I just watched the final verdict on the Casey Anthony trial. She was found guilty of lying to law enforcement, and that is it! I can see why the jury may have felt that there wasn't sufficient evidence for her murdering her child, but on the other hand I just feel like that she probably did do it. But without a cause of death and sketchy forensic evidence, how could they have really put her in prison for life?

What are your reactions? I feel very INFPish about all of this.

I believe that little girl was chloroformed to make her unconscious, then suffocated while her nose and mouth were taped shut. And the computer forensic evidence that 84 chloroform searches were made from her computer shows enough motive for pre-meditated murder. Just think -- why the persistent need to research chloroform? What was Casey Anthony gonna use it for?

Intuitively, I think that Casey Anthony couldn't kill her daugher in a more brutal way, so she chose the method that offered the least resistance possible to end her daughter's life. But her nonchalance, tatooing and partying after the loss/death of her daughter and especially after how her daughter's body was bagged, duck-taped and left to rot, and most probably stored at the back of their car for some time is a clear indication to me that she may be suffering some form of psychosis - a profound psychological detachment from reality. Her lack of immediate and sustained grief after losing her daughter and after her cognizance of the manner in which the body was disposed of with no sign of respect or affection for the deceased shows me that she had already cut off all psycho-emotional bonds from her daughter, and this may have made it easier to dispose of her daughter that way.

I believed that there was a sufficiently strong case for Murder 2 or 3 even in the absence of fingerprints due to the advanced state of decomposition the daughter's body was in when it was found. If it were an accident, why did she wait so long before notifying the police? It seemed likely that she didn't want the body to be discovered and autopsied or it might have revealed what she had done to it. If I were part of the jury, I would have probably cast my vote for Murder 2, but only because I believe that there were extenuating circumstances that may have led to her psychosis.

I believe that further investigation should be carried out - especially in answering the question - who Caylee's biological father was. What if she was her grandpa's daughter - the fruit of incest? Wouldn't that have given Casey further motive to dispose of Caylee - to finally free herself from the psychological bondage that may have been caused by the alleged sexual abuse she suffered in the hands of her father?

I am relieved though that Casey Anthony will not be executed for the death of her daughter, as taking her life will do nothing to take Caylee back or resolve certain issues raised. But I feel that the jury did not use hard logic and intuition in this case to paint the most realistically probable psychological portrait of the accused, and that they did not dig deep enough to prosecute anyone else who may have aided in the crime. I also lament that Murder 2 and 3 were not given as options to the jury. Because if I were part of the jury, I also would not have voted her guilty for Murder 1, Manslaughter or Aggravated Child Abuse.

But I still feel sorry for Casey anyway. I don't think she's just plain selfish and evil. I believe she was conflicted. I believe she needs help...

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Wow, I didn't know about this case until I looked it up just now. Awful stuff.

With the realisation that I don't have much context, and that the media might be distorting the facts, this quote from the topmost article has me pretty disgusted: "In the weeks after Caylee was missing, presumed dead, Ms Anthony was seen partying on the town and got a tattoo saying, “Bella Vita”, or beautiful life."

I do wonder what her life will be like even out of prison, now that this case has apparently received so much publicity. I feel sorry for any women who happen to look similar to Casey.

I also only found out about the case yesterday, and then read up as much about it as I could. Then I waited for the live telecast of the verdict. I was too preoccupied with another case regarding a baby that was microwaved to death by her own mom...

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^ Sometimes that seems to be the best option! Why does the media sensationalise the worst stories? Sometimes I think they are as culpable as the criminals they write about, especially in the case of copycat crimes and terrorism (which basically relies on the media as an ally).

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What would the world be, once bereft
Of wet and of wildness? Let them be left,
O let them be left, wildness and wet;
Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet. - Gerard Manley Hopkins

*laughs blackly*

I'd love for there to be some sort of law limiting media coverage on horrendous crimes. I've heard that one of the reasons the media doesn't cover suicide cases (in so much depth) is because putting the news out there makes it more likely for other people with suicidal tendencies to commit suicide. Reporting it makes it legitimate. Why not the same rule for crimes where infamy is a HUGE drive? The media rewards these people for doing what they do. (Says the hypocrite who is also somewhat attracted while being repulsed by gruesome stories.)

I'm almost certain that Casey Anthony murdered her daughter and even a casual examination of her personality reveals that she's probably some sort of sociopath or narcissist. At the same time though, I have great respect for the concept of "innocent until proven guilty" and it wasn't determined during the trial how Caylee Anthony actually died. So I'd hate to say it but because of this, my opinion is that the not guilty ruling was legally correct.

Also I've noticed there's a big gender gap on this issue. Men seem to be less aggressive and more analytical about it, women seem to be more "throw the bitch in jail" type.

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INFP, 4w5 sx/sp

To clairfy, I believe that Murder 1 does include the option for the lesser charges of murder 2 or 3. I would have thought that they would have got her on aggravated child abuse or SOMETHING. I really do think that Casey is guilty. You know what is creepy is she really reminds me of 2 women that I used to be friends with. They were the exact same way as her. They did extremely evil things and then would lie and cheat their way out of ever owning up to it. Also the partying and acting like nothing was wrong, like they were squeaky clean. This one woman in particular, I could really see killing her two kids and then going out and partying. So for me it seems like a scenario that is pretty feasable, however horrifying it may be.

Also, is it true that the lawyers get to decide what evidence is shown in court? Shouldn't ALL The facts be presented??