Casey Anthony TRIAL Thread #4

[MaryAnnDVC]

I think the more interesting question will be if Casey testifies, who will cross examine her? LDB or JA?

I think they're playing "rock paper scissors" at lunch.

I think Grandpa Mason just wants to go home to his rocking chair.

I wonder if he'll open up in an interview after this, about how it "wasn't my fault!" LOL

So that's why they had to get creative about the accidental drowning. I don't think any other circumstance would have left Casey innocent of child abuse.

Accidental drowning WITHOUT involving George would've given them a fighting chance, IMHO.

 

[Uncle Remus]

I thought the same at the beginning of the trial. Then after watching the trial and the commentary I found out that Florida law has a child abuse component to capital murder.

For example, had she said she drugged her child and the child died of heat in the car or if she taped her mouth to keep her quiet and she died these would be situations where the prosecution could say there was child abuse involved. This would lead to a possible death penalty as much as premediation.

Capital felony committed by person serving sentence of imprisonment or under community control; previous capital felony or felony using or threat of violence; knowingly created great risk of death to many persons; the capital felony was committed while defendant was engaged in, was an accomplice, in commission of or attempt to commit or flight after committing or attempt to commit any robbery, sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, aggravated abuse of a disabled or elderly person, aggravated stalking, carjacking, arson, burglary, kidnapping, aircraft piracy, unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bombings; capital felony for purposes of avoiding lawful arrest or effecting escape from custody; capital felony for pecuniary gain; capital felony to hinder lawful exercise of governmental function or enforcement of laws; capital felony especially heinous, atrocious or cruel; premeditated homicide; victim of capital felony was public official or law enforcement officer engaged in official duties; victim of capital murder was less than 12 years old; criminal felony committed by a criminal street gang member.

So that's why they had to get creative about the accidental drowning. I don't think any other circumstance would have left Casey innocent of child abuse.

Bingo 'n the jury has a legal duty to decide punishment of the law, not their feelings.

 

[Wadecool]

I am HOPING it will be Jeff Ashton, I love him and he will crush her .

I think he is great as well, but LDB is pretty tough as well. I also think LDB going up against Casey will play better with the jury than Ashton.

 

[Conservative Hippie]

I think Casey would have had a much better chance if they just came up in the beginning with accidental drowning under HER care. And then she panicked and it became an "accident gone bad." I also think she will be convicted but won't get death. Their Defense is pretty bad and things just don't add up.

I agree. If they never brought George into the conspiracy, it might have been believable.

However, I was thinking today after the pet questions, Casey is in charge. Casey tells her lawyers what to say. Casey has never been one to invent "small fry" lies, her lies are exaggerated. She didn't have a babysitter, she had a nanny. She didn't just work at Universal, she had an office, etc. Caylee drowned and Casey panicked isn't sensational enough. Casey invented the story that her father was there, it was her father's idea to cover it up. Oh, and her father molested her, too. So did her brother. Almost. And her dad buried Caylee just like he buried the pets, so make sure Baez asks about the pets. And although Casey stole money, stole checks, stole gas, and who knows what else, the one thing she would never ever steal is a piece of her dad's duct tape.

My prediction:

Guilty on all charges.
Verdict takes 8 hours.

 

[Disney845]

Ok my question:

IF Casey testifes, who do you think will question her for the defense?

Cheney Mason

Jose Baez

Or

Ms. Sims (sorry don't know her first name)

I don't think KC would "let" anyone other than JB question her.

They do seem to have such a "special" bond.

 

[CurlyGirl]

My prediction is life as well. There are many women on that jury. I can see them thinking life is a more suitable punishment than death in this case. It's our human nature to want to her to have remorse.

The problem with this is that she is a sociopath. I don't think she will ever feel an ounce of guilt for what she's done. It's clear she only is upset with being caught.

I agree 100% with this. Casey's tears have only been for herself. None for what she did to Caylee and none for what she's put her family through. She will never feel bad for anyone but herself.

 

[jpcamaro70]

My first thoughts were accidental, I really hoped it was and not a murder. Then all the evidence came out about the tape and the chloroform.

But, while pondering what the defense would do, I figured they would go with the accidental death theory, try to show that Casey didn't know what to do, made up the kidnapping story and even put tape on the body to bolster the kidnapping story.

This defense theory IMO was just the wrong way to go.

 

[Wadecool]

I think they're playing "rock paper scissors" at lunch. I wonder if he'll open up in an interview after this, about how it "wasn't my fault!" LOLAccidental drowning WITHOUT involving George would've given them a fighting chance, IMHO.

I predict that everyone involved with this case, including the DT, Prosecutors, jurors, and maybe even the judge, will end up writing books, doing interviews, etc. We will have plenty of stuff to watch and read long after the trial is over.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

HoseA is the best attorney the prosecution has. He just gave us on a platter how KC learned to bury bodies. It does erase reasonable doubt to me!!!

Me too. I am telling you that this trial will be in every "What the Defense should NEVER do 101" class for years to come.

I know, I'm here I just started noticing day after day after day, all of Cindy's dresses are sleeveless.

I have also noticed that. They are both very tan to. I'm guessing that they have a tanning bed.

Well, Casey doesn't seem too bothered, she had her flirt on....

Is it just me, or does she not look goofy when she does this. The other day there was video of her sitting at the desk and she would raise & lower her eye brows, almost in a nervous way. She just looked weird doing it.

This is how she got that guy to the table. This is what I would be doing if my capital murder case was winding down:

Scary!

 

[CurlyGirl]

I think Sims will question her and I see LBD for cross, although I'd love to see Ashton cross her. However, I bet he won't because the last thing the State needs/wants is for him to come off like a bully. The State can't make it seem like Casey was bullied as it will draw sympathy for her. That's something they don't want.

LDB will come off like a "stern mom" and not a bully.

 

[tinkerdorabelle]

I thought the same at the beginning of the trial. Then after watching the trial and the commentary I found out that Florida law has a child abuse component to capital murder.

For example, had she said she drugged her child and the child died of heat in the car or if she taped her mouth to keep her quiet and she died these would be situations where the prosecution could say there was child abuse involved. This would lead to a possible death penalty as much as premediation.

Capital felony committed by person serving sentence of imprisonment or under community control; previous capital felony or felony using or threat of violence; knowingly created great risk of death to many persons; the capital felony was committed while defendant was engaged in, was an accomplice, in commission of or attempt to commit or flight after committing or attempt to commit any robbery, sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, aggravated abuse of a disabled or elderly person, aggravated stalking, carjacking, arson, burglary, kidnapping, aircraft piracy, unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bombings; capital felony for purposes of avoiding lawful arrest or effecting escape from custody; capital felony for pecuniary gain; capital felony to hinder lawful exercise of governmental function or enforcement of laws; capital felony especially heinous, atrocious or cruel; premeditated homicide; victim of capital felony was public official or law enforcement officer engaged in official duties; victim of capital murder was less than 12 years old; criminal felony committed by a criminal street gang member.

So that's why they had to get creative about the accidental drowning. I don't think any other circumstance would have left Casey innocent of child abuse.

That totally and completely makes sense.

 

[joviroxx]

I think the more interesting question will be if Casey testifies, who will cross examine her? LDB or JA?

Reports are it would be LDB and that she has been planning this for a while now. It would however, be funny to see them tag team.. Kind of like.. SCORE, high five, your turn Jeff!

 

[Wadecool]

I don't think KC would "let" anyone other than JB question her.

They do seem to have such a "special" bond.

After she is convicted, expect a marriage between Casey and Baez (televised of course), conjugal visits, and then an army of little Jose's running around. Can you imagine that?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I agree. If they never brought George into the conspiracy, it might have been believable.

However, I was thinking today after the pet questions, Casey is in charge. Casey tells her lawyers what to say. Casey has never been one to invent "small fry" lies, her lies are exaggerated. She didn't have a babysitter, she had a nanny. She didn't just work at Universal, she had an office, etc. Caylee drowned and Casey panicked isn't sensational enough. Casey invented the story that her father was there, it was her father's idea to cover it up. Oh, and her father molested her, too. So did her brother. Almost. And her dad buried Caylee just like he buried the pets, so make sure Baez asks about the pets. And although Casey stole money, stole checks, stole gas, and who knows what else, the one thing she would never ever steal is a piece of her dad's duct tape.

My prediction:

Guilty on all charges.
Verdict takes 8 hours.

A most excellent synopsis.

I predict that everyone involved with this case, including the DT, Prosecutors, jurors, and maybe even the judge, will end up writing books, doing interviews, etc. We will have plenty of stuff to watch and read long after the trial is over.

We're going to have to get creative with thread titles.

 

[jpcamaro70]

After she is convicted, expect a marriage between Casey and Baez (televised of course), conjugal visits, and then an army of little Jose's running around. Can you imagine that?

But only for a couple years, she'll end up killing them off.

 

[OhdahLolly]

I think it would be a huge mistake for the defense to put Casey on the stand. Right now, there are a lot of unanswered questions in the minds of the jury that only Caseys testimony can answer. The fact that she is not answering them, I think puts it right on the edge of reasonable doubt for the jury. Especially as they aren't privy to the things that we are, and can't see the things that we see.

I have to admit that I really wish they would put her on.. just to watch Ashton take her apart.

But who knows?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Reports are it would be LDB and that she has been planning this for a while now. It would however, be funny to see them tag team.. Kind of like.. SCORE, high five, your turn Jeff!

After she is convicted, expect a marriage between Casey and Baez (televised of course), conjugal visits, and then an army of little Jose's running around. Can you imagine that?

Ew. To be raised by Baez. A whole other generation of incompetent lawyers.

 

[usnuzuloose]

My first thoughts were accidental, I really hoped it was and not a murder. Then all the evidence came out about the tape and the chloroform.

But, while pondering what the defense would do, I figured they would go with the accidental death theory, try to show that Casey didn't know what to do, made up the kidnapping story and even put tape on the body to bolster the kidnapping story.

This defense theory IMO was just the wrong way to go.

I'm sorry I can't help but saying this. " It Snow Balled Out Of Control "

 

[Wadecool]

Ew. To be raised by Baez. A whole other generation of incompetent lawyers.

I'm sure Cindy would be heavily involved in the raising as well. Not a good situation no matter how you slice it.

 

[Mosoh]

My honest no joking around prediction:

Guilty first dergree murder and all charges

Verdict on 3rd day deliberating