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Statement: Alexander siblings to sue Jodi Arias

May 8, 2013, 2:29 PM

PHOENIX — In a statement, the surviving siblings of Travis Alexander said they plan to file a wrongful death suit against their brother’s murderer, Jodi Arias.

The full statement is below. It has not been altered in any way.

Travis Alexander’s surviving brothers and sisters Samantha Alexander, Gary Alexander, Dennis “Greg” Alexander, Tanisha Sorenson, Hillary Wilcox, Steven Alexander, and Allie Iglesias are in agreement with the jury’s verdict of guilty against Jodi Arias.

The would like to thank Deputy County Attorney Juan Martinez and Detective Steve Flores for their hard work and professionalism in this case. The siblings appreciate the outpouring of support they have received from the public.

Buesing, Hernacki & Beckstead PLLC will be filing a civil wrongful death suit on behalf of the siblings against Jodi Arias in the near future.

The siblings request that their privacy be respected. They will not be making any further statements or participating in any interviews until the sentencing phase is complete.

Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday. She faces either life in prison or the death sentence.

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Statement: Alexander siblings to sue Jodi Arias