Casey Anthony's murder trial

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I think that Crystal Holloway is lying about the affair. She swore under oath that it didn't happen until, a few days later, the National Enquirer offered her money for the story. She even admitted, under oath again, that she lied. How do we know she's not lying about lying that first time? So far, no one has proved George has lied about anything.

I think Cindy was trying to save Casie's life. I personally don't think Casie will get the death penality if convicted, just a jail sentence.

[pomtzu]

I think Cindy was trying to save Casie's life. I personally don't think Casie will get the death penality if convicted, just a jail sentence.

Of course that's what Cindy is doing. If she was my daughter - well - I'd have to let the judicial system give her what she deserves. Call me cold, but that's how I feel about it.
Would I stand by my son if he killed his daughter or son because they cramped his style, and he couldn't go out and party with his buddies?? Absolutely not.
And I blame George, and mostly Cindy, for the way Casey is. Cindy obviously taught Casey well on how to be a liar, and they both enabled her to do whatever she wanted when she was growing up (according to what has been reported). No discipline or restrictions??? And Cindy testified on the stand, how she always taught Casey to tell the truth. Please - spare me the b.s. Mrs Anthony! Hmmm - great parenting.

[momcat]

Now that the case is with the jury, it will be interesting to see how long it will take them to reach a verdict. Several years ago, my Mom was a juror on a felony murder trial. It's important to remember that the jury didn't hear what we did outside of actual trial testimony.

The prosecution didn't present any solid evidence that Casey did kill Caylee but at the same time the defense didn't present any solid evidence that she didn't. Listening to closing arguments, I think the defense was able to raise reasonable doubt. Baez did well countering the prosection's main arguments.

Hung Jury?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm the other way around. After listening to all closing arguments, the state cleared up any doubt I might have had. We will just have to wait and see.

[pomtzu]

The prosecution didn't present any solid evidence that Casey did kill Caylee but at the same time the defense didn't present any solid evidence that she didn't. Listening to closing arguments, I think the defense was able to raise reasonable doubt. Baez did well countering the prosection's main arguments.

Hung Jury?

I agree Eileen. The prosecution has to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Casey killed Caylee. Way, way too much doubt, and credible doubt too, brought up by the defense. Gut feelings and suspicions and emotions just don't count. If I was on the jury, I couldn't say she positively did it, even tho in my gut, I feel that she did.
On the other hand, the defense has to prove nothing! The burden of proving anything rests with the prosecution, and they just didn't do it.
No way will she get 1st degree premeditated murder and the death penalty - 2nd degree probably with years of jail time. IMO of course.

[kaycountrygal]

The defense would not want me on the jury. I would find her GUILTY. It is very sad to see photos of that pretty sweet little child. Many people would have wanted her and loved her. I really believe Casey killed Caylee because she was in the way... cramping her party lifestyle. Can you imagine partying and getting a tatoo while your child is missing??? Beyond belief! I wouldnt be able to do anything if my DOG or CAT was missing, let alone a child. That Casey is a cold one.

I also think Casey has some mental problems or is disconnected or something wierd going on with her but still, I think she should be punished for killing Caylee. I doubt that she will get the death sentence but I hope she gets many many years in prison. I will be very upset and mad if she is found not guilty because imo she is guilty.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I keep thinking of the Susan Smith case. It still haunts me that someone could drive a car into a lake with too small babies buckled in their car seats. And she did it on purpose because she thought the man she was chasing at the time wouldn't take her if she had them. Like he would want a murderer?

I had nightmares for weeks thinking of those babies crying for her, the one person in the entire world they trusted to keep them safe, to save them.

I really do think Casey will only do jail time. Even if she would be on death row, there would be years and years of appeals.

Just wonder if she will think the wonderful life will be worth all she may go through.

[Medusa]

I thought Baez did a decent job of defense and I was thinking that if I were on the jury, I'd have to find her not guilty by reasonable doubt. Not that I think she's not guilty, b/c I don't, but I felt there just wasn't enough evidence to convict her. However, when Jeff Ashton and Linda Drane Burdick came on w/their rebuttal, they brought back a lot that I had forgotten or hadn't heard b/c I missed some of the trial. Then I changed my mind. Guilty of murder one, IMO. The longer the jury is out, the better it is for her. I do think, though, that she'll be found guilty of a lesser charge and probably not do life. Who knows. This whole case has been a mystery to me.