Clark v. Sweeney · ¶7

After the State rested its case, Juror 4's curiosity got the best of him, and he decided to check out the crime scene for himself. Shortly after jury deliberations began, Juror 4 told the jury about his visit, and the jury promptly reported his visit to the court. The parties conferred and eventually agreed that rather than declare a mistrial, the court would dismiss Juror 4 and deliberations would proceed with 11 jurors. Sweeney was convicted, and his convictions were affirmed on direct appeal.

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