[EDINVA]

The prosecutor’s statement about an amazing mother was pretty breathtaking. She did note that the only testimony about Casey’s being an ‘amazing mother’ was from a childless contemporary of Casey’s.

Then she went on to repeat a story told by one of the (expert?) witnesses about a mother who’d lost her child. The first time there was a severe thunderstorm after her child died and was buried, that mother wanted to go to her child’s grave because the child had never before been alone during a storm. THAT, she said, is an ‘amazing mother,’ who wanted to protect her child, even in death.

The closing today was so intense, and extremely well and professionally done, I am still somewhat breathless.

[miss marmelstein]

I have a friend whose daughter died at a young age. His mother insisted that she be buried inside a kind of cold mausoleum space because she didn't want her granddaughter out in the rain.

My dad is buried under a beautiful tree in a lovely cemetery but I find that wonderfully comforting.

[truthkeeper]

Then she went on to repeat a story told by one of the (expert?) witnesses about a mother who’d lost her child. The first time there was a severe thunderstorm after her child died and was buried, that mother wanted to go to her child’s grave because the child had never before been alone during a storm. THAT, she said, is an ‘amazing mother,’ who wanted to protect her child, even in death.

Yes, the contrast couldn't be more stark. One mother wants to sit at her child's graveside, Casey throws hers in a swamp.

Great illustration by Burdick of what an "amazing mother" Casey REALLY was.