TRAVIS ALEXANDER OBITUARY TRAVIS VICTOR ALEXANDER July 28, 1977 ~ June 4, 2008 Travis was born on July 28th, 1977 in Riverside, CA and passed away on June 4th, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona.. Her ex-boyfriend, Travis, was killed by Jodi Arias, a television personality from the United States. Jodi Arias, a former girlfriend, was convicted in his murder in 2013. "During the dinner, they just talked the whole time. It was like, You guys must have made a mistake. That was their initial reaction. I will never forget you and will always be in your heart. Mendes also revealed Arias family, whom he described as hardworking and normal, were stunned by their daughters horrific actions. Travis Alexander was found dead, stabbed at least 27 times and shot in the head, on June 9, 2008. "There was a rage in her eyes. 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Travis lived each day as if it were his last, with many accomplishments, dreams, travels, and successes. In early June 2008, Alexander had plans to attend a company retreat in Cancun, Mexico, with a Mormon woman he was pursuing named Mimi. The lead detective originally claimed that the gunshot occurred first, followed by the stabbing and slitting of the throat. There is nothing about what happened on June 4th in that bathroom that looks planned Couldn't it also be that after everything they went through in that relationship, that she simply snapped? You were glowing with life and energy throughout your life. "Sometimes Travis would be angry and other times he would jump into bed right with her and they would have sex," Hogan said. "They're both sinning in the eyes of his church. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share . The rental clerk testified that the car was missing its floor mats and had red stains on its front and rear seats. "[138], On March 6, 2015, after the retrial of the penalty phase concluded, it was reported that juror #17, the sole holdout, received death threats and police were posted at her house. [55] She testified that she had rented a car in Redding because Budget's website provided two options, one to the north and one to the south, and her brother lived in Redding. His friends were baffled. Hughes said she went through Alexander's cellphone on multiple occasions as well as his emails and social media accounts. Alexander was a 30-year-old Mormon whose body was discovered in his shower by friends. She sidestepped a question about whether she believed Arias was guilty of manslaughter, second-degree murder or first-degree murder, but said "I don't have all the information, but I think she's guilty. "They ask him, 'Hey, have you seen or heard from Travis?' Hughes said that he and Lovingier Hughes talked with Alexander about their concerns. If you are looking for information on funeral services, you have come to the right place. "[128] The special explores the death of Alexander and the subsequent legal circus as Arias was tried. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Travis wanted to marry a virginal, pure Mormon girl, and by having sex with him, Jodi eliminated herself as ever being marriage potential for Travis," said Shanna Hogan, an author and journalist who wrote the book "Picture Perfect: The Jodi Arias Story.". During the trial, she tried to argue that Alexander had abused her, and she acted in self-defense. In an email to Hughes, Alexander shared how deeply he cared for Arias. If Arias had borderline personality disorder (BPD), she would have demonstrated a pattern of behavior during the murder trial. Why aren't you calling me back?' Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. [39] Arias pleaded not guilty on September 11. Alexander was a 29-year-old motivational speaker, salesman and devout Mormon. Alexanders body was discovered in a bathtub in his home with his throat cut and his head shot, and police are still looking for the killer. [26] On May 28, a burglary occurred at the residence of Arias' grandparents, with whom Arias was living. She was seen talking to herself, laughing, singing, playing with a garbage can and doing a headstand against the wall. Arias was convicted of first-degree murder on May 8, 2013, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on April 13, 2015. In June 2008, she was sentenced to death for killing her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander. Her own fathers death in mysterious circumstances last year prompted Arias to draw up a list of 20 people. [35][37], On July 9, 2008, Arias was indicted by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona for the first-degree murder of Alexander. He continued down the hallway to the bathroom, where he discovered Alexander's body crumpled up in the shower. It became such a circus about Jodi. 2023 Funeral Direct. Arias told ABC News in a 2013 interview that she was "shell-shocked" by her conviction. The motion also stated there is a "circus-like atmosphere inside the courtroom" and that Martinez had yelled at witnesses, attacked witnesses on a personal level, and had thrown evidence. Sign up for service and obituary updates. "Everybody in my family was bawling. Prosecutors said it was a premeditated act carried out in a rage after Alexander wanted to end their romance and later planned a trip to Mexico with another woman. Travis Alexander. Your body was given to you by God. Her trial stirred headlines for televising salacious evidence, along with shocking testimony depicting the couples stormy relationship. Flores said Arias told him that she'd spoken briefly to Alexander the day he was killed as she was driving to Utah to see a new guy she was dating. A sign language interpreter is one type of reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. [73] The final defense witness was psychologist Robert Geffner, who said that DeMarte's borderline diagnosis was "not appropriate" and that all tests taken by Arias since her arrest pointed toward an anxiety disorder stemming from trauma. She was arrested at her home six days later[38] and was extradited to Arizona on September 5. Alexander missed an important conference call on the evening of June 4. 0:00 / 19:15 (Updated) Travis Alexander (Original) Memorial Video played at Funeral 17,381 views Jun 23, 2014 (Updated: 6/23/14 - Revised audio track) Memorial video played at the service for. I mouthed to them and pointed at the door and I said, 'She's out there,'" Lovingier Hughes said. AUTOPSY of Travis Alexander - murdered - stabbed 27 times and shot in the head by his jealous ex GF Jodi Arias (Warning graphic)! Prior to her arrest, Jodi Arias worked as a waitress and a photographer. [46] In January 2011, a defense filing detailed Arias' attorneys' efforts to obtain text messages and emails. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. "She just had to sit right by him. "[135], On May 24, Victoria Washington, who was one of Arias' attorneys until she had to resign in 2011 because of a conflict, said "Arias' lead attorney, Nurmi, was pilloried in social media. Arias denied being in Arizona at the time of Alexander's slaying, he said. THE police officer responsible for arresting the notorious murderer Jodi Arias after she stabbed her ex-boyfriend has revealed her bizarre reaction. As his friends got to know her better, they said they grew increasingly creeped out by Arias' behavior. I think unfortunately, she was sensationalised by the media and I think at some point, it just got addicting. The episode discussed former attorney Kirk Nurmi's tell-all book, which contained information Nurmi acquired during his representation of Arias. "I went from intrigued by her to interested in her to caring about her deeply to realizing how lucky I would be to have her as part of my life forever. Travis was born on July 28th, 1977 in Riverside, CA and passed away on June 4th, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. And thats what happens when the media a lot of times get involved. One day, they said they sat him down and told him they thought Arias was dangerous. And she kind of ran with it. We greatly appreciate your presence. She claimed Alexander had abused her on several previous occasions. 'Call me back.' Based on that theory, Stephens ruled there was probable cause to find the crime had been committed in an especially cruel manner, an aggravating factor under state law. Travis Victor Alexander (July 28, 1977 - June 4, 2008) was an American salesman who was murdered by his ex-girlfriend, Jodi Ann Arias (born July 9, 1980), in his house in Mesa, Arizona. [86], The penalty phase began on May 16, 2013, when prosecutors called Alexander's family members to offer victim impact statements in an effort to convince the jury that Arias' crime merited a death sentence. : r/MorbidReality r/MorbidReality 1 yr. ago Posted by ADHD-SAM-IAM NSFW AUTOPSY of Travis Alexander - murdered - stabbed 27 times and shot in the head by his jealous ex GF Jodi Arias (Warning graphic)! Subsequent to this initial hearing, the medical examiner testified that the gunshot occurred postmortem. "All of a sudden I got this cold feeling over me and I knew she was outside our door. But that was the thing with Jodi. "Whatever they come back with I will have to deal with it, I have no other choice." She seemed to like him as much as he liked her.". After less than three hours of consideration, the jury determined that Arias was eligible for the death penalty. Unbeknownst to friends, the two were having premarital sex, breaking one of of the most important tenets of the Mormon faith. [16], In closing arguments on May 4, Arias' defense argued that the premeditation theory did not make sense. The crime scene was such a mess, he said. Weeks later, she moved to Mesa, where he was living. [2][3][4][5][6], Travis Victor Alexander was born on July 28, 1977,[7] in Riverside, California, to Gary David Alexander (19481997) and Pamela Elizabeth Morgan Alexander (19532005). Sandy has not seen her three children since their divorce. She was an ex-girlfriend and she wouldn't leave Travis alone," he said Alexanders friends had told him. She most likely suffered from extreme emotional distress and was unable to rationally consider what occurred during the crime. Glenn Whitefield April 4, 2020 at 10:28 pm - Reply. [132], On April 11, USA Today reported that during the testimony of defense witness Alyce LaViolette, public outrage was extreme concerning her assertions that Arias was a victim of domestic violence. Travis Alexander was found dead, stabbed at least 27 times and shot in the head, on June 9, 2008. When the Hugheses got the news, Chris Hughes said, "I remember just saying -- almost howling -- 'no, no, no, no, no' and 'Oh my gosh. Alexander feared Arias after they broke up but. When Mesa Police detective Esteban Flores arrived on the scene, he told "20/20" that blood was everywhere. [130], The site of the homicide was featured on Season 2, Episode 1 of Murder House Flip which aired on 12 August 2022 on The Roku Channel. [9][failed verification][10], Jodi Ann Arias was born on July 9, 1980, in Salinas, California,[11] to William and Sandra (ne Allen) Arias. Travis Alexander died an extremely gruesome death, and prosecutors convinced a jury it was at the hand of his former girlfriend Jodi Arias. [81] As the verdict was read, Alexander's family smiled and hugged one another. The cremation took place on July 23, 2008, just eight days after his death. This was Arias' third different account of the events leading to Alexander's death,[64] which prosecutors, courtroom observers and jurors felt severely damaged her credibility. Opening statements were given, and a hearing on evidence was held. The day before the filing, the witness contacted counsel for Arias, stating that she was no longer willing to testify because of the threats. He also talked about the Book of Mormon with her and quoted scripture to her. [23], In early 2008, Alexander told acquaintances that Arias would join him for a work-related trip to Cancn, Mexico scheduled for June 15. [102], On October 21, 2014, Arias' sentencing retrial began. "It was just shock. She held up her left hand in the courtroom, showing that her ring finger was crooked. The Hugheses had already gotten to Cancun and were trying to plan activities for when Alexander and Mimi arrived. In rebuttal, Martinez described the extent and variety of Alexander's wounds: "There is no evidence that he ever laid a hand on her, ever. After the dinner, Alexander and Arias talked with each other until 4 a.m. "The next morning, he tells me that he's found his wife and this is the girl that he wants to marry," Lovingier Hughes said. [100], On October 17, 2019, Arias' attorneys argued to the Court of Appeals that her sentence should be overturned on the basis that Martinez acted inappropriately throughout the trial, resulting in a media frenzy and affecting the outcome of the trial. "It was a very tough life living with our mother," Steven Alexander said. Friend: Jodi Arias didn't attend Travis Alexander's funeral - YouTube 0:00 / 3:17 Friend: Jodi Arias didn't attend Travis Alexander's funeral 17,643 views Apr 2, 2013 When court is. [131], In late January 2013, artwork drawn by Arias began selling on eBay. Mesa police detective Esteban Flores told defense attorneys that there was nothing "out of the ordinary" among Alexander's emails; about 8,000 were turned over to the defense in June 2009. We were all hugging and just was preparing for the next phase. Still, Mendes claimed Arias had no intention of becoming a celebrity. Horn further testified that Alexander may have been dead at the time the gunshot was inflicted, and that the back wounds were shallow. At one point, an Internet denizen digitally superimposed his face onto a crime-scene photo of Alexander dead in the shower of his Mesa home. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? People who suffer from such a disorder "have a terrified feeling of being abandoned by others," DeMarte told jurors. Books are named Jodi Arias, shows have the name Jodi Arias. Mendes told Fox News hes hoping it will help audiences focus on Alexander instead of Arias. Especially her demeanour Even when we booked her, she wanted to make sure her hair looked OK Things like that were not sitting well with a lot of us. "If I had kids I would consider it even more so. The prosecution argued that the cremation was an attempt by Arias to destroy evidence that could be used against her. In the show, Mendes shared how he observed Arias while she was being interrogated and the jaw-dropping behaviour that quickly followed. The facility gained popularity in 2013 after Shayne Arias moved in. So I was extremely confident that no jury would convict me, because I didn't expect any of you to be here." In response to a juror's question asking whether this scenario could occur even if this was a premeditated murder, as the prosecution contended, he responded: "Is it possible? "Somebody knew him. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. In January 2013, her death-penalty trial started. She didnt appreciate when he was talking to another female. [24][25] In April, Alexander asked to change his travel companion to another female friend, Marie Hall. [Instant noodles] was the main source of nutrition. According to a recent report, a convicted murderer is selling drawings she made in prison on a website controlled by a third party, and it appears that she is profiting from the attention she has received. Becoming a celebrity slaying, he told `` 20/20 '' that blood was everywhere death in mysterious circumstances last prompted. 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