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Following are two Jury Instructions that the Court will use during the trial.

The Instructions are included now to assist you in answering the questions.

INSTRUCTION NO.___

Murder is defined by law as follows:

A person who knowingly or intentionally kills another human being, commits Murder, a

felony.

Before you may convict the Defendant, the State must have proved each of the following:

1. the Defendant

2. knowingly or intentionally

3. killed another human being, to-wit: Jeffrey Westerfield

If the State fails to prove each of these elements beyond a reasonable doubt, you must

find the Defendant not guilty of Murder, a felony, charged in Count I.

INSTRUCTION NO.___

A person engages in conduct "intentionally" if, when he engages in the conduct, it is his

conscious objective to do so.

A person engages in conduct "knowingly" if, when he engages in the conduct, he is

aware of a high probability that he is doing so.

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PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS

1. JUROR #: ________________________ WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A JUROR IN THIS CASE? __Yes __No __Indifferent __Will serve because it is my civic duty.

Please explain:___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

2. DO YOU KNOW ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INFORMED THEY MAY BE A

PROSPECTIVE JUROR FOR THIS CASE? ____Yes ____No

If yes, who and what is your relationship? _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

3. IS THERE ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF THAT YOU

BELIEVE THE COURT AND THE LAWYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU AS A POTENTIAL JUROR IN THIS CASE?

____Yes ____No If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

4. DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL EVENTS, VACATIONS, OR BUSINESS TRIPS

PLANNED FOR JANUARY and FEBRUARY and MARCH, 2017? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

5. DO YOU HAVE ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP THAT WOULD PREVENT YOU

FROM SERVING AS A JUROR ON THIS CASE? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

WILL YOU BE PAID YOUR WAGES/SALARY WHILE SERVING ON JURY DUTY? ____Yes ____No

6. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL, CHILD CARE, OR OTHER SITUATIONS WHICH

MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO SERVE AS A JUROR? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________

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7. AS PART OF YOUR SERVICE ON THIS CASE, THE COURT WILL INSTRUCT YOU TO AVOID ALL MEDIA COVERAGE AND NOT TO GO ON THE INTERNET WITH REGARD TO THIS CASE FOR ANY PURPOSE. THAT IS YOU WILL BE ORDERED NOT TO READ, LISTEN OR WATCH ANY ACCOUNTS OF THIS CASE REPORTED ON TELEVISION, RADIO, NEWS MEDIA OR ON THE INTERNET. ADDITIONALLY, YOU WILL BE FORBIDDEN FROM BLOGGING/TWEETING/POSTING ABOUT THIS CASE SHOULD YOU BE SELECTED AS A JUROR. WILL YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY FOLLOWING THIS INSTRUCTION?

___Yes ___No ___Do not know If yes or don’t know, please explain: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

8. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY REASON AT ALL WHY YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE

TO SERVE AS A COMPLETELY OBJECTIVE AND IMPARTIAL JUROR IN THIS CASE? ____Yes ____No If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

9. ATTACHED IS A LIST OF PERSONS WHO MAY BE WITNESSES IN THE TRIAL

OF THIS CASE. DO YOU KNOW OR THINK YOU MAY KNOW ANY OF THESE PERSONS?

___Yes ___No IF YOU KNOW OR THINK YOU MAY KNOW ANY OF THESE PERSONS,

PLEASE EXPLAIN WHO IT IS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU KNOW THEM.

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 10. IN WHAT CITY/TOWN DO YOU LIVE: _____________________________________ DO YOU: __Own __Rent __Live with home owners? (Check all that apply) HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED AT YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS? _____________

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IN WHAT OTHER CITIES, TOWNS, OR COMMUNITIES HAVE YOU LIVED WITHIN THE PAST TEN YEARS? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN LAKE COUNTY? _______________________

11. WHAT IS YOUR DATE OF BIRTH:___________ CURRENT AGE_________

WHERE WERE YOU BORN: ________________ RAISED: _______________ 12. ARE YOU: __Male __Female ___Other 13. WHAT IS YOUR MARITAL STATUS? (Check all that apply) __Divorced __Living with partner __Married __Remarried __Separated __Single never married __Widow(er) __Other____ 14. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR RACE? __Black/African American __Native American __Asian/Pacific __White/Caucasian __Hispanic __Bi-racial/Other_________ WHAT IS YOUR ETHNIC BACKGROUND (e.g., Irish, Eastern European, French-

Canadian, Korean, etc,)? ___________________________________________________ WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES THE RACE OF YOUR SPOUSE

OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER? __Black/African American __American Indian __Asian/Pacific __White/Caucasian __Hispanic __Bi-racial/Other_________ WHAT IS THE ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF YOUR SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT

OTHER (e.g., Irish, Eastern European, French-Canadian, Korean, etc,)? ________________________________________________________________________

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15. PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK FOR EACH ADULT (INCLUDING SPOUSE/

PARTNER) LIVING AT HOME. (If any are retired or unemployed, so indicate but also list his/her most recent job.) Relationship Gender Age Highest Education Occupation/Employer

16. NUMBER OF CHILDREN _________ NUMBER OF GRANDCHILDREN_________ For all of your children, please complete the following table, filling out all of the columns

which apply. Include and identify any stepchildren, foster children or grandchildren living with you. (If you need additional space, please use the explanation sheet.)

Gender Age Highest Education Occupation Where Live? Spouse's occupation

17. WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES ARE YOUR CHILDREN INVOLVED IN, SUCH AS

SCOUTING, CHURCH GROUPS, ORGANIZED SPORTS, SCHOOL CLUBS AND MUSIC FOR EXAMPLE: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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WHAT LESSONS DO YOU THINK YOUR CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THESE ACTIVITIES? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

18. WHAT IS YOUR HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION? __Some High School __Vocational/Trade School __Post Graduate Studies __GED __2-year College Graduate __Post Graduate Degree __High School Graduate __4-year College Graduate __Other_________________ 19. PLEASE LIST THE SCHOOLS YOU ATTENDED AND THE APPROXIMATE

DATES YOU ATTENDED EACH ONE: Grade School Junior High School Name____________________________ Name____________________________ City, State________________________ City, State_________________________ Dates____________________________ Dates_____________________________ High School Vocational or Trade School Name____________________________ Name____________________________ City, State________________________ City, State_________________________ Dates____________________________ Dates_____________________________

Field of Study_____________________ Field of Study______________________ Degree(s)/Certificates_______________ Degree(s)/Certificates _______________

College Graduate School Name____________________________ Name____________________________ City, State________________________ City, State_________________________ Dates____________________________ Dates_____________________________

Field of Study_____________________ Field of Study______________________ Degree(s)/Certificates_______________ Degree(s)/Certificates _______________

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19A. CHECK IF YOU HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY COURSES OR BEEN TRAINED IN: Chemistry _____ Biology _____ Engineering _____ Mechanics _____ Law/Legal Field _____ Philosophy _____ Psychology/Counseling _____ Criminal Justice _____ Sociology _____ Firearms Training/Ballistics _____ Law Enforcement _____ Medicine/Nursing/Health _____ Social Work _____ Self Defense Training _____ Corrections/Jails/Prisons _____ Forensic Science _____ Human Behavior _____ Theology _____ Mental Health Services _____ Social Services _____ Drug/Alcohol Abuse _____ Private Security _____ Polygraph Testing/Analysis _____ Education/Child Development _____ Firefighting/EMT/Rescue _____ Victim Assistance/Outreach _____ Video Production/Editing _____ Computer Science/Programming _____ Please elaborate on any courses or training checked above:

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

20. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT JOB STATUS? (Check all that apply) __Employed full-time __Employed with 2 or more jobs __Employed part-time __Unemployed __Unemployed/seeking work __Unemployed/laid-off __Homemaker __Disabled __Retired __Self-employed __Student full-time __Student part-time

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21. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT OCCUPATION? (If retired or unemployed, please answer

questions based upon your most recent job) ______________________________________________________________________

TITLE?________________________________________________________________

WHO IS YOUR EMPLOYER?______________________________________________ HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED THERE?_________________________________ DO YOU CURRENTLY SUPERVISE OR MANAGE OTHERS? __Yes __No PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

22. WHAT JOBS HAVE YOU HELD BEFORE YOUR CURRENT JOB? PLEASE

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TABLE. If you need additional space, please use the Explanation Sheet.

Employer Approx. Dates Responsibilities

HAVE ANY OF YOUR JOBS INVOLVED SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES? __Yes __No WHAT IS THE LARGEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE YOU HAVE SUPERVISED?_____ WITHIN THE COURSE OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT, DO YOU POSSESS THE

ABILITY TO HIRE / FIRE EMPLOYEES? __Yes __No

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PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY SUPERVISORY OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS YOU

HAVE HELD: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

23. WHAT IS YOUR FATHER’S CURRENT OCCUPATION?

(If retired or deceased, state his last employment, if any.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

24. WHAT IS YOUR MOTHER’S CURRENT OCCUPATION? (If retired or deceased,

state her last employment, if any.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

25. IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER EVER SERVED IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: (If not, then please skip to the next question.)

Person Branch Highest Location Dates Discharge What did you/they (Relation) Rank Status do in the Service?

IF YOU EVER SERVED IN THE MILITARY DID YOU: EVER SERVE IN THE MILITARY POLICE OR ON ANY COURT MARTIAL? ___ Yes ___ No HAVE ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST YOU? ___ Yes ___ No ATTEND ANY SPECIAL SCHOOLS OR RECEIVE ANY SPECIAL TRAINING?

___ Yes ___ No RECEIVE ANY MEDALS, HONORS OR COMMENDATIONS? ___ Yes ___ No EVER SERVE IN COMBAT? ___ Yes ___ No

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If yes, where?______________________________________ IF YOU SERVED IN COMBAT, WERE YOU EVER REQUIRED (DIRECTLY OR

INDIRECTLY) TO TAKE A HUMAN LIFE? ___ YES ___ NO If yes to any of the above, please explain:

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

26. ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE IN LAKE COUNTY? ___Yes ___No If yes, do you vote regularly? __Yes __No WHAT WAS THE LAST ELECTION IN WHICH YOU VOTED?__________________ 27. HAVE YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY OR

HOUSEHOLD EVER SOUGHT OR HELD ANY ELECTED OR APPOINTED POLITICAL OFFICE? ___Yes ___No

If yes, who and which office? _______________________________________________ 28. WHICH OF THESE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCES? __Democrat __Independent __Libertarian ___Tea Party __Republican __Socialist __Other: _____________________ DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF __Conservative __Liberal __Moderate DO YOU GIVE MONEY TO POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS OR CANDIDATES? __Occasionally __Regularly __Never PLEASE LIST ANY POLITICAL / LOBBYING GROUPS AND / OR CANDIDATES

TO WHICH YOU HAVE GIVEN MONEY (e.g., AARP, NRA, NOW, Amnesty International, etc.): ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

29. HAVE YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU, EVER WORKED

OR VOLUNTEERED AS, OR FOR, A PSYCHIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST, SOCIAL WORKER, COUNSELOR OR OTHER SIMILAR PROFESSIONAL IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD OR AT A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY?

___Yes ___No If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________ ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING? ___Yes ___No

If yes, how do you feel about the validity of these tests? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

30. HAVE YOU, OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY, OR A CLOSE RELATIVE

EVER CONSULTED A PSYCHIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST OR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES? ___Yes ___No

AS A RESULT, WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE VALUE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: (Check only one):

__Very helpful __Somewhat helpful __Not very helpful __Not at all helpful

Please explain: ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

31. HOW HELPFUL OR EFFECTIVE DO YOU THINK TREATMENT PROVIDED BY A

PSYCHOLOGIST, PSYCHIATRIST OR OTHER QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CAN BE TO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS (Check only one):

__Very helpful __Somewhat helpful __Not very helpful __Not at all helpful

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE OR INFORMATION THAT LEADS YOU TO HOLD THIS OPINION: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

32. HAVE YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU EVER HAD A

PROBLEM OR BEEN AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR BY A DRUG OR ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENT OR BEEN TREATED FOR ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ABUSE?

___Yes ___No If yes, please describe: _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE BY A PARENT WHILE GROWING UP CAN AFFECT A PERSON PSYCHOLOGICALLY AS AN ADULT?

___Yes ___No If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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33. HAVE YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU EVER BEEN THE

VICTIM OF, WITNESSED, BEEN AWARE OF OR INVOLVED IN A SITUATION, WHETHER REPORTED OR NOT REPORTED, IN WHICH THERE WAS ANY KIND OF NEGLECT, PHYSICAL VIOLENCE, EMOTIONAL ABUSE, OR OTHER ABUSE OF A CHILD?


34. HAVE YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU EVER BEEN THE

VICTIM OF, WITNESSED, BEEN AWARE OF OR INVOLVED IN A SITUATION, WHETHER REPORTED OR NOT REPORTED, INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?


35. HAVE YOU EVER SERVED ON A JURY? Yes, at trial _____ Yes, on a grand jury _____ No ____

HAVE YOU SERVED AS A GRAND OR TRIAL JUROR IN STATE OR FEDERAL COURT WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS? ___Yes ___No

Please complete for each case:

Appr. Year

Civil or Criminal

State or Federal

Nature of Case (Charges)

What was the verdict?

Foreperson Yes / No

Pos or Neg Experience

HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR JURY SERVICE(S)?

_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

HAVE YOU CLOSELY FOLLOWED THE TELEVISED COVERAGE OF A MAJOR CRIMINAL TRIAL (e.g., O.J. Simpson, Casey Anthony,etc.)?

___Yes ___No

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If yes, which trial: _____________________________________________________

36. HAVE YOU OR A FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER EVER APPLIED TO, WORKED FOR,

VOLUNTEERED AT, OR SOMEHOW BEEN AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES/JOBS:

YES, SELF YES, OTHER NO LAW ENFORCEMENT ________ ___________ ____ PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE ________ ___________ ____ ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE ________ ___________ ____ PRISON, JAIL, DETENTION ________ ___________ ____ DEFENSE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ________ ___________ ____ JUVENILE FACILITY ________ ___________ ____ PROBATION/PAROLE ________ ___________ ____ INVESTIGATOR/DETECTIVE ________ ___________ ____ MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY ________ ___________ ____ CORRECTIONS ________ ___________ ____ HOSPITAL/DOCTOR’S OFFICE ________ ___________ ____ FIRE DEPARTMENT ________ ___________ ____ AMBULANCE SERVICE ________ ___________ ____ WELFARE/SOCIAL SERVICE ________ ___________ ____ COURT ________ ___________ ____ PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOL ________ ___________ ____ If yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

37. HAVE YOU OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER OR CLOSE FRIEND EVER BEEN A

VICTIM OF A CRIME? __Yes __No

WHO:____________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF CRIME:__________________________________________________________ WHEN/WHERE:___________________________________________________________ WHAT POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED?______________________________

WAS ANYONE ARRESTED FOR THE CRIME? __Yes __No WAS ANYONE PROSECUTED FOR THE CRIME? __Yes __No WAS ANYONE CONVICTED FOR THE CRIME? __Yes __No SATISFIED WITH THE POLICE INVESTIGATION? __Yes __No DID YOU OR YOUR RELATIVE OR FRIEND APPEAR IN COURT TO TESTIFY? __Yes, Appeared at Trial ___Yes, Appeared at Sentencing __No __Gave a deposition

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WOULD THIS EVENT AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO SIT AS A FAIR AND

IMPARTIAL JUROR IN THIS MATTER? __Yes __No

38. HAVE YOU OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER EVER BEEN A WITNESS TO A CRIME? ___Yes ___No

WHO:____________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF CASE:___________________________________________________________ WHEN/WHERE:___________________________________________________________

DID YOU OR YOUR RELATIVE MAKE A STATEMENT TO POLICE? ___Yes ___No DID YOU OR YOUR RELATIVE APPEAR IN COURT TO TESTIFY? ___Yes, Appeared at Trial ___Yes, Appeared at Sentencing __No ___ Gave Deposition 39. HAVE YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY EVER APPEARED AS A

WITNESS IN A NON-CRIMINAL COURT CASE, BEFORE A GRAND JURY, OR ANY TYPE OF PROCEEDING? ___Yes ___No WHO:____________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF CASE/PROCEEDING:______________________________________________ WHEN/WHERE:___________________________________________________________

DID YOU OR YOUR RELATIVE APPEAR IN COURT TO TESTIFY? __Yes, Appeared at Trial ___Yes, Appeared at Sentencing ___No __Gave Deposition 40. HAVE YOU OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER EVER BEEN ARRESTED FOR OR

ACCUSED OF A CRIME? ___Yes, Accused ___Yes, Arrested ___No

WHO:____________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF CRIME:__________________________________________________________ WHEN/WHERE:___________________________________________________________ WHICH POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED THIS CRIME?__________________

WERE CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED? __Yes __No WHAT CHARGES WERE FILED? ____________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ WAS THERE A CONVICTION? __Yes __No

WHAT WAS / WERE THE CONVICTION(S)?___________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

SATISFIED WITH POLICE INVESTIGATION? __Yes __No DID YOU OR YOUR RELATIVE APPEAR IN COURT TO TESTIFY? __Yes, Appeared at Trial ___Yes, Appeared at Sentencing __No

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WOULD THIS EVENT AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO SIT AS A FAIR AND

IMPARTIAL JUROR IN THIS MATTER? __Yes __No 41. HAVE YOU EVER SUED ANYONE OR BEEN SUED BY ANYONE? __Yes, sued someone __Yes, been sued by someone __No

If yes, please describe: _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

42. DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN MURDERED OR DIED AS A RESULT

OF A CRIME? __Yes __No If yes, please describe the circumstances.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

43. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE LAW? ___A great deal ___Some ___Nothing at all

Please explain the source of your knowledge: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

44. DO YOU THINK THAT VIOLENT CRIME IS: ___ Going up ___ Going down ___ Remaining the same 45. IN YOUR OPINION WHAT ARE THE 3 MAJOR CAUSES OF CRIME?

1. _________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE SHOULD BE DONE TO SOLVE THE CRIME PROBLEM?

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

46. HOW SERIOUS A PROBLEM IS CRIME IN YOUR COMMUNITY OR

NEIGHBORHOOD? ___Very Serious ___Somewhat Serious ___Not a Serious Problem

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WHAT IS THE MOST SERIOUS CRIME YOU CAN REMEMBER OCCURRING IN

YOUR TOWN IN THE PAST 5 YEARS? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

IS THERE A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH OR CRIME PREVENTION GROUP IN

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? ___Yes ___No

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH OR CRIME

PREVENTION GROUP? ____ Yes ____No

HAVE YOU EVER MOVED OR CONSIDERED MOVING BECAUSE YOU THOUGHT

CRIME WAS A PROBLEM IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? ___Yes, moved ___Yes, considered moving ___No PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY CRIME PROBLEMS AND HOW SAFE YOU FEEL IN

YOUR HOME/NEIGHBORHOOD: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

47. DO YOU FEEL THAT PEOPLE ACCUSED OF CRIMES ARE GIVEN:

___Too many rights ___Too few rights ___An appropriate amount of rights Please explain: _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 48. DO YOU FEEL THAT PEOPLE CONVICTED OF CRIMES ARE TREATED: ___Too leniently ___Too harshly ___Justly Please explain: _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 49. DO YOU THINK THAT SOMETIMES INNOCENT PEOPLE ARE CONVICTED? ___Yes ___No

If yes, please explain: ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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50. WHAT IS YOUR GENERAL OPINION OF THE U.S. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM?

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

51. HAVE YOU EVER KNOWN ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INJURED OR KILLED

WITH A FIREARM? __Yes __No

If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

52. DO YOU OR SOMEONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD OWN A FIREARM? ___Yes, I own a gun ___Yes, someone in household ___No WHAT KIND IS IT / ARE THEY? ___LONG GUN ___HAND GUN FOR WHAT PURPOSE (e.g., protection, hunting, collecting, etc.)? __________________________________________________________________________ ARE YOU INVOLVED WITH ANY ORGANIZATION WHICH TAKES A POSITION

ON FIREARMS REGULATIONS? _____ Yes _____ No ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE NRA? _____ Yes _____ No

PLEASE STATE YOUR OPINION ABOUT GUN CONTROL: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

53. THERE ARE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION REGARDING THE GOVERNMENT’S

REGULATION OF FIREARM OWNERSHIP. PLEASE CHECK THE STATEMENT BELOW THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR FEELINGS REGARDING THESE REGULATIONS:

_________ There are already too many government regulations _________ The amount of governmental regulation is about right _________ There should be more governmental regulations _________ No opinion

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Following are two Jury Instructions that the Court will use during the trial.

The Instructions are included now to assist you in answering the questions.

INSTRUCTION NO.___ The burden is upon the State to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the Defendant is guilty

of the crime charged. It is a strict and heavy burden. The evidence must overcome any reasonable

doubt concerning the Defendant’s guilt. But it does not mean that a Defendant’s guilt must be

proved beyond all possible doubt.

A reasonable doubt is a fair, actual, and logical doubt based upon reason and common sense.

A reasonable doubt may arise either from the evidence or from the lack of evidence. Reasonable

doubt exists when you are not firmly convinced of the defendant’s guilt, after you have weighed

and considered all the evidence.

A Defendant must not be convicted on suspicion or speculation. It is not enough for the

State to show that the Defendant is probably guilty. On the other hand, there are very few things in

this world that we know with absolute certainty. The State does not have to overcome every

possible doubt.

The State must prove each element of the crime by evidence that firmly convinces each of

you and leaves no reasonable doubt. The proof must be so convincing that you can rely and act

upon it in this matter of the highest importance.

If you find that there is a reasonable doubt that the Defendant is guilty of the crime, you

must give the Defendant the benefit of that doubt and find the Defendant not guilty of the crime

under consideration.

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INSTRUCTION NO.___ Under the law of this State, a person charged with a crime is presumed to be innocent. This

presumption continues in favor of the accused throughout the trial of this cause. To overcome the

presumption of innocence, the state must prove the accused guilty of each essential element of the

crime charged, beyond a reasonable doubt.

The accused is not required to present any evidence to prove his/her innocence or to prove

or explain anything.

You should attempt to fit the evidence to the presumption that the accused is innocent if you

can reasonably do so.

If the evidence in this case is susceptible of two (2) constructions or interpretations, each of

which appears to you to be reasonable, and one of which points to the guilt of the accused, and the

other to his/her innocence, it is your duty, under the law, to adopt that interpretation which is

consistent with the accused’s innocence, and reject that which point to his/her guilt.

You will notice that this rule applies only when both of the two possible opposing

conclusions appear to you to be reasonable. If, on the other hand, one of the possible conclusions

should appear to you to be reasonable and the other to be unreasonable, it would be your duty to

adhere to the reasonable deduction and to reject the unreasonable, bearing in mind, however, that

even if the reasonable deduction points to the defendant’s guilt, the entire proof must carry the

convincing force required by law to support a verdict of guilt.

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54. PLEASE STATE YOUR BELIEF REGARDING THESE STATEMENTS. (a) A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL TRIAL SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVE

HIS/HER INNOCENCE. __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

(Please explain)____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

(b) POLICE OFFICERS GENERALLY DO A GOOD JOB OF INVESTIGATING VIOLENT

CRIMES. __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

(Please explain)___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

(c) IT IS BETTER FOR SOCIETY TO LET TEN (10) GUILTY PERSONS GO FREE THAN

TO PUNISH ONE (1) INNOCENT PERSON __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

(Please explain) ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

(d) COMMITTING VIOLENT CRIMES IS ALWAYS A MATTER OF FREE CHOICE, NOT

THE RESULT OF FACTORS BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL’S CONTROL __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

(Please explain)___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

(e) POLICE OFFICERS GENERALLY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY. __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

(Please explain)____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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55. HAVE YOU, ANY FAMILY MEMBER, OR FRIEND EVER BEEN EMPLOYED, TRAINED, APPLIED FOR WORK OR VOLUNTEERED FOR ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, PROSECUTORS’ OFFICE, PROBATION/PAROLE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, COURT SYSTEM OR RELATED FIELD (e.g.: police, sheriff, FBI, ATF, jail or prison, private security, detective service, etc.0?

___Yes ___No If yes, please complete the following: Name Agency/Office Dates/Duration Location Position Duties

56. DO YOU KNOW OR HAVE YOU EVER VISITED ANYONE WHO HAS EVER BEEN

IN JAIL OR PRISON? ___Yes ___No

If yes, please describe your relationship to that person, if you believe he/she was treated fairly, the name of the jail or prison and whether or not you visited the jail or prison. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR OVERALL PERCEPTIONS OF JAIL / PRISON LIFE AND HOW INMATES / PRISONERS ARE TREATED. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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57. HAVE YOU, ANY FAMILY MEMBERS, OR FRIENDS, EVER KNOWN, OR IN ANY

WAY BEEN CONNECTED WITH ANY LAWYERS OR JUDGES, INCLUDING DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, ANY LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE OR U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE OR ANYONE WHO WORKS IN THOSE OFFICES?

___Yes ___No

If yes, please state who, which office, position, and dates ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

58. WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS OF PROSECUTORS?

_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE ROLE OF A PROSECUTOR?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

59. WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS OF DEFENSE ATTORNEYS IN CRIMINAL CASES?

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE ROLE OF A DEFENSE ATTORNEY?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

60. HAVE YOU EVER CALLED THE POLICE OR FILED A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT

AGAINST SOMEONE? __Yes __No HAVE YOU EVER CALLED A CRIME STOPPERS OR POLICE TIP HOTLINE? __Yes __No

If yes to either of above, please explain: _________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

61. WHAT ARE YOUR GENERAL FEELINGS ABOUT POLICE OFFICERS?

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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62. IN GENERAL, DO YOU TEND TO BELIEVE A MEMBER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

WHO TESTIFIES IN COURT IS: ___More likely to tell the truth than other witnesses ___About as likely to tell the truth as other witnesses ___Less likely to the truth than other witnesses

Please explain: ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

63. DO YOU HAVE ANY STRONG VIEWS FOR OR AGAINST ANY LAW

ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, SUCH AS THE LOCAL POLICE, SHERIFF, PROBATION, FBI, ATF, ICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ETC.?

___Yes, For ___Yes, Against ___ No


64. DO ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ANY STRONG VIEWS FOR OR

AGAINST ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, SUCH AS THE LOCAL POLICE, SHERIFF, PROBATION, FBI, ATF, ICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ETC.?



65. DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS HAVE ANY STRONG VIEWS FOR OR AGAINST ANY

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, SUCH AS THE LOCAL POLICE, SHERIFF, PROBATION, FBI, ATF, ICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ETC.?



66. HAVE YOU EVER HAD ANY POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES OR

FEELINGS INVOLVING THE POLICE OR ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENECY?

___Yes, Positive ___Yes, Negative ___ No

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67. HAVE ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS EVER HAD ANY POSITIVE OR

NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES OR FEELINGS INVOLVING THE POLICE OR ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENECY?



68. HAVE ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS EVER HAD ANY POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE

EXPERIENCES OR FEELINGS INVOLVING THE POLICE OR ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENECY?



69. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THE VICTIM OF RACIAL, ETHNIC OR RELIGIOUS

PREJUDICE OR DISCRIMINATION? __Yes __No


70. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN UNPLEASANT ENCOUNTER WITH SOMEONE FROM

A RACIAL GROUP DIFFERENT FROM YOUR OWN? __Yes __No


71. DO YOU BELIEVE AFRICAN-AMERICANS AS A GROUP ARE MORE LIKELY TO

BE INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY THAN ANY OTHER RACIAL GROUP? __Yes __No


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ACTIVITIES / HOBBIES / ORGANIZATIONS / MEDIA

72. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME (e.g., hobbies and interests)?

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

73. PLEASE LIST ANY ORGANIZATIONS TO WHICH YOU BELONG (e.g., social,

fraternal, educational, arts, cultural, civic, professional, services, religious, political): ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

WHAT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HAVE YOU HELD WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND / OR HONORS RECEIVED: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

74. HAVE YOU OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY

TYPE OF NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME PREVENTION GROUP, MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, OR ANY OTHER PROGRAM DEVOTED TO CRIME PREVENTION OR VICTIM'S RIGHTS?

__Yes __No

If yes, describe the organization and the nature of the involvement: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

75. HAVE YOU OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER EVER BEEN INVOLVED IN

ANY POLICE GROUP, AUXILARY POLICE OR DONATED TIME OR MONEY TO ANY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE?

__Yes __No

If yes, describe the organization and the nature of the involvement: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

76. WHAT IS YOUR MAIN SOURCE OF NEWS AND INFORMATION? ____TV ____Newspapers ____Radio ____Magazines ____Internet ____Friends/Family 77. HOW OFTEN DO YOU WATCH TELEVISION PROGRAMS THAT DEPICT REAL-

LIFE OR DRAMATIZED POLICE ACTIVITIES? ____Never ____Rarely ____Often

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WHICH SHOWS TV POLICE OR CRIME SHOWS DO YOU WATCH MOST OFTEN?

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

78. PLEASE LIST YOUR THREE FAVORITE: Television Shows Movies Books

1.

2.

3.

79. LIST THE 3 PERSONS WHOM YOU MOST ADMIRE AND LEAST ADMIRE:

Most Admire Least Admire 1.

1.

2.

2.

3.

3.

80. PLEASE LIST ANY MAGAZINES AND PERIODICALS YOU READ:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

81. PLEASE LIST ANY NEWSPAPERS YOU READ:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

82. HOW OFTEN DO YOU WATCH THE LOCAL TELEVISION NEWS? _______________

WHICH CHANNELS? ______________________________________________________ HOW OFTEN DO YOU WATCH NATIONAL/CABLE NEWS?

_____________________________________ 83. HOW OFTEN DO YOU LISTEN TO THE RADIO? _______________________________

WHICH STATIONS?________________________________________________________

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84. DO YOU HAVE A FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, TWITTER, LINKEDIN OR OTHER

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT? ____Yes ____No If yes, which?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

85. HAVE YOU EVER CALLED IN TO A RADIO TALK SHOW, WRITTEN A LETTER TO

THE EDITOR, PARTICIPATED IN ANY WEB-BLOGS OR CHAT ROOMS ON THE INTERNET OR POSTED A COMMENT ON-LINE?

___Radio caller ___Editorial ___Blog/Chat room ___Posted comment ___ No

If yes, what topics have you addressed? _________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

86. DO YOU PAY ATTENTION TO CRIMINAL CASES IN THE NEWS? ____Yes ____No If yes, what cases have you paid attention to? _____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ WHAT TYPES OF CASES INTEREST YOU THE MOST AND WHY? __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

HAVE THESE CRIMINAL CASES CAUSED YOU TO FORM AN OPINION

REGARDING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please explain: ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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CASE KNOWLEDGE / MEDIA

To assist the Court and the attorneys in evaluating any knowledge you may have concerning

this case, please read the brief summary provided below. Please understand that this is a summary

of the allegations made by the State. This summary is not evidence against the Defendant, and it

does not constitute an indication of the Judge's view of the case.

During the early morning hours of July 6, 2014, Gary Indiana Police Officer Jeffrey

Westerfield was patrolling in his marked squad car in the area of 25th Avenue and Van Buren Place

in Gary, Lake County, Indiana. During that shift, Officer Westerfield was shot while performing his

duties. It was determined that Officer Westerfield died from facial, neck, and head injuries due to

gunshot wounds. Carl Le Ellis Blount stands charged in the matter.

87. HAVE YOU, AT ANY TIME, READ, SEEN OR HEARD ANY NEWS STORIES

ABOUT THE DEFENDANT, VICTIM OR THIS CASE IN THE NEWSPAPER, ON TELEVISION, RADIO OR THROUGH THE INTERNET? ____Yes ____No

HAVE YOU, AT ANY TIME, EVER PARTICIPATED IN ANY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT

THIS CASE WITH ANYONE (FRIENDS, FAMILY, CO-WORKERS, ASSOCIATES, OTHER JURORS, COURT PERSONNEL, ETC.) OR OVERHEARD OTHER PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS CASE?

____Yes, Discussed ____Yes, Overheard ____No PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL WHAT YOU HAVE READ, SEEN, HEARD OR TALKED ABOUT OR OVERHEARD CONCERNING THIS CASE.

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

FROM WHAT SOURCES DID YOU LEARN THIS INFORMATION?

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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WHAT STANDS OUT MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE READ, SEEN, HEARD OR

LEARNED ABOUT THIS CASE? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

88. WHAT OPINIONS AND FEELINGS, IF ANY, DO YOU HAVE ABOUT THIS CASE?

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO PRE-TRIAL PUBLICITY ABOUT THIS CASE,

HAVE YOU FORMED OR EXPRESSED ANY OPINIONS ABOUT THIS CASE? _____ Yes _____ No IF YOU HAVE FORMED OR EXPRESSED AN OPINION ABOUT THIS CASE,

PLEASE EXPLAIN: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO PRE-TRIAL PUBLICITY ABOUT THIS CASE,

WHAT EFFECT DO YOU BELIEVE THIS INFORMATION HAS HAD ON YOUR ABILITY TO SIT AS A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL JUROR?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IF THE EVIDENCE INTRODUCED AT TRIAL IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU

HAVE HEARD OR READ ABOUT THIS CASE, WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO BASE YOUR DECISION ON THE EVIDENCE INTRODUCED AT THE TRIAL AND DISREGARD WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD OR READ?

_____ Yes _____ No THE JURORS THAT SIT ON THIS CASE WILL BE INSTRUCTED BY THE JUDGE

THAT THEY MUST BASE THEIR VERDICT ONLY ON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN COURT AND NOT ON ANY OUTSIDE SOURCE OR PRE-EXISTING OPINION OR ATTITUDE. CAN YOU DO THAT DESPITE WHAT YOU MAY HAVE READ, HEARD, OR SEEN ABOUT THIS CASE?

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_____ Yes _____ No PLEASE EXPLAIN: __________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

HAVE YOU EVER POSTED OPINIONS ONLINE RELATED TO THIS CASE? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please describe: _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

89. DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION AS TO WHETHER CARL BLOUNT IS GUILTY OR

NOT GUILTY OF COMMITTING ANY CRIME? ____Yes ____No

If yes, what is that opinion? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

IF YOU HAVE THE OPINION THAT HE IS GUILTY, DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION AS TO THE PUNISHMENT HE SHOULD RECEIVE?

____Yes ____No If yes, what is that opinion? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

90. DID YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW ATTEND THE FUNERAL OR VISITATION,

PARTICIPATE IN ANY MEMORIAL ACTIVITIES OR DONATE MONEY TO ANY MEMORIAL FUND FOR OFFICER JEFFREY WESTERFIELD OR HIS FAMILY?

____Yes ____No If yes, please explain: ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

91. DO YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND KNOW ANY MEMBER OF THE WESTERFIELD FAMILY, ANYONE CONNECTED TO THE WESTERFIELD FAMILY, OR THE GARY POLICE DEPARTMENT?

____Yes ____No If yes, what is the connection to the Westerfield family (children are friends, through

church, work, mutual friends, community organizations, etc.)? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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92. DO YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND KNOW ANY MEMBER OF THE

BLOUNT FAMILY OR ANYONE CONNECTED TO THE BLOUNT FAMILY? ____Yes ____No If yes, what is the connection to the Blount family (children are friends, through church,

work, mutual friends, community organizations, etc. )? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY

If the jury determines at the conclusion of the trial of the case that Mr. Blount is guilty

beyond a reasonable doubt of the murder of Officer Jeffrey Westerfield, the jury’s service will not

be over. The same jury must also decide, at a second sentencing phase of the trial, whether or not

Mr. Blount will be sentenced to death, to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or to a

term of years (45-65 years). If Mr. Blount is sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility

of parole he will spend the rest of his life in prison and never be released.

The questions in this section are not meant to imply that Mr. Blount is guilty. However, in a

case where jurors may have to consider lifetime incarceration and death as possible punishments, it

is important that we know your opinions and feelings regarding punishment.

The decision whether or not to impose a sentence of death is one the law leaves entirely up

to the jurors. If confronted with the situation, each juror must ultimately make a unique individual

moral judgment about whether to sentence a defendant to death, life imprisonment without the

possibility of parole or to a term of years. The law never requires any member of the jury to vote

for a sentence of death.

During a sentencing phase, if one is required, the government presents information as to

certain things referred to in the law as “aggravating factors,” which are circumstances that could

support the death penalty. The defendant presents information about what are referred to as

“mitigating factors.” Mitigating factors are circumstances about the crime, the defendant, his

background, or anything else relevant that would suggest that death is not the appropriate

punishment. Mitigating factors do not excuse or justify the crimes, but are simply facts and

circumstances that may cause a juror to believe that a sentence of death is not the appropriate

penalty. The law does not require that there be a connection between the mitigating evidence and

the crime committed. And unlike aggravating factors, the law does not require that a mitigating

factor be found unanimously by all twelve jurors. Any single juror may find, and consider, any

mitigating factor.

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At the conclusion of a sentencing phase if, and only if, all 12 jurors decide that death is the

only appropriate sentence, then a death sentence will be imposed. The sentence unanimously

imposed by the jury is final. The judge must follow the jury’s sentencing determination.

This is only an overview of the law about a jury’s consideration of the punishments of a

term of years, life imprisonment without the possibility of parole and the death penalty. If this case

requires a sentencing phase, the judge will instruct the jury in greater detail about its duties.

With the above overview in mind, please answer the following questions completely and

honestly, always remembering that there are no right or wrong answers.

Note: Asking these questions does not mean that you will ever need to decide the issue and

does not suggest that Carl Blount is guilty of anything. You do not know the evidence that will be

presented or what your verdict might be. Carl Blount is presumed innocent of all charges unless a

jury unanimously determines guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

93. WILL ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR VIEWS ABOUT THE DEATH

PENALTY SUGGEST TO YOU THAT THE DEFENDANT MUST BE GUILTY? _____ Yes _____ No IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

94. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THE ONLY TASK JURORS ARE ASKED TO PERFORM DURING THE FIRST PHASE OF TRIAL IS TO JUDGE GUILT OR INNOCENCE? _____ Yes _____ No IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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95. IN GENERAL WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON THE DEATH PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO MURDERS ANOTHER PERSON WITHOUT ANY LEGAL EXCUSE OR JUSTIFICATION (E.G., NOT INSANE, NOT ACTING UNDER THE HEAT OF PASSION, NOT IN SELF-DEFENSE, ETC.)? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY DO YOU HOLD THOSE BELIEFS:

_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

96. HOW LONG HAVE YOU HELD THESE VIEWS ON THE DEATH PENALTY?

_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

INDIANA HAS CHANGED ITS MANNER OF EXECUTION FROM THE ELECTRIC

CHAIR TO LETHAL INJECTION. DOES THAT MAKE YOU MORE OR LESS LIKELY TO FAVOR A SENTENCE OF DEATH?

___ More Likely ___ Less Likely ___ No Difference WHY?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

97. WHAT PURPOSE, IF ANY, DOES THE DEATH PENALTY SERVE IN OUR

SOCIETY? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

98. DO YOU FEEL THE DEATH PENALTY IS SOUGHT: __Appropriately __Too Seldom __Too Often ___Unsure ___Inconsistently

Please explain: _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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99. CHOOSE A NUMBER BETWEEN 1-10 THAT BEST REFLECTS YOUR GENERAL OVERALL OPINION ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY AS A FORM OF PUNISHMENT, WITH “1” MEANING YOU ARE GENERALLY STRONGLY OPPOSED TO THE DEATH PENALTY AND “10” MEANING YOU ARE GENERALLY STRONGLY IN FAVOR: __________

100. WHAT INFORMATION WOULD YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT A PERSON BEFORE YOU CONSIDERED SENTENCING THEM TO DEATH?

__________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

101. a. WHO IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM DO YOU BELIEVE HAS THE

MORAL RIGHT TO MAKE A LIFE OR DEATH DECISION OVER SOMEONE CONVICTED OF MURDER?:

____ Juries

____ Judges ____ No one

____ Not sure

b. WHO IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM DO YOU BELIEVE IS BETTER EQUIPPED TO MAKE THE MOST APPROPRIATE, FAIR AND JUST LIFE OR

DEATH DECISION OVER SOMEONE CONVICTED OF MURDER:

____ Juries

____ Judges ____ Neither

____ Not sure 102. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES, IF ANY, DO YOU BELIEVE A TERM OF YEARS

WOULD BE APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT FOR A PERSON GUILTY OF MURDER? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

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103. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES, IF ANY, DO YOU BELIEVE A LIFE SENTENCE WITHOUT POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE WOULD BE APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT FOR A PERSON GUILTY OF MURDER? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

104. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES, IF ANY, DO YOU BELIEVE THE DEATH

PENALTY WOULD BE APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT FOR A PERSON GUILTY OF MURDER? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

105. IS THERE ANYTHING ABOUT A SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT

THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE THAT CONCERNS YOU? __Yes __No

If yes, please explain:________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

106. DO YOU THINK LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF RELEASE IS A

SEVERE ENOUGH PUNISHMENT? __Yes __No

Please explain why or why not:_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IS THE MOST SEVERE

PENALTY, THAT IS, WHICH IS THE HARSHEST ON THE PERSON WHO RECEIVES IT?

__Death __Life without Parole __Don’t know/Undecided 107. DO YOU FEEL THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE REQUIRED FOR ANY

PARTICULAR TYPE OF CIRCUMSTANCE? __Yes __No

If yes, what type of crime(s)? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Please explain why:_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

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108. WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE AS A PUNISHMENT FOR A PERSON WHO KILLS A POLICE OFFICER? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

109. WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS OF THE DEATH PENALTY AS A PUNISHMENT FOR A PERSON WHO KILLS A POLICE OFFICER? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

110. ARE YOUR VIEWS SUCH THAT YOU WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY VOTING FOR

LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL GUILTY OF KILLING A POLICE OFFICER?

__Yes __No Please describe your beliefs:___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

111. WHAT, IF ANYTHING, WOULD BE IMPORTANT TO YOU IN DECIDING

WHETHER A DEFENDANT FOUND GUILTY OF KILLING A POLICE OFFICER SHOULD RECEIVE THE PUNISHMENT OF A TERM OF YEARS (45-65 YEARS), LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE OR THE DEATH PENALTY? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

112. DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CHILDHOOD AND

BACKGROUND OF A DEFENDANTARE RELEVANT AND SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN MAKING THE DECISION ON WHETHER TO IMPOSE A SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OR PAROLE OR THE DEATH PENALTY?

__Yes __No Please describe your beliefs:___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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Following are two Jury Instructions that the Court will use in the event that this case goes

into a second sentencing phase. The two Jury Instructions are not meant to imply that Mr. Blount is

guilty or that you will, in fact, be called upon to decide punishment in this case. The Instructions are

included now to assist you in answering the questions.

INSTRUCTION NUMBER ____ A mitigating circumstance can be anything about the Defendant and / or the offense which

any one of you believes should be taken into account in tending to support a sentence less than

death or life imprisonment without parole. Mitigating circumstances are not being offered as an

excuse or justification for the crime you have found the Defendant committed. Instead, they are

circumstances relating to the Defendant's age, character, education, environment, mental state, life,

and background, and / or any aspect of the offense itself and the Defendant's involvement in it,

which any one of you believes weighs against a sentence of death or life imprisonment without

parole.

Mitigating circumstances are different than aggravating circumstances in a number of ways.

First, mitigating circumstances need not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt like aggravating

circumstances must be. Second, your finding that any mitigating circumstances exist does not have

to be unanimous. Each juror must consider and weigh any mitigating facts he or she finds to exist

without regard to whether other jurors agree with that determination. Lastly, unlike aggravating

circumstances, there are no limits on what facts any of you may find as mitigating. Mitigating

circumstances may be established by any evidence introduced in the first or second phase of the

trial by the State of Indiana, or by the Defense, if they so choose.

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INSTRUCTION NUMBER _____ In the second phase of this trial, the burden is upon the State of Indiana to prove to each of

you beyond a reasonable doubt at least one aggravating circumstance as set forth in the Charging

Information wherein the State has requested a recommendation from you that the Defendant receive

the death penalty. You should consider both aggravating and mitigating circumstances and

recommend to the Judge whether the Defendant should receive the death penalty, life imprisonment

without parole, or be sentenced to a term of years as would be determined by the Judge.

You may consider all the evidence introduced during the first phase of the trial together with

all evidence introduced during this phase of the trial in determining your recommendation. Do not

consider any offered evidence that the Court did not allow into evidence or that the Court ordered

stricken from the record. In fact, such matters are to be treated as if you have never heard of them.

You have previously been instructed by me as to the rules of law regarding the burden of

proof, judging the credibility of witnesses, and the manner of weighing the testimony. You have

been instructed as to definitions, including the definition of reasonable doubt. Those rules and

definitions also apply in this phase of the trial.

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113. IF CARL BLOUNT IS FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER, THE DEFENSE MAY, DURING THE SENTENCING PHASE, PRESENT MITIGATING EVIDENCE ABOUT THE DEFENDANT’S CHILDHOOD AND BACKGROUND. IF INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE JUDGE, WOULD YOU CONSIDER SUCH MITIGATING EVIDENCE RELEVENT AND GIVE EFFECT TO SUCH EVIDENCE IN DELIBERATIONS WHEN DECIDING ON THE PROPER PUNISHMENT? ?

__Yes __No Please explain:______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

114. WHEN A JURY SENTENCES A DEFENDANT TO DEATH, DO YOU BELIEVE THE

DEFENDANT IS ACTUALLY EXECUTED?

_____Yes, all are executed _____Yes, but it takes too long _____Yes, I believe _____% are executed _____No, very few are executed

115. WHEN A PERSON IS SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF

PAROLE, DO YOU BELIEVE THE DEFENDANT ACTUALLY SPENDS THE REST OF HIS / HER LIFE IN PRISON? _____Yes _____No ____Unsure Please describe your beliefs:___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

116. DO YOU AGREE THAT MERCY SHOULD BE A CONSIDERATION IN DECIDING

THE PUNISHMENT OF EVEN THE WORST CRIMINAL? __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Why or why not?____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

117. AS A JUROR, WHAT ROLE, IF ANY, DO YOU FEEL THAT MERCY SHOULD PLAY

IN MAKING A DEATH PENALTY, LIFE IMPRISONMENT, OR TERM OF YEARS DECISION FOR SOMEONE GUILTY OF KILLING A POLICE OFFICER? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

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118. YOU MAY HEAR TESTIMONY FROM A PSYCHOLOGIST, PSYCHIATRIST, SOCIAL WORKER OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. WHAT OPINIONS DO YOU HAVE ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC TESTIMONY THAT IS OFFERED BY CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS IN A CRIMINAL TRIAL?

_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ WHAT ROLE, IF ANY, DO YOU FEEL THAT PSYCHIATRISTS/PSYCHOLOGISTS,

SOCIAL WORKERS OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PLAY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

119. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE CONCEPT OF “AN EYE FOR AN EYE”

WITH RESPECT TO THE DEATH PENALTY AS PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER? __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Why or why not?____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

120. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT EVEN SOMEONE WHO COMMITS THE

CRIME OF MURDER CAN CHANGE FOR THE BETTER OVER TIME? __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Why or why not?____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

121. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT IF THE DEATH PENALTY WAS USED

MORE OFTEN, THERE WOULD BE FEWER VIOLENT CRIMES. __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Why or why not?____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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122. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS

(a) A PERSON’S UPBRINGING AND BACKGROUND ARE RELEVANT TO THE PUNISHMENT THEY SHOULD RECEIVE IF THEY ARE GUILTY OF COMMITTING MURDER

__Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Please explain: ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

(b) TRAUMATIC CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES CAN AFFECT INDIVIDUALS FOR

THEIR ENTIRE LIFE. __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Please explain: ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

(c) A MOTHER’S USE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS DURING HER

PREGNANCY CAN HAVE A PERMANENT AFFECT ON HER ADULT CHILDREN.

__Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Please explain: ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

(d) IN DECIDING WHAT PUNISHMENT A PERSON SHOULD RECEIVE FOR AN

MURDER, THE PERSON’S AGE IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR. __Strongly agree __Somewhat agree __Strongly disagree __Somewhat disagree __No opinion

Please explain: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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123. IF I AM CONVINCED BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT THAT A DEFENDANT MURDERED ANOTHER PERSON:

___ I WILL ALWAYS VOTE TO RECOMMEND THE DEATH PENALTY ___ I WOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER VOTING FOR THE DEATH PENALTY ___ I WOULD RLUCTANTLY CONSIDER VOTING FOR THE DEATH PENALTY ___ I WOULD NEVER CONSIDER VOTING FOR THE DEATH PENALTY

124. EACH JUROR ULTIMATELY MAKES HIS OR HER UNIQUE INDIVIDUALIZED

MORAL JUDGMENT ABOUT THE LIFE OR DEATH SENTENCING DECISION. IF YOU SERVE AS A JUROR IN THIS CASE, WILL YOU RESPECT THE RIGHT OF EACH JUROR TO ARRIVE AT A PERSONAL DECISION REGARDING PUNISHMENT, EVEN IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE DECISION REACHED BY THE OTHER JUROR?

___Yes ___No

Please explain: ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

125. WHATEVER YOUR VIEWS ON THE DEATH PENALTY, WILL YOU RESPECT THE

VIEWS OF OTHER JURORS AND ENSURE THAT EVERY JUROR IS TREATED WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY AND IS NOT INTIMIDATED, COERCED, OR BULLIED ABOUT A VOTE ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, EVEN IF YOU OR OTHER JURORS DISAGREE?

___Yes ___No

Please explain: ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

126. IF AFTER EVALUATING ALL THE EVIDENCE AND DELIBERATING WITH

FELLOW JURORS YOU COME TO A PERSONAL AND REASONED MORAL DECISION ABOUT THE APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT (EITHER A TERM OF YEARS, LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE, OR DEATH), WILL YOU BE ABLE TO STAND BY YOUR DECISION EVEN IF ONE OR MORE OF YOUR FELLOW JURORS MAY STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH YOUR PERSONAL DECISION ABOUT THE APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT?

___Yes ___No

Please explain: ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

127. HAVE YOU READ ANY ARTICLES OR BOOKS, SEEN ANY TELEVISION

PROGRAMS AND/OR MOVIES, OR STUDIED OR ATTENDED ANY LECTURES OR MEETINGS ABOUT OR THE DEATH PENALTY?

___Yes ___No If yes, please describe: ________________________________________________________

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128. WHAT HAS YOUR RELIGIOUS OR SPIRITUAL AFFILIATION, IF ANY, TAUGHT YOU REGARDING THE DEATH PENALTY? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS TEACHING? ___Agree ___Disagree OVERALL, HOW DO YOUR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AFFECT YOUR VIEW ON THE

DEATH PENALTY, IF AT ALL? __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

HAVE YOU, OR TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE, HAS A FAMILY MEMBER OR ANYONE

CLOSE TO YOU EVER BELONGED TO, SUPPORTED, SIGNED PETITIONS OR DONATED TIME OR MONEY TO ANY GROUP OR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS TAKEN A POSITION EITHER IN SUPPORT OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE DEATH PENALTY?

___Yes, Support ___Yes, Opposes ___No

If yes, please describe: ________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

HAVE YOU EVER VOICED AN OPINION IN FAVOR OF THE DEATH PENALTY? ___Yes ___No

If yes, please describe: ________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ HAVE YOU EVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY EFFORT TO SPEED UP OR SLOW

DOWN THE EXECUTION RATES IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL JURISDICTION? ___Yes ___No

If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELLED TO THE SITE OF A SCHEDULED EXECUTION? ___Yes ___No

If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

129. WHAT IS YOUR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION/DENOMINATION, IF ANY?

________________________________________________________________________

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HOW OFTEN DO YOU ATTEND RELIGIOUS SERVICES? _____________________ HAVE YOU EVER ATTENDED A RELIGIOUS BASED SCHOOL, BELONGED TO

RELIGIOUS STUDY GROUP OR HELD A POSITION OF LEADERSHIP IN YOUR RELIGIOUS ORGANZIATION?

___Yes ___No If yes, please describe:

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

130. ARE MOST OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS AND CLOSE FRIENDS IN

FAVOR OR AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY? ___Most in Favor ___Most Against

DO YOU HAVE ANY CLOSE FRIENDS WHO WOULD CRITICIZE YOU, OR BE DISAPPOINTED IN YOU, IF YOU VOTED FOR OR AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY?

___Yes, if I voted for the death penalty ___Yes, if I voted against the death penalty ___No

DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WOULD CRITICIZE YOU, OR BE DISAPPOINTED IN YOU, IF YOU VOTED FOR OR AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY?

___Yes, if I voted for the death penalty ___Yes, if I voted against the death penalty ___No

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THE DEATH PENALTY? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

HAS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY EVER CHANGED?

______ Yes _____ NO

IF YOUR OPINION HAS CHANGED, DESCRIBE HOW AND WHY IT HAS CHANGED. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CASE CONNECTIONS 131. DO YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU, KNOW OR HAVE

ANY CONNECTION, PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL, TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ATTORNEYS INCLUDING THEIR RELATIVES OR FRIENDS OR KNOW ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT THE ATTORNEYS OR OFFICES WHERE THEY WORK?

David Urbanski, Lake County Prosecutor ____Yes ___No

Michael Toth, Lake County Prosecutor ____Yes ___No Robert Varga, Defense Attorney ____Yes ___No

Richard Wolter, Defense Attorney ____Yes ___No Thomas Vanes, Defense Attorney ____Yes ___No If yes to any of above, please explain: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

132. THE TRIAL JUDGE IN THIS CASE IS JUDGE SAMUEL CAPPAS. DO YOU, A

FAMILY MEMBER OR ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU, HAVE ANY CONNECTION (PERSONAL BUSINESS OR SOCIAL) WITH JUDGE CAPPAS OR ANY MEMBER OF HIS STAFF?

____Yes ____No If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

133. DO YOU KNOW ANYONE INVOLVED IN ANY WAY WITH THIS CASE, THE CRIME

ALLEGED OR THE PEOPLE INVOLVED, INCLUDING CARL BLOUNT, HIS FAMILY, JEFFREY WESTERFIELD, HIS FAMILY, THE INVESTIGATING POLICE, THE DEFENSE OR PROSECUATION TEAMS OR ANYONE ELSE WITH ANY CONNECTION TO THIS MATTER?

____Yes ____No

If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

AFFIRMATION

I,_____________________________________________DO SWEAR OR AFFIRM

UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT FOREGOING AFFIRMATIONS ARE TRUE.

DATED:______________________ __________________________________________

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EXPLANATION SHEET

PLEASE USE THIS SPACE TO FURTHER ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS IN WHICH YOU NEEDED ADDITIONAL SPACE.

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