VERDICT: GA v. Leilani Simon Day 10, Toddler in Landfill Murder Trial

[00:00:00] Speaker 1: And let the record reflect that counsel for both parties are present. Ms. Simon is present with her counsel. I have received a note and it says we have reached a verdict. And Mr. Bryant, if you would mark, this is a court's exhibit as well. I believe we're up to seven. Okay, and if the parties wish to see this note, you're welcome. Okay, then I'll hand this back down to Mr. Ms. Blake. Okay, so. And you may, if you would, please call in the jury. Thank you. [00:01:00] Speaker ?: Thank you. [00:01:30] Speaker 2: Juror is entering. Juror, Juror, Ms. Clary, Your Honor. [00:02:01] Speaker 1: All right, thank you, Deputy Smith. All right, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you may have a seat. Thank you very much. And I understand that you have received a verdict. I just want to say, first of all, to those who are in the audience, there has been a jury verdict reached. To everyone in attendance, and many of you have been here for quite some time, I will ask that there not be any emotional reactions and no disruptive outbursts. So, at this point, I am going to ask the foreperson to police stand, juror five, and have you reached a verdict? Yes, we have. Was it unanimous? Yes, it was. Has a verdict been filed in or filled in and signed and dated by you? [00:03:02] Speaker 2: Yes, it has. [00:03:03] Speaker 1: And if you would please hand the verdict to Deputy Solomon. Thank you, Deputy Solomon, for handing that up. [00:03:14] Speaker ?: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. [00:03:44] Speaker 1: I'm going to ask Council to approach and take a look at the verdict form. As to the verdict, it reads as follows, we, the jury, find as follows, malice, murder. We, find the defendant guilty, count two, felony murder. We, find the defendant guilty, count three, felony murder. We, find the defendant guilty, count four, concealing the death of another. We, find the defendant guilty, count five, false report of a crime. We, find the defendant guilty, count six, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count seven, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count eight, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count nine, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count ten, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count eleven, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count twelve, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count thirteen, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count fourteen, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count fifteen, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count sixteen, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, count seventeen, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty, and count nineteen, making a false statement. We, find the defendant guilty. And, um, is there anything further from the state? Is there anything further from the state? [00:06:26] Speaker 2: From the defense? [00:06:28] Speaker 1: How do we ask the poll jury? Certainly. So, members of the jury, this is something that very often happens. You will be asked questions by the clerk. Three questions in particular, I believe, and simply answer the questions. [00:06:45] Speaker 2: clerk was this your verdict then yes is this your verdict now yes juror number two was that your verdict then yes is this your verdict now yes thank you jury number three was that your verdict then yes is this your right now yes thank you number four that's your very then yes is this your right now yes juror number five is that was that your very then yes is this your right now yes juror number six was that your very then yes is this your very now yes juror number seven is that your very then yes is this your right now yes juror number eight was that your verdict then yes is this your verdict now yes juror number nine was that your verdict then yes is this your right now yes juror number ten was that your very then yes ma'am is this your verdict now yes ma'am juror number 11 yes was that your very then yes is this your right now yes juror number 12 was that your very then yes is this your [00:08:00] Speaker 1: verdict now yes anything further at this time with the juries with the jurors ladies and gentlemen thank you for your service for your time for your energy this has been an important more than two weeks now that you've spent with the court and um your time and attention is deeply appreciated i am going to release you um if anyone wants to speak with you about your deliberations and you want to you may do so now you're being released from the instructions you're not under any obligation to speak with anyone about um about um about your experience um but you may do so if you choose to um i am ordering that there be no contact with the jurors um in the courthouse or on the courthouse property um but i do release you at this point thank you you're free to go zero thank you [00:09:18] Speaker ?: Thank you. [00:09:48] Speaker 2: All clear, Judge. [00:09:50] Speaker 1: All right. Everyone may please have a seat. Sentencing will not occur at this time. It's going to be scheduled for another date. That date will be determined. And, of course, if there's anything to be presented in aggravation or mitigation, I'll hear it at that time. All right. Is there anything further at this point from the state? Yeah, you're on. From the defense. There you are. All right. Thank you as well for your service from the state as well as from the defense. And with that, we are adjourned. [00:10:29] Speaker ?: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.