Casey Anthony Trial

[Reese1]

I wonder if she will testify. I don't see how she can avoid it. I don't see how the jury could possibly buy the story that this child drowned, but then not have her testimony to tell this fabricated story.
To raise this and the alleged sexual abuse, and this explanation without anything to back it up. I don't see it!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Reese1

I wonder if she will testify. I don't see how she can avoid it. I don't see how the jury could possibly buy the story that this child drowned, but then not have her testimony to tell this fabricated story.
To raise this and the alleged sexual abuse, and this explanation without anything to back it up. I don't see it!

I'm hoping she will, I don't know the law that well, but I don't think she has to prove that she didn't do it, or even that it happened another way. Don't they just have to poke holes in the prosecuting attorney’s story, as in reasonable doubt? I think she really wants to testify, but most lawyers would never recommend it. She seems so narcissistic and egotistical and has been such a successful liar in the past, that I think, she thinks, she can convince the jury.

One thing that bugs me about her defense is that she saying she’s a liar because of the alleged molestation in the past, yet we’re supposed to believe her now?

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm hoping she will, I don't know the law that well, but I don't think she has to prove that she didn't do it, or even that it happened another way. Don't they just have to poke holes in the prosecuting attorney’s story, as in reasonable doubt? I think she really wants to testify, but most lawyers would never recommend it. She seems so narcissistic and egotistical and has been such a successful liar in the past, that I think, she thinks, she can convince the jury.

One thing that bugs me about her defense is that she saying she’s a liar because of the alleged molestation in the past, yet we’re supposed to believe her now?

I think she will testify. They say when they show or give certain testimony or pictures of Caylee and the jury is out of the room she doesnt cry but when they bring the jury back in and show it she crys that tells me all I need to know about her. Im just afraid she is going to get acquitted because the defense does seem to be getting alot of testimony conflicting with the prosecution on the forensics

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm hoping she will, I don't know the law that well, but I don't think she has to prove that she didn't do it, or even that it happened another way. Don't they just have to poke holes in the prosecuting attorney’s story, as in reasonable doubt? I think she really wants to testify, but most lawyers would never recommend it. She seems so narcissistic and egotistical and has been such a successful liar in the past, that I think, she thinks, she can convince the jury.

One thing that bugs me about her defense is that she saying she’s a liar because of the alleged molestation in the past, yet we’re supposed to believe her now?

I don't think she has to testify, but if I was serving on the jury I would have a hard time buying a theory of drowning and abuse that an attorney throws out, then no testimony or evidence to support it.
It seems to me once you bring up what happened, you need to back it up it to be believable.
I heard that she was googling about a shots party or something the day she claims that her daughter drowned. I've not been able to watch first hand. Did that get entered into court?
I mean seriously, how does someone google about a party, go to a party on the day your child drowned??

I also read her diary entry that she wrote days after Caylee was gone about being happy. Bizarre.

[susan lynn]

There was a Casey Anthony special on here in Atlanta on ABC Primetime/Nightline that covered the case and what they believe. They are thinking that they may have her testify. GMA is also covering the trial with Nancy Grace. She thinks the defense doesn't have a chance. Also she doesn't believe the father had anything to do with it and that they will call both parents to the stand.

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm hoping she will, I don't know the law that well, but I don't think she has to prove that she didn't do it, or even that it happened another way. Don't they just have to poke holes in the prosecuting attorney’s story, as in reasonable doubt? I think she really wants to testify, but most lawyers would never recommend it. She seems so narcissistic and egotistical and has been such a successful liar in the past, that I think, she thinks, she can convince the jury.

One thing that bugs me about her defense is that she saying she’s a liar because of the alleged molestation in the past, yet we’re supposed to believe her now?

I think you're right - I think she's one of those ppl who is so confident in her lying that she thinks she can talk her way in and out of anything. You would think getting caught stealing her grandmother's and friend's money plus how her lies about working, etc., were found out she would have had an "ah ha" moment by now!

Originally Posted by chachi

I think she will testify. They say when they show or give certain testimony or pictures of Caylee and the jury is out of the room she doesnt cry but when they bring the jury back in and show it she crys that tells me all I need to know about her. Im just afraid she is going to get acquitted because the defense does seem to be getting alot of testimony conflicting with the prosecution on the forensics

I've seen that too watching some of the live coverage. When the jury is out of the room, she will look at the monitor when they show pics of deceased Caylee, but when the jury is back in the room, she will look away and not look at pics, fake cry - it really makes you wish the jury could see everything to help them come to their decision!

[Nancy1999]

I heard on CNN last night that her parents have told their attorney that they do not think she's innocent; this is the first that they have admitted this. However, they say that they still love her and they do not want her to get the death penalty. Her mother is supposed to be questioned by defense today.

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I heard on CNN last night that her parents have told their attorney that they do not think she's innocent; this is the first that they have admitted this. However, they say that they still love her and they do not want her to get the death penalty. Her mother is supposed to be questioned by defense today.

I really hope she doesn't try to soften the truth. She needs to think of Caylee.

[gidget529]

Can anyone believe what just happened? Last pm, George and Cindy's atty claimed they believe she is not innocent but do not want death penalty - which atty/client priviledge had to be waived for him to comment like that.

Then today, Cindy gets on stand and claims her work's records of her time worked/time paid for are not correct and that she "may have been home" and was the one at home searching for chloroform!! Amazing!! Gee, I wonder if what atty said last night was a preemptive statement anticipating her contradictory testamony today??? Unbelievable!!

[susan lynn]

Darn I missed it. Is there somewhere you can go online and watch the trial from today?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by gidget529

Can anyone believe what just happened? Last pm, George and Cindy's atty claimed they believe she is not innocent but do not want death penalty - which atty/client priviledge had to be waived for him to comment like that.

Then today, Cindy gets on stand and claims her work's records of her time worked/time paid for are not correct and that she "may have been home" and was the one at home searching for chloroform!! Amazing!! Gee, I wonder if what atty said last night was a preemptive statement anticipating her contradictory testamony today??? Unbelievable!!

Actually I was thinking it makes sense, they don't believe she's innocent, but they don't want to see her put to death.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

I really hope she doesn't try to soften the truth. She needs to think of Caylee.

This site has older videos of the trial. Casey Anthony - Murder trial updates | Live video, photos, chat - OrlandoSentinel.com

This is my favorite site, commentators talk during recesses or side bars, and it shows Casey's face throughout testimony. LIVE STREAM: Testimony Resumes In Casey Anthony Trial - Watch It Here Live | Radar Online

By the way, grandma testifies that she’s the one who looked up chloroform. She said she has two Yorkies and the smaller one was not very energetic, so she looked up chlorophyll, and then that led to looking up chloroform.

[ladyjane]

I guess no one is going to wonder any more where Casey learned to lie. I have lost any bit of empathy I had for any of them....that whole family needs to be locked up until someone tells the truth about what happened to that little girl.
Just disgusting.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I guess no one is going to wonder any more where Casey learned to lie. I have lost any bit of empathy I had for any of them....that whole family needs to be locked up until someone tells the truth about what happened to that little girl.
Just disgusting.

One of the commentators asked an interesting question, "Would you lie to save your daughter’s life?"

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

One of the commentators asked an interesting question, "Would you lie to save your daughter’s life?"

I don't think I would after she killed my granddaughter - but I have no children other than furbabies. I guess we all look at things through the goggles of our own personal exp. I've also seen horrible things done to children by their parents (including things that have caused death). My personal exp makes me want to be the advocate for the injured/dead child. Maybe if I had children I would feel differently.

Nancy - if you'd consider adopting a middle-aged woman, I'd love to have you for a mother! I think you are one good unconditional lover!