Parents of Casey Anthony Call Defense "Baseless," Verdict "Fair"
George and Cindy Anthony are clearly dealing with conflicting emotions.
Questions of what happened to two-year-old Caylee Anthony remain unanswered after the jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of murder Tuesday.
No one is more aware of that than Caylee's grandparents, who Casey pretty much threw under the bus, and who implied her guilt more than once.
"The family may never know what happened to Caylee Marie Anthony," George and Cindy Anthony's lawyer said in a statement. "They now have closure for this chapter of their life. They will now begin the long process of rebuilding their lives."
"Despite the baseless defense chosen by Casey Anthony, the family believes that the jury made a fair decision based on the evidence presented ... and the rules that they were given by the Honorable Judge Perry to guide them."
So ... unlike Nancy Grace, we have no idea what they really think.
During the trial, George Anthony was a target of his daughter's defense, which accused him of both molesting Casey and having an affair with a woman, Krystal Holloway, who helped the family search for Caylee.
He denied the affair took place and the judge disallowed further mention of sexual abuse in closing arguments, saying the claims weren't proven.
Cindy Anthony, however, was a key defense witness, taking credit for shady online searches for chloroform and some other incriminating terms.
Casey's mother also provided an explanation for how Caylee could have gotten into the family pool and drowned as the defense theorized.
In their statement, Casey Anthony's parents concluded with their hopes for members of the public who want to honor poor, innocent Caylee.
Instead of leaving stuffed animals or toys near their home, the family "would prefer that items be donated in Caylee's name to families in need, religious centers, or any other entity where the toys would be appreciated."
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July 8th, 2011 11:59 PM
What does it matter what we think? Casey was found not guilty. I hope she finds both help and happiness.
July 8th, 2011 4:28 AM
Casey is innocent, I hope she will try to find the real killer of her daughter, now that she is free to do so
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July 7th, 2011 1:50 PM
I agree with Trish73...Hung Jury...however free spirit114..your crazy...they are just as guilty as Casey is..when the car smelled like a dead body they should of had the police pick the car up but they helped Casey cover up the whole thing they washed and vacuumed the damn car and waited 30 days to report Caylee missing enough time for little Caylees body to decompose..george is a ex cop he knew what to do with evidence..and the family says now they have closer..what the he.. about Caylee how can you have closer??? I will be Caylees voice...Caylee said they all betrayed her since she died all the lies and then they shout victory and are happy for Casey, WHAT ABOUT ME I WAS ONLY 2YRS OLD WHERE IS MY JUSTICE...I BEEN BETRAYED BY MY OWN FAMILY...EVERYONE OF THEM..BUT GOT IS MY JUSTICE...
July 7th, 2011 8:17 AM
When ppl are accused in this country we are all innocent until proven guilty. It may be a hard pill to swallow but if u were ever accused of something u didnt do u, ppl wud realize how valuable of a right this is. The fact is there was a lot of unanswered questions in this case. The why, where, how, when were never answered. We can all look at this case and say it all points to her but these jurors were given the guidelines of how to come to a conviction. Certain questions must be answered and in this case they were not. These jurors were nt dumb at all. They did exactly what they were charged to do. If u are going to sentence someone to death you better damn well have the proof. No matter what she had her day in court, the jury has spoken it is nt in anyones best intrest to bother the family or casey. It will not memorialize kaylee in the slightest. A crazy self rightous lynch mob will nt do justice. Respect our country, courts and laws or go somewhere else that u feel has a better v
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July 7th, 2011 8:15 AM
Yes there is dysfunction in the Anthony family, so what?! There is dysfunction in millions of families! George and Cindy should have told the truth--imo, their lies just added more fuel for the DUHfense team! However, any juror with ANY common sense should have stood firm and caused a hung jury! You don't give in, you hold fast to your beliefs...At least with a hung jury, there would have been another trial and perhaps then some jurors with common sense would have convicted her!! Just another travesty of justice and lack of concern for human life! I dont know how these jurors can sleep at night...
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July 7th, 2011 2:56 AM
During the trial jose baez looked very familiar to me. I realize today that he reminds me of Tim Burton's Tweedledum & Tweedledee. Its the same face. Lol.
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July 6th, 2011 11:36 PM
George & Cindy both lied on the stand & threw a monkey wrench into an already difficult case. While I dont think either had anything to do w/Caylee's passing, they sure as hell didnt do their all to get to the bottom of things. Theyre a seriously dysfunctioinal family.
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July 6th, 2011 9:47 PM
I hope people leave George, Cindy and Lee Anthony alone. Imagine never ever knowing what hapened to your precious 2 year old grandaughter while also knowing your own daughter does know but will never tell. Imagine knowing she got off by throwing your entire family under the bus. These people are in a type of pain and hell I hope I never know. I think the memory of this little girl should be honored. Her grandparents loved her more than her mother did and all they ever did was provide everything for her and adore her. I think anger or violence at them would dishonor Caylees memory. I don't think the verdict was correct but I really believe Casey alone comitted the crime. My question is once she is released where will she go? I can't see mom dad or brother Lee welcoming her home again.
I am truely sorry for Caylee. I do not think justice was served for her. Hug your kids a little tighter tonight parents, and remember how blessed we are to have them. I wish peace, in time, to the ot
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July 6th, 2011 9:00 PM
the jurors are a bunch of stupid americans.
July 6th, 2011 6:58 PM
This whole family is so fucked up! Everyone in the whole free world knows that whore Casey killed poor Caylee. I think the fact that they tried to defend Casey says either they're incredibly stupid with their heads in the sand or they all played a part in the cover up! And to say they have closure??? How the hell can you have closure when nobody is in jail for Caylee's murder? That tells me that the reason they have closure is because Casey got away with murder and they know it! What goes around comes around and they will get theirs!!