Jury: Casey Anthony Not Guilty of Killing Daughter

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Updated: 6:48 AM Jul 6, 2011 Jury: Casey Anthony Not Guilty of Killing Daughter ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Casey Anthony was found not guilty Tuesday of killing her 2-year-old daughter in a case that captivated the nation as it played out on national television from the moment the toddler was reported missing three years ago. Posted: 11:46 AM Jul 5, 2011 Email Address: news@newsplex.com

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by puzzled Location: fluvanna on Jul 7, 2011 at 08:23 AM

How can a person cover up a murder, lie to the police,dump a body in a field, and then party knowning you have murdered a child and go on as if nothing has happened. Well you have to answer to GOD at the end of the day and your judgement day is coming before him. I might be wrong for my opinion, but this is the way I feel. GOD knows the truth!!!!!!

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by Buck on Jul 7, 2011 at 09:26 AM in reply to puzzled

Turn off your TV and burn your bible; then you won't be so puzzled.

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by Antoinette on Jul 6, 2011 at 04:17 PM

The prosecution had circumstantial evidence. The defense backed their evidence with solid facts. The father, attempting suicide and failed, I think that was his confession. He was a LEO, he knew exactly what to do for Casey she lied to 4 LEO and gave false information, they almost had the meter reader as a suspect, the mother perjured herself, and Casey didn't take the stand WHY The prosecuting Attorney would of gotten a confession out of her and they all knew it. This whole thing stunk from the beginning and the whole family is involved one way or the other. For the book that is coming out it better be listed under Fiction. LEO are now starting to investigate all over. There was no justice for Caylee here on earth she was a piece of garbage. So So Sad, She is in a better place. I read another article that stated it was a horrible accident. How horrible of an accident could it of been to throw your own child or grandchild away like garbage. Does anyone know

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by Jonny Cocran Location: LA on Jul 6, 2011 at 12:59 PM

So what does this tale tell us?: That young people in America , that there are no consequences for their actions and killing a child will bring fame & fortune. God Bless AMERICA!

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by citizen on Jul 6, 2011 at 09:03 AM

The truth will probably come out eventually and then she can coauthor a book with OJ entitled "The US has the world's best court system."

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by Sam on Jul 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM in reply to citizen

Yeah, or "Duping Juries for Dummies"

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by A on Jul 6, 2011 at 06:41 PM in reply to citizen

The truth may come out when the grandfather dies. The book if written now would be fiction.

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by sammy on Jul 5, 2011 at 08:30 PM

The state did not prove it's case. period. A lynch-mob mentality does not mean she should die.

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by One Voice on Jul 6, 2011 at 05:26 AM in reply to sammy

No, the FACT THAT SHE KILLED HER CHILD means she should die, doesn't matter what the mentality is.

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by Again I Post on Jul 6, 2011 at 06:39 PM in reply to sammy

Go to www.foxnews and read what Dr. Keith wrote He is a Forensic Psychiatrist What he said may change some minds. Little Caylee Killed by Chloroform, when she was molested, by the grandfather, the whole family knew, that's why he tried to commit suicide.

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by Gru Location: USA on Jul 5, 2011 at 06:40 PM

If I'd been on that jury, we'd STILL be in there, because I would hold firm for the manslaughter. We can at least hope the judge will give her the maximum possible on the charges she WAS found guilty of, and that when she IS released, the press will dog her EVERY MOVE, and every time she's caught having the REMOTEST bit of fun -- splash her smiling GUILTY face in the papers and over the air. Regardless, she WILL have to answer to God for this some day. Caylee, I'm sorry the justice system failed you today. Rest in peace, little baby.

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by kk Location: va on Jul 5, 2011 at 03:38 PM

like i say stop b******g about her charges and get busy tryng to find the killer i think the whole family know something they all dysfunctional call me casey when you write your book and movie is out holla

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by Reader on Jul 6, 2011 at 08:39 AM in reply to kk

You would support a child killer? Not surprising, judging by the fact that you can't put together a decent sentence, you're probably not the sharpest tack in the box anyway.

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by ?12 wrong on Jul 6, 2011 at 08:37 PM in reply to Reader

A jury of her peers found her not guilty and your pissed, do you have some evidence that no one else has? The Prosecuter didn't prove his case beyond a reasonable doubt. The Defense had their ducks in a row, they knew not to put her on the stand they provided facts their case was very well prepared. What is wrong? There is a need to blame someone they should look at the Grandfather, Father of Casey. Why is everyone mad at Casey? 12 people had to agree on her fate. R all 12 wrong? Time served and she will be free.

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by Reader on Jul 7, 2011 at 12:34 PM in reply to ?12 wrong

Oh yes, 12 CAN be wrong - remember how many wanted to crucify Jesus? The fact that she was found not guilty simply means that the 12 idiot jurors didn't think they had enough evidence to convict - it doesn't mean she's innocent. Why are we mad at Casey you ask - well, she killed her little girl, should we kiss her on the forhead for that???? As for her being free after time served - no, not gonna happen. She'll never really be free. She will be reviled everywhere she goes for the murderer that she is.

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by D Dee on Jul 5, 2011 at 02:41 PM

I am very shocked that, at the very least, she wasn't found guilty of some sort of child endangerment or child abuse. I can't imagine going so long without admitting I didn't know where my daughter was.

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by County Resident Location: So. Albemarle on Jul 5, 2011 at 01:58 PM

Like OJ said, now we can find the real killer. Somebody killed little Caylee.

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by Matt Location: Charlottesville on Jul 5, 2011 at 01:26 PM

This is madness even if she was proven not guilty her heart will be shattered for the rest of her days spending everyday knowing she killed her daughter.

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by Same Ole on Jul 6, 2011 at 12:50 PM in reply to Matt

Her heart didn't look too shattered shortly after her daughter went missing. She was seen partying and having a grand old time. She wasn't very remorseful or upset on the stand either. The real travesity is that she will make tons of money on selling her story to be made into a book or movie. What a disgrace.

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by ?12 on Jul 7, 2011 at 06:55 AM in reply to Matt

Read Fox News Article by Dr. Keith July 6th

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by Shocked on Jul 5, 2011 at 01:24 PM

I don't know where she is going to live, or where she plans to get a job - but she will never live this down. She is the most hated woman in America. I hope bad karma dogs her for the rest of her miserable life!

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by justbeingme Location: charlottesville on Jul 5, 2011 at 01:06 PM

I'm shocked at the outcome of this trial, but it's not for me to judge. The jury heard both sides and then rendered their verdict as to whether the prosecution and the defense proved their cases, and obviously: A)the prosectuion didn't prove she did it, and B)the defense put enough reasonable doubt in the jurors heads that they couldn't say she did it for sure. I'm just sorry for poor little Caylee.

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by disappointed Location: va on Jul 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

She's as guilty as they come, and it's sad that she will never have to pay for what she's done! The legal system truly is a joke!

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