[He Said] My two cents

Everybody seems to have an opinion regarding Casey Anthony.  As for my two cents, this is all I've got: I am inclined to agree with my lovely wife in large part.  While Casey was found "not guilty" in court, that does not mean she's innocent.  In fact, it seems very evident that Caylee's death was surrounded by all sorts of criminal circumstances.  I truly hope that Casey didn't flat out murder her daughter; but regardless of whether or not it was cold-blooded murder or some type of unspeakable act that turned into a reckless accident, the question is "where's the proof?"  Now hang on, there certainly was evidence!  But was it enough evidence to convict her personally for what she was charged?

I actually watched a good deal of the trial itself--live testimony--not just the extremely biased media coverage that most people use as the basis of their opinion.  I think that Casey is clearly guilty of something (something very serious, perhaps murder).  Additionally, it also seems clear that a horrific crime has been committed.  There are, however, too many holes in the story.  Who is guilty of what?

Is there any other possible situation or explanation (other than the crimes that Casey was charged with) that might be reasonable?  Anything at all?  Were any of the suggestions made by the defense reasonable?  Sure, Casey was clearly a liar; but whether everything was a lie or not, were any of the stories reasonable in light of the evidence?  Remember, the defense does not have a burden of proof.  They don't have to connect the dots.  It's all about doubt.  Is there maybe something that wasn't even mentioned by either side that might be reasonable.... The point is, that there was not enough evidence to seal the deal.


I generally believe in the system.  It's not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I believe in it.  I don't know for sure if Casey Anthony's story is one where a guilty person walks free.  I do, however, know that 12 people--who lived and breathed the case for weeks--unanimously said there was fair reason to doubt her guilt.  The sad reality is that Caylee will not get the justice she deserves, and her memory will not even be honored with people knowing the truth.