A look inside

Jurors are currently deliberating in Courtroom 4-2, which is directly across the hall from 4-1, where the trial was held. It's a slightly smaller venue, but has the same dark wood paneling and a similar decorative backdrop. The numerous pieces of evidence, covered in crumpled brown paper, have all been moved to the new room for jurors to inspect (with rubber gloves).

They each have an instructional packet to mull over as well.

"Members of the jury, I thank you for your attention during this trial," it reads. "Please pay attention to the instructions I am about to give you."

The packet lists the charges against Couey -- Murder in the First Degree, Burglary of a Dwelling with Battery, Kidnapping and Sexual Battery on a Child under 12 Years of Age -- as well as lesser crimes he could be charged with.

"If you decide that the main accusation has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, you will next need to decide if the defendant is guilty of any lesser included crime," it reads.

Their options are, as follows:

Count I: Murder in the First Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, Felony Murder in the Third Degree or Manslaughter.

Count II: Burglary of a Dwelling with a Battery, Burglary of a Dwelling, Burglary of a Structure or Trespass to a Structure.

Count III: Kidnapping or False Imprisonment.

Count IV: Sexual Battery on a Child Under the Age of 12, Sexual Battery of a Child over the Age of 12 or Battery.

Of course, the jury could also vote Not Guilty on any or all of the above counts.

-- Elena Lesley