Lovejac
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Hello Everyone!
I found this forum when I was following the Casey Anthony case, but don’t think I’ve ever posted anything.
I SWORE I would not get sucked up and get emotionally invested in another trial – like many others, I wept when the verdict came in - but this one just jumped at me.
If I had to choose one thing, I would say the fact that he backed his car up into the parking lot. He was so focused on finding a spot and parking in a way that passers-by would not see Cooper, he completely forgot the fact that one has to look back and around when backing up into a space. His “I didn’t know he was in there” is not plausible considering the actions required when backing up.
I’ve read the musings that perhaps he used his backup camera. I also have a newer car with a backup camera. But, because I am SO conditioned to looking EVERYWHERE before backing up, looking at the camera is just about the last thing I rely on. I use it only when backing up directly so that I can get close to the car already parked behind me without hitting it, which was not this situation.
And, for what it’s worth, because I have the experience of raising 2 children, it is unfathomable to me that a TODDLER was forgotten – not an infant – toddlers are very active and lively at this developmental stage -
Welcome :seeya:
Caylee brought me here originally too. Aaaaand, I said the same thing, never again would I follow a case so tragic.
What is it about sweet Cooper that brought us both back?! I don't know, but I will be here to the bitter end.
ETA: Det Stoddard testified that RH car did NOT have a back up camera.