08/05/2026
This Day in True Crime — May 8, 2013
Jodi Arias Found Guilty of Murder
On May 8, 2013, Jodi Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2008 killing of her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in Mesa, Arizona.
Alexander was discovered in his home with multiple injuries, including nearly 30 stab wounds, a slit throat, and a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators determined the killing was deliberate and violent, leading to charges that included premeditated murder.
The trial lasted four months and drew intense national attention, fueled by graphic testimony and detailed accounts of the relationship between Arias and Alexander. The case became one of the most widely followed trials of the time.
The jury ultimately concluded that Arias acted with premeditation, finding her guilty of first-degree murder and moving the case into the penalty phase.
In 2015, after additional proceedings, Arias was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.