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    Mothers Everywhere Gasp as Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty

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    COMMENTARY | Mothers everywhere gasped in disbelief Tuesday as Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murdering her daughter, Caylee Anthony . Just as shocking was the fact that Casey was also found not guilty of aggravated child abuse , according to CNN. The question that echos for many of us is: What did the jury see that we missed? How could Casey Anthony be found innocent of killing her daughter?

    Did the jurors believe Caylee's death was an accident?

    It is hard to believe any mother would hide the body of her dead child. It is even harder to believe that a mom would hide the body of her baby and then go out to a nightclub. If something tragic happened to my child, you better believe that I would be trying to resuscitate him until someone pulled me away. There is no way that any of the mothers I know would try to cover up the accidental death of a child. It is unfathomable that a loving parent could find their child dead, hide the body, then lie to police.

    How is this not considered aggravated child abuse at the very least?

    In order to find Casey guilty of aggravated child abuse, the jury must have believed that she: committed aggravated battery on Caylee; willfully tortured, maliciously punished, or willfully and unlawfully caged Caylee; or knowingly or willfully abused Caylee and in doing so caused great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to Caylee , according to the Law Offices of David M. Edelstein. Apparently if the child is already dead it is OK to duct tape her and cage her in a garbage bag.

    Where do we go from here?

    Casey was only found guilty of lying to police. We can only hope that she stays far away from the spotlight. I pledge not to support anything that will financially benefit Casey Anthony. Caylee's death is so tragic. That sweet little girl, whose pictures we have all seen, should not have her death be used for profit. Normally I would say the death of a child is the worst punishment a parent can receive, but in Casey's case I am not sure that is true.

     

    90 comments

    • linc park places  •  10 mths ago
      I am somewhat shocked this isn't the best choice the jury could have made!!!! (Unreal!)We can be comforted in at least two things--Caylee is away from that unfeeling parent, selfish family, and that reallyand truly our GOD knows the truth and will exact justice, someday soon.....
    • Shelley  •  10 mths ago
      Casey Anthony is cleared of charges associated with the death of her child, yet a teen boy who has a consensual relationship with his teen girlfriend is sentenced to 14 years and forced to register for life! This system is so broken.
      • suzi 10 mths ago
        Totally agree.
    • nanahfrog  •  10 mths ago
      There better NOT be a movie of the week on this case...I wouldn't want to give that "mother" a thin dime...
      • lynn 10 mths ago
        Our world has become sooo disturbed I can't believe we would do that I would NEVER go see it or read it the jurors are just as sick as she is for letting her go hope they can seek forgivness and maybe god will forgive them I just can't believe the judge did not overturn their verdict and find this woman guilty what has happened to us as human beings that poor little girl...
    • Kimberly  •  10 mths ago
      Lets pray she never has another child
      • phillis 10 mths ago
        I agree with kimberly she shouldn't have any child because she is not capable of loving anyone but herself.
    • HENRY  •  10 mths ago
      Casey should be ashamed of herself for being a liar and a murderer !!!!!! How ever Caylee died she should have been a mother not be one after her poor baby was found. Its people like CASEY that believe they can get away with anything!!
    • DennisS  •  10 mths ago
      there is only one judge.
    • a mother  •  10 mths ago
      stupid must be in the water in PInellas County Florida....shame on those who let this horrible excuse for a mother and a human go scott free...let us just hope that other mothers like her (and there are oodles of them) who think only of themselves and having their fun do not use this as a precedent for future unadulterated extermination of those who get in the way of their party life.
      • vanessa p 10 mths ago
        Many times there are "copycats" sorry to say. I also am appalled that she got off!
    • Clifford  •  10 mths ago
      I am heartbroken for Caylee. Give your chidren and grandchildren a BIG hug tonight.
    • Bart  •  10 mths ago
      Justice was blind to the truth.
      • M 10 mths ago
        Bart, are you one of those men who don't hang around to be a dad? Convicting Anthony instead of yourself won't make you feel a bit better.
    • Alan  •  10 mths ago
      I believe the rest of her life will be alot worse than being dead..she is going to have to live with herself and everybody else who knows what a monster she really is for a very long time..that in itself will be a nightmare.
    • Hapa Girl  •  10 mths ago
      How can this monster continue to live??? She should kill herself for what she did.... Shame on YOU Casey!!!
    • diane  •  10 mths ago
      If Casey showed as much grief for her dead baby as she showed elation over getting away with murder, I might have a small amount of feeling for her! I can only guess that the Jury was just very tired and wanted to go home. That is a shame because we now have a baby killer loose! Mothers be warned , keep your eyes on your children!
    • Brandywine3  •  10 mths ago
      The justice system has reason to have a blindfold over it's eyes. I don't know what the jury saw, perhaps they wanted to get on with their own life's. If I was Anthony, I'd go into hiding,
      or very far, far away land. I don't care for the verdict, I'm sure many others feel the same way.
      The biggest point to me was reporting, the child missing, a month later.
    • Cheryl  •  10 mths ago
      It's my belief that a child killer got away with murder today! Many people have been convicted on way less evidence. Seems to me the jury just wanted to go home.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  10 mths ago
      The little girl has dark circles under her eyes in most pictures of her.This monster drugged her and left her in the car or home while she acted like a ho...........she is scum even if she did not do it.......period.
    • angel  •  10 mths ago
      If she didn't physically kill her daughter she knows how it happened. She is guilty of not protecting Caylee. Her life will be spent in misery. Who would want to be in her presence.
    • Bart  •  10 mths ago
      stone her
    • Charles  •  10 mths ago
      Just goes to show that the jurors in Florida are as stupid as the jurors in California who let OJ off. How this woman is walking away scott free is a major mystery.
    • Mel  •  10 mths ago
      Shame on her and shame on the jury. Even if this tragedy was an accident, anyone who was normal and compassionate would have called the police. 31 days jury? Are you blind? Could this case not have been more obvious? Where is the justice for Cindy, George and Caylee Anthony? Their lives are forever scarred and this POS Casey will walk and laugh free until hopefully karma heads her way. I am so disappointed with this outcome.
    • PurpleBearMom  •  10 mths ago
      I want to first start off by saying how appalled I am that this jury found her not guilty of murder, shame on you, I hope that this will haunt you all for the rest of your lives. As for the issue of no justice, I am a survivor of child abuse and when I did finally tell someone and there was a trial, he was found not guilty. I believe in my heart that some form of universal justice will prevail at some point. Call it God call it karma, whatever you may call it, what goes around comes around in time, maybe not our time but in time.
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