To me, Casey is bound by deep shame. Shame to the core of her being. Shame in the basics of WHO she is, hence the need to lie at all times, about everything, related and unrelated to this case. Anyone here ever read, "Healing the Shame that Binds Us"?
Her Parents are doing her no favors, they offer her no chance at peace. They are providing no comfort by playing along and covering up. They are simply reinforcing her shame. I believe it was an accident. Out of rage, or mistake, I'm unsure. I don't feel it was pre-meditated.
The situation is, what it is. It is time for this Family to face reality, and allow their Daughter to come clean, to accept her for who she really is, not to say there won't be anger. They can do this by facing the reality of her lies and ceasing to make excuses for her and themselves. She has done, what she has done. It is tragic, but the only way for any of them to find peace is to face the horror and take the consequences head on.
I used to think they covered up for Caseys benefit. I'm not so sure, now. Now, I think they covered up to hide their own inaction as Parents, to maintain the 'picture perfect' illusion they portrayed to the world. I feel their shame is what motivates them, as well.
God, this case is tragic.
All of the above is simply my opinion, no better, no worse, than anyone elses.
