Casey Anthony's murder trial

[Medusa]

AARRGGHHHHH! I heard it last night too, but only one source is reporting anything about it - NANCY GRACE. Now isn't that a surprise?? I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and did a Google search, but darned if I can find anything other than what came out on HLN. She should work for a trash reporting tabloid - IMO.

She and Jane Velez Mitchell are two of a kind. I was gone most of today so I didn't see any court room drama. JVM starts her show by yelling "Issues!" (the name of her show) but it sounds like someone should say "Gezundheit!" She's such an actress w/her exaggerated facial expressions and hand gestures. I like listening to the "experts" but I wish she would stay out of the discussion and just ask questions.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Today on Fox news they were trying to make a big deal because the defense's expert said there was no blood evidence in the car. It doesn't surpised me that there wasn't any. If the baby was tripple bagged before being put in there and if she had no bleeding before death, fluids might not have leaked out into the car.

Seems like Fox news is on the defense side and HLN on the states side.

[momcat]

Last night I watched a special with Judge Pirro, very interesting. The defense attorney may face sanctions for holding something back from the prosection. The judge went off on him while the jury was out because of it.

Another thing brought up was Casey's behavior in the courtroom. Film clips show her crying and often looking away from the monitor while the jury is seated. When the jury is out she's laughing, smiling, and acting like this is no big deal.

As for the defense saying the baby accidently drowned, why wait 3 years to bring that up? Judge Pirro made a good point regarding the defense position; if it was an accident why is Casey allowing her father to frame her for a murder that never happened? All they had to do was report the accident and there'd be no need for the trial.

I've only been able to catch bits and pieces of the actual trial but this is getting stranger by the day. Casey and her mother don't get along at all. It was said that Cindy was constantly telling her what a bad mother she was. It was also brought out that Casey and Cindy had a bitter argument the day the baby disappeared.

Every time I think I have this figured out, something new gets tossed into the mix.

[moosmom]

Catmom,

Welcome to the wonderful world of our totally disfunctional judicial system!! But you already KNOW that!!!

I'll call you tonight from my summer home in Farmington. Actually dog sitting for two great dogs, Shadow and her son Jake. She's a black cattle dog and he is a beautiful, chocolate pittie with the personality of a MUSH!

[momcat]

On this morning's news update they said Casey's story of Calley drowning in the family pool was "borrowed" from another inmate. Someone from the jail called the prosecutor and suggested they talk to this inmate The inmate in question reportedly had a son who drowned in their family pool and was found by his grandfather. The inmate claims she never spoke directly with Casey. Let's see where this one goes.

[Medusa]

The water is really getting muddy now. Both sides are irritating. This trial has dragged on for too long, at least to keep my attention. If Casey takes the stand, then I'll watch but I doubt that she will. I still think she drugged Caylee, that it was an overdose and that she dumped her like trash. Why the duct tape? Maybe to keep Caylee from crying out, I don't know. Maybe we'll never know. It appears that everyone is lying. How can we believe anything that anyone says?

[moosmom]

Any "seasoned" defense attorney knows you don't have your client testify in their own behalf. That's why I also doubt she'll take the stand. As far as an inmate's confession, HE'S in prison for a reason, so his credibility is down the toilet. I'm sure he'll agree PROVIDING there's a deal in it for him.

IF, and it's a BIG IF, she does take the stand, I'll be front and center watching it. Until then, I've got better things to do. Let the jury do their job.

I heard that her parents also think she's guilty but don't want her to get the death penalty. That's coming from their attorney.

[pomtzu]

I have been put to sleep lately with the forensic testimony - I don't really understand most of it - but of course it has to be presented. Some of the experts for the defense are very credible tho, and this is making it even more difficult for the jury. They will be out for a long time deliberating this case IMO. Maybe a hung jury too????

Will Casey take the stand??? I seriously doubt it. She would be ripped apart by the prosecution, and who's going to believe anything she says anyway? How could she possibly explain away her actions following the supposed drowning in the pool? I find it really sad to see the pics of Casey and Caylee together - Casey "appeared" to be such a loving mother toward her. Maybe she was at one time, and then just snapped. And the fight that Casey had with Cindy the night before she disappeared??? Did Casey take Caylee's life to spite her mother? Very possible I think, seeing how much that the grandparents loved and pampered Caylee. People do many strange things to hurt others - the "I'll show you" way of thinking and acting.

In the end, I don't think anyone will ever know the real truth about what happened, with the exception of Casey of course. I'd like to think that she would break under the pressure and spill it all, but she's too cold and heartless for that. She's out to save her own backside, and screw everyone else.

And I don't know about anyone else, but I wish someone would put duct tape over Nancy Grace's mouth, or at least put a sock in it, just to shut her up. Talk about a drama queen and stirring the pot!!! I've heard crap out of her - and only her - that no one else is reporting and is not substantiated.

[Medusa]

Yes, I'm w/you, Ellie, regarding Nancy Grace. She's unbelievably rude to her guests, even to the attorneys. She talks over them, interrupts them, ridicules them. Her show is tabloid journalism at its worst. I can only watch for a few minutes, then I have to turn it off. I see that she's going to have Natalie Holloway's mother on her show tonight. She's another one that I don't get. Of course, I sympathize w/her on the loss of her daughter but IMO she crossed the line a long time ago w/her personal appearances. Yes, seek justice for your daughter but it seems now that she just wants the spotlight for herself. I guess once you're in the spotlight, it's difficult to give it up.

[Medusa]

I didn't watch for a couple of days so I decided to watch yesterday and, of course, the judge called a recess until Monday. Now I'm really confused. Some of the commentators were saying that possibly there could be a plea deal or that Casey is unhappy w/one or both of her male attorneys. I have a sick feeling that she may end up getting off.

[pomtzu]

I didn't watch it much this week - Cindy and Lee were both back on the stand, both blubbering. It's now looking like Cindy might be lying - saying that she did the Google searches and not Casey. First she was a witness for the prosecution, and now for the defense. Appears Cindy wants to cast enough doubt so that Casey doesn't get the death sentence.
Yes - yesterday is a total mystery to everyone and no one knows for sure what's going on, as the judge sealed all info. Guess we'll find out tomorrow.
And dear old Nancy-----------if I hear her mention one more time about the duct tape and the heart shaped sticker placed DI-RECT-LY (as she emphatically expresses it) over Caylee's mouth, I think I'll barf. Even that's not the truth, as it was testified to that the heart shaped sticky residue was at the edge and the cut end of the tape.

[Medusa]

I didn't watch it much this week - Cindy and Lee were both back on the stand, both blubbering. It's now looking like Cindy might be lying - saying that she did the Google searches and not Casey. First she was a witness for the prosecution, and now for the defense. Appears Cindy wants to cast enough doubt so that Casey doesn't get the death sentence.
Yes - yesterday is a total mystery to everyone and no one knows for sure what's going on, as the judge sealed all info. Guess we'll find out tomorrow.
And dear old Nancy-----------if I hear her mention one more time about the duct tape and the heart shaped sticker placed DI-RECT-LY (as she emphatically expresses it) over Caylee's mouth, I think I'll barf. Even that's not the truth, as it was testified to that the heart shaped sticky residue was at the edge and the cut end of the tape.

LOL I know what you mean. I don't know why I watch her show. Self punishment or something. I like to catch up w/what's happened b/c I just can't sit in front of the TV all day. I'd lose my mind, especially w/court TV. It moves so slowly.

I still can't shake the feeling that George is involved in some way. Perhaps not w/the murder but w/the disposal of the body, although I can't imagine a grandfather doing that but then I can't imagine a mother doing that either. Every time I see the one pic of Caylee looking up w/those big brown eyes I think of my son. His eyes were just like that w/long eyelashes. The thought of anyone harming him at that age makes me squirm.

Do you ever watch Dr. Drew? I gave up on it. He just comes across as a snake oil salesman to me. He's always saying how the thought of what happened to Caylee makes him nauseous. He said it every show! I'm not the only one it bugged b/c I guess people wrote to him and told him to knock it off. He's supposed to be a professional and he acts like a little teenager, saying things like "Don't send me mean email" or "Don't post mean things to me on Twitter". Please.

[pomtzu]

Okay Mary - another sucker for punishment chiming back in here. I watch Jane, Nancy & Dr Drew, but only if I didn't get much of the actual proceedings for the day. I don't know why I bother to watch any of them, since they all say the same thing and it's all pro-prosecution anyway. Even when the defense has even a somewhat credible witness and brings up points that pokes holes in the prosecution testimony, then those three rip them to shreds and call them liars. I keep my t.v. on in my bedroom and walk in every so often to see what's going on so I can at least hear some of the arguments by the defense.
And I agree with you about George - all is not peachy with him. Cindy is a manipulative b*tch who would like everyone to think she is all sweetness and nice, and Lee is a spoiled brat. He was blubbering on the stand this week about how hurt and left out he was concerning Casey's pregnancy - that Cindy told him to "let it go", so basically he stayed in his room and sulked and ignored all that transpired around him - said it didn't concern him. He would have had to been blindfolded to not see what was happening all around him, yet he claimed he didn't know this or notice that. Oh sure!!!!
Oh yeah - this family is dysfunctional - to the MAX!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm pretty sure Cindy is lying now. Why did she wait 3 years to 'suddenly' tell that it was her that was looking up all those things on the computer. Did she maybe leave her daughter in jail that long to teach her a lesson.

something is very odd about Lee. Getting that upset because he wasn't invited to a baby shower? or at the hospital when Caylee was born, and because he wasn't included?

Ok, maybe it's my family that's odd. If my brother acted like that I'd call the psych ward. Guys in our family never do the baby showers and certainly don't cry about not being invited, specially years later.

Even though I really think Casey killed Caylee, I'm betting she gets off. I just hope if she does get off, she gets neutered to protect any further children from her and her whacky famly.

[momcat]

Since I can't watch the trial during the week, I catch Judge Jeanine Pirro on Saturday night. The Judge gives a balanced commentary with attorneys for both sides giving comments.

Something was mentioned last night on Judge Pirro, a woman who claims she had an affair with George says she knows exactly what happened to Caley. If this is true where was she for 3 years? The attorneys for both sides say her credibility is at best questionable.

It was also brought out that many people are sending money for Casey's prison account and she's making out like a bandit! This family is coming across as a bunch of wierdos. Even on the stand it's one lie after another.

The defense won't put Casey on the stand, her credibility is shot. The prosecution would tear her to shreds on her lies alone. It will be interesting to see if this will go to the jury by the end of the week. It will also be interesting to see how long it will be to reach a verdict.