What's in the Minds of Her Mother, Father, Brother Right Now?

[Little Black Dress]

I agree with you to a point, there are things the A's could have and should have done differently. Fortunately, none of us get much training on how to act when our daughter murders our grandchild. On the other hand, while you say that much of what people are saying about the A's is in reaction to their behaviors, I also believe many of the A's behaviors have been in reaction to the way they've been treated by the public. It's human nature, when people are attacked, as they A's were, they get defensive. I think they deserve respect for the great job they were doing in caring and providing for Caylee and for their obvious love for her. I really don't know who they are or how they might act under different circumstances. I saw the video where the friend of Lee's is singing a song for Caylee's birthday. Cindy looked so happy and beautiful and so crazy about Caylee. Since Caylee "disappeared" Cindy has aged 20 years. I really think she's been through enough and don't understand why people feel the need to keep kicking her down. I guess some people won't be satisfied until she just can't get up for more.

Nice to see some common ground in that we agree on the 'coulda/shouldas, and also on the fact that no one comes 'trained' on how to respond when finding themselves in such horrific circumstances. I also agree that it is indeed human nature to become defensive when attacked. But I can't agree that the behaviors that have offended so many are rooted in defensiveness or 'attacks' suffered by the Anthonys. I think that their offending actions were much more concrete than that, and as I said in my earlier post, were the basis for millions to have lost respect (and compassion) for them in the first place. In short, they've made it hard to like them.

For me personally, all of the lying (to LE, in depositions, etc.), and their aggressive/hostile/secretive/abusive/evasive/cagey responses to just about everything are enough to turn me off. The lying alone reveals a serious lack of integrity and character and is in no way an endearing trait. Add in the nastiness and well....... As I say, they've made it hard to like them. I'm sure other members here can give their own examples.

Further, the fact that they continue to commit such egregious acts (the latest to include lying under oath for any reason, setting up this new "foundation", etc., etc., etc.) only keeps people riled up, and rightly so. There is a serious loss of trust between the Anthonys and the public (that happens when people lie and take advantage, doesn't it?), and even more disturbing is the fact that they either don't 'get' how their actions are perceived, or they don't care. Either way, it's not good.

As for respecting them for having loved and provided for their granchild, I don't imagine that many here would argue that point (except to note that for some, the Anthonys even managed to screw that up, behaving more like 'parents' to Caylee than grandparents, which obviously was a sore spot with their daughter, which in turn may have been a contributing factor in her child's death......but I digress....). But that's not what's at issue here and doesn't negate the fact that they have behaved, and continue to behave, badly in the eyes of millions once the child 'went missing'.

You wonder why some people won't let up on them, especially Mrs. Anthony? I don't think it has to do with wanting to beat her down until she can't get up any more. I think a lot of it is the apparent lack of acknowledgement of how badly they've behaved (that is, their arrogance), along with their apparent disinterest in doing anything differently. I would like to think that the Anthonys could still at any time--even today--render sincere, heart-felt apologies to all they have offended (e.g., Tim Miller, Orlando LE, the multitude of media, etc., etc., etc.), and back those apologies up with real action, and thus probably regain the respect of a lot of people. But I don't see them finding that moment of enlightenment any time soon (if ever).

In the meantime, what you're seeing is what, in our family, we call consequences. As I've told my kids all of their lives, "If you do good things and make good choices, good things happen; if you do bad things and make bad choices, bad things happen. It's all about choice.". Ironic that the Anthonys are having to learn at the hand of the public, what they should have taught their own daughter. Had they done so, we'd likely not be here having this discussion.

And finally (sorry for the length!), the standard disclaimer: all my own opinion.

 

[Little Black Dress]

That's a great comment about how Cindy aged 20 years since this started. She has; the toll on her must really be something. It's an emotional impact hard to fathom; just the facts of it are staggering:

1 - her granddaughter, who she definitely loved, is dead
2 - her daughter, who she protected, stands accused and is in all likelihood the murderer of the granddaughter despite a verdict of not guilty

That right there is enough to level anyone. Combine that with

3 - her years of covering for KCs lies and character issues
4 - her parenting of KC played a role in her development into a soulless sociopath

And Cindy sure has a lot on her mind and probably desires some peace and some time to heal.

However, I am not entirely sure she has earned it. First, she is responsible in large measure for how KC turned out. So she'll wrestle with that on her own time. But where I am less sympathetic to Cindy is in her decision to lie on the stand during a murder trial. She raised a big fat middle finger to the justice system; stuck it in our eye, so to speak, and I don't believe that should be so quickly forgotten.

My thoughts exactly. Excellent post.

 

[Little Black Dress]

The time line.........................

July 15, 2008: Cindy and George retrieve the car from the impound yard and later that evening find and bring Casey home. Casey gave them the bogus nanny kidnapped Caylee story and the police were called.

July 16, 2008: Casey arrested.

July 17, 2008: Police investigate Anthony backyard with cadaver dogs.

July 18, 2008: Police excavate areas of Anthony backyard. That evening George and Cindy gave their first interview to local media. It was a very strange interview and not one expected of grieving grandparents. The Anthonys focus was on child safety and all the things they had done to make their home safe - locked kitchen cupboards, pool ladder taken down when not in use, tool shed locked, etc. No plea to kidnappers to return Caylee.

July 19, 2008: Interview with Geraldo. Jose Baez and Cindy are interviewed by Geraldo with the three of them sitting in patio chairs on the Anthony driveway. One question Geraldo asked was what happened to Caylee's father? Cindy rose up out of her chair and said to Geraldo, "How dare you ask me to give you details of an official police investigation, this could risk that investigation!" Weeks later Geraldo talked about that interview and how offended he was.

July 21, 2008: Cindy is interviewed by Greta Van Susteran, with Cindy in a local Orlando Fox studio. Cindy was very agitated during that interview and couldn't sit still. At one point Greta asked Cindy a question she evidently didn't want to answer, and instead of answering Cindy said something about asking stupid questions and that she had been functioning on very little sleep and was exhausted. She said if what Greta wanted was for a dramatic collapse of herself on Greta's program, she was close to that.

July 22, 2008: The bond hearing. After the hearing George and Cindy were exiting the courthouse and a reporter asked about the smell in the car and Cindy very angrily yelled "It was pizza! You try leaving pizza in a car in this Florida heat for 19 days and see how it smells."

That was the first week of this case. In that first week Cindy was aggressively rude, belligerent, and offensive to those around her. For many who watched this case unfold, there was sympathy for the loss of her granddaughter, but that sympathy was tempered with disgust for the behavior she displayed.

In the weeks, months, and years since that first week, it was Cindy's behavior, which continued to be offensive, that kept this case in the news. In addition, it became obvious that Cindy lied to cover up for her daughter, and tampered with evidence. We will probably never know the extent to which the Anthonys engaged in covering up for their daughter.

Your post beautifully articulates concrete examples of what I referred to in my post to Chilly Willy (above). Thanks for the specifics.

 

[vlpate]

Well now you can say you have. Berry Hall, the uncle of my brother's wife shot and murdered them both. His mother completely washed her hands of him. She has had NO contact or visits with her murdering son. She is a good woman. And this happened in March of 2008.

Breivik's father said he wished Brevik (Norway shooter), had killed himself. Now the father will be scrutinized about how he raised Breivik - the man will suffer the rest of his life, probably, because there will be many who will judge him just for being the parent.

I wonder if this same thought has ever crossed Cindy's mind.

 

[fla-pa]

Breivik's father said he wished Brevik (Norway shooter), had killed himself. Now the father will be scrutinized about how he raised Breivik - the man will suffer the rest of his life, probably, because there will be many who will judge him just for being the parent.

I wonder if this same thought has ever crossed Cindy's mind.

I'm sure it has, and that may play a big role in Cindy's denial. i believe Cindy is/was way over-identified with Casey. In her mind, I think, Casey could not be a horrible soulless sub-human being, because that would reflect sooooo badly on her, Cindy Anthony. So Casey must be innocent, she must be a good mother, she must be lovable and worthy and deserving and she must have a really good explanation for all the hateful behavior. I'm sure.

 

[Schu7]

Breivik's father said he wished Brevik (Norway shooter), had killed himself. Now the father will be scrutinized about how he raised Breivik - the man will suffer the rest of his life, probably, because there will be many who will judge him just for being the parent.

I wonder if this same thought has ever crossed Cindy's mind.

Breivik's father had no seen him since 1995.

 

[snowdaze]

Nice to see some common ground in that we agree on the 'coulda/shouldas, and also on the fact that no one comes 'trained' on how to respond when finding themselves in such horrific circumstances. I also agree that it is indeed human nature to become defensive when attacked. But I can't agree that the behaviors that have offended so many are rooted in defensiveness or 'attacks' suffered by the Anthonys. I think that their offending actions were much more concrete than that, and as I said in my earlier post, were the basis for millions to have lost respect (and compassion) for them in the first place. In short, they've made it hard to like them.

For me personally, all of the lying (to LE, in depositions, etc.), and their aggressive/hostile/secretive/abusive/evasive/cagey responses to just about everything are enough to turn me off. The lying alone reveals a serious lack of integrity and character and is in no way an endearing trait. Add in the nastiness and well....... As I say, they've made it hard to like them. I'm sure other members here can give their own examples.

Further, the fact that they continue to commit such egregious acts (the latest to include lying under oath for any reason, setting up this new "foundation", etc., etc., etc.) only keeps people riled up, and rightly so. There is a serious loss of trust between the Anthonys and the public (that happens when people lie and take advantage, doesn't it?), and even more disturbing is the fact that they either don't 'get' how their actions are perceived, or they don't care. Either way, it's not good.

As for respecting them for having loved and provided for their granchild, I don't imagine that many here would argue that point (except to note that for some, the Anthonys even managed to screw that up, behaving more like 'parents' to Caylee than grandparents, which obviously was a sore spot with their daughter, which in turn may have been a contributing factor in her child's death......but I digress....). But that's not what's at issue here and doesn't negate the fact that they have behaved, and continue to behave, badly in the eyes of millions once the child 'went missing'.

You wonder why some people won't let up on them, especially Mrs. Anthony? I don't think it has to do with wanting to beat her down until she can't get up any more. I think a lot of it is the apparent lack of acknowledgement of how badly they've behaved (that is, their arrogance), along with their apparent disinterest in doing anything differently. I would like to think that the Anthonys could still at any time--even today--render sincere, heart-felt apologies to all they have offended (e.g., Tim Miller, Orlando LE, the multitude of media, etc., etc., etc.), and back those apologies up with real action, and thus probably regain the respect of a lot of people. But I don't see them finding that moment of enlightenment any time soon (if ever).

In the meantime, what you're seeing is what, in our family, we call consequences. As I've told my kids all of their lives, "If you do good things and make good choices, good things happen; if you do bad things and make bad choices, bad things happen. It's all about choice.". Ironic that the Anthonys are having to learn at the hand of the public, what they should have taught their own daughter. Had they done so, we'd likely not be here having this discussion.

And finally (sorry for the length!), the standard disclaimer: all my own opinion.

Very well said :clap:

 

[Solace]

Nice to see some common ground in that we agree on the 'coulda/shouldas, and also on the fact that no one comes 'trained' on how to respond when finding themselves in such horrific circumstances. I also agree that it is indeed human nature to become defensive when attacked. But I can't agree that the behaviors that have offended so many are rooted in defensiveness or 'attacks' suffered by the Anthonys. I think that their offending actions were much more concrete than that, and as I said in my earlier post, were the basis for millions to have lost respect (and compassion) for them in the first place. In short, they've made it hard to like them.

For me personally, all of the lying (to LE, in depositions, etc.), and their aggressive/hostile/secretive/abusive/evasive/cagey responses to just about everything are enough to turn me off. The lying alone reveals a serious lack of integrity and character and is in no way an endearing trait. Add in the nastiness and well....... As I say, they've made it hard to like them. I'm sure other members here can give their own examples.

Further, the fact that they continue to commit such egregious acts (the latest to include lying under oath for any reason, setting up this new "foundation", etc., etc., etc.) only keeps people riled up, and rightly so. There is a serious loss of trust between the Anthonys and the public (that happens when people lie and take advantage, doesn't it?), and even more disturbing is the fact that they either don't 'get' how their actions are perceived, or they don't care. Either way, it's not good.

As for respecting them for having loved and provided for their granchild, I don't imagine that many here would argue that point (except to note that for some, the Anthonys even managed to screw that up, behaving more like 'parents' to Caylee than grandparents, which obviously was a sore spot with their daughter, which in turn may have been a contributing factor in her child's death......but I digress....). But that's not what's at issue here and doesn't negate the fact that they have behaved, and continue to behave, badly in the eyes of millions once the child 'went missing'.

You wonder why some people won't let up on them, especially Mrs. Anthony? I don't think it has to do with wanting to beat her down until she can't get up any more. I think a lot of it is the apparent lack of acknowledgement of how badly they've behaved (that is, their arrogance), along with their apparent disinterest in doing anything differently. I would like to think that the Anthonys could still at any time--even today--render sincere, heart-felt apologies to all they have offended (e.g., Tim Miller, Orlando LE, the multitude of media, etc., etc., etc.), and back those apologies up with real action, and thus probably regain the respect of a lot of people. But I don't see them finding that moment of enlightenment any time soon (if ever).

In the meantime, what you're seeing is what, in our family, we call consequences. As I've told my kids all of their lives, "If you do good things and make good choices, good things happen; if you do bad things and make bad choices, bad things happen. It's all about choice.". Ironic that the Anthonys are having to learn at the hand of the public, what they should have taught their own daughter. Had they done so, we'd likely not be here having this discussion.

And finally (sorry for the length!), the standard disclaimer: all my own opinion.

I just don't think the Anthonys care whether they are liked or not. Apparently, someone likes them enough to take them to the Bahamas - read it was a businessman who asked them to come along with his family. So contrary to popular belief, there are people who care for the Anthonys and are willing to take "care" of them.

Just sayin - not everyone hates them.

 

[Little Black Dress]

I just don't think the Anthonys care whether they are liked or not. Apparently, someone likes them enough to take them to the Bahamas - read it was a businessman who asked them to come along with his family. So contrary to popular belief, there are people who care for the Anthonys and are willing to take "care" of them.

Just sayin - not everyone hates them.

I agree that the Anthonys don't care whether they're liked or not, but I do think they care very much what people think of them, especially Mrs. Anthony. She's all about 'image'....both for herself, her family, and even her daughter, and she has orchestrated (or at least attempted to) many things over the years in support of that very thing....their 'image' as a nice family.....just another reason that a lot of people are disenchanted with her. JMO.

Also, hmmm.....your comment that "not everyone hates them" has me a bit puzzled. I went back over my post to see what in it may have caused you to refer to "hate", and I found nothing stated or implied. Am I missing something?

 

[Little Black Dress]

Very well said :clap:

Thank you.

 

[vlpate]

I'm sure it has, and that may play a big role in Cindy's denial. i believe Cindy is/was way over-identified with Casey. In her mind, I think, Casey could not be a horrible soulless sub-human being, because that would reflect sooooo badly on her, Cindy Anthony. So Casey must be innocent, she must be a good mother, she must be lovable and worthy and deserving and she must have a really good explanation for all the hateful behavior. I'm sure.

I meant that Casey would have killed herself. That was a strong statement from a parent (Norway shooter's dad), to make. just makes you wonder if it was a thought that never came to fruition.

 

[azwriter]

Nice to see some common ground in that we agree on the 'coulda/shouldas, and also on the fact that no one comes 'trained' on how to respond when finding themselves in such horrific circumstances. I also agree that it is indeed human nature to become defensive when attacked. But I can't agree that the behaviors that have offended so many are rooted in defensiveness or 'attacks' suffered by the Anthonys. I think that their offending actions were much more concrete than that, and as I said in my earlier post, were the basis for millions to have lost respect (and compassion) for them in the first place. In short, they've made it hard to like them.

For me personally, all of the lying (to LE, in depositions, etc.), and their aggressive/hostile/secretive/abusive/evasive/cagey responses to just about everything are enough to turn me off. The lying alone reveals a serious lack of integrity and character and is in no way an endearing trait. Add in the nastiness and well....... As I say, they've made it hard to like them. I'm sure other members here can give their own examples.

Further, the fact that they continue to commit such egregious acts (the latest to include lying under oath for any reason, setting up this new "foundation", etc., etc., etc.) only keeps people riled up, and rightly so. There is a serious loss of trust between the Anthonys and the public (that happens when people lie and take advantage, doesn't it?), and even more disturbing is the fact that they either don't 'get' how their actions are perceived, or they don't care. Either way, it's not good.

As for respecting them for having loved and provided for their granchild, I don't imagine that many here would argue that point (except to note that for some, the Anthonys even managed to screw that up, behaving more like 'parents' to Caylee than grandparents, which obviously was a sore spot with their daughter, which in turn may have been a contributing factor in her child's death......but I digress....). But that's not what's at issue here and doesn't negate the fact that they have behaved, and continue to behave, badly in the eyes of millions once the child 'went missing'.

You wonder why some people won't let up on them, especially Mrs. Anthony? I don't think it has to do with wanting to beat her down until she can't get up any more. I think a lot of it is the apparent lack of acknowledgement of how badly they've behaved (that is, their arrogance), along with their apparent disinterest in doing anything differently. I would like to think that the Anthonys could still at any time--even today--render sincere, heart-felt apologies to all they have offended (e.g., Tim Miller, Orlando LE, the multitude of media, etc., etc., etc.), and back those apologies up with real action, and thus probably regain the respect of a lot of people. But I don't see them finding that moment of enlightenment any time soon (if ever).

In the meantime, what you're seeing is what, in our family, we call consequences. As I've told my kids all of their lives, "If you do good things and make good choices, good things happen; if you do bad things and make bad choices, bad things happen. It's all about choice.". Ironic that the Anthonys are having to learn at the hand of the public, what they should have taught their own daughter. Had they done so, we'd likely not be here having this discussion.

And finally (sorry for the length!), the standard disclaimer: all my own opinion.

Wow. Great post. Sane, simple and well stated. :goodpost:

 

[Rhyme & Reason]

I disagree. They are all proven liars who lied to protect a baby killer. Scott Peterson's parents tried and they were shut down. The As can be too as long as the public knows about them.

Hmmmmm, perhaps I'll send some tweets to Kim Kardashian, Sharon Osbourne, and Ashton Kutcher. They have lots of followers and have been very outspoken about this verdict. They can literally reach millions. IMO

BBM - GREAT idea! I'll do the same.

 

[Rhyme & Reason]

Nice to see some common ground in that we agree on the 'coulda/shouldas, and also on the fact that no one comes 'trained' on how to respond when finding themselves in such horrific circumstances. I also agree that it is indeed human nature to become defensive when attacked. But I can't agree that the behaviors that have offended so many are rooted in defensiveness or 'attacks' suffered by the Anthonys. I think that their offending actions were much more concrete than that, and as I said in my earlier post, were the basis for millions to have lost respect (and compassion) for them in the first place. In short, they've made it hard to like them.

For me personally, all of the lying (to LE, in depositions, etc.), and their aggressive/hostile/secretive/abusive/evasive/cagey responses to just about everything are enough to turn me off. The lying alone reveals a serious lack of integrity and character and is in no way an endearing trait. Add in the nastiness and well....... As I say, they've made it hard to like them. I'm sure other members here can give their own examples.

Further, the fact that they continue to commit such egregious acts (the latest to include lying under oath for any reason, setting up this new "foundation", etc., etc., etc.) only keeps people riled up, and rightly so. There is a serious loss of trust between the Anthonys and the public (that happens when people lie and take advantage, doesn't it?), and even more disturbing is the fact that they either don't 'get' how their actions are perceived, or they don't care. Either way, it's not good.

As for respecting them for having loved and provided for their granchild, I don't imagine that many here would argue that point (except to note that for some, the Anthonys even managed to screw that up, behaving more like 'parents' to Caylee than grandparents, which obviously was a sore spot with their daughter, which in turn may have been a contributing factor in her child's death......but I digress....). But that's not what's at issue here and doesn't negate the fact that they have behaved, and continue to behave, badly in the eyes of millions once the child 'went missing'.

You wonder why some people won't let up on them, especially Mrs. Anthony? I don't think it has to do with wanting to beat her down until she can't get up any more. I think a lot of it is the apparent lack of acknowledgement of how badly they've behaved (that is, their arrogance), along with their apparent disinterest in doing anything differently. I would like to think that the Anthonys could still at any time--even today--render sincere, heart-felt apologies to all they have offended (e.g., Tim Miller, Orlando LE, the multitude of media, etc., etc., etc.), and back those apologies up with real action, and thus probably regain the respect of a lot of people. But I don't see them finding that moment of enlightenment any time soon (if ever).

In the meantime, what you're seeing is what, in our family, we call consequences. As I've told my kids all of their lives, "If you do good things and make good choices, good things happen; if you do bad things and make bad choices, bad things happen. It's all about choice.". Ironic that the Anthonys are having to learn at the hand of the public, what they should have taught their own daughter. Had they done so, we'd likely not be here having this discussion.

And finally (sorry for the length!), the standard disclaimer: all my own opinion.

Excellent post!

 

[Little Black Dress]

Excellent post!

Wow. Great post. Sane, simple and well stated. :goodpost:

Thank you. I'm humbled. Have a great day.

 

[Solace]

I agree that the Anthonys don't care whether they're liked or not, but I do think they care very much what people think of them, especially Mrs. Anthony. She's all about 'image'....both for herself, her family, and even her daughter, and she has orchestrated (or at least attempted to) many things over the years in support of that very thing....their 'image' as a nice family.....just another reason that a lot of people are disenchanted with her. JMO.

Also, hmmm.....your comment that "not everyone hates them" has me a bit puzzled. I went back over my post to see what in it may have caused you to refer to "hate", and I found nothing stated or implied. Am I missing something?

Misspoke Little Black Dress. You did not use the word hate. My apologies.

Regarding the hate statement, I don't think there is a show or an article on this family that I have read that does not mention their being hated, so that is my inference. Should have made it clearer.

 

[Leila]

Your post beautifully articulates concrete examples of what I referred to in my post to Chilly Willy (above). Thanks for the specifics.

Thanks! I think it's important to illustrate that Cindy was not reacting to anything said or done to her. Cindy came out swinging that first week without provocation. She seems to view the media and the pubic as adversaries. Cindy has no tact. Instead of verbally attacking someone she could have, and should have, said, "no comment" or "I can't comment on that at this time."

In those first weeks, George didn't say much. Cindy took the reins and engaged in verbal combat with the media. But when George did finally start making comments, he too was combative.

The point is that both George and Cindy lack integrity and have made a mockery of our justice system and traditional values. How can anyone have sympathy for anyone who is not honest when it comes to the death of a child, and not just any child, but their own grandchild. To add insult to injury, they're opportunists who seek financial gain on their own dishonesty and the dishonesty of their daughter who murdered their grandchild.

It's a sad day in this country when a child's killer seeks fame and fortune, and when the child's grandparents too seek to capitalize on that child's death for personal profit.

 

[mikeysmommom]

I agree with you to a point, there are things the A's could have and should have done differently. Fortunately, none of us get much training on how to act when our daughter murders our grandchild. On the other hand, while you say that much of what people are saying about the A's is in reaction to their behaviors, I also believe many of the A's behaviors have been in reaction to the way they've been treated by the public. It's human nature, when people are attacked, as they A's were, they get defensive. I think they deserve respect for the great job they were doing in caring and providing for Caylee and for their obvious love for her. I really don't know who they are or how they might act under different circumstances. I saw the video where the friend of Lee's is singing a song for Caylee's birthday. Cindy looked so happy and beautiful and so crazy about Caylee. Since Caylee "disappeared" Cindy has aged 20 years. I really think she's been through enough and don't understand why people feel the need to keep kicking her down. I guess some people won't be satisfied until she just can't get up for more.

ITA Caylee was her heart.Cindy glowed with love when she was with Caylee IMO.

 

[mikeysmommom]

I hope Cindy and George do work to change Grandparents rights.If they were to write a book and then lobby to change how badly the system fails children who need their Grandparents to step in to raise them when they have a mother like Casey. I have a grandson who has a horrible mother,let new boyfriend of 2 months move in with 2kids.Both of her children said they were abused,DYFS was called 20 times by multiple people.After reports of abuse she on purpose got pregnant.We spent over 20k figthing in court to get grandson.All that was accomplished was not being able to see him for over a year.Even the school system was told about abuse from his sister,they did NOTHING to help these kids. I would bet my house that Cindy would have gotten custody rather then to let Caylee be murdered but knew she did not stand a chance and then out of spite that thing would harm Caylee.There needs to be changes made.Caylee and the children who die everyday because of horrible parents and a system that wants to keep children with a mom at all costs. I really hope they honor Caylee by doing this.

 

[RR0004]

I hope Cindy and George do work to change Grandparents rights.If they were to write a book and then lobby to change how badly the system fails children who need their Grandparents to step in to raise them when they have a mother like Casey. I have a grandson who has a horrible mother,let new boyfriend of 2 months move in with 2kids.Both of her children said they were abused,DYFS was called 20 times by multiple people.After reports of abuse she on purpose got pregnant.We spent over 20k figthing in court to get grandson.All that was accomplished was not being able to see him for over a year.Even the school system was told about abuse from his sister,they did NOTHING to help these kids. I would bet my house that Cindy would have gotten custody rather then to let Caylee be murdered but knew she did not stand a chance and then out of spite that thing would harm Caylee.There needs to be changes made.Caylee and the children who die everyday because of horrible parents and a system that wants to keep children with a mom at all costs. I really hope they honor Caylee by doing this.

Do you honestly think Cindy will come clean about wanting custody? Personally, I can't see her opening that can of worms.