Juror Laura Barber was questioned about possible outside comments during Steven Avery's 2007 trial. She denied discussing the case or expressing her views at the Manitowoc Eagle's Club and was later excused under the parties' agreed juror-strike procedure.
Juror
Laura Barber
Juror in Steven Avery's trial who was questioned about outside comments and later excused.
AppearedSteven Avery
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Juror Laura Barber was questioned during Steven Avery's 2007 trial as the court checked whether seated jurors had encountered publicity or outside comments. On Day 21, Judge Patrick Willis asked her whether news coverage or other people had presented her with information about the case.
On Day 23, the judge questioned Barber about a citizen's report concerning an evening at the Manitowoc Eagle's Club. Barber said people there knew she was a juror, but denied discussing the case or expressing her views. She did not recall anyone speaking to her about guilt or innocence and said she tried not to listen to others' comments. Counsel raised whether to ask her directly about a reported comment attributed to someone matching her description. The discussion moved to chambers, and no ruling appears in that proceeding.
Later, the parties agreed to use an additional peremptory strike each instead of drawing alternate jurors by lot. The judge identified Barber and Terri Temme as the jurors to be excused. Because they might be recalled, he barred media access to them until a verdict.
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