Hi, thanks for this thread and asking the hard question...I was waaaayyyy to afraid to broach this subject on WS. (fraidy cat!)
I have been hearing about this case from the beginning. I thought she was guilty. CA's phone call to 911 about the dead body smell was telling, IMO.
I joined WS in April, 'cause of the LI case (Shannan Gilbert and the murdered prostitutes on Gilgo Beach). The KC threads were so numerous, I didn't even attempt to check them out.
I watch NG...but IMO, the show got tacky when she focused her "hatred " of KC onto what the woman was getting in the jail commissary. That was just a little too much for me. Honestly, I think many people are so "hateful." There is a difference in being interested in a case, and crucifying someone (who is innocent until proven guilty) IMHO. I'm old enough to know that I don't want to be judged unreasonably, so I would allow others that right to not be judged. That being said...here is my 2 cents:
1)Watching the trial this week, I was amazed at how quickly JB was able to establish "reasonable doubt." opening statements cannot be taken as fact in the case
2) Most posters who claim to not believe her story of abuse, have probably not been abused themselves. Someone (it only takes one) on that jury just might know what that feels like. They may even have practiced "denial" in their own lives. DENIAL IS A COPING/SURVIVAL MECHANISM THAT BECOMES HIGHLY DEVELOPED WITH PRACTICE. No victim of abuse wants to do that...it just happens, in order for them to survive. I agree to some point.. did you listen to the testimony of Cindy Anthony on Friday? If not keep listening...
3) KC will have to testify to have credibility for accusing her father and brother of abuse.she does not have to testify. I think most of us want to see it come out of her mouth (the accusations) but personally I think she will leave it up to her counsel
4) I am struck by the testimony from people about KC's relationship with Caylee. Only good, even great things are being said about the way she cared for and related to her daughter. There seemed to be a lot of love there. Another reason for reasonable doubt. the testimony you saw, while people said she seemed loving.. also reflects her attitude and demeanor after the "alleged drowning incident" or her murder.. either way is this a normal way for a woman to act who had a child that just died?
Of course, I will wait to make a decision on guilt or innocence, as the jury and most reasonable people will do. I totally agree
Again, thanks for the thread, brave one! I understand that this case is painful. People are passionate...I'd be happy to pop in with my thoughts as this trial progresses...as someone who knows the basics of the case but never sleuthed it...and could only watch so much NG! FYI, I think I DID see all the jailhouse videos, and like I said - I thought she was guilty. Who lies like that is what I thought. But when JB started to talk about "something's just not right"...I think we could ALL agree, something was not right in that family dynamic. I'm not saying it is sexual abuse, but something is very dysfunctional with this family. How did KC (who started out innocent, a baby) become such a liar? JB did a great job IMO.
5) Yes, many mothers have killed their children...most were also found to be mentally ill - seriously mentally ill. I'm a parent - it's appalling, but people in their right mind don't generally murder their kids...Can anyone name a case where the mother wasn't mentally ill? Can you name two? haha JK susan smith for starters
6) Some people have said that GA, being LE, would not have hidden a body. But he hasn't been LE for awhile, right? One question I would think as a juror is "why is GA no longer in LE"? I'm sure one of you can tell me the answer...TIA! he works security.. that is in the branch of enforcement of some type
any insights/answers are welcome. Tough subject for everybody - peace all!