I stumbled on WS almost three years ago after hearing on
the news of a young mother who did not report her child missing for 31 DAYS. I immediately googled her name and that search led me here. This site has been an amazing way to learn and share information, thoughts, reactions and a myriad of feelings throughout this ordeal.
My husband asked me last night what I was going to do when "my" trial was over...when I no longer have to be "in court" everyday, sitting here with my WS friends. My response...I don't know. I think I will feel a little lost, a little let down. But I know where I will head...right back here among friends. Many have said it before; there will, sadly, be other missing children, unspeakable crimes and riveting cases. This has been one that has truly pierced my soul.
Thanks, RammerJammer you said the essence of my situation. This case began one short month after I moved away from Orlando after 21 years there. I was an RN case manager there, and CA's name and face were familiar to me from a certain office. I did not know her at all, but the familiarity of her name, and of my beloved Orlando, grabbed me right acterbthe 31 days did. Then, about three days into the case I warded CA in am interview with Fox. I had never seen any family member of a missing child act like she did on that interview. There was no turning back for me at that point. My family too, thinks I am obsessed, but I overheard my daughter telling a friend that I know ,ore about the case then the reporters on tv, and just ask me if they have questions!
I confess Inhave been a member of several other forums as I am by nature a crime sleuth, but Websleuths is by far the number one forum! It is the best- thanks to Tricia, the mods,
attorneys, and all of the great posters here. And BTW, RammerJammer, I have one daughter who received both her BA and MA degrees from the University of Alabama!
On a separate note, but re: this case I have an observation/opinion. I would like to know if anyone else thinks this same way. It occurred to me that Casey does indeed seem to be more pronounced in her demeanor showing inappropriate or lack of emotion. I believe this is true
because sociopaths don't feel emotion(but for themselves), but they do mimic emotion. Now Casey has been in jail for 3 years, and in her own cell. She does not interact with many people now, except the DT, and no longer has their examples of emotion to mimic. That I why she seems worse, IMO. I would love to hear Amy one else's comments on that. And,thanks to all of you who watch this trial with me daily!