Emily Simpson
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Well, in Utah, it's 12 if it's capital murder.
I know, but this wasn't capital.
Where they're seeking the death penalty.
But the prosecution decided not to seek the death penalty.
Yeah, I read that because there was only circumstantial evidence.
Right.
So it was going to be a long uphill battle to try to get that capital punishment.
So it was really the low-hanging fruit was life in prison.
Right.
So that's why her jury only has eight as opposed to 12.
And four alternates.
And four alternates, yeah.
So the jury deliberated for only three hours after hearing closing arguments.
I think that was shocking to everyone because.
Most of that was lunchtime too.
No, seriously.
They probably like, dude, she did it right.
Yeah, she did.
Okay, cool.
Let's get some lunch.