twist of fait accomplis

Today the jury in Erika Sifrit's trial begin deliberations. In the closing arguments yesterday, the prosecution provided the press with a heavily-quoted (but also pretty appropriate) soundbite, referring to Erika as "Little Miss Scrapbook." Considering she came away from Benjamin's trial as "Crazy Erika," I guess this new nickname isn't so bad.

In addition to running a scrapbook store in Pennsylvania, Erika reportedly kept a number of keepsakes from the Crutchley-Ford murders, including a ring with traces of blood still visible, two bullet casings, both victims' driver's licenses, and pictures of the two from a bar.

The defense's closing arguments stated that Erika was a "fragile, psychologically weak young woman," who aided Benjamin out of love.