When she had finished, it was the defense's turn and then the prosecution's.
To laymen, the selection of a jury seems simple: Choose the prospective juror who seemed friendly and dismiss the others.
In fact, voir dire was a carefully planned ritual. Skilled trial lawyers did not ask direct questions that would bring yes or no answers.
They asked general questions that would encourage the jurors to talk and reveal something of themselves and their true feelings.
Mickey Brennan and David Singer had different agendas. In this case, Brennan wanted a preponderance of men on the jury,
men who would be disgusted and shocked at the idea of a woman stabbing and castrating her victims.
Brennan's questions were meant to pinpoint people who were traditional in their thinking,
who would be less likely to believe in spirits and goblins and people who claimed they were inhabited by alters.
David took the opposite approach. “Mr. Harris, is it? I'm David Singer. I'm representing the defendant.”
“Have you ever served on a jury before, Mr. Harris?” “No.” “I appreciate your taking the time and trouble to do this.”
It should be interesting, a big murder trial like this.“Yes. I think it will be.”
In fact, I've been looking forward to it.“Have you?” “Yeah.” “Where do you work, Mr. Harris?” “At United Steel.”
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