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@BethKaras

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@BethKaras
Beth Karas
4 years
How did Sam Little, dubbed the most prolific serial killer in the United States, get away with murder for so long? Join me when #CatchingASerialKiller : Sam Little premieres Sunday, April 12 at 7/6c during @Oxygen 's #12DarkDaysOfSerialKillers event.
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@BethKaras
Beth Karas
9 years
#JodiArias is sentenced to natural life--no possibility of release, ever.
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Beth Karas
4 years
The work that @SieglerKelly and the #ColdJustice team is doing is great. Don’t miss the new season that start this Saturday at 6/5c on @Oxygen .
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Beth Karas
5 years
In April 2016, 8 members of the Rhoden Family were murdered execution style in their Piketon, Ohio home. Join me as I dig deeper into the story. The #Piketon Family Murders premieres Sunday, March 31 at 7/6c on @Oxygen .
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Beth Karas
9 years
@nutmeg The fog lifted today for #JodiArias . Her words are part of the official record and can be used
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Beth Karas
5 years
Last week, @Oxygen ’s new show #MurderForHire gave us a peek into the dark world of contract killings. If you’re hungry for more, you can watch the second episode before it airs this weekend by heading to their YouTube page here!
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in 2016, 8 members of the Rhoden family were brutally murdered, sending shockwaves through their small town of Piketon, Ohio. Join me as I examine the case on The #Piketon Family Murders. Sunday at 7/6c only on @Oxygen .
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Beth Karas
11 years
Deanna Reid shared this photo of her and Napoleon. Travis left Napoleon to Deanna in his will. #jodiarias http://t.co/N3B07HHzEl
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Beth Karas
9 years
This is the cell #jodiarias will live in for at least 2 years if she gets life & forever if she gets death. http://t.co/JK6gvGex5z
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Beth Karas
9 years
Passing the Freedom Tower...back home in NYC from #jodiarias retrial. http://t.co/8bqFUV0MZU
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9 years
The judge in #jodiarias just announced that we're at recess until 1:00 p.m. Something is definitely up.
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Beth Karas
10 years
Judge closed the courtroom for the first defense witness in #JodiArias . I've never seen anything quite like this.
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9 years
#JodiArias just made a voluntary waiver of her right to allocute to the jury to express remorse, explain the crime, and plead for mercy.
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9 years
Jurors have begun deliberating in #jodiarias . Final jury is 8 women and 4 men. They are deciding whether Arias receives life or death.
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Beth Karas
11 years
It's great to be covering crime stories & trials for @WildAboutTrial as a contributor and senior legal analyst. http://t.co/ygAWg6Yqez
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7 years
#DaliaDippolito was just found GUILTY of solicitation to commit murder in FL in her third trial.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jurors in #jodiarias are working hard on day 2 of deliberations. They just asked if they can work through lunch.
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Beth Karas
9 years
No news outside the courtroom in #jodiarias . Jurors are still working...
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jurors in #jodiarias trial resumed deliberations 35 minutes ago. Today is day 5--the wait continues...
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Beth Karas
9 years
The #jodiarias jury just left & will return at 9:30 Mon. One was carrying a crock pot; another carried a dessert dish. Shows unity, for now.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Something is happening again in #jodiarias . Attorneys are in court. Families have arrived. Waiting for courtroom doors to be unlocked.
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Beth Karas
11 years
Jurors were unanimous on the theory of premeditated murder. Seven of the 12 said it was ALSO felony murder. #jodiarias
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Beth Karas
5 years
I watch @Oxygen on the go all the time! Show me how you ‘ @Oxygen ’ by entering the #HowToOxygenSweepstakes for a chance to win tickets to CrimeCon 2020! No Purchase Necessary. Must be US resident and 18+. For Rules, visit
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Tonight, join me for the premiere of #UnspeakableCrime : The Killing of #JessicaChambers . We’re telling the important story of 19-year-old Jessica who was burned alive in 2014, but her family continues to search for justice. It starts at 7/6c.
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Beth Karas
11 years
No surprise that it's not guilty. A very difficult case for the state to prove. Too many questions. Evidence not clear cut. #ZimmermanTrial
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Beth Karas
9 years
The state's summation in #jodiarias is finished. Court is adjourned until tomorrow. Emotional afternoon for the victim's family.
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Beth Karas
9 years
We are finished for the day in #jodiarias . Jurors were escorted out a different exit, not in front of the media.
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@BethKaras
Beth Karas
9 years
No news. False alarm. Jury is still deliberating in #jodiarias .
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Beth Karas
9 years
The court PIO said the #jodiarias jury is finished for the day. They'll resume tomorrow @ 9:30 a.m.
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Beth Karas
9 years
At least one #jodiarias juror is going to talk--no video or photos. Can record audio only.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Something is up with #jodiarias jury. There is a note, question--some issue. Courtroom is filling up.
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Beth Karas
7 years
Special edition of @Time mag now out--25 yrs of the @Innocence Project! Great issue! I also wrote article abt @OhioInnocence & its director.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Everyone is assembled in court in #jodiarias . Even Arias is here in civilian clothes which means jury is probably coming in.
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Beth Karas
9 years
VERDICT in #jodiarias will be read at 9:30 a.m. MT.
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Beth Karas
9 years
There are now nine women and five men on the #jodiarias jury.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jurors in #jodiarias have gone home for the night. They deliberated for about 3 hours, 20 minutes, and will return in the morning for day 2.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jurors in #jodiarias are leaving. They have deliberated for about 9 hours and 45 minutes over two days and will return Monday for day 3.
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Beth Karas
9 years
The State in #jodiarias called a computer expert to diffuse the issue of porn on Travis's computer. Good witness for the State.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jury in #jodiarias has left for the day. Total deliberation time in 3 days is about 16 hours; they return in the morning for day 4.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Two jurors who made it through four months of the #jodiarias retrial were just excused, one in tears. Two alternates remain.
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Beth Karas
6 years
Happy 4th from NYC!
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Beth Karas
11 years
So busy at Arias trial! But always thinking of my late brothers, especially on International MPS Awareness Day. They are my inspiration.
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Beth Karas
9 years
#JodiArias addressed the judge in her prison stripes & refuted some of the victims' statements. Lots of incredulity among Travis supporters.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jurors in #jodiarias retrial appear to be working hard. Still no questions this week--that we know of. Today is day 4 of deliberations.
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Beth Karas
9 years
It appears the #jodiarias jury is deadlocked as judge just said she intends to read a "modified impasse" instruction the jury.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Closing arguments are tomorrow morning in #JodiArias retrial. Judge will read the instructions first following by the arguments.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Getting ready for press conference with jurors in #jodiarias . 13 chairs are set up for jurors. Not sure how many are coming.
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Beth Karas
9 years
There's a buzz in the hall outside the #jodiarias courtroom. Something's going on inside the locked courtroom...a hearing perhaps?
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Beth Karas
7 years
Glad to be back doing analysis of gavel to gavel #trial coverage. Congratulations to @danabrams and @law_newz Network.
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Lauren
7 years
Congrats @danabrams and so glad @BethKaras is on board too. This is what we trial junkies have been hoping for
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Beth Karas
9 years
Correction. Typing too fast. Jury instructions are first in #jodiarias retrial then closing arguments. Order is: defense, state, defense.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Everyone is assembling again in #jodiarias . Maybe this is the end--judge is at sidebar with attorneys.
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Beth Karas
9 years
#JodiArias , life or death? Day 3 of deliberations in penalty phase retrial http://t.co/29fGAYEBAL
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jurors in #jodiarias just took a 15-minute break. They're back at work now.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Judge in #jodiarias just announced that we're waiting for the 2 alternate jurors to arrive.
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Beth Karas
8 years
Happy 4th from lower Manhattan!
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Beth Karas
9 years
A very emotional morning at the sentencing of #JodiArias as family of victim Travis Alexander addressed the court.
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Beth Karas
10 years
#jodiarias trial just adjourned for the rest of today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Some emergency says the judge. Huh?
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Beth Karas
6 years
I’m excited for the Oxygen premiere of #UnspeakableCrime : The Killing of #JessicaChambers . Watching it with the super production team who put it together @Oxygen !
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Beth Karas
8 years
#JustinRossHarris guilty of murder of son in #HotCarDeathTrial faces life in prison when sentenced on Dec. 5.
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Beth Karas
8 years
Enjoying the view of the Empire State Building at a rooftop party.
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Beth Karas
8 years
#DrewPeterson found guilty of murder-for-hire plot against prosecutor. #KOC
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Beth Karas
11 years
Verdict: guilty of first degree murder.
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Beth Karas
6 years
The view for Sunday night rooftop drinks with friends.
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Beth Karas
6 years
Former firefighter Eddie Eidson who was on the scene just texted me. He’s watching #UnspeakableCrime : The Killing of #JessicaChambers and says he’s moved by it. @Oxygen
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Beth Karas
9 years
Det. Flores just walked out in #jodiarias . Jurors are still in there.
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Beth Karas
10 years
If you want to be heard, don't yell. Just say something smart.
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Beth Karas
11 years
Heading now to be a guest on Nancy Grace's show. #ZimmermanTrial
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Beth Karas
6 years
The jury deliberations begin on tomorrow night's all-new episode of #UnspeakableCrime . Watch with me starting at 7/6c. #JessicaChambers
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Beth Karas
11 years
My last day at HLN and In Session was June 4. But I'm appearing on Nancy Grace tonight to weigh in on new details from the Arias trial.
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Beth Karas
10 years
Court has resumed after the lunch recess in #JodiArias . Juror #9 is excused.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Family members of the victim in #jodiarias just filed out.
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Beth Karas
11 years
The extent of Zimmerman's injuries are irrelevant. The issue is whether he was reasonable in believing he needed to use deadly force.
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Beth Karas
10 years
The final juror on the third panel being questioned. "What's good for the goose is good for the gander." Not an Arias fan here. #jodiarias
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Beth Karas
7 years
#daliadippolito was on house arrest for 8 years. Not same as jail but it was restrictive. Sentence: 16 years. Credit 163 days time served.
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Beth Karas
11 years
I don't understand why Don West's daughter's tweet is newsworthy. #zimmerman #trayvonmartin
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Beth Karas
9 years
#jodiarias just walked into court. She awaits a verdict of life or death for the murder of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in 2008.
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Beth Karas
8 years
Harris GUILTY on all counts in hot car death trial.
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Ross Harris Trial
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GUILTY: Ross Harris' murder trial lasted 23 days. It saw 70 witnesses & more than 1,100 pieces of evidence.
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Beth Karas
10 years
The Arizona Court of Appeals is meeting at 11 am (1 pm ET) to consider the constitutionality of closure order in #jodiarias .
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Beth Karas
10 years
Looks like tomorrow will be the last day of screening before 10/16 in #jodiarias . It'll be a short day, too, tomorrow. Leaving court now.
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Beth Karas
4 years
Hi guys, tweet at me using #StayHomeWithOxygen to tell me how you're keeping busy while at home. I'd love to hear from you! And if you're looking for something to watch this weekend...my special on Sam Little called #CatchingASerialKiller premieres Sunday at 7/6c on @Oxygen .
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Beth Karas
7 years
Heading back to Manhattan...
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Beth Karas
11 years
The verdict will be read at 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm in Phoenix. #jodiarias
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Beth Karas
8 years
#BillCosby is ordered to stand trial in Pennsylvania for sexual assault. Arraignment is July 20. He faces up to 10 years in prison. #KOC
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Beth Karas
6 years
Why is everyone obsessed with the Jessica Chambers case? We explore deeper on #UnspeakableCrime : The Killing of #JessicaChambers , Saturdays at 7/6c.
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Beth Karas
9 years
The judge in #jodiarias is in chambers with the attorneys.
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Join me as I dive in to the story of #JessicaChambers , the Mississippi teen who was tragically set on fire. The new series Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers is coming soon to #Oxygen .
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Beth Karas
9 years
Jurors in #jodiarias haven't left yet but we were told they are about to leave until Monday. That was 10 minutes ago.
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Beth Karas
11 years
http://t.co/m8aiyMIoVv Arias told Troy Hayden in the post-verdict interview that Kirk Nurmi told her she has no mitigating factors.
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Beth Karas
9 years
Defense summation is finished in #jodiarias . State is next then a defense rebuttal tomorrow.
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Beth Karas
6 years
Bill Cosby prosecutors score major victory; five other women allowed to testify in new trial
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Beth Karas
7 years
Mistrial in #CosbyTrial . Reports from courthouse are that multiple jurors are crying. They must be exhausted.
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Beth Karas
6 years
The trial for the horrific murder of #JessicaChambers is underway. Join me as we try to get closer to justice on all-new episode of #UnspeakableCrime : The Killing Of Jessica Chambers, Saturday at 7/6c on #Oxygen .
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Beth Karas
10 years
No trial tomorrow in #JodiArias after Court of Appeals issues a stay as to closed portion of trial. Attorneys are reviewing the order.
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Beth Karas
11 years
The law requires a person to have a reasonable belief of imminent death or great harm. There is no requirement of actual serious injury.
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Beth Karas
8 years
Thinking of our veterans today. Thank you for your service!
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