Sorry LG, I love you and all but we disagree on this one. It was never a kidnapping. George (the ex cop) and Cindy (the nurse) knew the minute they smelled the Pontiac that Caylee (or someone else) was dead. They knew without a shadow of a doubt that someone had died and that person had been in Casey's car. They knew. It became a "kidnapping" when Casey refused to tell where Caylee was. Up to that point Cindy had hope that Caylee was still alive and that some other parents had lost their child. Cindy and George didn't give two sh@ts about those parents or that other person that had died, possibly even been killed. They only cared about covering it up to save Casey and where the hello was Caylee.
Cindy and George both knew that Casey was not in Jacksonville, at work, with a wonderful man who has a son that wanted to marry her. They knew that she once again was telling her lies. Problem was, Cindy and George both were happy for a while that Casey was not at home causing problems and stealing from them. They only cared when they got that notice that the Pontiac had been towed. Sure, they wanted Casey to come home after a couple of weeks or so but that had nothing to do with missing and loving Casey......it had to do with Cindy going through withdrawals of her fights with Casey and George missing Caylee.
These parents knew the entire time what their daughter is really like and what she is capable of. Neither were in denial about any of it. Neither was Lee. They raised her. They dealt with all of her carp over many, many years. They didn't care though. What happens in the family stays in the family and the family is the one that will hand out the punishment. Actually I should clarify that CINDY would hand out the punishment. They failed Caylee. Period. But as long as their "precious" Casey is still alive and out of prison then it was worth it to them.
MOO
I didn't used to believe this, but after much reflection, some critical thinking, reading some literature and many articles and a book on sociopaths, I COMPLETELY agree with most you have written, not all, but most. From living and dealing with FCA from childhood to 22-23 yrs. when this happened, they
absolutely knew what she was capable of. I think after they smelled that car, then once they heard the "kidnapping" story, after a bit, they NEVER believed Caylee was kidnapped, they couldn't. It may have taken a little while to seep in that Caylee was really dead, but they knew very early on, in those first few days. IMO, MOO, etc.
I do think they let her steal and steal and other things because they were absolutely in FEAR of her reaction, they FEARED what she would do to Caylee, I don't think they EVER thought she would kill Caylee, there is too much that I think to explain here, but your post is very much what I now believe. My mind has changed since last summer on this. I agree with you. Living with FCA must have been horrendous, I wonder what ALL she has done over her short life to this family.
and I do think they believe what happens in the family, stays in the family. At least CA does. Now I'm not sure I believe they are happy she is free from jail and walking around, they might really be, I don't know about that they believe they will handle the punishment, I guess they could think since it was their daughter/granddaughter, maybe, but I wonder if they really want to keep worrying about her, maybe they had some peace of mind while she was in jail and enjoyed that, the not worrying, I know I would.
GA, I'm not sure what all I think about him yet.
I'm not blaming the A's for their daughter or what happened, I don't think they had a CLUE how to handle it all, it must have been a nightmare for them having her as a child. I think they have cleaned up and covered up for many many misdeeds. I actually feel sorry for them, I can't imagine having a child who is a sociopath.
I wrote right after the verdict that I thought they were are sorry she is not in jail, then they would not have to worry about her being out in society to wreak her havoc. MANY on here disagreed with me, but I still wonder about that, they HAVE to be worrying about where she will strike next.
IMO, MOO, etc.