The Legal Charade (Casey Anthony Trial)

I agree with all you've said here and....to this day..July 25th...it STILL goes on in the news and headlines .... and she walks. Amazing. Thanks for an insightful reflection on our legal system, too. One that, too often, manipulates the evidence and terminology rather than seeking the TRUTH.

I hope no one gets mad at me for saying this, I do think that Caylee, may have died by accident, however I think Casey, really did not make much effort to save the little girl or to seek help in her situation. I honestly think that she was relieved that she did not have to deal with the little girl anymore, and that's why she tried to hide it, she just wanted it to go away, so that she could live out her life as she wanted, without having to deal with the responsibility of a child. The whole situation is so sad, I think about all the wonderful couples out there who want to have children but mother nature simply won't allow there bodies too do so, and here Casey, was blessed with a beautiful little girl, whom she really did not care for at all in my opinion, it's so sad, the ways of the world today.

Great hub here,Ms.sharyn! This whole case has more twists to it! Will be interesting to see how this all unfolds!

Thanks for sharing!

Janet

Sharyn,

Although I will take your hugs gladly and give you some big ole ones right back... I am alive. I still hurt so badly for Carol (my friend who was killed) and sweet Caylee who will never laugh and enjoy this crazy world again. When I think about it for too long, I am not that "together" person that it is very important for me to be. But to endure an anniversary is still in a creepy way to acknowledge that I am alive, so I'll take it!

Let's just keep praying for things to get a little better and vow to keep being as kind as we can. This is truly what we have control over. Love you, Maria

Sharyn,

I find it difficult, now 12 years tomorrow, to even look at current legal charades (what a perfect title) -- as things have not remotely changed. Monsters without a conscience still sit and laugh in courtrooms at great drama and expense. I can only pray this sweet little girl finally has a Mother in heaven who loves her as she always deserved to be.

Thank you for writing this touching piece in honor of this tragic angel. Voted UP & AB. Love, Maria

Sharyn, great topic.I've been following it also, being in Florida...that's all we've heard for three years now.I feel that Caylee may have died by accident,but I think that George helped get rid of the evidence, to protect his daughter.Who would know better how to do it,being an ex detective,himself..This is a very bazaar case,and tomorrow should be interesting,but I have a feeling there is going to be a twist to this case! I just hope she doesn't walk..

I think that is why - as repulsive as the entire thing is, we all want to know what happened...The entire mess is a pathetic soap opera and no kidding Sharyn, when I think of all the money made by the lawyers, media, etc....It should be put into a fund to help children like this little murdered girl with Mothers who should not ever have been Mothers. Oh my, I must calm down. Good hub Sharyn!!!!

You, too. And I understand 1000% -- 1,000 -- 100 doesn't cut it when so many of us are really and truly struggling, even if we're better off than so many others. My granddaughter lives in Orlando and my fave uncle not far from there. We were talking about the trial coming up when I was at his place, and he brought up the money. He has no idea what I'm up against, and would be horrified. He's okay, but not wealthy. But he made several comments indicating he felt just like we do. As far as working in the system, a lot of people used to tell me I'd make a great lawyer, and I have helped a lot of people take care of problems on their own so they wouldn't have to pay an attorney, but my son said, "forget it, mom, you'd have less to live on than you do now 'cause all you'd do would be pro bono for people you believed in!" I had to get out; it was killing me.

How very sad that such a young and innocent Child had to die so tragically. Yes, I think Casey killed her, whether it was an accident that she covered up or she just "Snapped" and killed the Child. She never wanted to keep this child and would have given her up for Adoption, but her mother wouldn't hear of it. Mother is to blame as well. Caylee could have had TWO parents and a Happy Life...No one will Ever know, what could have been for this Child had she been Adopted. Well written Poem, Sharyln

I am so glad to see your writing on this horrid, absolutely intolerable case. I worked in criminal law many years ago, and my boss had some nationally-followed cases. I remember hearing him say one time to me, when talking about a murderer on death row waiting new appeal, in connection with the man's sister, who loved her brother and was the only person in his life: "if I keep him on death row for her, instead of the chair for us, I'll have done my job." He then brought up all the financial scenarios for each, and I was horrified! Still am! What it costs in taxes to "protect the rights of the 'alleged' criminal COULD take care of millions! So much wrong with our justice system, but even w/ideas, I'd no idea where to start! So we keep shelling out for 'people' who aren't 'human'!! Great poem!

Hi Sharyn, is this the same woman who I saw laughing hysterically in court? The same woman who shows no remorse whatsover?

How awful this story is. She will rot in prison but that still is too good for her. Poor little Caylee....I beleive someone knew what was happening and they did nothing. SHAME on them....

This woman is a psychopath and the word conscience doesn't apply to her. I resent every penny spent on her defense.