Casey Anthony's murder trial

[Catty1]

If I understand correctly, the legal system has several different types of murder charges.

First Degree means it was premeditated. That's what OJ was charged with. They knew he killed her - the civil case proved that - but could not prove the PREMEDITATION. Had he been charged with manslaughter, I believe OJ would have been convicted of that.

Casey was also charged with first degree. The defense contended that the death was accidental. The jury went with that. Casey may be the lowest scum, but the defense did not want that to detract from the facts of the case, whatever they were.

The jury appears to have decided that the death was accidental, but that Casey and family totally screwed up by not telling the authorities.

JMO

[pomtzu]

If I understand correctly, the legal system has several different types of murder charges.

First Degree means it was premeditated. That's what OJ was charged with. They knew he killed her - the civil case proved that - but could not prove the PREMEDITATION. Had he been charged with manslaughter, I believe OJ would have been convicted of that.

Casey was also charged with first degree. The defense contended that the death was accidental. The jury went with that. Casey may be the lowest scum, but the defense did not want that to detract from the facts of the case, whatever they were.

Yes - she could have been found guilty of the lesser charges - 2nd degree murder or aggravated manslaughter ( both of which she was also charged with) - but she was found not guilty on all 3 charges. The jury saw and heard plenty enough that she should have been found guilty of one of these. I never believed that she would be found guilty of 1st degree - but thought for sure one of the others would stick. Guess the jury had their heads up their butts.
Well - there are 3 people that know what happened - Casey, Caylee, and God - and one day Casey will have to face both of them.

[momcat]

WOW!!!!

Since when is lying to the cops worse than a baby being killed? Granted, the jury didn't hear or see all the things we did during the trial. But what about the 31 days Caylee was missing and Casey led the party life? The jury knew about that. The videos from jail with Casey going off on Cindy as well as the conversations between all 3 of them spoke volumes. The jury saw them and heard them. Right from the start Casey covered one lie with another. The jury knew about that too. Just what did the jury consider? What factors led to the verdict? If not Casey, then who?

It was interesting that George and Cindy left immediately after the verdict never approaching Casey. I'm wondering if they'll make any comment at some point. Lee never showed up at all.

Caylee lost again.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

You watch, Casey will sell the rights to "her" story and make a lot of money. She will finally live the good life she wants. Now she knows her lies let get her away with anything.

[cassiesmom]

WOW!!!!

Caylee lost again.

Yes, she did, that's what makes me sad about this whole thing.

[Vette]

She didn't report her child missing...hello that is neglect thus child abuse.

Also isnt chloroform(SP?) abuse all in its own?