Here's everything to know about the Mesa murder trial and where Jodi Arias is now, 15 years after the death of her victim Travis Alexander in June 4 marks 15 years since Travis Alexander's shocking murder at the hands of his ex-girlfriend. The four-month-long murder trial convicting Jodi Arias for the murder of her ex-boyfriend in Mesa, Arizona came to an end on May 8, It was considered one of the biggest spectacle trials to take place since the acquittal of O. The trial was sensational, drawing crowds and tremendous amounts of media attention — including live television, cable coverage and streaming — to the Maricopa County Superior Court the day the verdict was reached.
The prosecution of Arias for the murder of her boyfriend riveted the nation throughout the proceedings and in the years that followed her sentencing on April 13, Movies, books, podcasts and documentaries were made in its wake, some of which include first-hand accounts from friends and family close to the players involved.
Prior to Arias' sentencing, she expressed remorse. Meanwhile, she asked an appeals court to overturn her conviction and sentence in May Her attempt was unsuccessful. At age 11, Alexander moved in with his paternal grandparents. His seven siblings joined him in the move after the death of their father — who died on Travis' 20th birthday in a car accident — in July While "college was not for him," Alexander aspired to be a motivational speaker and held various jobs early in his career, like in telemarketing and retail sales.
He was also a devout Mormon. He traveled around, but ultimately settled in Mesa, Arizona. He and Jodi, according to their friends, had "potent chemistry" and an instant connection upon meeting in September The two dated long-distance she lived in Palm Desert, California , and early on, friends of the couple expressed concerns early on their relationship.
From very early on, she was completely obsessed with him. More than a year after they had connected, Alexander was killed on June 4, — and was found dead on June 9. Jodi Arias, the ex-girlfriend and murderer of Travis Alexander, was an aspiring photographer who met Alexander at a company convention in Las Vegas in September She was looking for opportunities with a network marketing company called Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
