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February 21, 2008
Posted: 05:47 PM ET

ELKHORN, Wisconsin – It is 5:45 p..m. ET and we have a verdict in the Jensen case. I’m in the courtroom and we are waiting for everyone to assemble.

Jean Casarez, In Session correspondent

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Creed, Memphis, TN   February 21st, 2008 5:58 pm ET

The verdict is in……Although I wanted a “guilty” verdict, I am extremely sad….I am extremely sad because of those poor children. First, at very early ages, lost their mother….Now, losing their father who will spend life in prison……VERY SAD! VERY SAD!!

Jodi   February 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Thank God!!!….that was a very well spent 30+ hours, He is Guilty and now I hope the man goes to jail for the rest of his life!

n. roberts   February 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

thank God. finally, justice for julie.

rest in peace, julie.

Jean   February 21st, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Yes,Yes,Yes

marlis   February 21st, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Yippee!! guilty!!

John   February 21st, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Grrrrreeeeeaaaat!!!! I watched this thing play out from start to finish. He got exactly what he deserved!! Lady justice speaks again.
JR Westbank, BC Canada

Lois Lovell   February 21st, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Jean, The length of deliberations made me fear that justice would not be served. I feared that a hold-out or stickler would, because of some kind of lingering doubt, fail to give justice to this family and our society. Fortunately, the common sense and good grace of an uncommonly conscientious jury must have helped a couple of jurors realize that their doubt did not rise to the level of “reasonable doubt.” A “not guilty” would have sent Mark Jensen out of the courtroom to more decades of family life, social life and work life–all that he forever took away from his wife ten years ago.

SHEILA JOYCE   February 21st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I AGREE WITH THE VERDICT. OBVIOUSLY KELLY JENSEN AGREES WITH IT AS WELL SINCE SHE DID NOT BOTHER TO SHOW ANY SUPPORT TO HER HUSBAND AFTER HER TESTIMONY.

Linda Shaw   February 21st, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Glad Mark Jensen was found quilty. But why, when I was still watching In Session, do I find out the verdict on the computer. I understand that this is Pacific time, but it seems there would be some way to get us west coasters the current information, not sit through idle chit chat waiting for a verdict that has already been delivered. Same probelm with the Bobby Cutts case.
Please fix this.

Dale Mitchell   February 21st, 2008 6:36 pm ET

This finally restores my faith in the legal justice system. Job well done !!

Susie   February 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

God Bless Julie

Michele   February 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Yahoo this jury got it right!!!!!

Nancy King   February 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

YES!! The jury did an amazing job considering all the smoke and mirrors put before them by a very talented Albee. Julie was/is a saint to endure such a weird, perverted, narcissatic man that threw dirt in the face of our idealistic expectations of a nurturing, wholesome marriage. Kelly is truly his soul-mate and equal. I don’t see her as the long-suffering spouse wasting precious time before moving on, yet again

Lisa R.   February 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I do not agree with the jury members verdict. I’ve been following this trial very closely, and I do not feel that the prosecution managed to prove beyond a REASONABLE DOUBT, that Mark Jensen indeed committed this crime.

Jeff   February 21st, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Watched this trial from beginning to end. Remarkable and equally talented attorneys. Albee, as talented and skilled as he is, was representing someone who “really” was guilty beyond any reasonable doubt. It will be interesting to see what happens upon the appeal process(s) and what Albee can pull out of his hat. Just wonder if Albee really thinks now, after all the evidence played out in court, that his client is innocent. How could he?! It’s a shame that it took so many years to finally put this guy away!

Sue   February 21st, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Thank God!!! What an outstanding job done by both Mr. Jambois AND the jurors. I missed the very beginning of the trial, but I have been watching it for the last several weeks (both on TV and then my computer) and couldn’t help but think of what a tough job it was going to be for the jurors. I personally believed he was guilty all along; you could see it on his face during the trial. The rolling of the eyes, the constant smirking. Well, he sure got that smirk smacked right off his face, didn’t he, just as he deserved. You go, Bob Jambois!!!! I do have to admit, though, that if I was ever charged with a crime I would definitely want Craig Albee to defend me…

Sharon from Cincinnati   February 21st, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I was getting worried that would be another ‘hung jury’ and that would be very sad. I am glad that the ‘damn the victim’ defense’ didn’t work in this case, these jurors were able to realize the obvious truth. I agree with the above comment that Kelly Jensen is one in the same with Mark, and I would not be at all surprised if she had not already moved on within weeks of him being sent to jail. I am just glad that whatever is left of Julie’s boys childhoods can be spent in a much healthier environment, it made my skin crawl that Kelly and Mark have been raising them all these years.

Gina S   February 21st, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Oh so happy that Julie has finally been laid to rest. Too soon, too soon, too soon for her family, Wisconsin and the good old USA!

Colleen   February 21st, 2008 8:42 pm ET

I would like to congratulate all of the heroes in this tragic case. Mr. Jambois and his staff, the Police, the jail house snitches, the Klugs, and the neighbors, friends, and relatives of Julie Jensen. Many people made mistakes initially, But, their ultimate commitment to come forward restores my faith in modern society. Hopefully, ethical folks can see why it is important to intervene immediately when they think a wrong is being committed. Finally, we need to realize many people are in precarious positions and simultaneously afraid or embarrassed to confront their situation. Do you know someone like this?

Rick Arnold   February 21st, 2008 8:47 pm ET

This verdict is a gross miscarriage of justice. Those jury members had a ton of reasonable doubt. To rely on a “jail house snitch” who was given a free pass out of jail to convict a man that was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt is scary. I thought residents of Wisconsin would respond differently and more responsible at the thought of a man spending the rest of his life in jail for being set-up. Thank goodness Mr. Albee is such a intelligent attorney, who will file an appeal immediately on so many issues in this case. The judge was obviously biased towards the prosecution and allowed such prejudical evidence allowed into this trial. This verdict should make all of us need to worry about what can happen when the deck is stacked against you and jail house snitches are given such power and have nothing to lose. Mr. Albee you were brillant! I hope the jury can sleep at night. An example of justice gone wrong!!

Pamm Harding   February 21st, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I have watched this from day 1 and was glued to the set the whole time, I knew he did it, and I am so thankful that the system put him where he belongs, I believe that those Boys should be Given rights to see their Mothers family as well, so much has been taken from them.
I also beleive Kelly Jensen knew about it . Those Boys should be removed from her now and Julies family be given custody, Kelly shouldn’t raise Julies kids!!! Thats like a slap in the face.

LindaS   February 21st, 2008 10:42 pm ET

While I agree wholeheartedly with the vervict, I am saddened by the loss of this lady who was so desparately seeking help while hoping her suspicions were wrong. I hope the sons are surrounded in the love of Julie’s family and friends in her memory.

Claudia   February 21st, 2008 11:01 pm ET

I’ve followed this this trial since the beginning and today I finally feel relieved. Justice have been served. I hope the best for her family and her boys. Maybe now they will have the chance to really know the wonderfull mother Julie ( not Kelly ) was.

Adrienne lemons   February 22nd, 2008 10:04 am ET

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE JURY GOT IT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Faith   February 22nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

As a Wisconsin resident, better yet a Walworth County resident, I couldn’t be more proud to have that jury represent me in the trial. They did an AWESOME job… Went above and beyond everyone’s expectations. I wish ALL jurors everywhere were as dedicated to victims of any crime and the justice system!!! BRAVO!!

Let’s just keep our fingers crossed and hope the decision hold up and won’t be granted a retrial on an appeal.

Chapel Hill, NC   February 22nd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

During his closing argument, Craig Albee said that it is not uncommon for 40-year-old women with young children to commit suicide. I have never heard of such a case, and I question the truth of that statement. I couldn’t find any statistics on the Internet. Does anyone know whether there have been any such cases?

Dina   February 22nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I just want to know how to get a midwest minded jury out to L.A. for the Spector trial ? Dina NC

rochelle eck   February 22nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I am so glad for the verdict, now take the boys from Kelly and give them to the Jensens to raise.

Karen Roaten   February 22nd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

A great job the jury did. They saw through all the garbage, and looked to the facts for a verdict. From the second week on I knew he was gulity. And if you believe he is innocent of the poisoning of Julie, He would still be guilty of her death, he never called an ambulance to save her when he himself stated how terribly sick she was. He wanted her out of the picture.

MERRY   February 22nd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Mark Jensen lied about going to work. Mark Jensen did not take Julie to the hospital after the doctor told him to, and his children begged him to. Mark Jensen left his children in the car in December weather while he went into the home (to make sure she was dead) and THE NEXT MORNING while Julie is in the morgue being sliced and diced, he is asking his friend if it would look okay if he let Kelly move in his home and attend the funeral. WHAT A GUY! SO INNOCENT!

You do not need snitches, paid bias “experts”, or fluff and smoke, just a few of Mark Jensen’s horrifying actions told the whole truth, Mr. Arnold and Ms. Lisa R, you just needed to open your eyes and see THE TRUTH that , thank heavens, landed arrogant , cruel and selfish Mark Jensen in prison for the rest of his life. Also, Kelly Jensen, his true soulmate, has moved on with lightening speed and Mark Jensen knows that, as well. WHAT AMAZING JUSTICE; HOW MUCH BETTER CAN IT BE?

Beverly   February 22nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I agree wholeheartedly with the guilty verdict; I’ve been watching since day one on TV as well the computer. Mark’s demeanor throughout the trial and his constant computer use shows a very weird and confused man. Hope he enjoys his time in prison; maybe he can complete his survey on the male anatomy!!

So sorry for the boys and Julie’s family; they were truly robbed of a very wonderful, caring mother and sister, etc.

LAURIE   February 23rd, 2008 4:53 am ET

LISA R- Seriously? What more did you expect? Look at the guy-he looks evil.

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