jodi Arias

                Jodi Arias returns to court for the final phase of her trial as the same jury that convicted her of murder last week weighs whether the former waitress should be sentenced to life in prison or death.

                • Case Timeline

                September 2006
                Jodi Arias, 28, and Travis Alexander meet at work convention in Las Vegas

                 

                February 2007

                Arias and Alexander begin dating


                June 2007

                Arias and Alexander split up, but maintain sexual relationship
                 

                December 2007

                Alexander begins dating another woman, accuses Arias of slashing tires

                April 2008

                Arias moves from Arizona to California


                June 4, 2008

                Arias goes to Alexander's Mesa home where they have sex, take explicit photos
                 

                June 9, 2008

                Concerned friends visit Alexander's home and find him dead in shower


                July 16, 2008

                Arias is arrested in connection with Alexander's death


                January 2, 2013

                Murder trial begins in Phoenix


                May 8, 2013

                Jury finds Arias guilty of first-degree murder


                May 15, 2013

                Jury finds aggravating factor in murder

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