[RitaOK]

I see Casey’s pathology pretty reflective of our culture today. I buy into the suggestion of a faith column I read that we are in an era of “cultural narcissism”. Regretfully, we are all affected by it. Religious practices, churches, our schools, from tots to PHD’s have been subverted to the feel good experiences, esteem, basically, the “I’m okay, you’re okay” philosophy of the 60’s.

To the point of Casey, a circumstantial case looks like to me a “reasonable doubt” situation every time, so I don’t believe she will get the ultimate penalty. It looks like felony murder (death by abusive act)to me is the answer, if you believe the chloroform was used. But this could be a hung jury and cause for a new trial. Can you believe it? !!! In any case, phase two is the supreme court. The verdict seems to be only the beginning of the next phase(s).

[tirednvirginia]

I see people living in a fantasy world everyday on Facebook.

[chris37]

Honestly, I’d be ok with life without parole, but from what I saw, she would get life with the possibility of parole, which to me is unacceptable.

I think that life in prison may be worse than death for someone like her.

The term “reasonable doubt” is a tricky one though. It does not mean “beyond any doubt”. I believe she did it, I definitely do not believe that George did it.

Aside from all the circumstantial evidence, the fact that she didn’t take the stand and say she didn’t kill her daughter speaks volumes to me. I know a juror isn’t supposed to consider that, but screw that.

If someone accused me of killing my child, and I didn’t do it, they would have to physically bind my mouth in order to prevent me from declaring my innocence at my trial throughout the length of my trial.

If I am to be put to death, then the people deciding such will hear those words from me come Hell or high water. I simply do not care if the prosecution makes me look like a fool, or a liar, or anything else. Being that I am innocent, I will declare such in open court without fear of consequence.

She is not innocent.

[Girlene]

To the point of Casey, a circumstantial case looks like to me a “reasonable doubt” situation every time, so I don’t believe she will get the ultimate penalty. It looks like felony murder (death by abusive act)to me is the answer, if you believe the chloroform was used. But this could be a hung jury and cause for a new trial. Can you believe it? !!! In any case, phase two is the supreme court. The verdict seems to be only the beginning of the next phase(s).

Anything is possible with this case.....I think she could likely get the death penalty, but maybe it will be life without parole, since the death penalty can be a pretty hard judgement for some to decide for a young woman.

By finding the three overlapping pieces of duct tape attached to the hair, I'm not sure you even need to prove chloroform was used. If the jurors believe those pieces were placed over the mouth/nose area, that is premeditation over the time period it took to cut/place each piece of tape. Any half-way mentally able adult would know what it would result in - death - thus premeditation.

The thirty one days of laissez-faire attitude about the daughter, all the partying, etc. shows a person who is care-free.....not someone with worries about being found out they accidentally killed their daughter and is trying to hide it because they're scared. She only becomes scared when the body is found. She knew the jig was up for her.

I think the key is whether the jury believes the tape was used to cause the death, or whether it was placed there later for some reason. Never know, jury could find reasonable doubt, though. Wouldn't be the first time.