Jurors Deliberate in Daisy Link Murder Trial: Key Arguments Reviewed

Deliberations Underway

• 🎯 Jurors began deliberations on Thursday in the trial of Daisy Link, who is accused of shooting and killing her partner of nine years, Pedro Himenez, in 2022.
• ⏱️ Deliberations commenced at 2:02 p.m. and have been ongoing for over an hour, with jurors considering a second-degree murder charge and lesser included offenses.

State's Case: Rage and Intent

• ⚡ The prosecution contends that Link shot Himenez out of rage and a desire to end the relationship.
• 🗣️ During closing arguments, the state characterized the incident as Link wanting to end the relationship by any means, referencing an argument where Himenez accused her of cheating.

Defense's Case: Self-Defense and Fear

• 🛡️ Daisy Link testified that she did not intend to kill Himenez but fired in his direction to scare him away and prevent him from entering her home where her children were sleeping.
• ⚖️ The defense argued that Link had the right to use deadly force to prevent Himenez from breaking into the house and barring her from her children.

Relationship Context

• 💔 The relationship between Link and Himenez was described as toxic, with a history of domestic violence.
• ⚠️ The defense highlighted Himenez's threat to break into the home and lock Link out, emphasizing her right to self-defense.

Additional Trial Information

• 📰 Jurors did not hear about Link's controversial actions last year involving conspiring with an inmate to become pregnant, a child she has since given birth to and whose care is with her mother.
• ⚖️ The jury has the option to acquit Link, convict her of second-degree murder, or find her guilty of a lesser charge.