The evidence presented didn't meet the burden of proof, and Baez poked holes in the State's case, especially in closing. And really, who can tell one Anthony liar from the next? Perhaps they felt Not Guilty was the only fair verdict.
Like I said in the other thread, I don't agree with the jury's verdict (because i'm privy to far more than they were during trial), but I do understand and respect their verdict.
This is a lot like I'm beginning to understand this, too.
I believed Casey was guilty of the death of her daughter because of the 31 days, so I've had this conviction from the moment this news was released in July 2008. I still do believe this. The fact that the majority of people following this case believes this as well is an indication that it is the truth as close as we can get it.
I'm not completely clear on this yet . . . but perhaps the only FAIR verdict that could be reached, based upon the evidence presented, was the verdict they gave.
If a person came into this trial a blank slate, and had only the evidence placed on the table . . .
Is the system broken? I don't think it is broken. I think it is by necessity LIMITED in scope. Perhaps to prevent an even greater outrage, to convict an innocent person of a crime they did not commit.
While I am so incredibly disappointed in the verdict they did reach, I'd rather live in a society that errs on the side of innocence. The alternative is the stuff of nightmare.
We did get one wish, though . . . Casey Anthony is gonna be tossed into the general population here, very soon. With no guards. I absolutely condemn anyone who would want to harm her, but these things happen. Even if they don't, she'll suffer this stigma in all ways. Her "bella vita" is even less ensured with her acquittal of murder one. She's less safe than she would be in prison.
What about any potential children she may have?
I wonder if we could get together a significant amount of money to give her if she'd get her tubes tied? I'd totally be making a contribution.