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. Andacar

    Extrapolate. Look at what is known and draw a conclusion. It's not that hard.

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

    No child is born evil–not one of us. That includes Casey and serial killers. What we see is how any one of us can commit A crime, a lie, a coverup, and even a murder. The creator doesn't make junk. This case is a tragedy for all. There are many lessons here for all of us-compassion and forgiveness for starters.

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

      If there was even an inkling of remorse in her eyes I might tend to agree with you, but there isn't. I'd forgive Hitler before I would even entertain the thought of forgiving this monster.

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

    Casey I feel sorry for you, but you did this to your daughter, and steeling from your parents and grandparents,you are sick with the devil in you, but God will forgive you call on him quick

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

      What planet are you from?

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

      steeling? do you mean stealing? obv you are an idiot

      July 4, 2011 at 3:23 pm | Report abuse |
  4. Cam4573

    Casey Anthony is a lying, self-loving person who took the life of an innocent little girl who called her "mommy". So sad! JUSTICE FOR CAYLEE!

    July 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Name*cynthia jones

    You know what I really believe she has a problem because why would she take her daughter life away like that .it was very cruel of her I dont feel sorry for her at all because her baby deserve to live n have a good life like she did at one point .may she rest in peace

    July 4, 2011 at 3:12 pm | Report abuse |
  6. Larry Harmon

    This is Larry Harmon reporting to you all live from the court house. The jury has found Casey Marie Anthony is not guilty on all 7 counts. The jury made a discovery that wasnt brought up by the state. This would have to go down as the quickest verdict in my many years of working in journalism. The state will be attempting to appeal this and have a withdrawal of this verdict since the media received an unconfirmed report on the verdict that wasnt announced yet in court. This is Larry Harmon reporting to you live, as it happens,

    July 4, 2011 at 3:12 pm | Report abuse |
    • Rex Lutherin

      Dude, what planet are you on??

      July 4, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Report abuse |
  7. Seamus

    She's guilty of killing the girl, but I would bet anything that it was an accident. She drugged the girl and put tape on her mouth so no one could hear her while ahe partied or whatever. Caylee probably died during that time then Casey carried her around for days before dumping her. This weave of lies and deceit is going to get her a lethal injection. All she had to do was come clean and admit the child abuse. She'll be convicted of that anyway and probably be in jail 30 years minimum. Now she's done and will be one death row. One less pyscho roaming the streets.

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

    this case is a sad commentary on what a circus our society has become. It isn't anything different than the roman games and a witch trial. Regardless of her actual guilt, the only real evidence here is the public has decided she is guilty

    July 4, 2011 at 3:14 pm | Report abuse |
  9. Vixis

    What's really sick with this whole monkey pony show, a little girl has died and no one is speaking up. It seems they are covering up for each other, someone knows something.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:14 pm | Report abuse |
  10. berlin1944

    Remember that every jury is made up of 12 people too stupid to get out of jury duty.

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

      NO CHIT! LMAO

      July 4, 2011 at 3:22 pm | Report abuse |
  11. John

    I think she needs to findapilot

    July 4, 2011 at 3:15 pm | Report abuse |
  12. A REAL MOTHER

    You never know what people are going through or thinking, Life is not an easy thing to handle for alot of people and some always want what others have. The right decisions are never made under pressure. But i couldnt amagine trading my baby for anything on earth. She is the most prescious thing to me and the reason for me to live.

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

    Just heard that the PROSCECUTATION lied about the computer search info and IF Casey is found guilty – there will be a re-trial ! Way to go government .

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

      did they really when and where did you hear that

      July 4, 2011 at 3:22 pm | Report abuse |
    • Luann

      learn how to spell prosecution! She is guilty and nobody else!

      July 4, 2011 at 3:26 pm | Report abuse |
  14. John

    I don't think they will nail her on 1st Degree murder since they never positively identified how she died. I think they will get her on 2nd degree and all the other charges. She will get Life in prison, but not the death penalty.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:17 pm | Report abuse |
  15. Nickie

    Innoncent!!! She as been of accused of something she never did! You have no prove...... Your opinions dont matter! Stop saying she did it when you have no clue ! Her life is on the line and we dont even know if she did it.

    July 4, 2011 at 3:17 pm | Report abuse |
    • yowzer

      You're right, Nickie. That baby put the duct tape over her own mouth and nose. And Casey just lost track of her for a month. It was only a month. Could happen to any mom.

      July 4, 2011 at 3:25 pm | Report abuse |
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