I’ve been captivated by the Caylee Anthony since the first day its headline made breaking news. This case has grabbed my personal attention in many ways due to the various twists, turns and development involved. The death of a child at the hands of his or her own parent is terribly tragic and unfortunately, cases such as these transpire everyday throughout the nation.
In my opinion, the reason this case has garnered so much media attention is the fact that Casey Anthony, Caylee Anthony and others involved in the case appear to be your average American, maybe even your next door neighbor. Who would ever imagine that someone appearing to be so familiar could be capable of ending their child’s life?
I could get on my soap box and tell you all of the issues I have with this case from the perspective of a private detective, but for your sake, I’ll spare you. My real issue is with Casey Anthony’s legal counsel. How can this woman afford her powerhouse of a legal team when she is considered to be indigent? Her legal counsel has been compared to the likes O.J. Simpson’s legal team.For the life of me, I can’t figure that one out.
This week, Jose Baez, the lead attorney in the case, dropped a bombshell in his opening argument. He alleged that Caylee Anthony accidentally drowned in the family’s pool and that George Anthony, Caylee’s grandfather, covered it up. It seems as though the defense is doing all they can to make sure that Casey Anthony walks free, even if it means incorporating rumors, lies and false allegations to do so. If I were a private detective working on this particular investigation, my conscience wouldn’t allow me to be a part of the pool of lies and hypocrisy involved.
I’d be really surprised if Casey Anthony is found to be guilty. I know this may seem sensational, but with everything her legal team is alleging, it’s no telling what else will be brought to the surface. Unfortunately, this case hinges on nothing but assertions and accusations against everyone, except Casey Anthony. They say whatever is done in the dark will be brought to the light and I truly hope this is true for the Anthony case. She needs to be held accountable for what was done and have the courage to be truthful about it. Nothing bothers me more than dealing with dishonest people and because I’ve worked on death investigations in the past, I have a strong sense in determining when someone is being deceitful.
I’ve learned valuable lessons during my experience as a private detective in Raleigh, North Carolina and one of them knowing when to be a part of an investigation versus knowing when to limit involvement. I know that I would not want to be involved with the Anthony case unless I was working on behalf of the prosecution. I aim for the truth and I truly believe that is the objective of the prosecution in the Anthony case.
