Juan Martinez (2)

I followed the Jodi Arias murder trial as it happened with great interest. It was a case that had it all: attractive young couple, lots of sex and drama complete with photos and tape recordings, as well as religious overtones, they were both Mormons. Making the story more complex and interesting was the defendant herself, a woman who not only initially denied the charges, but also came up with several implausible tales before finally settling on self-defense as her mantra. Her ability to lie was amazing, not only to police but also to reporters as she gave interviews both before and after the trial. Her love for the cameras and fame was incredible. Because of the cameras in the courtroom and the public’s fascination with this case, as well as all of the legal maneuvers involved, it was not an easy case for the prosecution to handle. However, Juan Martinez did handle it, going solo against a solid defense team with an intelligent, if not honest, client. To say that he did an amazing job would be an understatement. He knew every aspect of this case and put forth a solid one, often without having to refer to any notes. His cross-examination of the defendant was stellar. Having watched his performance, I was so happy to see he finally wrote about his experiences with this case. I was not disappointed with his effort. This book is awesome. I simply could not put it down. It was wonderful having access to what he was thinking at the time and the reasons he did things the way he did. My only disappointment was having it end. I am happy Martinez is still a prosecutor but if he ever decides to leave that profession, he is a great writer as well!… (mehr)