Charge dismissed

I'm not sure if anyone keeps up with the blog site anymore, but the charge of murder has been dropped against Jerry Anderson. I'm working on a story, but basically he's a free man.

Jerry posted bond

Jerry Anderson is out of jail. He had the biggest smile on his face. He walked out with his attorneys. He had two of his friends, Mike and Patty Ramsey, give him a hug and escort him back to Caldwell County. I was told a gathering is planned with family and friends, and he really wants to see his son, Matthew, who Jerry has only seen once (in court earlier this month) since his arrest in January 2006. Jerry didn't say anything to the hoards of media walking him out the jail. Lisa Dubs told us that was at the defense's request. Since charges are still pending, she doesn't want anything Jerry says to get twisted. No word from the district attorney's office yet if the charge will be further pursued. I'll let y'all know when I hear something. Check out tomorrow's edition of the HDR to see photos and read further what attorneys and friends had to say. I am also working on a video for our Web site. Thanks everyone.

Thanks

Hello all. I wanted to take this time to thank everyone for checking out this blog. The purpose was always to let folks who couldn't be in court, but cared about Emily and Jerry, know what was going on. I always tired to remain fair and unbiased, and I hope that came across to everyone. Your readership and the comments (although too harsh for my liking sometimes) are valued and much appreciated. Please check out the Hickory Daily Record's online or print versions tomorrow to hear comments from attorneys, jurors and family and friends. I am going to now be on bond watch. I will post if/once Jerry is released from jail, and I will post anytime I learn something new about the case, so check out the Web site every now and then. Thanks again. Now, I must go finish my work and get out of here in the next few hours. It's been a long six weeks, but enjoyable and, I hope, informative. Take care, and who knows, maybe I will still be around for Jerry's next trial. C-ya later. Blogging out, Jenn

Recap of the Afternoon

Jerry Anderson has not made bond yet. His attorneys think that will most likely happen sometime Monday morning. I talked to four of the jurors this afternoon, with the help of my Channel 9 news partner.
Juror Cynthia Absher, who voted not guilty, said it was very hectic at times. She said the jurors laid out the timeline, and in her opinion, there was no way Jerry could have killed Emily in about 10 minutes, according to their timeline. She said she also considered the two doctors who said most likely, Emily died 2-4 days before Emily's body was found. She was also concerned that Antonio Reyes didn't give his real name on the stand.
Juror Michelle Johnson also believed Jerry was innocent. She said she even cried, as did several others, when they knew that Jerry Anderson would be going back to jail.
Fellow juror Roger Baker was the sole juror who believed Jerry was guilty. He said he did what was in his heart and what he discussed with God, and he could not find Jerry Anderson not guilty.
Check out Saturday's edition of the Hickory Daily Record for more on what the jurors had to say and what the attorneys had to say.
I'll be back later tonight.

I'll be back

All right. Jerry is staying down here until a bond is made, which will probably happen, I just don't know when. I have to get to work, not that I haven't been working, but it's time to talk to folks. I will definitely write to y'all sometime later. Thanks so much everyone.

bond 150,000 secured

Just waiting for the bond hearing to start

All right everyone. It's not over yet, kind of. Dubs made the bond motion. Once the judge gets done talking to the jurors, and both counsels requested to speak with the jurors, and then we should hear the bond motion today. Dubs said it shouldn't take long, especially since the judge has heard all the evidence. I hope it comes out what the split is. 11 to 1. One away from a verdict. Dee says she's doing OK. Bless her heart. Friends of Jerry also seem upset. His sister had to leave to go back, so she's not here today. I feel bad for her, too. We will have to do this all over again, unless the DA decides to drop the charges. Not sure that will happen. So, Jerry is not a free man. Dubs is going to fight to get him out of jail, though. We shall see what happens. I will be back when something else happens.