Source: MSNBC
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - The following is a breakdown of the
12 jurors chosen in the O.J. Simpson civil trial. The panelists'
names have been kept confidential and they are known only by their
juror numbers.
Juror 199 (Seat 1): A U.S. postal worker
in his 30s, born in Jamaica. He is of mixed Asian and black descent
and has a bachelor's degree in math from Cal State Fresno. He
believes DNA is "like a genetic fingerprint." He said
during jury selection he was surprised at the quick verdict in
the criminal case, but said he had no opinion on Simpson's guilt
or innocence. When asked if he believes physical force predisposes
a person to more severe violence, he said, "Yes." He
said he watched Simpson's criminal trial trial on television for
"entertainment" only.
Juror 341(Seat 2): A white woman and bank
employee who appears to be in her 60s. She wrote on her jury questionnaire
that, in her opinion, the use of force in a relationship often
predisposes a person to violence. She said she believes Simpson
is probably not guilty. She thinks interracial marriages can cause
problems. She also said she has no strong feelings about law enforcement,
although she said she was "amazed" that former Detective
Mark Fuhrman received only probation for felony perjury.
Juror 186 (Seat 3): A white male, in his
30's. He said he was worried about what effect his decision might
have on friends, family, community. He also said he wouldn't want
people to dislike him, but that he was willing to put that aside
in reaching decision. "I'm afraid whatever the outcome I
will offend people," he said. He believes DNA is like "a
fingerprint" and said most of his information on DNA came
from watching the Discovery Channel and the movie "Jurassic
Park."
Juror 294 (Seat 4): White woman in her
20s who said she is unsure if Simpson is guilty or innocent. She
said she grew up with Simpson as a hero because he endorsed "all
the cool products". She wrote on her questionnaire that Simpson
is "secure, athletic and wealthy." She replaced Juror
78, a woman of mixed white and Hispanic descent in her 30s, who
was dismissed for inappropriate behavior November 25.
Juror 266 (Seat 5): A white woman in her
40s who grew up in the South. She works as a stage manager for
a community theater. Her questionnaire indicated she thinks Simpson
is probably guilty. She said she believed some witnesses during
the criminal trial had an agenda. She also said she doesn't think
the police were out to "get" Simpson, but added, "The
criminal justice system is full of flaws, but it's standing up
just like the Santa Monica Courthouse," a building full of
cracks from an earthquake in 1994.
Juror 257 (Seat 6): A Hispanic woman in
her 30s. She indicated on her jury questionnaire that she did
not pay much attention to Simpson's criminal trial and had few
opinions about the case. She described Simpson's relationship
with his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, as "dysfunctional."
She said she thought the Bronco chase was silly, and was saddened
when she saw pictures of Nicole's battered face.
Juror 333 (Seat 7): A black grandmother
in her 60s. She told attorneys she felt sympathy for Fred Goldman,
the father of murder victim Ronald Goldman, because "it's
a parent's worst nightmare to have your child die before you do."
She also said, "Celebrities are human beings, just as likely
to kill as any other person." Her husband was a parole officer
for the California Youth Authority. She said she still trusts
law enforcement. Her brother-in-law was killed by a robber during
a holdup at the liquor store he owned. However, she said she thinks
evidence in the Simpson case could have been mishandled.
Juror 290 (Seat 8): A man in his 40s believed
to be of Middle Eastern descent. A company manager who specializes
in arbitration, he said he would "go in with an open mind."
He said he doesn't believe race is a big part of this case, saying,
"It's about whether the defendant is responsible to the plaintiffs."
Juror 326 (Seat 9): A white man in his
50s who believes police are sometimes involved in cover-ups. "Of
course they cover up for each other," he said. "It's
been done before." He also said it was "possible"
that evidence in the case had been tampered with and was doubtful
about blood found on a gate at Nicole Brown Simpson's home two
months after the murders.
Juror 400 (Seat 10): A white female in her 50's. A working
mom with six kids, three still living at home. She said because
of her long work hours, she had little opportunity to follow Simpson's
criminal trial, and said she's unsure of Simpson's guilt or innocence.
She said she remembers prosecutor Marcia Clark's hairdo. Her husband,
she said, has some prejudice, but she doesn't share his opinions
about race and other issues. She said her husband told her to
just tell the court that Simpson's guilty and to be done with
jury duty. But instead, she said, "I could be fair."
She also has strong religious beliefs but told attorneys she's
"not a fanatic." She said her daughter had a situation
involving domestic violence with a boyfriend.
Juror 88 (Seat 11): A white woman in
her 30s. Asked if she would listen to arguments about evidence-planting
by police, she said, "I believe anything is possible."
She lives near the crime scene. She wrote on her questionnaire
that Simpson was "probably guilty," although she thinks
a frame-up is possible. She said she and her husband disagreed
about the Simpson case. She said Mark Fuhrman would not make a
trustworthy witness, but added that the police tend to tell the
truth. She said DNA could have a great impact on the case, and
compared it to a fingerprint.
Juror 227 (Seat 12): A white man in his 50s. He said he
first thought Simpson was innocent, but later concluded he was
"probably guilty" because there didn't seem to be another
answer. He said the prosecution failed to prove its case in the
criminal trial. The man's father was a police officer, but he
said that would not affect his decision in the case because police
officers can make mistakes. He called interracial marriages "impractical."
ALTERNATE JURORS:
Seat 1, Badge 369: Asian male in his 30s. A computer programmer
who believes planting of evidence is possible. "I'm neutral,"
he said.
Seat 2, Badge 206: White male in his 60s. A retired medical
diagnostic lab worker, he said he knew little about the case because
he was more concerned with problems in Yugoslavia.
Seat 3, Badge 205: White woman in her 20s. A college student
whose classes begin in January. She doesn't believe race is an
issue in the Simpson case. She was dismissed from the jury November
15, for sleeping in court.
Seat 4, Badge 330: Hispanic man in his 40s. He said he was
unbiased. "I call 'em as I see 'em." He was dismissed
from the jury December 17.
Seat 5, Badge 27: White male. He has friends in the Los Angeles
Police Department and has gone on police ride-alongs. He said
he's ignored recent publicity, didn't know about former Detective
Mark Fuhrman's no contest plea and believes "there's two
sides to every story."
Seat 6, Badge 294: White woman in her 20s. She wrote on her
questionnaire that Simpson is "secure, athletic and wealthy."
Moved to Seat 4 on the jury after dismissal of Juror 78.
Seat 7, Badge 367: White male, works in marketing department
of law firm doing desktop publishing. He was a member of a previous
jury which hung 10-2 for guilt. He was with the majority. Dismissed
due to illness October 31.
Seat 8, Badge 295: Black woman in her 40s. She works for a
medical corporation. Said she would not be upset by gruesome photos
in the case and added, "I would listen to the evidence and
base my decision on the evidence."