Casey Anthony, what about this trial?

[loveadobie]

Just a question, why do you think the Casey Anthony trial has become one of those trials that has grabbed the attention of everyone.

I can remember how all the news stations for months talked about the O.J. Simpson trial, or Micheal Jackson trial, but I chalked that for their celebrity status.

Even I became pretty much glued at watching the last couple weeks of the the Casey Anthony trial, and it's closing arguments, and verdict. But, I still can't put my finger on "why this trial, why the hype." I kind of felt like I was caught up in a frenzy.

The prosecuters said yesterday, that they would be going back to work today, to look into the other hundred cases they have waiting on their desks. Will these cases get as much attention in the media? Probably not.

What did the media got everyone caught up in this one.

 

[kellyg403]

The 31 days is what drew me in. What mother lies and cover ups her missing child for 31 days. What kind of person takes the police to where they 'supposedly' worked all the way to the door to say 'oops haven't worked here for a year'

There were some bizarre things in this case that drew me in. I didn't watch all of the trail, real life and all. But the Kronk thing hiding the body and then putting it back so he can claim the reward. Bizarre theories and allegations.

Kelly

 

[Kennywife]

The 31 days is what got me. No real mother would ever wait 31 days to report a missing child.

I am ttc for 2 years. I would give anything to have a little miracle of my own. I am even having surgery to reverse infertility; that's how much it means to me. I just can't fathom how anyone would think not reporting their child missing for even a day is ok.

When I go out solo on the road (travel writer), I have to check in daily at home. I'm 34 and married.

 

[NMAmy]

Honestly, this case has brought out the crazies right from the get go. I remember at the beginning thinking that people were insane to stand outside the Anthony house screaming at them as they came and went before Casey was even arrested.

 

[Mosoh]

The 31 days, then the layers of lies upon lies it was clear this woman was patholgical

 

[horseshowmom]

The 31 days is what drew me in. What mother lies and cover ups her missing child for 31 days. What kind of person takes the police to where they 'supposedly' worked all the way to the door to say 'oops haven't worked here for a year'

There were some bizarre things in this case that drew me in. I didn't watch all of the trail, real life and all. But the Kronk thing hiding the body and then putting it back so he can claim the reward. Bizarre theories and allegations.

Kelly

The 31 days, then the layers of lies upon lies it was clear this woman was patholgical

I agree. The bizarre lies drew you in. I think back to the trip to Universal where she was finally cornered and then went on to calmly state that the "real" reason she wanted to come out to Universal was to try to get Caylee's picture to security and to talk to them.

The lenghty amount of time, the lies, and her behavior during the 31 days spoke volumes to me personally. I am still left with astonishment at the verdict.

 

[NikitaZee]

Honestly, this case has brought out the crazies right from the get go. I remember at the beginning thinking that people were insane to stand outside the Anthony house screaming at them as they came and went before Casey was even arrested.

Yes - unbelievable. Yesterday on the news - people sobbing in the crowd after the not guilty verdict. I just don't understand it.

 

[plutotek]

For me, whenever ANY child is reported missing in the news, I at least read the story in case it's local or in an area with which I am familiar. In this case, however, as a PP said, it was the details of the case at the beginning (31 days, alleged kidnapping, etc) that caused me to take more than a passing interest.

What may have contributed to the "fervor" was the subsequent protests and harrassment of the Anthonys, which I never understood. Then, there's Nancy Grace, who almost single-handedly kept it at the forefront from a lost-child perspective until she took it upon herself to become judge and jury.

And while I understand the emotional responses to the verdict, I don't understand the ghoulish behavior of people taking their kids to the body site and HAVING THEIR PICTURES TAKEN!!!

 

[loveadobie]

Just read an interesting article about Nancy Grace on the internet.

The angle of this article is to the idea that Nancy Grace, and the attention she brought to the case, my have actually helped to aquit Casey Anthony.

The suggestion was that this helped to bring together a better defense team, who came to her aid, when Casey was being judged by the media.

Something to think about.

http://www.freep.com/article/201107...ittal-?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE

 

[FireDancer]

I couldn't tell you but Americans sure love their media distractions. If it isn't the latest "trial of the century" it is some celebrity gossip or scandal.

I did a pretty good job of avoiding all the media coverage of the case even though it was inevitable I would catch some of it. I have never seen a second of Nancy Grace's show and if I tripped over her in the street I would have no idea who she was. I didn't even find out there was a verdict or what it was until about 9:30 this morning. I couldn't have cared any less about the case or the trial and didn't care what the verdict was. People I don't know kill other people I don't know every day and I didn't put any more thought into this trial than any other trial that doesn't concern me or anyone I know.

I am quite amused by all the outrage by people who's life wasn't effected in the least by the murder, the trial, or the verdict. I wonder if they are the same people who were so proud of our court system while knocking the Italian system during the Knox trial.

 

[NikitaZee]

I couldn't tell you but Americans sure love their media distractions. If it isn't the latest "trial of the century" it is some celebrity gossip or scandal.

I did a pretty good job of avoiding all the media coverage of the case even though it was inevitable I would catch some of it. I have never seen a second of Nancy Grace's show and if I tripped over her in the street I would have no idea who she was. I didn't even find out there was a verdict or what it was until about 9:30 this morning. I couldn't have cared any less about the case or the trial and didn't care what the verdict was. People I don't know kill other people I don't know every day and I didn't put any more thought into this trial than any other trial that doesn't concern me or anyone I know.

I am quite amused by all the outrage by people who's life wasn't effected in the least by the murder, the trial, or the verdict. I wonder if they are the same people who were so proud of our court system while knocking the Italian system during the Knox trial.

Me too.

 

[Parkers_girl]

For me it was the fact that I live just a couple miles from the Anthony home when all of this occurred. I feel so close to this story and I couldn't stop watching it. I remember sitting in front of the t.v when Dr. G announced that the remains were in fact little Caylee, I drove past the spot numerous times. I shopped at the stores Casey was seen in..I felt such a closeness that I felt I couldn't turn away until it was all over.

 

[chris1gill]

The 31 days is what drew me in. What mother lies and cover ups her missing child for 31 days. What kind of person takes the police to where they 'supposedly' worked all the way to the door to say 'oops haven't worked here for a year'
Kelly

This is exactly what I was going to write, who does that? Who gets away with that, now we know.

 

[CurlyGirl]

I am quite amused by all the outrage by people who's life wasn't effected in the least by the murder, the trial, or the verdict. I wonder if they are the same people who were so proud of our court system while knocking the Italian system during the Knox trial.

If the Knox trial was all over tv here in the US like the CA trial was, I would have been watching that as the whole story (the little I know of it) was very intriguing. I don't speak fluent Italian and could not follow the case even if I watched Italian tv on-line. Very little was reported on this as far as testimony, etc. went. And no, I haven't caught the Lifetime movie.

So, I will not comment on that case as it did not receive the attention that the CA trial received. Because I am not educated enough on that trial or the Italian justice system, I will not comment. I am not qualified to comment and won't on something I am unfamiliar with as that would be stupid. I may disagree with the CA verdict, but I have yet to make any comment on my feelings of the US justice system. I will not make any comments on the Italian justice system, either.

Are you a parent? I am. My life might not be effected by the trial, the murder, or the verdict as I do not know the Anthony family ... but as a mother, I can guarantee you that there is no way on God's green earth that I wouldn't report an accidental drowning. And if my child were missing, you can believe I wouldn't wait 31 days to report him missing!! I am angry that she was not at least punished for negligence when it came to taking 31 days to report her flesh and blood as missing.

ETA: I guess I am just a compassionate person who is saddened when any child's life is cut short -- especially if/when it's at the hands of someone else. I don't need to know someone personally to feel sad that their life was cut short. Heck, I am sad when I hear of a young soldier who was killed in action. I am sad when I see those abused animals in the SPCA commercials. I guess I have more compassion than others do ....

 

[happygirl]

I don't see how EVERYONE hasn't affected by this beautiful little girl horrendous death

It bothers me everytime I hear that a child was abused

 

[Feralpeg]

Yes - unbelievable. Yesterday on the news - people sobbing in the crowd after the not guilty verdict. I just don't understand it.

I've been trying to understand this from the beginning. I don't get it. It is a tragic case. It involves some bizarre behavior, but there are cases much worse. I blame it on the media. It has been in the face of people for three years. Inflammatory programs highlighting every bizarre thing that Casey did have made her into a monster.

I've paid attention because I cannot escape it. Living in Orlando has made it impossible unless I wanted to totally boycott the local news.

I find the behavior of some of the people yesterday to be beyond strange. It almost seemed like a lynch mob mentality. They didn't know Caylee. You'd think she was a member of their family. Yet, they probably couldn't name another child abused or murdered over the past three years in Florida, and there have been a few.

The thing that scares me about this whole thing is that there are crazy people out there who will fixate on this thing. It only takes one to cross the line from concern to obsession. I fear for the Anthony family and for the jurors and their families.

 

[luvsJack]

I don't know why "this trial" but I understand the tears once it did become such big thing.

This was a child. When I look at Caylee's picture, I see my own little granddaughter who is also 2. So, yes, knowing that she died and her little body thrown away does bring tears to my eyes. Knowing that the person at least somewhat responsible walked free can bring those same tears. Its not hurting for yourself, its hurting for that sweet little child.

I don't know THIS child but its enough just to know it was A child.

 

[palmtreegirl]

I've been trying to understand this from the beginning. I don't get it. It is a tragic case. It involves some bizarre behavior, but there are cases much worse. I blame it on the media. It has been in the face of people for three years. Inflammatory programs highlighting every bizarre thing that Casey did have made her into a monster.

I've paid attention because I cannot escape it. Living in Orlando has made it impossible unless I wanted to totally boycott the local news.

I find the behavior of some of the people yesterday to be beyond strange. It almost seemed like a lynch mob mentality. They didn't know Caylee. You'd think she was a member of their family. Yet, they probably couldn't name another child abused or murdered over the past three years in Florida, and there have been a few.

The thing that scares me about this whole thing is that there are crazy people out there who will fixate on this thing. It only takes one to cross the line from concern to obsession. I fear for the Anthony family and for the jurors and their families.

I agree.

 

[C.Ann]

I did a pretty good job of avoiding all the media coverage of the case even though it was inevitable I would catch some of it. I have never seen a second of Nancy Grace's show and if I tripped over her in the street I would have no idea who she was. I didn't even find out there was a verdict or what it was until about 9:30 this morning. I couldn't have cared any less about the case or the trial and didn't care what the verdict was. People I don't know kill other people I don't know every day and I didn't put any more thought into this trial than any other trial that doesn't concern me or anyone I know.

I pretty much agree with you, FD.. I didn't have a clue what was going on - and didn't want to have a clue.. However, my reasoning may be different than yours.. You see, I am tired of negativity; tired of everything making everyone depressed; tired of everyone arguing over issues they have no control over (or are extremely trivial).. I had one of those light bulb "Ah ha!" moments awhile back and I have chosen not to surround myself with negativity; depression; anger; and arguing.. My life has become 1000% better because of it.. It may not be the right choice for someone else (although I'm not sure why), but that's the beauty of it - I only have to choose for myself - and I did..

 

[denisem]

I think everyone forgets that it was Cindy Anthony that fueled this national media storm from the beginning - Today Show, Larry King, getting TX EquuSearch involved, etc., etc.