You are on page 1of 30
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 conceming the disappearance of Flizabeth Smart, the finding of Elizabeth Smart, or the prosecution of those allegedly responsible for her kidnapping? 23, Would you be more likely to find Brian David Mitchell responsible because there was news coverage about it? Yes No Unsure Kio effect) 24, Which of the following do you feel describes your feelings about the accuracy of the news media? —— Always accurate §6fmietimes securaig> Rarely accurate Never acourate Unsure 25, Which of the following best describes the degree to which you rely on the truthfuiness of the news media? Trely on the news 1 sometimes rely on the news, depending on the reporter. X<_1o 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 {o read or watch any news about this case or discuss this case with others, could you make and keep that promise? &s No Ifnot, please explain: \_clon + Subscribe tp Yor hw \oSpaper Ait. Current ate wiSlon at hone. (te ysuidn'+ be obi ffiwit u 27. Please indicate the approximate number of written articles, television reports, ec., that you petsonally head, read, or saw about Elizabeth Smart's disappearance just during the time ‘when she was missing: None 15 6-10 -20 More than 20 What do you remember about Elizabeth Smart’s disappearance? She wns. Hidoapd fi oor bom in tht night. Her_ynnope Site Auiussed it and reported it Toner parts. ty patents madi Ha ation wide Save to find oe, She Was fomnd om a Cire with, Beton Daud Mitcoull onc Ware Pree. 1 nrontins ater __ “What was your response, both emotionally and otherwise, when you leamed of Elizabeth ‘Smart's disappearance? \y wa Lapsetlina to bu tt was talked a lot which, roto la Yur fund. L 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 1S 1D) 10-20 More than 20 ‘What do you remember about Elizabeth Smart being found? 12 Lthink euenjone mas shocked had Sht_ wos fund So Simpl, A mentee later. (Simply meaning on the Shnuet in putlec) ‘What was your response, both emotionally and otherwise, when you learned that Elizabeth Smart had been found? Retitimd Qld Yhat She yvus with bur ecu Not mans Situa + woll 29, Please indicate the approximate number of written articles, television reports, ete., 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 Blizabeth Smart? camer i ssere_QUeStimine, his ruta Status 30, Before today, have you attended any court proceedings associated with the prosecution of Brian David Mitchell? Yes &) yes, please describe what you have attended: 31, Have you read any transcripts, court rulings or other documents associated with the prosecution of Brian David Mitchell? Yee(No) Ityes, 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 conceming Elizabeth Smart or Brian Mitchell? Yes If yes, pleese describe what youremember: 33, Have you gone to any meetings or getherings where this case or similar cases have been discussed or mentioned? Yes QS} If yes, please explain: 34, Have you had any conversations with other people about Elizabeth Smart or Brian David Mitchell? No conversations Just a few Several Gen Unsure (4s bean disessed Several Hes with her missing|being found etc Ifo, did you or anyone else express an opinion about this case? (Gs) No tyes, what was said: WY SUre. othwr people ek pressed fw Wows but Lean ramunnrber Specifics . 4 35, What have you hearé about Brian David Mitchell that you think is tue? “Drak ty Lidnapped Ehizateth Sart wits Wis wife andl bad nr fir F_maontes- “Ths jen +m Califia umn “ts Hi ste Behaute Ye ous qlane [lm nat ofa ha lltrt, laut Kidnap, 10 child i Lichorath fuss, 36. What have you heard about Elizabeth Smart that you think is trae? Sit wos \u-ugars old and Kidnapped them bee bedemom ot Kole point ta tty. ioe. Sits pa Sarina am LDS Wissim jn Fannie 31, Did you or any close friend or family member participate in community search effort when Elizabeth Smart was missing? Self Family member wes Yes (No) ‘Yes i ‘Yes | If you personally participated, please describe your experience. If someone close to you participated, please describe anything you have heard about their experience. 15 38, Are you or have you ever been personally acquainted with Brian David Mitchell or his family (including his ex-wife Wanda Barzec)? ~® If yes, please indicate the person with whom you are/were associated and the nature of that relationship: 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? (Géig) Newspapers Television Magazines Internet Other_ (please specify) 41, Do you read néwspapers? Yes. (No (a) Do you read the Salt Lake Tribune? Yes Ifyes, circle whether you are: A subscriber A regulerreader An occasional reader (@3 times aweek) (<3 times a week) Do you read the Salt Lake Tribune’s editorial/opinion section? Yes No (b) Do you read the Deseret News? ves & Ifyes, circle whether you are: A subscriber A regular reader An occasional reader (3 times aweek) (<3 times a week) Do you read the Deseret News editorial/opinion section? Yes No (c) Please list any ottier local, regional or national newspapers that you read and check whether you fre « subscriber, a regular reader of an occasional reader: (@ Do you regularly read any particular columnists? Yes No If'so, which ones: " 42. Do you read any magazines? Ye)” No If yes, pleuse list all magazines that you read and check whether you are a subscriber, a regular reader or an occasional reader: Baby Table ieee a Fewer’ raga Z au Ensiqin a ae 43. Do you listen to talk radio or radio mews programs? Yes SS) 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 Mose than Once a Less than (oy Never once a week once a week week If applicable, what stations or programs do you normally watch? Fox Nips jor yore ( SS than 2-Hmes a month 18 45, Do you regularly watch any television personalities? Yes If yes, please list any television personalities you watch and chieck how often you watch: Please lst any other television programs that you normally wateh: Paro Lid lori ‘ iS} ON. te. 5 (le. (ale toss, 19 vids and counting, ti How frequently do you watch television (please circle the best description)? Morethan six Twotosix Less than two Once or twice Eeely”) Never hoursaday -shoursaday —housaday © week 46.Do you get news and information from the Internet on a regular basis? Yes (So) Ifyes, which sites: (@ Do you visit blogs? C¥es) No yes, which ones: My Sim's chau Cave Hs 9 (b) Do you listen to podeasts? Yes Ifyes, which ones: (©) Do you have a website? (eS) No. yes, what is the adress? _ (@) Do you have a social or professionel networking account? as No If yes, circle all that apply: Fccb0e MySpace Twitter LinkedIn Other: Tf 0, approximately how often do you use your accounts)? Rarely Occasionally 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 # religious person? “What is your religious affiliation, ifanv? Tinea of ene Chogt of Laer Das Sans (Uf Christian, please indicate the speci If you are LDS, what is your stake? _ If you are LDS, what is your ward? | 48, How active do you consider yourself w ue ut your enurens Not Not at all Somewhat Fairly Sctremely applicable active active active active How frequently do you attend religious services or religious activities? Never Seldom Occasionally Often ce) Have you ever gone on any kind of church mission or extended service projects sponsored by a church? Yes If yes, please explait ‘Have you attended seminary or had any other kind of formal religious instruction? Cees) No Ives please explains _U i sh ane If you serve on any committees of the chureh or hold any leadership positions or offices, please list below: ‘Current? Past? a \iciting Teacher _______ &B)No Wr 6. Noung mans (ee Wiasraud Lae esd es (63) EBNo Biman tKachor eraaeee ‘Yes (KE) Yes )No Do most of your friends belong to your church group? és) No Ifyes, please tel! us why: |. lino Ino corm ity with a lot at Church. 49. If you have children, how important is it for you that they attend church? _— ‘ery important > important not very important not important ‘Are there any religious groups that you think children should not be brought up in? o No Ifyes, which ones and why: | peligae. that mu cAnildien Shoid Ye torouaint Up in ty LD! Carcla_ad_s lag that Church 50, If you attend church, what do you fee] are the most important things you leamed from your church or house of worship? us of ¢ Lam low. Sesus Christ 1S Savior id fo % ys. We Can |e wits con Rumilyes for_eternity. Thu ic an _cifitrlitt neoh Dnith restored tte. onigeh to the darth. ace Seeeeeaa 51. Have you ever left aparticular church because you thought it would be better for you or your children? ‘es (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 (GO) Ifyes, 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 (No) ‘Matters relating to religion? Yes @ ‘Matters relating to your religion? (f) No agg tw : oxe_the ee ‘ trun ae sme clgeSn's Ypeliese hat 1 do i cesn Ye make thay \oss credible if just adiferona in _ppinion- Someone i \ or bos} our rel on than Somece tat doesn't beleur What we co. Grtain Sacred parts (eliGion oxe only. Grated orth mumbers ana rot all members, oo Piel wouldnt} pe dy by oThars. Thare'S & [ot oF miscarteptions aboot my tehqrn. yes ~ 23 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? ‘Yes No. I's, please describe the nature of the injuries: [Pr Please indicate how these experiences have affected your views of law enforcement and/or our court system, either positively or negatively: wh 55, Have you, any family member, or 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, someone close If yes, please explain: 56. Ate you, any family member, or close friend associated in any wey with any group or organization that supports victims of alleged sexual assault or abuse? Yes (No) Ifyes, 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 a Ifyes, please explain below: 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: wula aes 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: Lau enfocrrent professionals are people jst lle any other nutiiss. 59, Would you have a hard time listening to testimony involving discussions about child sexual abuse? Yes & If's0, why? \can Sai Sor cue 4S pot a oluasant pic, jut Can lee Inandled matter of ca 60, Do you have any strong feelings about child sexual abuse that you have expressed either verbally or in writing? Ge No Ifso, please explain: \n ¢aSual conmsations | brie. expressed that child 1 Seyuctl abose 1s aweful, ond on PART VII Because this case will involve mental health evidence, we need to ask about your experiences in this ares. Again, please be open and honest in your answers. You will not be questioued in open court concerning your answers. 61. Have you, any family member, or anyone close to you, ever been under the care of a mental health professional, for help with any problem or condition (¢.g., marital counseling, depression, etc.)? Yes YWS)_Hyes, please explain below: Please expiain 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? fs) 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, ctc.)? Yes ()_Ifyes, please explain: 64, Do you, or any family member, currently take any medication for any psychological or ‘mental condition (emotional or cognitive problem such as anxiety, depression bipolar behavior, etc.)? MES (No) _Ikyes, what medication(s) (if you know): Ma Sisters use to fale medication fir ADD bet aren Cnet Jatans, them» 7 a 65. Do you personally know someone who you consider to be seriously mentally ill? Yes‘ (GG) _Ifyes, please describe the impact ofthe illness on that person's life If yes, please describe the impact of the illness on your life, if any: 28° 66. Do you believe that mentally ill people should be able to recover without help or treatment? Yes (M9) “Why or why not? ras ibn, 67. Do you believe that a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity is ever an appropriate verdict? (fs) No. Whyor why not? WS nyt an” out” Lon! iN M fan rs “divitnanee” \X mest be legitimate. J 68. Do you have strong enough fectings about the insanity defense that you have either written or spoicen to others about those feelings? Yes SD) ‘f-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: SEE Age ch ee ee ee aE eee ess 29 70. If you become a juror in this case and the court instructs you that in your deliberations ofa 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? Yes No _ Eyes, please explain: —Vennot Sre_|_imdustord the auesiion. yes ave that oo jus Lanes ot tu auidne_anccludumines fit ae eee (esponsibe foc stato Guilty pais} 1S Seataner /it. Thay derma ta verdict 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? No If no, please explain: You most be Pir to alt individual Inducing incan. a it Xho Court must be fir PART VII 72. Have you, or enyone in your household, 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 deing sued / charged with a crime), witness, divorces, bankruptcies, or foreclosures. No If yes, please give the details below: - fynsute, Grandma fro” WENT To Cuil | Weetiss |i cdo Bono”? |toort wiih yughoor hood bow ire Targa Wrasse (occured |Sya. mnaike \i ontario mg 73, Have you ever sat as a deliberating juror on any case prior to today? ‘Yes Iryes, please desoribe those cases below: ‘Were you ever the foreperson of the jury? Yes No ‘What did you like or dislike about your experience as a juror? 31 Check all that applied to your previous jury service: ______ I eould teil pretty easily when a person was telling a lie Twas willing to be influenced by the opinions of others. ____ When I made up my mind, I didn’t change it ___ Hallowed my own ideas rather than do what others expected of ine, 74, Which of the following choices would concem you more if you were a juror in a criminal case: G@ Latting «potentially guilty person go free Yury Could Inari mort people b. Convicting a potentially innocent person 11 weuld hurt ‘their 18 npr ont 75. How important are humches when you decide something? Extremely Very Gornevins) Not foo much 76. Do you believe that a person charged with a serious crime should have an attorney to represent him or her? No 77. What is your opinion, if any, of the following attomeys in the criminal justice system? Criminal Defense Attorneys: _Y\irv ee Prosecutors: _\O Qe 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? @& Iyes, please explain: Our_Chuics proudés Seruces 40 inmate, but Lcurrantiy cent persoelin frm anyoat clise tyme Yreet_dees 3 PART IX 79, Are there any current or past personal tragedies in your life that you feel still affect you on a day-to-day basis? ‘Yes If yes, please explain: __ 80. Please list three of the people that you most admire, and explain why you admire them: Reason you admire ther mom hes aluy 201 a a, wo Sad Sa_anieg Eee EE SEE EEE SEP cEeeCec gE NOT | SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT _ IMPORTANT. a. Crime 123 4@o@ b. Poverty 123 @O67 c. Child abuse 1234567 d. Moral decline in society 123 4 5 67 e. Loss of family values Teo es eeaei5/(6) 7 £ The practices of some religious groups Tees) acies G17: 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: 1 ices tee) Sree aaaLag TECH NOT | SOMEWHA’ GREATLY ‘TO BLAME | ‘TO BLAME, | TO BLAME. a. Lack of parental supervision 12.34 5 607% b, Lenient treatment of juveniles by the courts Teena aa eaioee! ©. Lack of character by some people 1204567 d. Children being mistreated by adults 123 45 © e. Lack of opportunity QO See reer £ Lack of moral values in some people 12 a o a 83. Please rate how much each of the following actions would help to reduce erime in our society on a scale of one to seven: SVGRESeeefetisoesenE fete 9 EH eee snnEsEE EE steve eee @.etezeny SeeCec NOT SOMEWHAT | ‘VERY HELPFUL, HELPFUL HELPFUL a. Harsher punishment for offenders 123 4@67 b. Reduce poverty 12 3@567 c, Better training for parents 123 45@7 d. Hire more police officers 12 3 (4)5 67 ce. Barly intervention for at risk youth 12345 6@) £. Rehabilitation services 12345 6% 84, Have you, a family member or a close friend ever been homeless? Yes Ifyes, please tell us who, when, where, and for how long? 35 85, What do you believe are the causes of homelessness? Lite not owe, eve _nauor been \omoless. Upelieue that must dy_put forth effort: Thue 's_ enough agudn bg r 86. The following are the lawyers associated with this litigation, If you are acquainted or associated with any of the following atiomeys, please eircle the name(s) and describe the nature of the acquaintance or association below: a b Steven Killpack, Utah Federal Defender Robert Steele, Assistant Federal Defender Parker Douglas, Assistant Federal Defender ‘Audrey James, Attorney at Law Wendy Lewis, Assistant Federal Defender Carlie Christensen, U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah Felice J. Viti, Assistant US. Attorney David Backman, Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Hagen, Assistant U.S. Attorney Alicia Cook, Special Assistant U.S. Attomey 36 For any name circled above please describe any relationship you have with that attomey: INES 87.Do you or any member of your family have a relationship or acquaintance with U.S. District Judge Dale A. Kimball? Yes (9) IE yes, 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 # 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: it > was old. | lowe no penblun_ yatta tt. Lclon weal Yuarng_cuis, But can't industerd i Spokin 4p Soft on yn ridht sic. J gq a ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR OVERLENGTH ANSWERS (Please identify the question number before completing your response) 38 39 46

You might also like