It has been two and a half year since the first Casey Anthony was arrested and accused of killing her 2-year), Caylee, in a criminal case that has become an obsession public.The evidence is overwhelming, “Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi says, no one else in the world have done this but Casey Anthony.”People hate her! “Said Casey’s father, George Anthony” 48 hours “in 2009.“We have portrayed as an evil,” said Cindy Anthony.Casey had been the mother 22 years) one. And her daughter lived with Casey’s parents, George and Cindy, at the outset to Orlando.Casey was a good mom, “said Cindy.” Casey put her daughter first. ”
The little girl described by most everyone around them as incredibly cute, happy and outgoing.
Was just a beautiful child, “said Cindy.
But disappeared after that summer Casey took Caylee and left her house and her parents. Even more amazing, is that Casey waited a full month before disclosing to her family and the authorities that her child was missing – a fact that the local media into overdrive.
It’s very unfair of the media to go and harass people … This is exactly what was done by the media, “said Cindy.
Facing a barrage of questions from a fixed to reporters outside her home, Cindy criticized at the end:
I had asked the men to respect my privacy, “she screamed.” Each one of you leeches, parasites and all of you, all of you here of worms. OK? This is true. Because this is exactly what you are men. All of you guys. ”
Fuel to the fire, and claimed her nanny Casey, one woman can not find – so much less prove the existence of, and the kidnapping of the child.
At the same time, has helped thousands of volunteers in a massive search for Caylee, but were disrupted because of floods caused by bad weather.
I pray every night that when he woke up the next morning, and it will be just a nightmare, “said Cindy,” and Caylee will come in the morning Wake me up. But you know – can not be that prayer be answered.
This is because six months after Caylee disappeared in December 2008, continues to have a skeleton discovered in a wooded area near the home of her grandparents. Authorities say the tape was wrapped around her skull and her body had been stuffed into garbage bags Mon
Photos: Caylee is missing
The exact cause of death is unknown.
Throughout it all, though, Casey’s parents stood by her – even when they themselves become a society’s goals for the protection of their daughter, who many believe is the killer.
Will be people swear … Screaming at us … Was just incredible, “said George” I think it’s almost like a hangman type mentality of some of these people. ”
There is no evidence that Casey had anything to do with it, “added Cindy.
It is common opinion strongly Casey and the two lead counsel. Jose Baez gave Cheney Mason and “48 hours” inside look at the defense as they prepare for the next trial.
“It’s a case can not be substantiated because it is not true,” says Jose Baez.
If convicted, Casey Anthony, she could face the death penalty.
“This is not an issue of the death penalty, in my opinion. And I’ve been trying murder cases for 40 years,” Cheney says Mason. “There is no evidence linking them … with the death of this child. Period.”
Asked whether Casey can get a fair trial, “says Baez,” 48 Hour Mystery “correspondent Troy Roberts,” I do not know. ”
Baez concern is finding jurors who did not feel affected by the continuing reports of strong evidence seems against Casey Anthony – the media coverage that has been going non-stop for nearly three years.
“It’s very difficult to find people who can be fair and impartial because of the growing interest in this case,” he explains.
Even defense lawyers to bring Gabriel Richard – which is the reputation – one of the best trial consultants in the country, to help them try to pick a favorable jury.
This is the case, the most senior level in America, “says Gabriel Roberts.” Pressure on the media, this has been almost completely negative … With 80 to 90 percent … The belief that it is already guilty. ”
Jose Baez, and try to get out of the Orlando trial, but the judge refused. Instead, when the trial began on May 9, traveling in all the lawyers to another location in Florida, which was chosen by the court – but so far undisclosed for the selection of the jury there.
Then the jury will be selected to bring those responsible to Orlando and they will be isolated in a hotel there. … Isolated throughout the trial, “explains Mason.
It is expected to continue the trial at least two months. “48 hours”, commissioned a focus group in Orlando consists of 12 adults, the same number on the jury, to see if people there have already made their decision on this issue.
“48 hours” asked defense counsel, Richard Gabriel, to conduct a focus group.
Here is a representative of what we see usually in Orlando jury, “Gabriel explains to the team.
I will tell you two words: Casey Anthony, “Gabriel says, addressing the participants.
These responses:
“She was already on trial.”
She said she had been a trial? ”
“He was on trial for two years.”
“Basically he tried and the media.”
“I’ve tried in the media, all we need is to achieve 12 people in to give a stamp of approval, guilty, let’s do it, well,” says Gabriel.
“Unfortunately, that’s all. Everyone already formed their opinion, and for the most part, is guilty!”
Not helped the defense that their client – from the prison – has been challenged openly.
I do not care about the media. I do not care what people say about me. This does not matter. I know it’s not true, “said Casey Anthony.
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