The press made

much of the fact that this was a more educated jury than can usually be

found for a murder case. I would like to add that they must also have

been intelligent, realistic and courageous enough to make the hard decisions.

My only jury duty required that I help decide a financial settlement after

a divorce and that was very emotional for me. I must assume that the people

on this jury are wrangling with difficult emotions now, too. My heartfelt

thanks go out to them. If it means anything to them, I don't doubt for

a moment that they made the right decision.

(Note to Lee

Sexton : You knew you had an educated jury you helped picked them. What

was with the "First Wives Club" defense? I suppose you went

with what you had.)

Lynn Williams

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