Gotta Watch: Judging Casey Anthony case
Casey Anthony is accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony, in the summer of 2008.
July 4th, 2011
08:29 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Judging Casey Anthony case

It's the capital murder case that's held our attention this summer. But has the prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Casey Anthony intentionally murdered her daughter? The jury is beginning their deliberations today, and now it's your chance to weigh in. You've gotta watch the most pivotal moments from the defense and prosecution and judge for yourself whether Casey Anthony is guilty or innocent.

Prosecuting Casey Anthony – The state of Florida contends Casey Anthony cared more about partying and having a fun life than being a mother. It's her motive for murder, according to prosecutors. They paint her as a liar trying to live the good life at the expense of her daughter.
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Defending Casey Anthony – The defense brought molestation allegations against Casey Anthony's father and brother during the trial. It pointed to George Anthony as the real culprit behind the toddler's death and cover-up. Most importantly, Casey Anthony's defense team relied upon the fact that Caylee Anthony's cause of death is undetermined. It believes that's the real reason there's not enough evidence to convict the Florida mother of murder.
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  1. lue blacknell

    Does anyone wonder why the female lawyer was not consoling casey today? casey is so arrogant-instead of humbling herself & shutting up-she chose to mumble words & looked at the female prosecutor like she could kill her. I wonder is that the same look she gave Caylee before she killed her?

    July 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Arnold

    Suppose Casey did do it. What does harming Casey with prison time or death do besides satisfying feelings of revenge and hate?

    July 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm | Report abuse |
    • jeannie

      Huh? Thank goodness you are not in charge of criminal justice in Florida.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Report abuse |
    • Daniela

      Then what kind of punishment do you propose?

      July 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Report abuse |
  3. Robert

    George or Lee is the father of Caylee... Just a feeling

    July 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm | Report abuse |
    • Kathy

      DNA already proved they are not the father

      July 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Report abuse |
  4. Rainbows&Butterflies

    Guilty of Felony Murder. Guilty of Aggravated Child Abuse. And Guilty of all four charges of Lying. May the Jury have mercy on her during the penalty phase – Life with out parole is suffice (and cheaper).

    July 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Rob

    I saw one report that a female juror would not make eye contact with the prosecutor when the prosecution was making its case. This possibly means that she's already made up her mind that she believes this monster to be innocent. I can't recall what juror number, but if this is true then the judge needs to get rid of that juror if anything for not paying attention to both sides of this argument.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm | Report abuse |
  6. Jim

    I have watched this trial unfolld as avidly as the rest of you, but if I was on that jury I would have to say Guilty as well. Not sure how I would feel about death. Maybe having to think about what you did is a worse punishment. She had so many options and she had parents who gladly would have raised Caylee. When it became clear that it was She and not Cindy who made those searches I think it was the last shred of doubt being removed for me.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Report abuse |
  7. lation

    I think it's manslaughter

    July 4, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Report abuse |
    • jeannie

      Too elaborate for manslaughter folks. Manslaughter is when something accidentally happens and you have remorse and lack motive.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:13 pm | Report abuse |
  8. Pastor CJ

    I am not convinced she killed her baby. I suspect her hysterical phone call to her boyfriend indicates he killed the child. He may have been 'messing' with the baby and threatened Casey to keep silent. Casey is in no way 'innocent' nor do I have any pity for her at all. She is guilty of child abuse and a disgusting person. But legally there is NO EVIDENCE she killed the baby.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Report abuse |
  9. apeasant

    But were not the jury....the jury is the jury cause mob rule doesn't fly in this country. At least it shouldn't anyway.

    Happy fourth!!!

    July 4, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Report abuse |
  10. Name*mark

    I belive this girl is not guilty

    July 4, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Report abuse |
    • jimbo

      lol your an idiot then

      July 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Report abuse |
    • Daniel

      I believe in my heart she is guilty but legally not.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:14 pm | Report abuse |
    • Yusef

      I think she is guilty but the prosecutor could not prove it thus not guilty

      July 4, 2011 at 3:14 pm | Report abuse |
    • Chopswell

      I wanna blow a pearl necklace all over her *twins!*

      July 4, 2011 at 3:15 pm | Report abuse |
    • mary

      Lier lier

      July 4, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Report abuse |
    • G Force

      You have to be kidding. You don't report your CHILD missing for 31 days. LMAO. Then say she was with a babysitter who doesn't even exist. I would report a dog or cat missing for more than a week. Over a month your 2 YEAR OLD is gone and you don't say anything. That's a joke. Have fun in the gray bar motel for a long long time.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:19 pm | Report abuse |
    • Truth

      I think this little girl drowned and the father did not want an autopsy or exam because once a molester always a molester!

      July 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm | Report abuse |
    • margaret

      It's clear Casey is responsible for Caylee's death, I won't rule out an accident. Caylee is last seen alive with Casey. Caylee is not reported missing for 31 days by Casey. Casey takes no active role in aiding to find her daughter. Her motive is simple she didn't want to be a Mom or share the attention with her daughter. Casey had been acting up and lying for years. 'She had been stealing money from a Grandparent, parents and friends for some time. I think Casey was a spoiled child, but as she grew up George and Cindy didn't know what to do. When Caylee came along she became George and Cindy's hope and joy. Maybe a do over for them. Casey has no remorse for all the hurt she has caused her family, or her dauighter. It's time Cindy shuts up, all her lying makes her look bad too

      July 4, 2011 at 3:42 pm | Report abuse |
  11. Mary

    It's shoot not shot. Do yourself a favor and get an education before stoning others.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:09 pm | Report abuse |
  12. Nick

    I'd like to know if Jose Baez has a green card, is he in this country legally? It's hard to tell now these days. Since illegals can go to college and everything else.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:10 pm | Report abuse |
    • flecka

      Yuck Nick.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Report abuse |
    • SANDY

      OMG are you for real ??? is that a real question ??? I'm sure he has a green card but do you have a BRAIN ???

      July 4, 2011 at 3:15 pm | Report abuse |
    • Chopswell

      Being this is Florida, my educated guess he is 2nd or 3rd generation CUBAN.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Report abuse |
    • OMAR

      YOU ARE JUST A PIECE OF BARBAGE NICK

      July 4, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Report abuse |
    • amber

      Baez may be an ass, but he was born here, and that makes him an American

      July 4, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Report abuse |
  13. Legally speaking

    If Casey's alternative story is true, then she would take the stand. Anybody who thinks she is innocent is a moron.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:10 pm | Report abuse |
    • sickened

      I agree. Why not take the stand and tell the story of the 'horrific accident' if that is truly what happened?

      July 4, 2011 at 3:13 pm | Report abuse |
    • G Force

      Totally agree.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:27 pm | Report abuse |
  14. Tony

    Start warming up old sparky! Better yet, lets be "Green" and just hang her from a tall tree.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:10 pm | Report abuse |
  15. Robert

    "This was an accident that snow balled out of control" the question is was it Casey's fault or George????

    July 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Report abuse |
    • Chopswell

      I agree with this theory–and I believe George and that "Kronk" fellow were definitely tied in together on this coverup. I'd like to see her acquitted and then see the state arrest George and Kronk.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:18 pm | Report abuse |
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