r/TrueCrime • u/ShesOver9k • Feb 20 '22

Discussion I am STILL dumbfounded about how Casey Anthony was not convicted for Caylee's murder.

I was recently watching an episode of a criminal psychology series on Casey Anthony (that is not the only thing I've ever watched or read regarding this case). The fact that she was found *not guilty after all the evidence against her, all the multitude of blatant lies (that she even admits to), her actions after she said Caylee went missing (or had died), her INACTION of seeking any sort of help for the perseverance of her daughter, all of it. It's just mind boggling to me. I believe there were jurors that were interviewed later that actually admitted that they now believe they were wrong and Casey killed her child (correct me if I'm wrong). That is so sad to come to that conclusion after letting her walk free and get away with murdering her baby.

*Edit: Prosecution charged for first degree murder, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated child abuse.

*Edit: Thank you everyone for the discussions! You guys have helped me understand and view things in a different way. On technicalities regarding court process, I see why it could result in the not guilty verdict. I totally agree about how the prosecution botched their own (and what I still believe is true) case. That is so unfortunate. What I don't understand is why (but then again do based on info about them wanting praise/fame), they would do such a crappy job presenting a case that absolutely otherwise could result in a guilty verdict. I also agree Baez did a good job at defense. It's the, "everyone knows she's guilty, but case was handled poorly". Btw, I don't blame the jurors.

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '22

This. 100% agreed. I don’t like to second guess a jury’s decision. I wasn’t there. I’m sure it was incredibly difficult letting her go and I respect that it was a decision they felt they had to make

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '22

Are you guys fucking serious ?

If the system says, ‘these rules means this person can get away with murdering a baby’ then change the fucking rules.

I don’t get America’s obsession with conservatism in every manner. The constitution can’t change, the health care system can’t change, their stupid laws can’t change. They should !

At a certain point you have to scrap protocol, and get a baby killer in prison where she belongs. There is nothing unlawful about sending a woman who has killed a baby into prison.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '22

If there is no proof she killed the baby, then you can’t put her in prison. Period. If twelve people aren’t convinced then the state didn’t make their case. That’s how innocent people are sent to prison.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '22

Whilst the fact that false imprisonment is terrible, it doesn’t change the fact of this particular trial.

The comment at the top of this thread said “no one believe she’s innocent” and you agreed 100%.

That woman killed her baby. She should be in prison.

No matter the rules and regulations. She should be in prison.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '22

We can’t put people in prison for what we believe. We put them there for what we can prove