Support Thread: George, Cindy & Lee Anthony

[bunchy]

In my heart, I can only feel compassion and sorrow for one of the Anthonys...her name was Caylee Marie. Whatever lies ahead for the rest of the Anthonys they will not suffer like she did.

 

[gmt]

I've enjoyed your posts tonight pikermom. Those 911 calls were pure emotion. I truly cannot imagine what they have gone through.

It's interesting how parents are so often to blame. I think they did the best they could with her, and it's not always upbringing.

It may not be popular opinion, but I have to think would a sweet innocent 3 year old really want her mommy's death? perhaps that is the perspective of the A's and they took the road to save their daughters life. However, Shame on ICA and defense team for putting them through this agony.

Please don't think I blame the parents for all bad kids but in this case the parents continue to do what KC is so good at (lying) and they do it with the LE and in a court of law as well. Many parents have seen their children murder their loved ones, but I have never seen someone do what CA has done. And I can only hope that someone will help her to see that sometimes we all have to pay the price for our mistakes.

 

[chefmom]

Thank you! I don't post often because I do have empathy and I believe in our justice system. Even if she is guilty, if the state does not prove the case she gets to walk.I would hate that if she were guilty but hate even more the thought of innocent people put to death or die in prison. I would rather see a handful of guilty people go free to keep our amazing justice system in place.

I am sure I will be flamed for my outspokenness tonight, but I needed to be heard and appreciate you reading with an open mind.

Peace to all of you tonight. Lets try to be kind to one another as we watch the culmination of the trial and case in which we all have an emotional investment in.

It is a wonderful thing to listen to another perspective with an open mind. I thank you for affording me that opportunity.

:blowkiss:

 

[pikermom]

Please don't think I blame the parents for all bad kids but in this case the parents continue to do what KC is so good at (lying) and they do it with the LE and in a court of law as well. Many parents have seen their children murder their loved ones, but I have never seen someone do what CA has done. And I can only hope that someone will help her to see that sometimes we all have to pay the price for our mistakes.

I believe she pays the price everyday and will for the rest of her life. She is clearly not without conscious and I don't see any hope for her to get past this. She will always be filled with guilt and I shoulda's.

I believe whole heartedly that her behavior was rooted in denial, not in maliciousness. I think she really BELIEVED what she was putting out there.

I have no idea what I would do if my 18 year old son was accused of such a thing. I would be looking for any other possibility and would have enormous doubt and denial that he would hurt anybody.

I have a great son...but he has lied to me on occasion, he has slipped some $$ out of my purse, taken advantage of me, etc. Some of this I chalk up to adolescent behavior and thankfully I don't see that now. Sadly, he tells me things I don't even want to hear.

Do any of you have children that have behaved in similar ways I have described, or is my son really a heathen in disguise.

BTW: He graduated from HS on Saturday with an outstanding GPA and already has a job for the summer...but in early HS, there were times I didn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

 

[katydid23]

Have you raised a sociopath? If we compare Lee and ICA who had the same parents, what could be the difference? Maybe not parenting styles but the child themselves. A personality disorder is not treatable and is not caused by poor parenting. They literally have no conscious...none.

God forbid someone micro inspect my parenting....I am far from perfect but love my children with every fiber of who I am. I am thankful none of my kids appear to be sociopaths.

Disclaimer: If she does have the dx of sociopath, I don't believe it is a mitigating factor. I also believe if she is found guilty and a sociopath she needs to serve life imprison without parole because she will commit other crimes and harm everyone she comes in contact with. However, her age may have contributed to an impulsive act as a sociopath, doubtful she would ever kill again.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe the state or the defense is presenting psychiatric evidence.

And let me reiterate, i am going to try to act as a arm chair juror and but all preconceived notions aside to really look at the evidence presented. this is my personal challenge for myself.

Those jurors have a heavy task at hand, I am not sure I would want to sit on that jury and hold that responsibility.

Sorry for the rant...nothing personal. Just trying to find some grace for the Anthony's.

I agree with your thoughts above. A parent is not usually responsible for raising a sociopath. It is more a genetic thing, imo.
I know many great parents who have great kids and one 'dud' of a kid. They treated them all the same overall, but some kids are just sociopaths. NOT MANY THANKFULLY. But there are some.

Sure, the Anthony's did a pretty rotten job by not holding Casey responsible. She lied and stole. But she was a handful. I do not think 'grounding' her or confronting her was ever going to succeed anyway. imoo

 

[Scamperoo]

You know what??... I did listen to Tricia's radio broadcast last night. Tricia, along with Kimster said that NOBODY should be afraid to start a thread or discuss anything. I have alot of respect for that.

So, I will say again, that I cannot in any way shape or form understand the Anthony Family or what they are going through.

However, I consider them victims of Casey.

I see that there are folks here who do have some compassion for them. Please share your thoughts.....

In the words of Kimster and Tricia... Don't be afraid here.... This is a place that is victim friendly. IMO... GA & CA are also victims!

I appreciate your kind heart and I wish I could feel the same as you, but I can''t. I don't see the Anthony's as victims no more than I see Casey as a victim. For me the only true victim is Caylee Marie, maybe after this is all over I will feel more sympathy for George and Cindy, much depends upon the account they give of themselves as the trial progresses.

I think you are just a nicer person than I but I'll try to do better:innocent:

 

[gngr~snap]

CA insisted on continually skewing reality to suit her own needs..and she heaped problems upon problems. I have often thought she did all that "on purpose" to screw up KC! I am sorry she is the way she is..and I am sorry GA can't step outside to say goodnight to the moon & stars with Caylee ever again.

Wow! I love your avatar!
GA can't say goodnight to the moon and the stars with Caylee because of CA
:cow:

GA you have my sympathies!
CA YOU have my prayers! that God will find mercy for you.
Casey, apparently the entire world is against you. Starting NOW!!! you are innocent until PROVEN guilty in a court of LAW. I owe you that. I had a mother not unlike CA. A mother that did not value my children's lives, I WANT to believe you loved your baby, and that YOU didn't harm her. So for now, I will throw out everything I have heard and feel. AND pray for your soul in the mean time.

 

[Tulessa]

Although I have tried to find deep within me support for George and Cindy, I haven't managed to bring it forth in nearly 3 years and don't see it changing.

Same here. But that's what makes WS unique. Victim friendly.

 

[Eidetic]

I wish George and Cindy strength and integrity. It's time.

 

[Tulessa]

I am so durn proud to be a part of this group. With that being said, all I cam say is no comment, and I respect those that were ABLE to comment.

 

[Tulessa]

I have no intention of smacking anyone!

:floorlaugh:

 

[Static Cling]

Thanks for starting this thread. Although I can't understand or condone their behaviors over the past 3 years, I do believe that they adored Caylee and are truly suffering. I wish them peace and healing, and that they will someday soon be able to embrace and admit the truth.

 

[21merc7]

I have to admit I feel very sorry for them, and any extended family members. Some of the anger is a natural part of the grieving process. They were grieving for 2 at the same time. One murdered, one the cause. I cannot imagine having to go through that. I cannot imagine the pain, confusion, anger, frustration, and then having to forgive the one that is still alive. I don't know that I would be still walking and not in a rubber room. Delusional would not describe where I would be.

They know the truth, but may not be able to even think about it fully. I just cannot imagine. Maybe a break through will happen in these next couple of months for them.

For all of their dysfunction they still are not as bad as my family is, no kidding. They thought, and still think, they are doing the right think by spoiling KC, maybe they spoiled Lee too, we don't know. Still, KC was born to be KC, and she was old enough to make choices between right and wrong, or get help if she felt she was going to do something otherwise. Let us not place all the blame on the parents.

I know they love both Caylee and KC. I hope they can find some shred peace after all of this is over.

 

[Turnadot]

Everything below is my opinion.

I pray for the entire Anthony family to be honest at trial. I support any effort they make in trying to be honest. The 911 calls break my heart. I fully support their honest efforts when the trial starts and they make an Oath to tell the truth.

Admittedly, Cindy and George loved Caylee, but more importantly for me is that Caylee loved her grandparents, her CC an JoJo.

She loved her grandparents and trusted them as she trusted her mommy. Her mommy, imo, murdered her. Who was left to be Caylee's voice? CC and JoJo. But they're far too busy being George and Cindy.

However, I did have great compassion for them in the beginning. I am in awe of those who can continue to feel compassion for GA and CA.

Lovely thread.

 

[pcrum12]

As a grandmother raising a grandchild and helping take care of my other two, I do feel compassion for CA and GA. They are not the only ones that are experiencing a child that became a parent way too soon. I know their heart break for Caylee but also for ICA. She is, after all their child. Don't know how I would handle the situation.

 

[marlap]

Softail, thank you so much for starting this beautiful thread.

I have enormous sympathy for CA and GA. They absolutely are ICA's victims too.

They had no hand in Caylee's death. They LOVED Caylee and cared for Caylee and she loved them.

I have always felt that their biggest flaw is letting their being scared of ICA (a classic bully) get the best of them. Even so, she is their daughter and wrong or right, I understand wanting to save her.

I pointedly refuse to be angry at anyone except ICA. Not GA, CA, LA, or JB.

ICA gets every single drop!

Most importantly, I believe Caylee would not have wanted her beloved grandparents to have to go through this.

She KNOWS who put that tape over her nose and mouth.

From where Caylee is now, I believe she is praying for God's mercy for ICA and sending all her love to GA, CA, LA, and the PROSECUTORS.

 

[Melanie]

I believe G & C loved Caylee Marie very very much. However, they should have reigned their daughter in years ago. I believe they were too trusting, even when ICA was stealing from them left and right. As a parent, I would have tried to get her into counseling, tried to obtain custody. I know they're looking back in hindsight and probably wishing the same thing. But as as a parent (myself) I am responsible for molding my child, and if he veers off track, it's my responsibility to bring him back. I don't care how old he is.

When I look at the videos of G, C, and Caylee Marie - you can feel the love. It was there and it was genuine. IMHO, ICA didn't appreciate that (as the focus was no longer on her). What a horrible, horrible selfish sacrifice.

MOO

Mel

 

[daisy.faithfull]

I've spoken to George. He's a very broken man. He LOVED Caylee. If you'd had a chance to really talk Caylee with George, you'd see the huge hole her death left in his life. No matter what he does or how he acts, he loved that baby with his whole heart as did Cindy. I just can't imagine the enormous pain they are both experiencing. I have a daughter about the same age as KC and I know that no matter what, I could never stop loving her nor wish her condemned to death. I send my prayers to them both.

Today it really hit me that GA and CA will not be telling the truth. It breaks my heart but I understand why they can't and I accept it. For them telling the truth would mean that they are sentencing their daughter to death and I could never expect that of anyone no matter who their child is.

I pray that GA and CA can find peace and move on with their lives. I wish the same for LA as well.

 

[Ricki]

We have come to expect the unexpected from the A's. I would never want to walk in there shoes. In spite of that I did offer prayers to them for strength to withstand the truth, the real truth. Praying this trial does not destroy them, because in all reality it very easily can.

 

[krimekat]

Praying for the Anthonys in this difficult time.

It is clear that George & Cindy deeply loved & cared for Caylee. I am sure they love KC in their own way. This has to be the HARDEST thing they have ever done.

Justice is coming for Caylee!