Today would have been Caylee Marie Anthony's 6th birthday.
The hoopla over Casey Anthony's acquittal is starting to die down but I don't believe that most people who felt passionately about this case will ever forget.
Today must be a hard day for Caylee's grandparents who frantically searched for her when she went missing before her 3rd birthday. They are working on a foundation in Caylee's name that would help missing children and also protect the rights of grandparents.
In the state of Florida (and other states) grandparents have very little rights to their grandchildren. When a couple divorces, unless the grandparents have a relationship with the parent who has custody, many times they lose their grandchild to their child's divorce.
There are many more reasons why the Anthonys are going to focus on grandparents rights. Rumor is that Cindy Anthony wanted custody of Caylee because she had felt that her daughter was unfit. Maybe she was right and had the laws been different, Caylee might still be alive.
We cannot go back, only move forward. Perhaps the grandparents of Caylee can do something positive for others in Caylee's name.
Showing posts with label justice for caylee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label justice for caylee. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Could Casey Be Innocent?
The media is guilty of twisting the truth as many of us have noticed with different "news" reports.
read "Being tried and convicted in the court of public opinion"
Although the focus from day one of the media reporting Caylee Anthony's disappearance was the fact that her mother Casey did not report her daughter missing, what proof is there that she did anything but not call the police and lie?
Yes, her lying to police who were only trying to help her find her daughter is a huge sign that something was just not right, it is not a proof of guilt.
As the case is reviewed from the first day that the media reported the Florida toddler missing, we all know that by the time it hit the news, Caylee was already dead.
Mistakes were made all around. The police originally focused on the idea that they were searching for a missing child, which was not a mistake as far as they knew. They were doomed to failure because they were dealing with a family that has an inability to tell the truth.
It is easy for all of us to assume that they all knew more than they are telling.
I am a mom, I was a teenage mom, I would have crumbled and been unable to function had my toddler been missing or died accidentally. Any mom would feel the same way unless she was hiding the truth.
I think that many of us who cannot grasp the idea of how deeply dysfunctional this family is just naturally has fallen prey to the speculative suggestions of certain media reports.
I am certainly not saying that Casey Anthony is innocent in covering up her daughter's death. I firmly believe that she was capable of killing Caylee out of spite towards her hatred of her mother Cindy's controlling and abusiveness towards her.
I don't know if it could have been an accident or if she just tried to quiet the child so she could go out and accidentally killed her herself.
The fact is that she knows SOMETHING.
The jury was disgusted when Jose Baez used the "sexual abuse" card to explain Casey's behavior. There are many people who are victims of sexual abuse and they do not kill their children!
The state of Florida rushed to charge Casey. They should have sat back and waited for her to led them to the truth.
As sick as it may seem to the majority of us who do not know the depths of a twisted and demented family like the Anthony's obviously are, anything could have happened and no one will never know the truth.
It is an outrage to us all because there is a little girl who is dead and no matter what, she did not deserve to be dumped like trash to be nibbled on by animals. The evidence says that someone in the Anthony home did this and this family sticks together and enables whomever to get away with it.
read "Being tried and convicted in the court of public opinion"
Although the focus from day one of the media reporting Caylee Anthony's disappearance was the fact that her mother Casey did not report her daughter missing, what proof is there that she did anything but not call the police and lie?
Yes, her lying to police who were only trying to help her find her daughter is a huge sign that something was just not right, it is not a proof of guilt.
As the case is reviewed from the first day that the media reported the Florida toddler missing, we all know that by the time it hit the news, Caylee was already dead.
Mistakes were made all around. The police originally focused on the idea that they were searching for a missing child, which was not a mistake as far as they knew. They were doomed to failure because they were dealing with a family that has an inability to tell the truth.
It is easy for all of us to assume that they all knew more than they are telling.
I am a mom, I was a teenage mom, I would have crumbled and been unable to function had my toddler been missing or died accidentally. Any mom would feel the same way unless she was hiding the truth.
I think that many of us who cannot grasp the idea of how deeply dysfunctional this family is just naturally has fallen prey to the speculative suggestions of certain media reports.
I am certainly not saying that Casey Anthony is innocent in covering up her daughter's death. I firmly believe that she was capable of killing Caylee out of spite towards her hatred of her mother Cindy's controlling and abusiveness towards her.
I don't know if it could have been an accident or if she just tried to quiet the child so she could go out and accidentally killed her herself.
The fact is that she knows SOMETHING.
The jury was disgusted when Jose Baez used the "sexual abuse" card to explain Casey's behavior. There are many people who are victims of sexual abuse and they do not kill their children!
The state of Florida rushed to charge Casey. They should have sat back and waited for her to led them to the truth.
As sick as it may seem to the majority of us who do not know the depths of a twisted and demented family like the Anthony's obviously are, anything could have happened and no one will never know the truth.
It is an outrage to us all because there is a little girl who is dead and no matter what, she did not deserve to be dumped like trash to be nibbled on by animals. The evidence says that someone in the Anthony home did this and this family sticks together and enables whomever to get away with it.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Jury Foreman Speaks
The jury foreman in the Casey Anthony trial says that acquitting Casey Anthony of murder does not mean she is innocent. Once again, what most of the public refuses to see is that according to the law, they could not convict Casey based upon the evidence shown.
Even to convict of manslaughter they would have needed much more than they got. As I listened to the judge's instructions to the jury and really dissected what the instructions said, my husband and I both said "how on earth can they convict her?".
Emotions aside, our justice system is "innocent until proven guilty". Although in this case it feels like Casey Anthony got away with murder and there is no justice for little Caylee, would you want to live in a country where you can be accused, tried and convicted without concrete proof?
Even to convict of manslaughter they would have needed much more than they got. As I listened to the judge's instructions to the jury and really dissected what the instructions said, my husband and I both said "how on earth can they convict her?".
Emotions aside, our justice system is "innocent until proven guilty". Although in this case it feels like Casey Anthony got away with murder and there is no justice for little Caylee, would you want to live in a country where you can be accused, tried and convicted without concrete proof?
Saturday, July 9, 2011
The Casey Saga is Not Over
Yesterday Cindy Anthony was denied a visit to her daughter Casey who remains in jail until the 17th of July. Not surprising being that Casey has denied allowing any family to see her for quite some time now.
Seems to me that Casey must have a plan for where she is going to go once she is released next week.
Her car, although registered to George and Cindy Anthony, will be released to her as well as other items held while she has been in jail.
So, where is Casey going to go? No job, no education and the only "skills" she has are lying and manipulating people.
The natural guess to me would be LA. She might blend right in.
Whatever does happen when she is released, her troubles are not over. She still has to answer to Zenaida Gonzalez' attorney who served her with a lawsuit after she was acquitted of murder charges. She will also have the State of Florida wanting to be reimbursed for the costs of investigating Caylee's disappearance.
I cannot imagine that anyone is going to pay her enough money for her to live the good life when she is obviously going to need legal representation and pay some hefty fines.
Sadly the truth about what really happened to Caylee will never be known. Legislation like "Caylee's Law" is being discussed in many states and at least something positive may come out of this tragedy.
As people begin to cool down after the outrage of Casey getting away with (what many of us believe to be) murder, we can analyze the justice system and see the flaws.
We can also look more objectively at what role media played in this case .
Because of Florida's open discovery laws, we knew about all the forensic evidence in this case before the trial even began. There was so much that was second-hand and therefore "hear-say" that could not be taken into account when determining Casey's guilt.
We have come a long way from the Salem Witch Hunts but with the way the media played upon the "facts" in this case, it only made the outrage greater.
Could we actually be wrong about Casey Anthony? Could Caylee have drowned and she panicked? Could her 31 days of partying actually have been her own way of coping with her grief???
Nah. Even as I typed this I could not swallow it. Her "denial" of the events did not end. It was her mother who called 911 and to this day, has Casey shed a tear for anyone except herself?
This case will continue to fascinate us for some time to come. No one "gets" how a young mother would react like Casey Anthony unless she was covering up a crime.
In time, this story will fade. Casey Anthony may be given the opportunity to tell her version of lies in greater detail but really, who is going to pay to read it?
She and her family have to live with the secrets that they hold. Someday they will be held accountable.
Seems to me that Casey must have a plan for where she is going to go once she is released next week.
Her car, although registered to George and Cindy Anthony, will be released to her as well as other items held while she has been in jail.
So, where is Casey going to go? No job, no education and the only "skills" she has are lying and manipulating people.
The natural guess to me would be LA. She might blend right in.
Whatever does happen when she is released, her troubles are not over. She still has to answer to Zenaida Gonzalez' attorney who served her with a lawsuit after she was acquitted of murder charges. She will also have the State of Florida wanting to be reimbursed for the costs of investigating Caylee's disappearance.
I cannot imagine that anyone is going to pay her enough money for her to live the good life when she is obviously going to need legal representation and pay some hefty fines.
Sadly the truth about what really happened to Caylee will never be known. Legislation like "Caylee's Law" is being discussed in many states and at least something positive may come out of this tragedy.
As people begin to cool down after the outrage of Casey getting away with (what many of us believe to be) murder, we can analyze the justice system and see the flaws.
We can also look more objectively at what role media played in this case .
Because of Florida's open discovery laws, we knew about all the forensic evidence in this case before the trial even began. There was so much that was second-hand and therefore "hear-say" that could not be taken into account when determining Casey's guilt.
We have come a long way from the Salem Witch Hunts but with the way the media played upon the "facts" in this case, it only made the outrage greater.
Could we actually be wrong about Casey Anthony? Could Caylee have drowned and she panicked? Could her 31 days of partying actually have been her own way of coping with her grief???
Nah. Even as I typed this I could not swallow it. Her "denial" of the events did not end. It was her mother who called 911 and to this day, has Casey shed a tear for anyone except herself?
This case will continue to fascinate us for some time to come. No one "gets" how a young mother would react like Casey Anthony unless she was covering up a crime.
In time, this story will fade. Casey Anthony may be given the opportunity to tell her version of lies in greater detail but really, who is going to pay to read it?
She and her family have to live with the secrets that they hold. Someday they will be held accountable.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Letting Go of the Rage
The trial is over but the public outrage continues.
We cannot change what happened in that Florida courtroom but we can turn it around and help to make positive changes.
Caylee's Law is being proposed in several states and that would make it a felony to not report a child missing in a timely manner. Any caregiver, parent or grandparent who does not report a child missing would face charges.
This is a positive way to honor Caylee Anthony.
Although some may argue this but the Facebook page boycotting Casey Anthony is also a positive way to deal with the anger we feel towards this woman.
We want to know why Caylee died. We want to know how. Casey Anthony is not going to tell the world the truth.
Casey Anthony is unable to tell the truth. Boycotting any book, movie or anything that would earn her money is a way to send a strong message.
I also personally feel that Cindy and George Anthony have nothing worthy to say that I would pay any money for. They are both liars.
The best way to move forward from this tragedy is to get involved with advocacy programs to help those in need. Whether it is victims of domestic violence, children, animals or anyone in need, it would honor the memory of Caylee Anthony who did not have anyone on her side until it was too late to save her.
We need to let go of the anger and use it to create change. Change that will help to protect those in need and make sure that people who abuse others will not go free. click to find Caylee's Law
We cannot change what happened in that Florida courtroom but we can turn it around and help to make positive changes.
Caylee's Law is being proposed in several states and that would make it a felony to not report a child missing in a timely manner. Any caregiver, parent or grandparent who does not report a child missing would face charges.
This is a positive way to honor Caylee Anthony.
Although some may argue this but the Facebook page boycotting Casey Anthony is also a positive way to deal with the anger we feel towards this woman.
We want to know why Caylee died. We want to know how. Casey Anthony is not going to tell the world the truth.
Casey Anthony is unable to tell the truth. Boycotting any book, movie or anything that would earn her money is a way to send a strong message.
I also personally feel that Cindy and George Anthony have nothing worthy to say that I would pay any money for. They are both liars.
The best way to move forward from this tragedy is to get involved with advocacy programs to help those in need. Whether it is victims of domestic violence, children, animals or anyone in need, it would honor the memory of Caylee Anthony who did not have anyone on her side until it was too late to save her.
We need to let go of the anger and use it to create change. Change that will help to protect those in need and make sure that people who abuse others will not go free. click to find Caylee's Law
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The Inside View
After the shocking verdict was given yesterday, the jurors chose not to speak to anyone and instead got on a bus and headed back home. No one has spoken yet except for one of the 5 alternate jurors.
Boldly, this alternate juror has called into different news programs explaining why the jury did not convict Casey Anthony.
It took the jury about 10 hours to let Casey walk free. They did not ask to see one piece of evidence during their deliberations. NOT ONE. WHY?????
Put aside your emotion and feelings and listen to this man who really did do what the judge instructed. He looked at the evidence. Or should I say they listened to it in court and then disregarded it all.
As this man said, Casey was lying for years. It was completely plausible to him and others that there could have been an accident being that no cause of death was proven.
No witnesses said anything about Casey being a bad mother. How do you convict for child abuse?
The family dysfunction did affect his decision because he felt that you could imagine that anything was possible including Jose Baez's theory of how Caylee died. An accident that spiraled out of control is believable to him because of how messed up this family is.
And although a motive was not necessary, this juror felt that the state had not produced a motive for Casey killing Caylee. The 31 days are disregarded because Casey is a slut. To him, this was not proof of guilt. The state did not need to prove motive to get a conviction of manslaughter.
Although I agree that they could not prove how Caylee died, she was dumped in a field with duct tape over her face. Is that how you handle an accident? Her own family said her car smelled like a dead body had been in it.
Between the "junk" science and lack of evidence on the body tying the crime to Casey, there was nothing they could use to convict. Sad, but what do you do if there is no proof?
There was reasonable doubt but I guess if you do not consider Caylee and only consider Casey, you may side with the defense. This juror agreed that Casey has issues but you know, he almost seemed to feel sorry for her.
What about Caylee? The State of Florida did what they could to try and find justice for this little girl. They failed. It just was not possible for them to prove a crime had been committed even though it was obvious (and proven) Casey lied about not knowing what happened to her daughter.
The Anthony family has been receiving death threats since the verdict was announced. This juror felt that the family knew more about Caylee's death then they admitted to.
I guess this is a lesson to us all. Live in denial, enable your daughter (or son) , teach them how to lie by your own lying and it will come to bite you in the ass.
Last night I saw an interview with Jesse Grund and his father. Jesse at one time thought he was Caylee's father until he had a DNA test done. He said the Casey he knew is dead. His father said the prosecution's biggest mistake was to not admit that the family is dysfunctional. Richard Grund said that the family is beyond dysfunctional and said Casey was the victim of emotional and verbal abuse by Cindy. He has no love lost for Cindy, eluding to how she damaged Casey.
Early on when Caylee was reported missing, Cindy tried to blame the Grund family.
I guess that some people who disregard Caylee and just focus on what could have happened can be swayed to believe anything.
This is a strange case. The Anthony's have secrets that we can only speculate about. Maybe Lee Anthony will come out with the truth. He seems to be the only one who has the capability of telling the truth.
The question "what really happened to Caylee?" will never be answered. That is the saddest part of this whole trial. Had the jurors thought a bit more about the life that was lost, maybe, just maybe they would have looked at what evidence there was and been able to place blame on Casey. No matter what, Casey Anthony was responsible for covering up something. She should be held accountable.
Boldly, this alternate juror has called into different news programs explaining why the jury did not convict Casey Anthony.
It took the jury about 10 hours to let Casey walk free. They did not ask to see one piece of evidence during their deliberations. NOT ONE. WHY?????
Put aside your emotion and feelings and listen to this man who really did do what the judge instructed. He looked at the evidence. Or should I say they listened to it in court and then disregarded it all.
As this man said, Casey was lying for years. It was completely plausible to him and others that there could have been an accident being that no cause of death was proven.
No witnesses said anything about Casey being a bad mother. How do you convict for child abuse?
The family dysfunction did affect his decision because he felt that you could imagine that anything was possible including Jose Baez's theory of how Caylee died. An accident that spiraled out of control is believable to him because of how messed up this family is.
And although a motive was not necessary, this juror felt that the state had not produced a motive for Casey killing Caylee. The 31 days are disregarded because Casey is a slut. To him, this was not proof of guilt. The state did not need to prove motive to get a conviction of manslaughter.
Although I agree that they could not prove how Caylee died, she was dumped in a field with duct tape over her face. Is that how you handle an accident? Her own family said her car smelled like a dead body had been in it.
Between the "junk" science and lack of evidence on the body tying the crime to Casey, there was nothing they could use to convict. Sad, but what do you do if there is no proof?
There was reasonable doubt but I guess if you do not consider Caylee and only consider Casey, you may side with the defense. This juror agreed that Casey has issues but you know, he almost seemed to feel sorry for her.
What about Caylee? The State of Florida did what they could to try and find justice for this little girl. They failed. It just was not possible for them to prove a crime had been committed even though it was obvious (and proven) Casey lied about not knowing what happened to her daughter.
The Anthony family has been receiving death threats since the verdict was announced. This juror felt that the family knew more about Caylee's death then they admitted to.
I guess this is a lesson to us all. Live in denial, enable your daughter (or son) , teach them how to lie by your own lying and it will come to bite you in the ass.
Last night I saw an interview with Jesse Grund and his father. Jesse at one time thought he was Caylee's father until he had a DNA test done. He said the Casey he knew is dead. His father said the prosecution's biggest mistake was to not admit that the family is dysfunctional. Richard Grund said that the family is beyond dysfunctional and said Casey was the victim of emotional and verbal abuse by Cindy. He has no love lost for Cindy, eluding to how she damaged Casey.
Early on when Caylee was reported missing, Cindy tried to blame the Grund family.
I guess that some people who disregard Caylee and just focus on what could have happened can be swayed to believe anything.
This is a strange case. The Anthony's have secrets that we can only speculate about. Maybe Lee Anthony will come out with the truth. He seems to be the only one who has the capability of telling the truth.
The question "what really happened to Caylee?" will never be answered. That is the saddest part of this whole trial. Had the jurors thought a bit more about the life that was lost, maybe, just maybe they would have looked at what evidence there was and been able to place blame on Casey. No matter what, Casey Anthony was responsible for covering up something. She should be held accountable.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Will This Trial EVER End?????
Woke up to rain and I figured, okay, I am just going to spend the morning watching the end of the trial and then get on with my day. Like the jury in the Casey Anthony murder trial who figured they would be home by the 4th of July, we were all wrong.
Coverage started at 8:30 this morning with the lawyers and judge discussing the wording on the instructions for the jury. Jeff Ashton was clean, sharp and precise and most importantly, did not bore anyone. He finished relatively fast, only about 77 minutes.
Then came Baez. He reminded the jury that there was no cause of death, only speculation. He seemed to take forever to get on a roll and as I was falling asleep sitting up (not like me) he began to pick at the Anthony's.
The truth is that neither George or Cindy tells the truth and that was proved on the stand. George did dance around answers purposely giving Baez a hard time. In all fairness, wouldn't you if you had been accused of molesting your daughter and then setting her up for a crime?
So maybe George Anthony did have an affair. Big deal. Many men do. Cindy Anthony took the blame for doing those computer searches knowing that it was the prosecution's "proof" of pre-meditation.
Does anyone else besides me wonder how fair it was for George, Cindy and Lee Anthony to be in the courtroom all this time watching others testify knowing that they would also be called to the stand???
Nothing like being prepared. Okay, back to today.
As I said, just when Jose was getting on a roll and waking me (and everyone else) up, Jeff Ashton was visibly laughing behind his hand. Jose seeing this made a comment towards him which caused the judge to order both men to sidebar and excused the jury.
After a period of time, both returned to the courtroom and it just reminded me of two boys who got caught doing something they knew was wrong.
BOTH of them were extremely unprofessional and this is just unbelievable. You could sense the judge's frustration (seen it many times in this trial) and he threatened that any more behavior like this and the offender will be out of the courtroom. RIDICULOUS! Both Baez and Ashton showed a complete and total lack of control. Un-real. This is justice?
Jose Baez returned to his long-winded assault on George Anthony, insisting that he was not accusing George of murder but he was accusing him of disposing of the body. At one point when discussing the lack of forensics in the case he did seem to admit that a body had been in Casey's trunk.
I hate to say it but Baez did make a lot of sense with what he said. They do not know how Casey killed Caylee. There is no proof of how she died.
The photo of Caylee opening the sliding door which had no child safety lock and the photos of her climbing into the pool are telling. The fact that Cindy might have left that pool ladder up and Caylee could have had access is totally believable.
What still is unbelievable to me is the idea that George Anthony is such a monster that he would turn an accident into a frame for murder pinning the "crime" on his daughter. For what? Because Cindy would have been crushed and angry at both of them for allowing this accident to happen???
Would a father allow his daughter to sit in jail and possibly face death because he is afraid of his wife's reaction to an accident????
I get that this family is sick and dysfunctional. George Anthony is a man of few words and although Cindy seemed to be more concerned about Caylee's whereabouts than we heard he was, does that make him guilty of something????
The problem with the prosecution's case (okay one of the problems) is the child abuse charge. No one got up on that stand and said anything that would lead anyone to believe that Casey was anything but good to Caylee. Where is the abuse?
Yes, she acted totally inappropriately during the 31 days that no one saw Caylee. Does that make her a murderer? She could have snapped after Caylee accidentally died.
Someone searched for "chloroform". Where is the proof that Casey made or used chloroform?
There was no cause of death for Caylee which some see as a huge problem. There was not a cause of death for Lacey Peterson either.
There was motive though. The motive that Casey wanted to party is not that good of a motive. She took Caylee with her when she was dating Ricardo Morales and even allowed Caylee to sleep in the same bed that she shared with him.
She never tried to hide Caylee from her last boyfriend Tony. She did complain to friends about not being able to go out because she did not have someone to watch Caylee. Why did she suddenly choose to kill Caylee?
There had been discussion about neighbors hearing an argument between Casey and Cindy the night of Father's Day after the last video of Caylee had been taken. There were rumors that Cindy wanted to get custody of Caylee. Where was this in the trial? Wouldn't it have been relevent?
Why did the meter reader call 911 so many times before he got the police to investigate?
How did Cindy's investigators know the exact area where to look for Caylee's remains?
As this trial comes to a close there are still too many unanswered questions. I wonder if the jury feels the same.
Coverage started at 8:30 this morning with the lawyers and judge discussing the wording on the instructions for the jury. Jeff Ashton was clean, sharp and precise and most importantly, did not bore anyone. He finished relatively fast, only about 77 minutes.
Then came Baez. He reminded the jury that there was no cause of death, only speculation. He seemed to take forever to get on a roll and as I was falling asleep sitting up (not like me) he began to pick at the Anthony's.
The truth is that neither George or Cindy tells the truth and that was proved on the stand. George did dance around answers purposely giving Baez a hard time. In all fairness, wouldn't you if you had been accused of molesting your daughter and then setting her up for a crime?
So maybe George Anthony did have an affair. Big deal. Many men do. Cindy Anthony took the blame for doing those computer searches knowing that it was the prosecution's "proof" of pre-meditation.
Does anyone else besides me wonder how fair it was for George, Cindy and Lee Anthony to be in the courtroom all this time watching others testify knowing that they would also be called to the stand???
Nothing like being prepared. Okay, back to today.
As I said, just when Jose was getting on a roll and waking me (and everyone else) up, Jeff Ashton was visibly laughing behind his hand. Jose seeing this made a comment towards him which caused the judge to order both men to sidebar and excused the jury.
After a period of time, both returned to the courtroom and it just reminded me of two boys who got caught doing something they knew was wrong.
BOTH of them were extremely unprofessional and this is just unbelievable. You could sense the judge's frustration (seen it many times in this trial) and he threatened that any more behavior like this and the offender will be out of the courtroom. RIDICULOUS! Both Baez and Ashton showed a complete and total lack of control. Un-real. This is justice?
Jose Baez returned to his long-winded assault on George Anthony, insisting that he was not accusing George of murder but he was accusing him of disposing of the body. At one point when discussing the lack of forensics in the case he did seem to admit that a body had been in Casey's trunk.
I hate to say it but Baez did make a lot of sense with what he said. They do not know how Casey killed Caylee. There is no proof of how she died.
The photo of Caylee opening the sliding door which had no child safety lock and the photos of her climbing into the pool are telling. The fact that Cindy might have left that pool ladder up and Caylee could have had access is totally believable.
What still is unbelievable to me is the idea that George Anthony is such a monster that he would turn an accident into a frame for murder pinning the "crime" on his daughter. For what? Because Cindy would have been crushed and angry at both of them for allowing this accident to happen???
Would a father allow his daughter to sit in jail and possibly face death because he is afraid of his wife's reaction to an accident????
I get that this family is sick and dysfunctional. George Anthony is a man of few words and although Cindy seemed to be more concerned about Caylee's whereabouts than we heard he was, does that make him guilty of something????
The problem with the prosecution's case (okay one of the problems) is the child abuse charge. No one got up on that stand and said anything that would lead anyone to believe that Casey was anything but good to Caylee. Where is the abuse?
Yes, she acted totally inappropriately during the 31 days that no one saw Caylee. Does that make her a murderer? She could have snapped after Caylee accidentally died.
Someone searched for "chloroform". Where is the proof that Casey made or used chloroform?
There was no cause of death for Caylee which some see as a huge problem. There was not a cause of death for Lacey Peterson either.
There was motive though. The motive that Casey wanted to party is not that good of a motive. She took Caylee with her when she was dating Ricardo Morales and even allowed Caylee to sleep in the same bed that she shared with him.
She never tried to hide Caylee from her last boyfriend Tony. She did complain to friends about not being able to go out because she did not have someone to watch Caylee. Why did she suddenly choose to kill Caylee?
There had been discussion about neighbors hearing an argument between Casey and Cindy the night of Father's Day after the last video of Caylee had been taken. There were rumors that Cindy wanted to get custody of Caylee. Where was this in the trial? Wouldn't it have been relevent?
Why did the meter reader call 911 so many times before he got the police to investigate?
How did Cindy's investigators know the exact area where to look for Caylee's remains?
As this trial comes to a close there are still too many unanswered questions. I wonder if the jury feels the same.
The Finale
In about 1 hour, closing arguments will begin in the final day of the Casey Anthony murder trial. It has been more than 3 years since Caylee Anthony was last seen and the mystery of what happened to this little girl is still a mystery.
The prosecution did nothing more than present their theory and the defense's theory, although overly dramatic and worthy of a Hollywood scriptwriter, was more unbelievable.
The defense proved nothing that they claimed and they did not technically need to.
The burden of proof was on the prosecution and from day one of this tragedy, the public opinion tried and convicted Casey of wrong-doing but honestly, where is the concrete smoking gun?
The smell of death in her car trunk, her behavior in the 31 days following Caylee last being seen and computer searches for "chloroform" of which high levels were found in her trunk are not proof of a crime.
Caylee's remains and the fact that the area her body was dumped in was under water for some time and removed any forensics that might have tied Casey to the crime only hurt the prosecution's case.
Was Casey negligent of child neglect? Maybe.
Was Casey guilty of giving false statements to police? Most definitely.
Did Casey murder Caylee? Although most of the country who has followed this case believes that she did, there really is no proof.
Could Casey be acquitted of murder charges? Quite possibly.
Will she go home with Cindy and George and go on with life like nothing happened? In the Anthony family, denial runs strong so my answer is yes. After all, if Casey is acquitted of murder, that means that the state of Florida did not prove her case so then she must be innocent, right?
Denial runs strong in the Anthony family. Denial and enabling and dysfunction.
I will be back later with a wrap-up of the closing arguments. Judge Belvin Perry warned both sides that their closing arguments must not contain anything but facts. Guess it is going to be a short day in court.
The prosecution did nothing more than present their theory and the defense's theory, although overly dramatic and worthy of a Hollywood scriptwriter, was more unbelievable.
The defense proved nothing that they claimed and they did not technically need to.
The burden of proof was on the prosecution and from day one of this tragedy, the public opinion tried and convicted Casey of wrong-doing but honestly, where is the concrete smoking gun?
The smell of death in her car trunk, her behavior in the 31 days following Caylee last being seen and computer searches for "chloroform" of which high levels were found in her trunk are not proof of a crime.
Caylee's remains and the fact that the area her body was dumped in was under water for some time and removed any forensics that might have tied Casey to the crime only hurt the prosecution's case.
Was Casey negligent of child neglect? Maybe.
Was Casey guilty of giving false statements to police? Most definitely.
Did Casey murder Caylee? Although most of the country who has followed this case believes that she did, there really is no proof.
Could Casey be acquitted of murder charges? Quite possibly.
Will she go home with Cindy and George and go on with life like nothing happened? In the Anthony family, denial runs strong so my answer is yes. After all, if Casey is acquitted of murder, that means that the state of Florida did not prove her case so then she must be innocent, right?
Denial runs strong in the Anthony family. Denial and enabling and dysfunction.
I will be back later with a wrap-up of the closing arguments. Judge Belvin Perry warned both sides that their closing arguments must not contain anything but facts. Guess it is going to be a short day in court.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Did the Prosecution Prove Their Case?
Judge Belvin Perry gave everyone a day off today to prepare for tomorrow's conclusion to the Casey Anthony murder trial.
read more here
Wouldn't you just love to be a fly on the wall when the jury finally gets to discuss this case? With the way this case has played out; the continuous sidebars, delays and frequent arguments between the defense and prosecution, how did the jury keep up with it all?
Let's examine what the prosecution actually proved.
1- Casey Anthony is a liar. That was probably the easiest thing to prove and even her defense admits that is the truth. This is the only point that they agree on.
2- There was a smell of human decomposition in Casey Anthony's car. Whether or not you believe the "junk" science or just take the word of people who have smelled the smell of decomposition before, there had been a decomposing body in Casey Anthony's trunk. Further proof? One hair was found in the trunk that showed signs of being from a decomposing Caylee. Yes, this "fact" was disputed by the defense but you can always find an expert to dispute whatever findings you have.
3- Computer searches were made on the Anthony home computer for terms such as "chloroform", "neck breaking" and other terms. These searches were purposely deleted from the computer. No one else could have made these searches except for Casey Anthony. Although Cindy Anthony claimed to have made these searches (in a desperate attempt to save her daughter's life) her work records prove that she was at work at the time. The prosecution needs this to prove pre-meditation. The prosecution alleges that Casey subdued Caylee with chloroform in order to make Caylee sleep so that she could go out and party.
4- Casey's lies. When confronted about where Caylee was, Casey's story was that the nanny took her and Casey had been doing her own investigation for 31 days trying to find her daughter. Her "investigation" took her to nightclubs, Target, shopping malls and in and out of the bed of her boyfriend. No wonder she never found Caylee. Casey also showed no tears or concern for Caylee. Does this prove she killed her? No, but it certainly makes you wonder. Casey never went to the police, never told anyone anything about an accident, kidnapping and only told lies about Caylee's whereabouts.
5- Coincidence? The prosecution alleges that the skeletal remains of Caylee had duct tape placed over the nose and mouth area with a small heart-shaped sticker on it. A Winnie-the-Pooh blanket was found nearby that matched one missing from her bedroom. The sticker matched ones found in Casey's bedroom. Caylee's remains were found less than 1 mile from her home. Cadaver dogs had also identified an area in the Anthony backyard where a decomposing body had been. A neighbor also reported that Casey had borrowed a shovel in late June. According to George Anthony, the last person he saw Caylee with was her mother Casey.
6- Chloroform. The levels of chloroform found in the trunk of Casey's car were unusually high. The prosecution believes that chloroform was used to subdue Caylee, duct tape was placed on her nose and mouth and this is how she died. The body did not prove cause of death because nothing was left but skeletal remains. The presence of duct tape on the skull cause the medical examiner to determine cause of death to be homicide by unknown means. Accidental drownings are common in Florida where everyone has a swimming pool but as the ME stated, they are always reported. Although the defense had their own autopsy done, his findings disputed Orange County's ME Dr. G's findings.
7- Follow the duct tape. Jose Baez tried to create doubt by advising jurors to "follow the duct tape". He never did prove that the duct tape was tied directly to George Anthony as he promised. Duct tape was allegedly found on Caylee's skull. The same kind of duct tape was found in the Anthony home. There was doubt raised about if the duct tape actually was put on the body before or after death. Again, the duct tape is either coincidence or proof. (trash bags, a laundry bag and baby blanket can also be tied to the Anthony home)
As the jury ponders this evidence, they also will be thinking about the defense's case. Sexual abuse was alleged but not proven. The defense admits that Casey Anthony is a liar. The defense also claimed it was a drowning. I have to think that the jury is thinking that if your client told you her daughter's death was an accident, why did you let her sit in jail for 3 years and also allow thousands of volunteers to look for Caylee when you knew she was dead and rotting in a swamp?
Tomorrow I will return after the closing arguments are done. Then the jury will receive the case and we will see just how long it takes them to determine the fate of Casey Anthony.
read more here
Wouldn't you just love to be a fly on the wall when the jury finally gets to discuss this case? With the way this case has played out; the continuous sidebars, delays and frequent arguments between the defense and prosecution, how did the jury keep up with it all?
Let's examine what the prosecution actually proved.
1- Casey Anthony is a liar. That was probably the easiest thing to prove and even her defense admits that is the truth. This is the only point that they agree on.
2- There was a smell of human decomposition in Casey Anthony's car. Whether or not you believe the "junk" science or just take the word of people who have smelled the smell of decomposition before, there had been a decomposing body in Casey Anthony's trunk. Further proof? One hair was found in the trunk that showed signs of being from a decomposing Caylee. Yes, this "fact" was disputed by the defense but you can always find an expert to dispute whatever findings you have.
3- Computer searches were made on the Anthony home computer for terms such as "chloroform", "neck breaking" and other terms. These searches were purposely deleted from the computer. No one else could have made these searches except for Casey Anthony. Although Cindy Anthony claimed to have made these searches (in a desperate attempt to save her daughter's life) her work records prove that she was at work at the time. The prosecution needs this to prove pre-meditation. The prosecution alleges that Casey subdued Caylee with chloroform in order to make Caylee sleep so that she could go out and party.
4- Casey's lies. When confronted about where Caylee was, Casey's story was that the nanny took her and Casey had been doing her own investigation for 31 days trying to find her daughter. Her "investigation" took her to nightclubs, Target, shopping malls and in and out of the bed of her boyfriend. No wonder she never found Caylee. Casey also showed no tears or concern for Caylee. Does this prove she killed her? No, but it certainly makes you wonder. Casey never went to the police, never told anyone anything about an accident, kidnapping and only told lies about Caylee's whereabouts.
5- Coincidence? The prosecution alleges that the skeletal remains of Caylee had duct tape placed over the nose and mouth area with a small heart-shaped sticker on it. A Winnie-the-Pooh blanket was found nearby that matched one missing from her bedroom. The sticker matched ones found in Casey's bedroom. Caylee's remains were found less than 1 mile from her home. Cadaver dogs had also identified an area in the Anthony backyard where a decomposing body had been. A neighbor also reported that Casey had borrowed a shovel in late June. According to George Anthony, the last person he saw Caylee with was her mother Casey.
6- Chloroform. The levels of chloroform found in the trunk of Casey's car were unusually high. The prosecution believes that chloroform was used to subdue Caylee, duct tape was placed on her nose and mouth and this is how she died. The body did not prove cause of death because nothing was left but skeletal remains. The presence of duct tape on the skull cause the medical examiner to determine cause of death to be homicide by unknown means. Accidental drownings are common in Florida where everyone has a swimming pool but as the ME stated, they are always reported. Although the defense had their own autopsy done, his findings disputed Orange County's ME Dr. G's findings.
7- Follow the duct tape. Jose Baez tried to create doubt by advising jurors to "follow the duct tape". He never did prove that the duct tape was tied directly to George Anthony as he promised. Duct tape was allegedly found on Caylee's skull. The same kind of duct tape was found in the Anthony home. There was doubt raised about if the duct tape actually was put on the body before or after death. Again, the duct tape is either coincidence or proof. (trash bags, a laundry bag and baby blanket can also be tied to the Anthony home)
As the jury ponders this evidence, they also will be thinking about the defense's case. Sexual abuse was alleged but not proven. The defense admits that Casey Anthony is a liar. The defense also claimed it was a drowning. I have to think that the jury is thinking that if your client told you her daughter's death was an accident, why did you let her sit in jail for 3 years and also allow thousands of volunteers to look for Caylee when you knew she was dead and rotting in a swamp?
Tomorrow I will return after the closing arguments are done. Then the jury will receive the case and we will see just how long it takes them to determine the fate of Casey Anthony.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Closing Statements on Sunday
The state finished up this afternoon with their rebuttal in the Casey Anthony murder trial.
see highlights here
The state proved that Cindy Anthony could not have made those computer searches on the Anthony home computer for "neck breaking" and "chloroform" because she was at work at the time.
Will the state press charges against her for perjury? That remains to be seen. Her attorney insists that she did not specify she said she searched on the dates in question but this writer was watching her testify and that's what she said folks.
At the end of the day, Casey finally showed some signs of reality hitting home. Yup, Sunday the jury will be getting this case for deliberation and they will be deciding Casey Anthony's fate.
Casey's guilt or innocence is not at stake, what the jury is going to determine is whether or not the state of Florida has proved their case.
What do you think?
see highlights here
The state proved that Cindy Anthony could not have made those computer searches on the Anthony home computer for "neck breaking" and "chloroform" because she was at work at the time.
Will the state press charges against her for perjury? That remains to be seen. Her attorney insists that she did not specify she said she searched on the dates in question but this writer was watching her testify and that's what she said folks.
At the end of the day, Casey finally showed some signs of reality hitting home. Yup, Sunday the jury will be getting this case for deliberation and they will be deciding Casey Anthony's fate.
Casey's guilt or innocence is not at stake, what the jury is going to determine is whether or not the state of Florida has proved their case.
What do you think?
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Defense Rests (or gives up)
The defense rested without Casey Anthony taking the stand.
No big surprise. What could Casey Anthony possibly say? Maybe she is fresh out of new lies or just tired of the old ones.
Today's testimony began with George Anthony's alleged mistress who although helped the defense to put doubt in the jury's mind as far as George's honesty goes did more for the prosecution when they showed Krystal Hollaway aka River Cruz to be someone who lied during her deposition and a few days later sold her story to the National Enquirer for $4,000.
Jose Baez then proceeded to ask Cindy, George and Lee about their family practice of how they prepared their deceased pets for burial in their backyard. The questioning was ridiculous but it did nothing for the defense. Yes, the family would wrap the pet in a favorite blanket or towel and then wrap it in a plastic bag sealed with tape. Only Lee said it was duct tape. The whole family, Casey included, was a part of this ritual.
The judge called for an early lunch (11:30) and resumed at 1:30 and the defense rested. Casey Anthony was asked by the judge if it was her decision not to testify and she said it was.
The defense then rested and the state said their rebuttal would take less than half a day. The court is now arguing bring in testimony regarding work records for Cindy Anthony who had said on the stand that it was she who did the computer searches for "neck-breaking" and "chloroform" even though her work records showed otherwise. Her statements also went against the deposition that she had given. The prosecution planned on showing proof that she did lie about this and now the defense is accusing the state of withholding discovery.
As the judge determines what will happen, the jury is again out of the courtroom. With the holiday weekend coming, they are probably hoping to get this case for deliberation asap.
Technically, they could receive the case before Saturday is over. How soon will they decide Casey's fate?
Who knows, maybe in time to go out and enjoy the 4th. Just my guess.
No big surprise. What could Casey Anthony possibly say? Maybe she is fresh out of new lies or just tired of the old ones.
Today's testimony began with George Anthony's alleged mistress who although helped the defense to put doubt in the jury's mind as far as George's honesty goes did more for the prosecution when they showed Krystal Hollaway aka River Cruz to be someone who lied during her deposition and a few days later sold her story to the National Enquirer for $4,000.
Jose Baez then proceeded to ask Cindy, George and Lee about their family practice of how they prepared their deceased pets for burial in their backyard. The questioning was ridiculous but it did nothing for the defense. Yes, the family would wrap the pet in a favorite blanket or towel and then wrap it in a plastic bag sealed with tape. Only Lee said it was duct tape. The whole family, Casey included, was a part of this ritual.
The judge called for an early lunch (11:30) and resumed at 1:30 and the defense rested. Casey Anthony was asked by the judge if it was her decision not to testify and she said it was.
The defense then rested and the state said their rebuttal would take less than half a day. The court is now arguing bring in testimony regarding work records for Cindy Anthony who had said on the stand that it was she who did the computer searches for "neck-breaking" and "chloroform" even though her work records showed otherwise. Her statements also went against the deposition that she had given. The prosecution planned on showing proof that she did lie about this and now the defense is accusing the state of withholding discovery.
As the judge determines what will happen, the jury is again out of the courtroom. With the holiday weekend coming, they are probably hoping to get this case for deliberation asap.
Technically, they could receive the case before Saturday is over. How soon will they decide Casey's fate?
Who knows, maybe in time to go out and enjoy the 4th. Just my guess.
Defense Gets Ready to Wrap it Up
Today the defense will allegedly wrap up their case with their final witnesses. Then the case goes to the state for its rebuttal and closing arguments and then to the jury.
Yesterday started off with Cindy Anthony who was asked about alleged molestation by her son Lee against Casey. She denied any knowledge. She looked relieved when she was able to leave the stand.
Then George Anthony took the stand. He was supposed to be a defense witness but honestly, the sparring between George and Jose Baez made him seem like a prosecution witness.
Baez accused him of sexually abusing Casey which he denied and then asked him "well if you did abuse your daughter you wouldn't admit to it, would you?". Just the kind of slimy lawyering that Baez is good for.
Baez went a step further and brought up the suicide attempt that George Anthony had made in January of 2009, accusing him of feeling guilty about something.
This forced George to admit that yes, he had tried to commit suicide and he had left a note for his wife. He was despondent over losing Caylee and wanted to be with her.
Baez also asked about a gun that George had gotten when Casey was out on bail. George explained that the gun was so he could go to Casey's friends, threaten them at gunpoint and find out where Caylee was. This was a desperate grandfather who it is obvious was not thinking about anything but finding his granddaughter.
George also alluded to the fact that he no longer feels that Casey is innocent. Points for the prosecution big time. He again said that he smelled death in Casey's car. More points for the prosecution.
The prosecution went over the letter that George wrote and no where in this letter do you get the impression that this was a man who had covered anything up. This was a letter written by someone in deep pain from losing his granddaughter. George showed his emotions yesterday and really reminded the jury what this case is truly about- Justice for Caylee.
With the dysfunction being emphasized by the defense, the case has moved away from what it is all about. A child is dead and George is in the spot of being the father of the defendant but he is also the grieving grandfather.
Cindy, George and Lee are the only members of the Anthony family who have shown any grief over losing Caylee.
As we wait for today's testimony to begin, this is Casey's last shot to take the stand. Will she or won't she? If she does, it will make for some interesting viewing but certainly the prosecution will rip her to shreds.
Yesterday started off with Cindy Anthony who was asked about alleged molestation by her son Lee against Casey. She denied any knowledge. She looked relieved when she was able to leave the stand.
Then George Anthony took the stand. He was supposed to be a defense witness but honestly, the sparring between George and Jose Baez made him seem like a prosecution witness.
Baez accused him of sexually abusing Casey which he denied and then asked him "well if you did abuse your daughter you wouldn't admit to it, would you?". Just the kind of slimy lawyering that Baez is good for.
Baez went a step further and brought up the suicide attempt that George Anthony had made in January of 2009, accusing him of feeling guilty about something.
This forced George to admit that yes, he had tried to commit suicide and he had left a note for his wife. He was despondent over losing Caylee and wanted to be with her.
Baez also asked about a gun that George had gotten when Casey was out on bail. George explained that the gun was so he could go to Casey's friends, threaten them at gunpoint and find out where Caylee was. This was a desperate grandfather who it is obvious was not thinking about anything but finding his granddaughter.
George also alluded to the fact that he no longer feels that Casey is innocent. Points for the prosecution big time. He again said that he smelled death in Casey's car. More points for the prosecution.
The prosecution went over the letter that George wrote and no where in this letter do you get the impression that this was a man who had covered anything up. This was a letter written by someone in deep pain from losing his granddaughter. George showed his emotions yesterday and really reminded the jury what this case is truly about- Justice for Caylee.
With the dysfunction being emphasized by the defense, the case has moved away from what it is all about. A child is dead and George is in the spot of being the father of the defendant but he is also the grieving grandfather.
Cindy, George and Lee are the only members of the Anthony family who have shown any grief over losing Caylee.
As we wait for today's testimony to begin, this is Casey's last shot to take the stand. Will she or won't she? If she does, it will make for some interesting viewing but certainly the prosecution will rip her to shreds.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Casey Found Competent: Defense's Latest Tactic Fails
Saturday's testimony did not happen because the defense filed a motion that claimed Casey was now incompetent and could no longer be a help to her defense team. The judge had 3, yes 3 court-appointed mental health professionals examine Casey on Saturday and Monday morning ruled that Casey Anthony is competent.
And so the trial continued.
Once again the s$#@ the defense tried to throw against the wall did not stick. If anything, they hurt Casey by this ridiculous motion. The examination is sealed by the court so we will not know what, if anything the professionals said about the mental state of Casey Anthony.
I am pretty sure that this is a young woman who is used to manipulating those around her and is quite aware of what the implications are for her actions. It is funny that before court started this morning she was laughing and smiling as if she hadn't a care in the world.
Today the defense tried to prove their theory that Caylee's remains had been dumped when Casey was already in jail. On the stand were two investigators, one who originally worked for Jose Baez and then was hired by the Anthony family. They were in the area where Caylee's remains were found about a month before but did not see the remains. They both testified that they had spent no more than 15 minutes looking on two separate occasions. One was "looking" and one was video-taping.
This really is not good enough proof of anything. The area that Caylee's remains were in was extremely overgrown with brush, was partially under water at one time and her skull had vegetation growing through it. I do remember the prosecution putting an expert on the stand who said that the remains had been there for longer than one month.
Again, nice try Mr. Baez but no cigar.
The defense originally was to have wrapped up their case by mid-week but because of all the delays it will go on longer.
Did I mention that they also asked for a mistrial (again)? I am sorry but I have lost count of how many times they have argued for a mistrial.
I am sure the jury just wants this to be over.
Although to many people the case points to Casey, I wonder if the jury feels the prosecution has proved their case. We should know in about 2 weeks from now. Maybe even less. I predict that the jury is not going to have to deliberate long. Although Jose Baez has tried to confuse us all and bore us terribly with long-winded experts, I think that the jury is a bit smarter.
Casey Anthony would be lucky to spend her life in jail. Could you even imagine what her life would be like if she manages to get away with murder????
And so the trial continued.
Once again the s$#@ the defense tried to throw against the wall did not stick. If anything, they hurt Casey by this ridiculous motion. The examination is sealed by the court so we will not know what, if anything the professionals said about the mental state of Casey Anthony.
I am pretty sure that this is a young woman who is used to manipulating those around her and is quite aware of what the implications are for her actions. It is funny that before court started this morning she was laughing and smiling as if she hadn't a care in the world.
Today the defense tried to prove their theory that Caylee's remains had been dumped when Casey was already in jail. On the stand were two investigators, one who originally worked for Jose Baez and then was hired by the Anthony family. They were in the area where Caylee's remains were found about a month before but did not see the remains. They both testified that they had spent no more than 15 minutes looking on two separate occasions. One was "looking" and one was video-taping.
This really is not good enough proof of anything. The area that Caylee's remains were in was extremely overgrown with brush, was partially under water at one time and her skull had vegetation growing through it. I do remember the prosecution putting an expert on the stand who said that the remains had been there for longer than one month.
Again, nice try Mr. Baez but no cigar.
The defense originally was to have wrapped up their case by mid-week but because of all the delays it will go on longer.
Did I mention that they also asked for a mistrial (again)? I am sorry but I have lost count of how many times they have argued for a mistrial.
I am sure the jury just wants this to be over.
Although to many people the case points to Casey, I wonder if the jury feels the prosecution has proved their case. We should know in about 2 weeks from now. Maybe even less. I predict that the jury is not going to have to deliberate long. Although Jose Baez has tried to confuse us all and bore us terribly with long-winded experts, I think that the jury is a bit smarter.
Casey Anthony would be lucky to spend her life in jail. Could you even imagine what her life would be like if she manages to get away with murder????
Speculation Behind Saturday's Drama
In a few short hours we will (maybe) find out what the drama was about on Saturday behind closed doors in the Casey Anthony murder trial.
Some hint that it may have something to do with a change in the defense counsel with Cheney Mason possibly wanting off the defense team. (rumor is that he was heard shouting in the judge's chambers)
Although this is unlikely, whatever it is could be quite serious. Or not.
As a follower of this sensationalized trial, I know that almost anything is possible.
I feel for the jurors who were promised by the judge that they would be back to their lives by the 4th of July. Many had made plans for the holiday and they are going to be mad that their plans will be disrupted because of all the drama.
It is frustrating as a viewer to watch this trial by sidebar; could you imagine being a juror? Hopefully they are all paying attention and are not easily fooled by the obvious flip-flopping of Cindy Anthony's testimony and the outrageously ridiculous defense theory.
The defense's job is to create reasonable doubt but c'mon, is it reasonable that a former police detective (George Anthony) would allow his own daughter to face the death penalty over an accidental drowning?????
Dysfunctional is not a strong enough word for anyone who would sit back, allow his name and reputation to be dragged through the mud just to what, punish his daughter for not watching his granddaughter which resulted in her accidental drowning???
Does anyone believe that?
George Anthony (and the entire family) are liars but seriously, it would take an extremely disturbed, horrible person to do what it is alleged that he did to Casey.
Hopefully these jurors are seeing the truth and will serve justice for Caylee.
Some hint that it may have something to do with a change in the defense counsel with Cheney Mason possibly wanting off the defense team. (rumor is that he was heard shouting in the judge's chambers)
Although this is unlikely, whatever it is could be quite serious. Or not.
As a follower of this sensationalized trial, I know that almost anything is possible.
I feel for the jurors who were promised by the judge that they would be back to their lives by the 4th of July. Many had made plans for the holiday and they are going to be mad that their plans will be disrupted because of all the drama.
It is frustrating as a viewer to watch this trial by sidebar; could you imagine being a juror? Hopefully they are all paying attention and are not easily fooled by the obvious flip-flopping of Cindy Anthony's testimony and the outrageously ridiculous defense theory.
The defense's job is to create reasonable doubt but c'mon, is it reasonable that a former police detective (George Anthony) would allow his own daughter to face the death penalty over an accidental drowning?????
Dysfunctional is not a strong enough word for anyone who would sit back, allow his name and reputation to be dragged through the mud just to what, punish his daughter for not watching his granddaughter which resulted in her accidental drowning???
Does anyone believe that?
George Anthony (and the entire family) are liars but seriously, it would take an extremely disturbed, horrible person to do what it is alleged that he did to Casey.
Hopefully these jurors are seeing the truth and will serve justice for Caylee.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
The Games Continue
Saturday testimony never happened today as the defense attempted to have a witness testify but was stopped by the prosecution. It seems that the defense is playing games again having yet another witness attempt to change his opinions and thereby violate court rulings regarding an expert changing his testimony.
Judge Perry is angry and after meeting behind closed doors, he recessed court until Monday. This was after Judge Perry had previously announced that today would be a full day of court due to wasted time over previous game playing.
This case is getting closer to a possible mistrial with the shenanigans of the defense. It was bad enough to see Cindy Anthony change her testimony and even Lee Anthony's memory of the past seems to be better today than it was two years ago. Don't they see how obvious it is to the jury how they are attempting to protect Casey?
When a deposition can prove that you are changing your testimony it threatens to do more damage to the defense.
The witness who was scheduled to testify today was an expert in chemicals and was to testify about chloroform levels in the trunk of Casey's car. The prosecution is on its' toes and is not allowing the defense to pull these games where a witness changes or has previously excluded an opinion in an attempt to blindside the prosecution.
Judge Perry yesterday asked the defense why it seemed they were trying to change their theory of how Caylee died and demanded to know from Jose Baez why he was questioning Cindy Anthony about marital troubles.
The soap opera-like testimony of the family drama from Lee and Cindy isn't really all that relevant to this case. Yes, Jose Baez is pushing the idea of just how dysfunctional this family is but really, is that a reason for why Casey behaved the way she did for the 31 days that Caylee was missing?
I get it. We all get it. This family is messed up. I still struggle with the idea that an accidental drowning snowballed into this.
I also do not get this one point. If Caylee accidentally drowned, why didn't Casey's attorney get her out of jail? Why did she have to sit in jail for nearly 3 years? Why didn't he go to the prosecution and explain the situation?
Now HLN (which covers the trial on Saturdays) is saying that recessing court today was NOT related to the defense's witness today and may possibly have something to do with last week's prosecution stall of another defense witness. It seems that the prosecutor held back on some information and stalled this witness from testifying.
Yes, games are being played on both sides. Will this mean that Casey walks free? Will we ever know the truth about what really happened to Caylee Marie Anthony????
Judge Perry is angry and after meeting behind closed doors, he recessed court until Monday. This was after Judge Perry had previously announced that today would be a full day of court due to wasted time over previous game playing.
This case is getting closer to a possible mistrial with the shenanigans of the defense. It was bad enough to see Cindy Anthony change her testimony and even Lee Anthony's memory of the past seems to be better today than it was two years ago. Don't they see how obvious it is to the jury how they are attempting to protect Casey?
When a deposition can prove that you are changing your testimony it threatens to do more damage to the defense.
The witness who was scheduled to testify today was an expert in chemicals and was to testify about chloroform levels in the trunk of Casey's car. The prosecution is on its' toes and is not allowing the defense to pull these games where a witness changes or has previously excluded an opinion in an attempt to blindside the prosecution.
Judge Perry yesterday asked the defense why it seemed they were trying to change their theory of how Caylee died and demanded to know from Jose Baez why he was questioning Cindy Anthony about marital troubles.
The soap opera-like testimony of the family drama from Lee and Cindy isn't really all that relevant to this case. Yes, Jose Baez is pushing the idea of just how dysfunctional this family is but really, is that a reason for why Casey behaved the way she did for the 31 days that Caylee was missing?
I get it. We all get it. This family is messed up. I still struggle with the idea that an accidental drowning snowballed into this.
I also do not get this one point. If Caylee accidentally drowned, why didn't Casey's attorney get her out of jail? Why did she have to sit in jail for nearly 3 years? Why didn't he go to the prosecution and explain the situation?
Now HLN (which covers the trial on Saturdays) is saying that recessing court today was NOT related to the defense's witness today and may possibly have something to do with last week's prosecution stall of another defense witness. It seems that the prosecutor held back on some information and stalled this witness from testifying.
Yes, games are being played on both sides. Will this mean that Casey walks free? Will we ever know the truth about what really happened to Caylee Marie Anthony????
Friday, June 24, 2011
Family Secrets
Today's testimony was confusing to say the least. It was hard to figure out just where Jose Baez was going but once the day was over...I think I have figured a few things out.
There never was any thought in my mind that the Anthony family is a bit dysfunctional. (okay-more than a bit)
Today though, it became pretty clear that there are some huge secrets in this family. Could Casey REALLY have been telling the TRUTH about what happened to Caylee??????
Cindy Anthony was back on the stand, this time testifying to how Caylee could easily climb the ladder and get into the pool. As a mom of 5 who had an above-ground pool when I also had a toddler, I find this 100% believable. Pictures of Cindy walking up the ladder behind Caylee show that Cindy was being like any typical mom (or grandmom) making sure that she was there just in case.
Jose Baez also grilled Cindy on whether or not Caylee would always wear shoes when she left the house. I really didn't get this line of questioning but I do now. Cindy said Caylee ALWAYS WORE SHOES. Like most toddler girls, she loved wearing shoes.
HMMMMMM. WHY were there NO shoes found with her remains?????????
Why were the shorts that were found with the remains unrecognizable to Cindy? Because she hadn't seen them in a while- Caylee had grown out of them.
Cindy also said that Caylee could open the sliding door to get outside but there was NO WAY Caylee could open the gate to the backyard.
Cindy also testified that she told police that when she came home from work on June 16th, the gate was open and the ladder was by the pool- NOT OFF like SHE had left it the previous day.
Okay. That is good for the defense in part but what came next was better.
Next up was brother Lee Anthony. You remember Lee? Casey's defense says Lee tried to molest Casey. So, why did Lee seem to do all he could to protect his sister???
Lee broke down on the stand several times when he spoke about how he was excluded from Caylee's birth and how when he had confronted his mother about his suspicions that Casey was pregnant (he noticed the baby bump on more than one occasion) she dismissed him.
He also said that he went to Jose Baez because there was something that Casey's defense needed to know and he knew that his parents were not going to give Jose the information.
This was not revealed and prosecution couldn't ask Lee about it.
So what is the BIG SECRET?????? One can only speculate and honestly, I still cannot conceive why Lee would help his sister's defense when he was thrown under the bus by them.
The connection between this brother and sister is weird. The connection between Cindy and Casey is weird.
There are family secrets here that they do not want to come out. It is obvious. THIS is what is drawing the public attention. The total and complete madness of this family dynamic is compelling.
Did George Anthony really molest Casey?
The way this family lies for each other really makes you wonder. Can they possibly be so disturbed that Casey really snapped afterwards?
OMG. I cannot believe that the defense is making me feel like Casey Anthony is not a monster.
Many people out there can look at this family and if they are honest with themselves, they might see that the cast of characters is believable.
Yes, people can be this damaged. Cindy Anthony talks about this granddaughter as if she was her child. She treated Caylee as HER child. There were so many secrets in this family.
Denial, anger, misplaced roles, and of course - LIES.
All I can say is WOW. The truth may just be as ugly as Jose Baez dramatized it to be.
There never was any thought in my mind that the Anthony family is a bit dysfunctional. (okay-more than a bit)
Today though, it became pretty clear that there are some huge secrets in this family. Could Casey REALLY have been telling the TRUTH about what happened to Caylee??????
Cindy Anthony was back on the stand, this time testifying to how Caylee could easily climb the ladder and get into the pool. As a mom of 5 who had an above-ground pool when I also had a toddler, I find this 100% believable. Pictures of Cindy walking up the ladder behind Caylee show that Cindy was being like any typical mom (or grandmom) making sure that she was there just in case.
Jose Baez also grilled Cindy on whether or not Caylee would always wear shoes when she left the house. I really didn't get this line of questioning but I do now. Cindy said Caylee ALWAYS WORE SHOES. Like most toddler girls, she loved wearing shoes.
HMMMMMM. WHY were there NO shoes found with her remains?????????
Why were the shorts that were found with the remains unrecognizable to Cindy? Because she hadn't seen them in a while- Caylee had grown out of them.
Cindy also said that Caylee could open the sliding door to get outside but there was NO WAY Caylee could open the gate to the backyard.
Cindy also testified that she told police that when she came home from work on June 16th, the gate was open and the ladder was by the pool- NOT OFF like SHE had left it the previous day.
Okay. That is good for the defense in part but what came next was better.
Next up was brother Lee Anthony. You remember Lee? Casey's defense says Lee tried to molest Casey. So, why did Lee seem to do all he could to protect his sister???
Lee broke down on the stand several times when he spoke about how he was excluded from Caylee's birth and how when he had confronted his mother about his suspicions that Casey was pregnant (he noticed the baby bump on more than one occasion) she dismissed him.
He also said that he went to Jose Baez because there was something that Casey's defense needed to know and he knew that his parents were not going to give Jose the information.
This was not revealed and prosecution couldn't ask Lee about it.
So what is the BIG SECRET?????? One can only speculate and honestly, I still cannot conceive why Lee would help his sister's defense when he was thrown under the bus by them.
The connection between this brother and sister is weird. The connection between Cindy and Casey is weird.
There are family secrets here that they do not want to come out. It is obvious. THIS is what is drawing the public attention. The total and complete madness of this family dynamic is compelling.
Did George Anthony really molest Casey?
The way this family lies for each other really makes you wonder. Can they possibly be so disturbed that Casey really snapped afterwards?
OMG. I cannot believe that the defense is making me feel like Casey Anthony is not a monster.
Many people out there can look at this family and if they are honest with themselves, they might see that the cast of characters is believable.
Yes, people can be this damaged. Cindy Anthony talks about this granddaughter as if she was her child. She treated Caylee as HER child. There were so many secrets in this family.
Denial, anger, misplaced roles, and of course - LIES.
All I can say is WOW. The truth may just be as ugly as Jose Baez dramatized it to be.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Day 21 More Bug Talk
Today Jose Baez called his own bug expert to testify in defense of Casey Anthony.
I am not going to get into the technical nature of this witness' testimony but honestly, sometimes an expert can get too technical with his testimony and bore the jury. Who decides that they are going to grow up to be a bug expert anyway??
On cross examination, prosecution may have been harsh but honestly, they needed to.
More about that another post...what was most upsetting is the rumor going around on talk television.
This witness testified that he was contacted by the defense team before Caylee's body was even identified.
This eludes to the rumors that Jose Baez knew Caylee was dead and Casey had told him where the body was.
This is really upsetting. Another wild rumor was that Casey and her attorney were illegally taped during a jailhouse meeting and law enforcement knew the location of the body but couldn't do anything! Client/attorney privilege and illegal taping of their conversation could have set Casey free. HUH?
read more about why people are fascinated with Casey Anthony
It is hard for me to comprehend that while George and Cindy Anthony and thousands of people searched for Caylee, people other than CASEY knew the child was dead and her body laid rotting in an empty lot.
That is just disgusting. How can someone defend a monster who would allow her body to suffer from the elements as if she were trash? How could they just let this child lay in a semi-flooded lot? Didn't she deserve better than this?
What is also disturbing is how people are getting into physical confrontations trying to get a seat inside the courthouse.
I understand the passion of wanting Justice for Caylee. I understand the outrage over a "mother" who knows what happened to her daughter. People came together to look for this child but fighting to get a ringside seat to view the monster in court? Sad. just sad.
I am not going to get into the technical nature of this witness' testimony but honestly, sometimes an expert can get too technical with his testimony and bore the jury. Who decides that they are going to grow up to be a bug expert anyway??
On cross examination, prosecution may have been harsh but honestly, they needed to.
More about that another post...what was most upsetting is the rumor going around on talk television.
This witness testified that he was contacted by the defense team before Caylee's body was even identified.
This eludes to the rumors that Jose Baez knew Caylee was dead and Casey had told him where the body was.
This is really upsetting. Another wild rumor was that Casey and her attorney were illegally taped during a jailhouse meeting and law enforcement knew the location of the body but couldn't do anything! Client/attorney privilege and illegal taping of their conversation could have set Casey free. HUH?
read more about why people are fascinated with Casey Anthony
It is hard for me to comprehend that while George and Cindy Anthony and thousands of people searched for Caylee, people other than CASEY knew the child was dead and her body laid rotting in an empty lot.
That is just disgusting. How can someone defend a monster who would allow her body to suffer from the elements as if she were trash? How could they just let this child lay in a semi-flooded lot? Didn't she deserve better than this?
What is also disturbing is how people are getting into physical confrontations trying to get a seat inside the courthouse.
I understand the passion of wanting Justice for Caylee. I understand the outrage over a "mother" who knows what happened to her daughter. People came together to look for this child but fighting to get a ringside seat to view the monster in court? Sad. just sad.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
A Monster Disguised as the Girl Next Door
The Heart shaped image on duct tape found on the skull of Caylee Anthony's remains is something that the defense fought to eliminate from the prosecution's evidence. Jose Baez stated that it was detrimental to his client.
You just have to laugh at defense attorneys. Of course it makes Casey Anthony look bad.
We already know (testimony was given) that similar heart-shaped stickers were found in Casey's bedroom. If George Anthony disposed of the body as the defense claims, do you really think he took the time to go through Casey's stuff, find a heart-shaped sticker and put it on the duct tape that was placed over Caylee's mouth and nose?
What continues to fascinate people is the unfathomable idea that a seemingly "normal" looking young woman had no concern for this sweet little child.
During Saturday's testimony by a bug expert, Casey Anthony laughed out loud while Jose Baez debated whether it was "garbage" or "trash" that certain bugs were attracted to. This was after the expert was described the maggots and other bugs found with her daughter's skeletal remains.
Yes. She laughed. Not just once either. The kind of laugh that was almost an uncontrollable giggle. The look in her eyes while she laughed was chilling. They are discussing the bugs found feeding off of your dead child and Casey laughs??????
There are not words strong enough to describe what a monster Casey Anthony is. In my mind, there are no excuses for Caylee's death or Casey's actions.
I guess what is the hardest lesson learned from this tragedy is that monsters can look just like the girl next door. They can come from families that are not perfect but what family is?
You just have to laugh at defense attorneys. Of course it makes Casey Anthony look bad.
We already know (testimony was given) that similar heart-shaped stickers were found in Casey's bedroom. If George Anthony disposed of the body as the defense claims, do you really think he took the time to go through Casey's stuff, find a heart-shaped sticker and put it on the duct tape that was placed over Caylee's mouth and nose?
What continues to fascinate people is the unfathomable idea that a seemingly "normal" looking young woman had no concern for this sweet little child.
During Saturday's testimony by a bug expert, Casey Anthony laughed out loud while Jose Baez debated whether it was "garbage" or "trash" that certain bugs were attracted to. This was after the expert was described the maggots and other bugs found with her daughter's skeletal remains.
Yes. She laughed. Not just once either. The kind of laugh that was almost an uncontrollable giggle. The look in her eyes while she laughed was chilling. They are discussing the bugs found feeding off of your dead child and Casey laughs??????
There are not words strong enough to describe what a monster Casey Anthony is. In my mind, there are no excuses for Caylee's death or Casey's actions.
I guess what is the hardest lesson learned from this tragedy is that monsters can look just like the girl next door. They can come from families that are not perfect but what family is?
Remembering Caylee
Caylee Marie Anthony was murdered.
There really is no doubt about that. Whether or not it was intentional (which I believe it was) does not change the fact that this beautiful little girl's life was cut short.
We all saw the videos of Caylee, the last known videos and pictures ever taken. While visiting her great-grandfather she sang, held a book and reminded many of us of the sweet innocence of a 2 1/2 year old child. She reminded many of us of our own child or grandchild.
Perhaps the joy that exploded from this little girl was part of why so many people were horrified by her disappearance and total lack of concern by her own mother. It is unfathomable.
Total strangers, thousands of them, volunteered their time to search for Caylee. When her body was found 6 months later, a nation mourned.
We all hope for Justice for Caylee. No matter what happens, Caylee is gone and the death penalty will not bring her back. We will never be able to understand how or why a mother would take the life of her child.
Let us all try and remember that this trial is not about a narcissistic young woman. This trial is about seeking the truth and getting justice for Caylee.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Prosecution Almost Done
FBI latent print analyst testified today about the duct tape that was found on and near the remains of Caylee Anthony. Although she noticed an outline of a heart on the duct tape, she failed to document it by having it photographed. She did point it out to another analyst but when she completed her testing and went to photograph it, it was no longer visible.
Is this a blow to the prosecution? It depends upon your opinion.
The defense did win an objection today. Hair analysis of samples that came from Caylee’s remains had been photographed and a powerpoint presentation was to be introduced into evidence. However, the prosecution failed to give this to the defense and the judge ruled that because of the late introduction, he ruled in favor of keeping it out.
The judge did make a surprising announcement today. He informed the jury that he expects deliberations in this case to begin sometime around June 25th to the 27th.
The prosecution’s next witnesses had not yet arrived in town so court was adjourned early for the day. Court will resume tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1:00 in order to give enough time for the prosecutions witnesses to arrive.
After that, the judge expects the defense to present their case next week. There will be time for the state to redirect and then final statements will be given.
It is hard to believe that the prosecution is almost done with their case.
So what do you think? With the prosecution almost done presenting their case against Casey Anthony, do you think they have proved this death penalty case?
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