NEW : Baute told jurors that there were `` no notes , no calendar , no documents , '' supporting that claim , except for a writer assistant 's notes that he accused the defense of fabricating and backdating . 3 women , 9 men will decide if character Sheridan death was revenge against actress . Edie Britt died for `` creative reasons '' to surprise viewers , the defense argues . Actress Edie Britt accuses the series creator Marc Cherry of hitting her . Sheridan 's lawyers accuse Cherry , Cherry of covering up evidence .
NEW : 3 women , 9 men will decide if character Sheridan death was revenge against actress . Edie Britt died for `` creative reasons '' to surprise viewers , the defense argues . Actress Edie Britt accuses the series creator Marc Cherry of hitting her . Sheridan 's lawyers accuse Cherry , Cherry of covering up evidence .