OCSO Abandons Hope To Find Caylee Alive

[LI_Mom]

Why?! It is certainly a true statement!!! Everyone knows that every time they go out to what they KNOW to be a false sighting it does help the defense. We have already heard the defense say it!!

Ok, what I'm trying to say here is NOT that I think they should keep running out for every crazy 'tip.'

ITA, they need to stop wasting time & money on 'Elvis sightings.'


I just think it was a mistake for them to make a public statement saying they have concerns about what the defense might say/do because that opens the door for the defense to SAY IT if you already admitted you're afraid they'll say it. lol

 

[LI_Mom]

I think Judge Strickland will allow it. I believe he wants the world to see it so that they know without any doubt first hand how evil this woman is and maybe it will prevent it from happening again in another family.

I hope so.

If ever a family was born to star in their own Reality Murder Trial.... it's this one! I wonder if they'll be nominated for an Emmy? ha

 

[nancy botwin]

Why? What do you mean by your statement?

"Investigators said they are also concerned that if they continue to follow up on live sightings, it could help Casey Anthony's defense establish reasonable doubt about whether Caylee is deceased."

To me, this passage creates the impression that police investigators are more motivated by an agenda to convict Casey than an overarching goal to serve and protect the public. Personally, I feel the unnamed investigator's statements could have been misconstrued, or were not intended to go on the record-- this kind of statement could fuel a defense argument that Casey was railroaded and investigators failed to thoroughly investigate.

 

[impatientredhead]

I hope you're right, but....I haven't seen any reports of searches being done by LE in a very long time now. They also didn't seem too supportive of LP's search (for whatever reason). Part of LE's statement was that Caylee is dead, and they are "moving on". I just wish they could have mentioned something about what efforts they're currently making to find her remains.

They have said if there are any credible tips indicating the location of her remains they will resume searching. It won't be a popular statement, but the fact remains that they have searched the areas that would be indicated by her pings. The only person that knows where they should search is being uncooperative and deceptive. LE's job was to solve this crime. They have investigated and through combined efforts with the FBI put together a case that the grand jury indicted on and the prosecuter has said they are comfortable proceeding with at this point, body or not.

Continuing to search for Caylee's body on some grand scale is not going to happen. Either a hiker will find her by accident or a plea deal to take the DP off the table in exchange for her whereabouts (even less likely than the hiker in my opinion). At this point all anyone has to work with is pings and references to locations made by a compulsive liar. And at the end of the day they have their perp in jail, no bond, and a capital indictment. Their main goals have been fulfilled, they cannot continue with a needle in a haystack search. There are other crimes to be solved and families in need in their county.

 

[impatientredhead]

"Investigators said they are also concerned that if they continue to follow up on live sightings, it could help Casey Anthony's defense establish reasonable doubt about whether Caylee is deceased."
To me, this passage creates the impression that police investigators are more motivated by an agenda to convict Casey than an overarching goal to serve and protect the public. Personally, I feel the unnamed investigator's statements could have been misconstrued, or were not intended to go on the record-- this kind of statement could fuel a defense argument that Casey was railroaded and investigators failed to thoroughly investigate.

I completely agree with you that if it is an actual quote it was horribly worded. LE is will not continue to follow up on these sitings because Caylee Anthony is deceased and her mother is facing awaiting trial for those crimes. Period. The statement you quoted makes it sound like we aren't going to go look because it makes our case weak. I would hope they didn't even say that.

 

[nancy botwin]

I completely agree with you that if it is an actual quote it was horribly worded. LE is will not continue to follow up on these sitings because Caylee Anthony is deceased and her mother is facing awaiting trial for those crimes. Period. The statement you quoted makes it sound like we aren't going to go look because it makes our case weak. I would hope they didn't even say that.

Exactly-- I'm going to hope this was some sloppy reporting and we see a retraction!

 

[distracted]

"Investigators said they are also concerned that if they continue to follow up on live sightings, it could help Casey Anthony's defense establish reasonable doubt about whether Caylee is deceased."

To me, this passage creates the impression that police investigators are more motivated by an agenda to convict Casey than an overarching goal to serve and protect the public. Personally, I feel the unnamed investigator's statements could have been misconstrued, or were not intended to go on the record-- this kind of statement could fuel a defense argument that Casey was railroaded and investigators failed to thoroughly investigate.

If that's how it was truly worded, I agree that some may think that it makes their case look weak. On the other hand, hopefully, most who have followed this case or have witnessed the A's antics and denial will see it as an attempt to bring the family back to reality. IMO, it is also an attempt to prevent the A's, Cindy in particular, from continually trying to sway the public into believing that Caylee is still alive, which she is not.

ETA: I see it as an offensive move rather than a defensive move.

 

[nancy botwin]

If that's how it was truly worded, I agree that some may think that it makes their case look weak. On the other hand, hopefully, most who have followed this case or have witnessed the A's antics and denial will see it as an attempt to bring the family back to reality. IMO, it is also an attempt to prevent the A's, Cindy in particular, from continually trying to sway the public into believing that Caylee is still alive, which she is not.

ETA: I see it as an offensive move rather than a defensive move.

That's the actual wording from the article. I screencapped it so I can check to see if it changes tomorrow. Personally, I don't think that police investigators should be in targeted offensive mode at this stage. I also think a LE statement like this only fuels Anthony family denial--- When I read the article, I just had visions of Cindy waving a hammer and yelling "See! They framed my daughter! Now we'll never find the kidnappers!" :bang:

 

[Indigo]

That's the actual wording from the article. I screencapped it so I can check to see if it changes tomorrow. Personally, I don't think that police investigators should be in targeted offensive mode at this stage. I also think a LE statement like this only fuels Anthony family denial--- When I read the article, I just had visions of Cindy waving a hammer and yelling "See! They framed my daughter! Now we'll never find the kidnappers!" :bang:

I really believe the statement was worded so that the Anthonys will no longer have any doubt that the FBI results prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Caylee is no longer alive. Where there is absolute proof of death there can be no hope of finding a living child.

If OSCO continues to follow up false sighting tips, they are playing into the hands of the Defense. IMO, the recent statement was worded in such a way that the Anthonys will know that LE will no longer fall for this trap. JMO, of course.

 

[BeanE]

I want to see video with the OCSO spokesperson giving the actual statement. I feel strongly that the way it was reported and written differs from how it was stated and intended.

 

[anastacia129]

You mean to tell me that the incompetence can still surprise you in this case?

I don't think it's incompetence. Why would you charge someone with murder and then continue to operate as if the victim is still alive? The statement basically is about them not giving in to the A's pressure to look for an alive Caylee when they know she is dead. LE knows they are just doing it to help her defense, and they aren't going to be a part of it.