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PART Ii ‘This case is entitled, The United States of America v. Brian David Mitchell. Brian David Mitchell is accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl, Elizabeth Smart and keeping her for nine months, Brian David Mitchell is charged with kidnapping and unlawfully transporting a minor across state lines with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. 22. Before today, have you heard, read or seen any news reports concerning the disappearance of Elizabeth Smart, the finding of Elizabeth Smart, or the prosecution of those allegedly responsible for her kidnapping? ess No 23, Would you be more likely to find Brian David Mitchell responsible because there was news coverage about it? Yes No Unsure 24, Which of the following do you feel describes your feelings about the accuracy of the news media? Always accurate 0ffctimesaccural> Rarely accurate Never accurate Unsure 25, Which of the following best describes the degree to which you rely on the truthfulness of the news media? Trely on the news 1 sometimes rely on the news, depending on the reporter. XL do not rely on news reports alone, but use them as only one basis for forming my opinion. Other: 26. Ifthe judge asked you to promise not to read or watch any news about this case or discuss this case with others, could you make and keep that promise? @@® No Ifnot, please explain: | on Subscribe tn toe fuusspaper it. i i Sten at it yoouidn't Ie oli ffiult. 27. Please indicate the approximate number of written articles, television reports, etc, that you personally heard, read, or saw about Elizabeth Smart's disappearance just during the time when she was missing: None 1s 6-10 ‘More than 20 ‘What do you remember about Elizabeth Smart’s disappearance? She wis Hidoapad fom thor bem tht night. Hor yop Sister —_ fi ita atin Wide Savch to find her. She was fond on a treet with Aolunkers Soardud around tho howe ond fod Witte What was your response, both emotionally and otherwise, when you leamed of Elizabeth Smart’s disappearance? \t wa upsetting to war tk ut jailed o lot atpot which Made it impsciby not to Kim ato. | thin’ duvrume wanted fur find. 28. Please indicate the approximate number of written articles, television reports, etc., that you personally heard, read, or saw around the time Elizabeth Smart was found: None Ls ED 10-20 More than 20 What do you remember about Elizabeth Smart being found? Dr ple What was your response, both emotionally and otherwise, when you learned that Elizabeth ‘Smart had been found? Retitued Ghd that Shr yiis_with ner famiLy., Not moans Situations tum ot that oll 29, Please indicate the approximate number of written articles, television reports, etc., that you personally heard, read, or saw about the prosecution of Brian David Mitchell as one person allegedly responsible for the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart None &) 6-10 10-20 More than 20 ‘What do you remember about the prosecution of Brian David Mitchell as one person allegedly responsible for the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart? paid mi yh ming hi tal Situs. 30. Before today, have you attended any court proceedings associated with the prosecution of Brian David Mitchell? Yes Go) Ifyes, please deseribe what you have attended: 31, Have you read any transcripts, court rulings or other documents associated with the prosecution of Brian David Mitchell? Yes(No» If yes, please describe what have you read: 32. Have you read any books or seen any movies or television programs that were based upon or similar to the events concerning Elizabeth Smart or Brian Mitchell? Yes If yes, please describe what you remember: 33. Have you gone to any meetings or gatherings where this case or similar cases have been discussed or mentioned? Yes (oS Ifyes, please explain: ea 34, Have you had any conversations with other people about Elizabeth Smart or Brian David Mitchell? No conversations Just a few Several Gan Unsure Ws ben discussed Several times wits her missinglbeing fourd efc Ifs0, did you or anyone else express an opinion about this case? (Ges) No yes, what was said: (A Sure orthar opie ekpressed “4 35. What have you heard about Brian David Mitchell that you think is true? C 4 yabeth Smart hi es Wad ner for 9 months. “Thos ment tp California dunn Arcee Tune rer ree glen tovt.—tesceappineo_child s_trnatioratle, cts) —____. 36. What have you heard about Elizabeth Smart that you think is true? Yalssim jn Eumpe 37, Did you or any close friend or family member participate in community search effort when Elizabeth Smart was missing? Self Family member Close Yes (Ne Yes { Yes (No) If you personally participated, please describe your experience. If someone close to you participated, please describe anything you have heard about their experience. 38. Are you or have you ever been personally acquainted with Brian David Mitchell or his, family (including his ex-wife Wanda Barzee)? ~® If yes, please indicate the person with whom you are/were associated and the nature of that relationship: 39, Are you or have you ever been personally acquainted with Elizabeth Smart or her family? Yes (No If yes, please indicate the person with whom you are/were associated and the nature of that relationship: 16 PART IV 40. What would you say is your major source of news on a day to day basis? Kadi) Newspapers Television Magazines Intemet_ Other (please specify) 41. Do you read newspapers? ~~ Yes (@) Do you read the Salt Lake Tribune? Yes (No) If yes, circle whether you are: A subscriber A regular reader An occasional reader (@3 times a week) (<3 times a week) Do you read the Salt Lake Tribune's editoriaV/opinion section? Yes No (b) Do you read the Deseret News? ves & If yes, circle whether you are: A subscriber Arregularreader An occasional reader © 3 times aweek) (<3 times a week) Do you read the Deseret News editoriaV/opinion section? Yes No () Please list any other local, regional or national newspapers tliat you read and check whether you are a subscriber, a regular reader of an occasional reader: (4) Do you regularly read any particular columnists? Yes No If so, which ones: v 42. Do you read any magazines? (Yes No If yes, please list all magazines that you read and check whether you are a subscriber, a regular reader or an occasional reader: oe se) 43. Do you listen to talk radio or radio news programs? Yes If yes, please list any radio shows or personalities that you listen to and check how often you tune in: 44, How often do you watch television news or news documentaries? Daily ‘More than Once a Less than Never onceaweek week once a week fappticble, what stations or programs do you normally watek? Fox Nios ei are, 4 SS than 2:timws a month) 1 45, Do you regularly watch any television personalities? Yes If yes, please list any television personalities you watch and clieck how often’you watch: Please list any other telovision programs that you normally watch: Rayo { doich \ iS LON to Li ‘How frequently do you watch television (please circle the best description)? More than six Twotosix Lessthantwo Once ortwice _Kaiely”) Never hoursaday hoursaday howsaday ——aaweek 46. Do you get news and information from the Internet on a regular basis? Yes Ifyes, which sites (a) Do you visit blogs? No Ityes, which ones: Thos cele —_ 19 (b) Do you listen to podcasts? Yes &® Ifyes, which ones: Scere eee eee (© Do you have a website? No Ifyes, what is the address? __ (@ Do you have a social or professional networking account? No Ifyes, circle all that apply: Faceboo® MySpace Twitter Linkedin = Otber:__ If s0, approximately how often do you use your account(s)? Rarely Occasionally Geeeiy> Daily ‘More than once a day 20 PART V ‘This case will involve evidence concerning the defendant’s religious beliefs. For this reason we need to ask about your own religious beliefs and practices. 47, Do you consider yourself a religious person? ey No ‘What is your religious affiliation, ifanv? f Jnewrln af . acne Chast of Later Day Saints (If Christian, please indicate the speci If you are LDS, what is your stake? _ Ifyou are LDS, what is your ward? | 48, How active do you consider yourself w ve ui your eaurene Not Not at all Somewhat Fairly applicable active active active How frequently do you attend religious services or religious activities? Never Seldom Occasionally Often co) Have you ever gone on any kind of church mission or extended service projects sponsored by a church? Yes Ifyes, please explain: Have you attended seminary or had any other kind of formal religious instruction? Cees) No 1fyes, please explains yoars i sn Schoo. in ein If you serve on any committees of the church or hold any leadership positions ot offices, please list below: Current? Past? a Mictting ache; __________¥@No Y@INo b. Nowra, Wann Pass, ree pes es (3) (ByNo & Bicnany teacrer ___ es) Gwyno Do most of your ftiends belong to your church group? No Ifyes, please tell us why: (ve ino _gonanunity witna tot DFAS geopie. meet fronds at choreh. 49, If you have children, how important is it for you that they attend church? Very important important not very important not important ‘Are there any religious groups that you think children should not be brought up in? & No Ifyes, which ones and why: | bee that mobilen Set 50. If you attend church, what do you feel are the most important things you leamed from your church or house of worship? \ om A Gavin of God. Lam lowd.Sesus Christ 1S OY Ca ior, we attonedt for 20Chn shy ys. Wie, Can le pitty our familys for isto fu is an_afitelt jozeh -Snoith restored ths elnulinln tp tie (arth. 51, Have you ever left a particular church because you thought it would be better for you or your children? ‘Yes (No) If yes, please explain: 52, Have you ever been a member of or contributed to any group opposed to any religious group or sect? Yes (No) Lyes, what groups and how long have you participated: 53, Would someone of your same religious affiliation be entitled to greater credibility in your mind than someone who is not, as to: Matters in general? Yes Wo ‘Matters relating to religion? Yes @ Matters relating to yourreligion? (5) No Curtain Sacred~ parts ft feligion axe only Shared with members anc not all members, cothos ytulde'b be kabwn by othars. There's & lot of miscareptions aber my tebgren. “2 PART VI Because this is criminal case involving allegations of sexual abuse, we need to inquire about your experiences with crime and sexual abuse. Please be open and honest in your answers. ‘You will not be questioned in open court concerning your answers if the experience(s) are too personal. 54, Have you, or anyone close to you, ever been a victim of any type of crime (whether or not that crime was reported to the police)? Yes (No) Please explain below: Did any of the crimes listed above involve physical and/or mental injuries? Ni Yes No Ifso, please describe the nature of the injuries Please indicate how these experiences have affected your views of law enforcement and/or our court system, either positively or negatively: wit ae 55, Have you, any family member, ot anyone close to you, ever been the victim of sexual abuse, including molestation or rape (other than your responses to the earlier “victim of a crime” question)? Please circle all that apply. Yes, self Yes, family member Yes, someoneclose CNS I yes, please explain: 56. Are you, atiy family member, or close friend associated in any way with any group or organization that supports victims of alleged sexual assault or abuse? Yes (Mo) yes, what groups and how long have you participated? 57. Have you or anyone close to you, ever been questioned about, investigated for, or arrested or charged with a crime (other than a speeding or minor traffic ticket)? Yes (Nd) Ifyes, please explain below: 25 Please indicate how these experiences with the criminal justice system have affected your views of law enforcement and/or our court system, either positively or negatively: (Mila 58, Do you believe you would automatically give the testimony of a law enforcement professional more credibility than the testimony of any other witness? Yes Please explain: Rox it professionals ar purtiyss 59, Would you have a hard time listening to testimony involving discussions about child sexual abuse? Yes G&S Ifso, why? 4 Sor " ic Mw “ee andlted tatier of fatty 60. Do you have any strong feclings about child sexual abuse that you have expressed either verbally or in writing? No If 60, please explain: (N cagiial conexsations | hae oxpressed ‘that child -Sevud_ohose_1S_quoeful, and wrong —_______ PART VIL Because this case will involve mental health evidence, we need to ask about your experiences in this area. Again, please be open and honest in your answers. You will not be questioned in open court concerninig your answers. 61, Have you, ariy family meniber, or anyone close to you, ever been under the care of a mental health professional, for help with any problem or condition (e-g., marital counseling, depression, etc.)? Yes WG) _Ifyes, please explain below: {Nek to_mne} taut Please explain your opinion of that experience, either positive or negative, and whether or not the professional care that person received (or is receiving) was necessary and/or helpful: 62. Do you believe that mental health professionals provide an important service to troubled individuals? % 63. Have you or any family member, or anyone close to you, ever gone to a minister or other spiritual counselor for help with any problem or condition (e.g., marital counseling, depression, etc.)? Yes io) _Ifyes, please explain: 7 64. Do you, or any family member, currently take any medication for any psychological ot mental condition (emotional or cognitive problem such as anxiety, depression bipolar behavior, etc.)? SEE (SO ihyes, what medication(s) (if you know) ke. on. pon Cur. kta lakiea, Arerns 65. Do you personally know someone who you consider to be seriously mentally ill? Yes - (No) _ Ifyes, please describe the impact of the iliness on that person’s life If yes, please describe the impact of the illness on your life, if any: 8° 66. Do you believe that mentally ill people should be able to recover without help or treatment? Yes Go) ‘Why or why not? 08 ‘on —SMaone_the_1s_ mentally, il _aerds help [heatmvnt to become joel - 67. Do you believe that 2 verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity is ever an appropriate verdict? (fs) No Why or why not? “Thur, ae Sime people whe can't dishingish right from yams Wes not an” out? dont “e a \t Tmt be Uyyhmaie 5 68. Do you have strong enough feelings about the insanity defense that you have either written or spoken to others about those feelings? Yes (Ke) yes, what are those feelings and when were they communicated? 69. Do you know what will happen to Defendant if the jury reaches a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity? Yes Ifyes, please explain what you think will happen: (nase re chao. 29 70. If you become a juror in this case and the court instructs you that in your deliberations of a proper verdict you may not consider what will happen to Defendant if the jury reaches a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity, would you have difficulty complying with that instruction? No Ifyes, please explain: "Toma |undes au ye ott Era iy LoS at tie euidine and cluiemnvs ff the 71. If the facts at trial show that Defendant was insane at the time of the crime, could you follow the court’s instructions and find him not guilty by reason of insanity? es No Ifno, please explain: Mou most be fur to ald Individual Including insane. ieee ot wimp en PART VIII 72. Have you, or anyone in your houschold, ever been a party or a witness in a civil or criminal court case? Please include involvement in ANY legal.proceedings, including being a victim of a crime, giving a deposition, being a plaintiff (the one suing), being a defendant (the one ‘being sued / charged with a ctime), witness, divorces, bankruptcies, or foreclosures. Yes No If yes, please give the details below: lynsure. Grandma [ram ‘to Civit \Wetiwss) victim Dono? |Corr with yuighber heed aboor focarsed RE Vaignbor Rarassi Cr Shut aunian 73. Have you ever sat as a deliberating juror on any case prior to today? Yes IE yes, please describe those cases below: Were you ever the foreperson of the jury? No ‘What did you like or dislike about your experience as a juror? 31 Check all that applied to your previous jury service: _____. Tecould tell pretty easily when a person was telling a lie. _____.. Iwas willing to be influenced by the opinions of others. ____ When I made up my mind, I didn’t change it. ____ [followed my own ideas rather than do what others expected of me. 74, Which of the following choices would concem you more if you were a juror in a criminal case: C@ Letting a potentially guilty person go free Thuy ‘Could arm more people b. Convicting a potentially innocent person It yeoid hurt feair KR reputation] fw 75. How important are hunches when you decide something? Extremely Very Not too much 76. Do you believe that a person charged with a serious crime should have an attorney to represent him or her? @) » 77. What is your opinion, if any, of the following attorneys in the criminal justice system? Criminal Defense Attomeys: Prosecutors: _{\one 32 78. Do you, any family member or close personal friend belong to any group or organization that: (a) ministers to prisoners or inmates or (b) provides legal, social or other assistance to prisoners, inmates or ex-convicts? CS OY ye» pleas omplain: Oor Church ormices Sarvicas 40 (inmates, bat | current don't fersonalin now anyone chose Sy ww that does. 33 PART IX 79. Axe there any current or past personal tragedies in your life that you feet still affect you on a day-to-day basis? Yes Ifyes, please explain: _. 80. Please list three of the people that you most admire, and explain why you admire them: = Reason you admire them Mey mom has a boy bean there for mo 81, Please rate the following problems that our country faces today on a scale of one to seven: Loo aS NOT SOMEWHAT VERY IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT a. Crime 123 4@e@ ». Poverty 123 @O67 ©. Child abuse 12 3°45@7 4. Moral decline in society 23 .45@7 e. Loss of family values 23 4 5(6)7 £ The practices of some religious groups 203) 4 Ss Gii?: 34 82, Please rate how much each of the following factors is to blame for the increase of crime in society on a scale of one to seven: Eta tel gee teste eee ten ent0 EaEPEEe/ eee Hse LEE NOT SOMEWHAT GREATLY TO BLAME TO BLAME ‘TO BLAME a. Lack of parental supervision 123 b. Lenient treatment of juveniles by the courts 12a c. Lack of character by some people 120 4. Children being mistreated by adults 123 ¢. Lack of opportunity © aa £ Lack of moral values in some people 123 83, Please rate how much each of the following actions would help to reduce crime in our society ona scale of one to seven: SEs Fase OLEH / STIS OPEL HTT EELELY CPLUL9 SESDELE/ CEES SHTgEREY PELL NOT SOMEWHAT VERY HELPFUL, HELPFUL HELPFUL a. Harsher punishment for offenders 123 4@67 b. Reduce poverty 123@567 ©. Better training for parents 123 45@7 4. Hire more police officers 123@)s67 ¢. Barly intervention for at risk youth 12345 6@ £ Rehbilitation services 123 456@ 84, Have you, a family member or a close friend ever been homeless? Yes Eyes, please tell us who, when, where, and for how long? ie 35 85. What do you believe are the causes of homelessness? Sana RI ETETEe en ttl opt ft e 5 teil Hat ud ches sa factor. 86, The following are the lawyers associated with this litigation. If you are acquainted or associated with any of the following attorneys, please circle the name(s) afd describe the nature of the acquaintance or association below: a, Steven Killpack, Utah Federal Defender b, Robert Steele, Assistant Federal Defender c, Parker Douglas, Assistant Federal Defender 4, Audrey James, Attorney at Law ¢. Wendy Lewis, Assistant Federal Defender £ Carlie Christensen, U.S. Attomey for the District of Utab g. Felice J. Viti, Assistant U.S. Attomey h. David Backman, Assistant U.S. Attomey i. Diana Hagen, Assistant U.S. Attorney j. Alicia Cook, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney 36 For any name circled above please desoribe any relationship you have with that attomey: Na 87. Do you or any member of your family have a relationship or acquaintance with U.S. District Judge Dale A. Kimball? Yes fe) Ifyes, please explain the nature of that relationship: 88, Finally, is there anything that has not been asked, or anything at all that the court should know, that might affect your ability to either be a fair juror in this case or to serve as a juror in this case? If it is something personal or private, indicate below, and you'll be questioned about it privately, at sidebar, rather than in open court, No Ifyes, please describe: do nae a hagetng loss We Wc it Sine | ye eats old. | ww no poblom ite tr clon \War tring aids, Put cunt Understand it Spoken p Softy on mu bake Side. 31 ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR OVERLENGTH ANSWERS (Please identify the question number before completing your response) 38 29.

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