Casey Anthony - guilty, or not?

[morningstar55]

omg....... this is upseting ......
the jury must of been on drugs

[JustJo]

This is so disturbing that I can't even believe it.

Anyone else notice George and Cindy walking out before the judge was done speaking?

The whole thing is sickening.

She's going to walk out and go back to her "beautiful life"....just watch and see. And, yes, I'll bet she's in Playboy or on some reality TV crap before the year is out.

[The_Lady_Snow]

The value (lack there of ) children always amazes me, if this would of been a dog ( ex: Vick) she would convicted, when will our children be worth more? When? My heart weeps for all children right now.

[NJFemmie]

I feel the worst for Caylee, who's justice was not served.
I didn't expect 1st degree murder, but I expected SOMETHING more than this.

[Medusa]

They would have had her ass guilty SO fast if she would have been fat or a woman of color or anything but "poor widdle white woman".

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by Medusa

They would have had her ass guilty SO fast if she would have been fat or a woman of color or anything but "poor widdle white woman".

This. I couldn't agree more.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Originally Posted by Medusa

They would have had her ass guilty SO fast if she would have been fat or a woman of color or anything but "poor widdle white woman".

AMEN!!!!!!

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by Medusa

They would have had her ass guilty SO fast if she would have been fat or a woman of color or anything but "poor widdle white woman".

That's exactly what my sister and I were just discussing. I'd like to say that's not the case, but it seems like it had to play a part in the decision.

[morningstar55]

i dont think playboy will want her really.......
but
with so many soo upset over this verdict.... someone will get her.
I believe in karma
im watching a talk show called .... The Talk .... and when they made a special annoucment .. the panel of people . its kinda like the view .. they about started weeping and couldnt read the annoucment to well ...

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by morningstar55

I believe in karma

I wish I could.....but reality is she'll get a million dollar book deal and walk away.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Medusa

They would have had her ass guilty SO fast if she would have been fat or a woman of color or anything but "poor widdle white woman".

And the entire media coverage on this case since the start has been based upon this being a white child and family. There are thousands of horrid cases of children of color, poor, yes, fat, etc. every year that are hardly covered.

This is awful, but I agree with you and look at all the other cases that gained national attention- Lacy Petersen and Natalee Holloway come to mind. When the Petersen investigation was going on (the bodies were found at the dog park I go to everyday), there was a woman of color's body found (there might have been two- can't recall), and other than a few cursory media spots, nothing was made of that case at all! Not a damn thing! The remains were of a young African American woman. What about her family?

I am shocked by the verdict, however, but wonder if "planting" possible incest and having a jury with 7 women has something to do with it.

This young woman is very disturbed- the whole family is- I hope the hell she doesn't have any more kids.

[NJFemmie]

That's what ultimately scares me. Based on how she conducts herself, she could have another child and this could happen again.

[Medusa]

Did the jury hear the part about how someone searched for the words "chloroform" and that Cindy Anthony, who claimed to be the one who did it, was PROVEN to be at work when it happened?

[Gráinne]

From what I just heard, I'm glad I wasn't in the back room after the verdicts when she started laughing and grinning. I would be the one on trial, with zip chance for acquittal.

It makes me sick as I feared, that tomorrow she could confess and there's nothing to be done about it.

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Did the jury hear the part about how someone searched for the words "chloroform" and that Cindy Anthony, who claimed to be the one who did it, was PROVEN to be at work when it happened?

Yes, they impeached her (Cindy) about the searches on the rebuttal case. However, it was shown that the month that someone looked up chloroform Casey’s boyfriend had posted a cartoon on MySpace saying “Win her over with chloroform” and the defense argued that she didn’t know what chloroform was so she looked it up.

[Blade]

I am still in shock. I agree with Snow, if this were a dog the verdict would be different. I bet she walks free Thursday. In my state when you are sentenced, especially for a non violent offense, they give you 2 for 1 on time served in the local jail. Say if you get a 2 yr sentence it is suspended for time served and you might get some probation or community service.

She could be a millionaire Monday. Books, movies, talk shows. WOW! I'm stunned stunned stunned! I can't believe they didn't even get a lesser charge concerning the murder 1 charge.

[purepisces]

Originally Posted by Blade

I am still in shock. I agree with Snow, if this were a dog the verdict would be different. I bet she walks free Thursday. In my state when you are sentenced, especially for a non violent offense, they give you 2 for 1 on time served in the local jail. Say if you get a 2 yr sentence it is suspended for time served and you might get some probation or community service.

She could be a millionaire Monday. Books, movies, talk shows. WOW! I'm stunned stunned stunned! I can't believe they didn't even get a lesser charge concerning the murder 1 charge.

I don't want to get too off track of the topic of this thread, but from what I know about this case and the Vick case, they had quite a bit more "hard" evidence to convict in the Vick case

In my opinion, the jury has to suspect that Casey is guilty of something, but all of the prosecution evidence was circumstantial. No one saw her dispose of the body, no physical (DNA) was found linking her to the crime.

If they could have found her guilty of being an unfeeling, horrible mother, I'm sure they would have, but, sadly, that is not against the law.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Blade

I am still in shock. I agree with Snow, if this were a dog the verdict would be different. I bet she walks free Thursday. In my state when you are sentenced, especially for a non violent offense, they give you 2 for 1 on time served in the local jail. Say if you get a 2 yr sentence it is suspended for time served and you might get some probation or community service.

She could be a millionaire Monday. Books, movies, talk shows. WOW! I'm stunned stunned stunned! I can't believe they didn't even get a lesser charge concerning the murder 1 charge.

Yeah- on everything you say. I thought it very possible for a second degree verdict to come in or even manslaughter.

I am very interested in the instructions the judge gave the jury. I think "reasonable doubt" is the reason for the verdict in the main, but I do see race entering in.

I have to find info on the racial break-down of the jury. Am i correct in assuming that the trial is set in a upper-middle class, white jurisdiction? Florida has pockets of quite wealthy populations and pockets of very, very poor populations.

A book will be out soon, no doubt and she is going to become a rich person. What I am having so much trouble with is what Snow brings up- this was the murder of a 2 year old!! All the buzz has become about Casey and her dysfunctional family.

Yes, looking at this and comparing it to Vick's case and sentence makes me nuts (I agreed with his having jail time, however).

Having served on a jury in a criminal case (long time ago)- I have to say that there is so much the jury is not exposed to during a trial and it is charged to determine a verdict based upon the law as instructed by the judge. Reasonable doubt is a potent interpretation. I bet we hear a lot about each of these factors as coverage unfolds.

I keep thinking about how the hell do we do something to change the media racial (insert class, plus) bias with these cases as well as investigations being done with the same bias. Happens all the time.

[Dante]

Originally Posted by NJFemmie

That's what ultimately scares me. Based on how she conducts herself, she could have another child and this could happen again.

This is so very possible. I have known peeps that are sociopaths. They have no conscience, not capable of feelings for others, unable to control their actions. They use people for their own benefit and then discard them when not needing them anymore. I am also scared and very worried about Casey's future victims! Many people commented on facebook, and reminds us of all of the searches done on the computer. Is it possible that she was planning do kill the entire family??? Someone mentioned karma. Casey, you WILL pay. OJ is now in prison!

[NJFemmie]

Originally Posted by Dante

This is so very possible. I have known peeps that are sociopaths. They have no conscience, not capable of feelings for others, unable to control their actions. They use people for their own benefit and then discard them when not needing them anymore. I am also scared and very worried about Casey's future victims! Many people commented on facebook, and reminds us of all of the searches done on the computer. Is it possible that she was planning do kill the entire family??? Someone mentioned karma. Casey, you WILL pay. OJ is now in prison!

I know a few myself, and yes, it is a scary thought. If anyone thinks that she will feel guilt over this - she won't - at least not for a very long time (if ever). The psychology associated with this type of behavior prevents them from having a conscience. They may SAY they have one, but they don't. They are geared to tell you whatever it is they need to get by for their own benefit.

Youtube the Casey Anthony tapes where she was recorded while interviewed by police, etc. Not one ounce of remorse or regret or guilt was found in her voice. Listen to all the lies and how unbelievable they are. Listen to how agitated she gets when Caylee is mentioned. Me Me Me is all you hear.

I doubt she wanted to kill her entire family. Cindy? Hmmm, maybe. She had some issues with her mother and that was obvious in those tapes. But she was close to George. I have no clue about her relationship with Lee.

*sigh* This verdict really bothers me.