What the Prosecution Thinks About Media Reporting in this case

[songline]

If you will look very closely in the "flower bed" where he was digging...there does appear to be what looks like a piece of black plastic sticking out of the ground. I believe this is what he was referring to and not the bags sitting beside the building.

What is the chance that you can get that video or link? I did not see it.
Thank you.

also:
I have been toying with the question in my mind, what do I really think about the case being aired in the media and IFffff there is 1% chance that Casey did not kill Caylee I think the media will bury her.
If there is 1% chance that it was an accident and she feared the consequences and panicked......I would like this case NOT to be a media and paparazzi frenzy.
The paparazzi and media only sell papers and shows, they do not care about the case.

 

[MyTinkieGirl]

Bolded by me

Well there's another perfect example of the influence of the media and the likes of NG et al. Nowhere in the documentary evidence does it say that Caylee's skull was 'wrapped' in duct tape, neither is there any evidence as yet that the duct tape was applied before Caylee died, but the media sure likes to massage the know facts in order to create sensational 'news', and the saddest part about that is that so many people think it's all true!

Sorry...my bad....the hair on her skull had to be cut so the ME could remove the duct tape.

 

[Spangle]

Bolding mine

You just described my entire experience on this site. :banghead:

Now you know it's a known fact. Not just a figment of your rose colored glasses. Tee hee.. And your not alone. So stop stressing on it. If they are here, at least it's at their finger tips to find out all sorts of info.

And also, you might want to realize that maybe not on this topic, but on some other.. you might have someone else banging their head. Life is kinda like that. We can't always be perfect, ya know. LOL! I know, I see my kids banging their heads after talking to me...... Not that I really care.... I made their heads extra hard, they will do fine.

 

[cuppy199]

The prosecution should be pleased because they make sure things are leaked. They are trying the case in the media.

Same could be said about the defense.They equally leak things.The difference is the defense has a women who waited 31 days and lies through her teeth. Not alot you can do with that except blame LE for everything under the sun. They both do it so pointing the finger at just one is just silly IMO.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

Why would I do that?

Maybe it would allow you and others to see that WSers do try to be more responsible in what we work with on here. I would think that it would be constructive to show how other sites compare.

 

[Devon]

Sorry...my bad....the hair on her skull had to be cut so the ME could remove the duct tape.

Right.....so that means she was 'slain' does it? Gotcha! :waitasec:

 

[ThoughtElf]

Bolding mine

You just described my entire experience on this site. :banghead:

I disagree with portions of your, and Spangle's, perceptions.

I feel that many posters here at WS do not take things at first glance, nor do they fail to watch/read for themsleves to determine facts, and they do often catch small details overlooked by others, or not reported in the media.

If that's been your entire experience, CW, then you're reading too selectively.

 

[ThoughtElf]

Bolded by me

Well there's another perfect example of the influence of the media and the likes of NG et al. Nowhere in the documentary evidence does it say that Caylee's skull was 'wrapped' in duct tape, neither is there any evidence as yet that the duct tape was applied before Caylee died, but the media sure likes to massage the known facts in order to create sensational 'news', and the saddest part about that is that so many people think it's all true!

I don't disagree with how you try to lead towards accuracy in reporting and logical thinking.

I think though, that where posters disconnect is that there has to be a clearly articulated alternate theory of COD that has been supported by forensics combined with other evidence that has been released via the doc dumps.

 

[Chilly Willy]

I disagree with portions of your, and Spangle's, perceptions.

I feel that many posters here at WS do not take things at first glance, nor do they fail to watch/read for themsleves to determine facts, and they do often catch small details overlooked by others, or not reported in the media.

If that's been your entire experience, CW, then you're reading too selectively.

Please don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that all WS'ers buy into the media slant or fail to determine the actual facts, just that my experience, or perhaps it would be more accurate to call it my effort, here on WS's is mainly attempting to point out information that does conflict with or mistate the actual facts. It's just what I do. It has nothing to do with the overall accuracy of other sites or the overall accuracy of this site for that matter. If I didn't believe that WS is the most reliable and responsible "Caylee" site, I wouldn't be here.

 

[Spangle]

What is the chance that you can get that video or link? I did not see it.
Thank you.

also:
I have been toying with the question in my mind, what do I really think about the case being aired in the media and IFffff there is 1% chance that Casey did not kill Caylee I think the media will bury her.
If there is 1% chance that it was an accident and she feared the consequences and panicked......I would like this case NOT to be a media and paparazzi frenzy.
The paparazzi and media only sell papers and shows, they do not care about the case.

I wouldn't say they don't care about the case. But money is always an issue. And it's part of their job to do this.

AS for effecting her case.. Hmm... Seriously?? Unless they are hiding and/or refusing to report stuff that helps her case, what your saying is unfair. If she has such info and is hiding it, then SHE is burying herself. They are only working on what they do have or can get someone to say.

If it was an accident, then in my book, she is burying herself already. Her defense doesn't seem to be in that direction. It seems to be going in the direction that she had no involvement in her death. IF she goes to court like that, no one would believe her if she says later it's an accident. Can't blame the media there either.

This case has all ready been decided in 'public opinion.' The media is just going with it and reporting it that way. It's kinda a mute issue at this point.

 

[butwhatif?]

I thought Todd Black was the one doing all the leaking. And I"m pretty sure he is the one that contacted the Bar with a complaint. Maybe we should call him in to testify.

I'm sure he's leaked his fair share too. I just dont think he was the only one with loose lips.JMO

 

[SeriouslySearching]

What is the chance that you can get that video or link? I did not see it.
Thank you.

I believe the part of the video shown to the public is on the Media thread on the main forum page at the top. (Again, not certain we ever saw the entire video.)

 

[nancy botwin]

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Ummm:waitasec:....where shall we start?

IMO a VERY large proportion of the reporting on this case falls into the categories mentioned above. One particular thing that annoys me greatly every time I see it is MyFoxOrlando's constant references to Caylee as the 'slain toddler'. How on earth do they know she was 'slain'? The constant repetition of this phrase gives the impression that it is a given fact that Caylee's death was the result of a deliberate murder when that has yet to be proved! The word 'slain' also implies a violent killing which is even worse! :banghead:

I don't think "slain" is improper in this context at all-- to slay is to kill or murder. When a defenseless child victim is found dead, in a trash bag, in the woods, and duct tape is found over her mouth, that can pretty reasonably be described as a slaying.

I do agree that a lot of media reports are sensationalistic-- especially those reports that seize upon trivial or seemingly immaterial details.
BUT, some media coverage is IMO somewhat softer than it should be (and effectively better for the defense or unfair to the victim)

*Some media reports continue to refer to Caylee as a three year old. Dr. Phil did it on Friday. Caylee was never allowed to reach her third birthday and reports which fail to recognize that fact are IMO doing a disservice to the victim.

*Some media reports still refer to Casey as being charged with the first degree murder "in connection with her daughter's disappearance." Caylee didn't disappear, she was killed. She isn't missing, she was found dead.

 

[butwhatif?]

Bolding mine

You just described my entire experience on this site. :banghead:

LOL....mine too!

 

[MyTinkieGirl]

I don't think "slain" is improper in this context at all-- to slay is to kill or murder. When a defenseless child victim is found dead, in a trash bag, in the woods, and duct tape is found over her mouth, that can pretty reasonably be described as a slaying.

I do agree that a lot of media reports are sensationalistic-- especially those reports that seize upon trivial or seemingly immaterial details.
BUT, some media coverage is IMO somewhat softer than it should be (and effectively better for the defense or unfair to the victim)

*Some media reports continue to refer to Caylee as a three year old. Dr. Phil did it on Friday. Caylee was never allowed to reach her third birthday and reports which fail to recognize that fact are IMO doing a disservice to the victim.

*Some media reports still refer to Casey as being charged with the first degree murder "in connection with her daughter's disappearance." Caylee didn't disappear, she was killed. She isn't missing, she was found dead.

Thank You !! :clap:

 

[secretagent]

In defense of WFTV, you have to give Kathi Belich credit for being a very good reporter.
She brought us the story about Dennis (felon) Milstead.
She got Lee's lawyer Luka so confused he did/did not/I take that back/I did not see that video.
If WFTV is biased it is not without cause, Cindy called Kathi "stupid" very early in the case. KB is far from being stupid.

Regardless of the behavior of an Anthony family member the news is supposed to be reported in an unbiased fashion. Thats the whole point to deliver facts, not the reporters impression of or opinion of the facts.

 

[ThoughtElf]

Please don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that all WS'ers buy into the media slant or fail to determine the actual facts, just that my experience, or perhaps it would be more accurate to call it my effort, here on WS's is mainly attempting to point out information that does conflict with or mistate the actual facts. It's just what I do. It has nothing to do with the overall accuracy of other sites or the overall accuracy of this site for that matter. If I didn't believe that WS is the most reliable and responsible "Caylee" site, I wouldn't be here.

I know that, Chilly, but you know I had to try to get you to state your position as fact. :wink:


:blowkiss:

 

[MyTinkieGirl]

Right.....so that means she was 'slain' does it? Gotcha! :waitasec:

IMO.....yes


ETA : In conjunction with all the other documentary evidence I've read and results I've analyzed, I can beyond a shadow of a doubt say, YES.....LOL

 

[ThoughtElf]

I believe the part of the video shown to the public is on the Media thread on the main forum page at the top. (Again, not certain we ever saw the entire video.)

My recollection is NO. We did not ever see all of the video, but really wanted to.

 

[Maxx]

What does 'MF' stand for? M. Furman?