There are so many possibilities, and so much we don't know. Baez knew that Casey could never try to tell the truth because the State did such a good job of painting her as a liar, which, I'm not disputing, there are things she did lie about. However, even if she wanted to tell the truth, no one would believe her. Remember the story of "The Little Boy that Cried Wolf"?
I believe that something awful did happen, not sure what, but Casey was so afraid of being disgraced by her mom, that she went to George and he agreed that Cindy would lose it and probably never speak to Casey again. Look at how she freaked out just finding out that Caylee was missing. Can you imagine having to look her in the eye and tell her that Caylee was dead?
I don't believe that George Anthony is the righteous man that the media or Law Enforcement painted him to be. I think there could be far more involvement on his behalf, whether it be his gambling or his bad temper, that lead to Caylee's demise. I don't buy the story that Law Enforcement didn't see what Roy Kronk was seeing. I think this shady character, who was also accused of kidnapping before and whose own sister didn't want him around her daughter, needed to be investigated further.
I've done my homework on this case. I only wish that all those who hadn't, those who chose to listen to every media outlet they could, had done the same.
Great resource site for parents!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
A huge lesson to be learned...
I just listened to the arguement presented by Mr. Mason today Motion for Aquittal today. Funny, he touched on all the points I made in my last blog. No previous reports of child abuse, no SUBSTANTIAL evidence or motive.
What people don't understand is the underlying politics in this case. Orange County Sheriff's Dept. made a huge mistake. They didn't allow the defense attorney's rep to be there as they processed the crime scene, they interrogated Casey 3 on 1 at Universal Studios, they NEVER investigated ANYONE else, such as the infamous Roy Kronk. They took everyone's word at face value. That's not what detectives do. GOOD detectives question EVERYTHING. There were no witnesses, no certainty of "Who, What, When, Where and Why.". We heard testimony to the lying she'd done in past, but nothing that proved she was a bad mother. There was nothing to prove-beyond a shadow of a doubt that Casey didn't love her daughter. Nothing that suggested she didn't want to be a parent any longer. This was all speculation because the media had to convict someone.
What people don't understand is the underlying politics in this case. Orange County Sheriff's Dept. made a huge mistake. They didn't allow the defense attorney's rep to be there as they processed the crime scene, they interrogated Casey 3 on 1 at Universal Studios, they NEVER investigated ANYONE else, such as the infamous Roy Kronk. They took everyone's word at face value. That's not what detectives do. GOOD detectives question EVERYTHING. There were no witnesses, no certainty of "Who, What, When, Where and Why.". We heard testimony to the lying she'd done in past, but nothing that proved she was a bad mother. There was nothing to prove-beyond a shadow of a doubt that Casey didn't love her daughter. Nothing that suggested she didn't want to be a parent any longer. This was all speculation because the media had to convict someone.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
In My Opinion...The Casey Anthony Trial
I live in Central Florida, and right now the local media is saturated and completely obessed with the Casey Anthony Trial . I'm not one of those people that takes everything at face value. I'm not a chicken eating what the media is feeding me. People tend to forget that the media has to make rankings in order to get viewers to watch and make money to have a job. They blow everything out of proportion and things are often misconstrued and not what they seem. I have been on Facebook, and seen people so enraged, so full of hate for this person they do not know. They see her instead as a baby killing monster. This woman DID NOT admit to murdering her child. She is NOT like Andrea Yates that DROWNED her five children, Julianne McCrery , (also as a matter of coincidence, happens to be from Texas) that killed her child and left him in a rural town in Maine. They have admittedly killed their children. There's been no admission at ANY point in time from Casey Anthony that her daughter died by her hand.
Did Casey Anthony lie to Law Enforcement? She damn sure did. Did she report her daughter missing? No, she didn't. Why? I'll tell you why- fear. Have you ever found out that your children did something they weren't supposed to, and when you ask them "Why didn't you just tell me?" they will say "I thought I was going to get in trouble." Has your child ever been involved in something they know is wrong, and they didn't tell you about it? When confronted is not the answer often "I was told not to tell anyone?" Think back to when you were 22. Did you not have a similar mentality? Now imagine being this 22 year old girl that has just lost her baby. After any traumatic event in life we are all not in our right frame of mind. We may act different, and as we are all different people, we deal with things in our own ways. Some go to church and pray, some go away for awhile to clear their heads, some lean on family and friends heavily for support. Some lean on drugs and alcohol. So as for the allegations of Casey going out and partying, this was her way of dealing with the situation. Right or wrong, it was her coping mechanism. How do I know this? Because after a traumatic event in my life, I did the exact same thing. I was young, felt there was no one I could trust. I went out every night and put a happy face on with the help of my "friends" and partied 'til the sun came up. Ask any alcoholic why they're in a bar every night. You'll get a similar answer. Casey may have been a "Party Girl" prior to Caylee's death as well, which only solidifies my belief that she was prone to dealing with her problems in just this manner. I know, that if the technology was 12 years ago what it was today, and someone had taken pictures of me at that time, I would have looked much like Casey, and no one would ever think that there was demon tearing me apart at the seams inside. It also wouldn't bode well for me if someone was trying to establish what kind of person I am today based on pictures that were taken at the worst point of my young life.
Do I believe that Casey's parents knew more than they were letting on? I certainly think George did. I think that he didn't want to see his daughter end up in jail for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor or Manslaughter charges. I say manslaughter because I do believe that this was an accident, not premeditated murder. So the answer from her dad was "Don't tell ANYONE." She went along with this because, as I'm famous for saying- "Fear makes the wolf appear bigger than it is."
I believe that the State of Florida found that one search for chlorofoam on the Anthony's computer, and built their case around it. This pic was posted on Ricardo Morales' Myspace, who was at the time the boyfriend of Casey Anthony. Is it possible that's why she researched what chlorofoam was and decided to ditch this psycho in a quick hurry? Are you aware that there are "trace" amounts of chlorofoam already present in carpeting? Are you aware that there are also "trace" amounts of chlorofoam in vehicle exhaust? There are many other sources of chlorofoam that occur in everyday things you are exposed to. Yet the scientist that tested the carpet specimen testified that there were only "trace" amounts of chlorofoam present in the lab sample provided from the trunk of Casey Anthony's car. Hmm..isn't the trunk also very close to the exhaust from the muffler on a vehicle? I find the INTENTIONAL murder of Caylee Anthony being based on this information completely LAUGHABLE and it should have never been allowed in court as the theory, and that's what it is- a THEORY, because their is no clear determination of death by the Cornerer that is based on scientific proof. She is also informed of "cirumstances" around the death. I believe this could also lead to a persuasion, as these were Law Enforcements assumptions based on what they saw when the body was found. Speaking to the duct tape (another laughable issue) since the remains were found in a swampy area, the body decomposed, how would duct tape that was attached to the mouth remain on the skull? The bag was clearly punctured if what the prosecution says is true that her body was eaten by wildlife.
Duct tape is by no means waterproof. When it gets wet, it disintgrates, and will come loose from whatever it was attached to. The tape, could have at one time been around the bag to seal it closed, but I do not believe the theory that her mouth was taped shut for the purpose of restricting Caylee's breathing. I believe that the disintegration of the tape allowed for movement, and that in the movement, it may have loosely attached itself where it was said to be "found on her skull" by investigators.
Last night I googled images for Caylee Anthony. This is what I found.
Casey and Caylee Anthony Personal Photos
Sure there were pics of Casey partying and Caylee dressed as Princess Leah...but the pics that spoke volumes to me were the more personal ones that show the bond that this mother had with her child.
I am writing this in the perspective of a mom who was also a single mother at 23. I lived with my parents and I know, that if I left their home, and something terrible happened to my daughter because of my neligence and a bad descision, I would have had the fear of God, not only in being put in jail, but also of the disappointment and possibly being disowned by my family. If indeed, Casey Anthony did accidentally contribute to the death of her daughter, there is no need for punishment that's determined by a jury of her peers. She will undoubtedly live in a personal hell that will be greater than a sentence handed down by a judge.
Let me leave you with this: "The act of murder itself was certainly condemned, but hatred is a ‘heart’ sin, and any hateful thought or act is an act of murder in God’s eyes for which justice will be demanded, possibly not in this life but at the judgment." (What does the Bible say about Hate? )
Did Casey Anthony lie to Law Enforcement? She damn sure did. Did she report her daughter missing? No, she didn't. Why? I'll tell you why- fear. Have you ever found out that your children did something they weren't supposed to, and when you ask them "Why didn't you just tell me?" they will say "I thought I was going to get in trouble." Has your child ever been involved in something they know is wrong, and they didn't tell you about it? When confronted is not the answer often "I was told not to tell anyone?" Think back to when you were 22. Did you not have a similar mentality? Now imagine being this 22 year old girl that has just lost her baby. After any traumatic event in life we are all not in our right frame of mind. We may act different, and as we are all different people, we deal with things in our own ways. Some go to church and pray, some go away for awhile to clear their heads, some lean on family and friends heavily for support. Some lean on drugs and alcohol. So as for the allegations of Casey going out and partying, this was her way of dealing with the situation. Right or wrong, it was her coping mechanism. How do I know this? Because after a traumatic event in my life, I did the exact same thing. I was young, felt there was no one I could trust. I went out every night and put a happy face on with the help of my "friends" and partied 'til the sun came up. Ask any alcoholic why they're in a bar every night. You'll get a similar answer. Casey may have been a "Party Girl" prior to Caylee's death as well, which only solidifies my belief that she was prone to dealing with her problems in just this manner. I know, that if the technology was 12 years ago what it was today, and someone had taken pictures of me at that time, I would have looked much like Casey, and no one would ever think that there was demon tearing me apart at the seams inside. It also wouldn't bode well for me if someone was trying to establish what kind of person I am today based on pictures that were taken at the worst point of my young life.
Do I believe that Casey's parents knew more than they were letting on? I certainly think George did. I think that he didn't want to see his daughter end up in jail for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor or Manslaughter charges. I say manslaughter because I do believe that this was an accident, not premeditated murder. So the answer from her dad was "Don't tell ANYONE." She went along with this because, as I'm famous for saying- "Fear makes the wolf appear bigger than it is."
I believe that the State of Florida found that one search for chlorofoam on the Anthony's computer, and built their case around it. This pic was posted on Ricardo Morales' Myspace, who was at the time the boyfriend of Casey Anthony. Is it possible that's why she researched what chlorofoam was and decided to ditch this psycho in a quick hurry? Are you aware that there are "trace" amounts of chlorofoam already present in carpeting? Are you aware that there are also "trace" amounts of chlorofoam in vehicle exhaust? There are many other sources of chlorofoam that occur in everyday things you are exposed to. Yet the scientist that tested the carpet specimen testified that there were only "trace" amounts of chlorofoam present in the lab sample provided from the trunk of Casey Anthony's car. Hmm..isn't the trunk also very close to the exhaust from the muffler on a vehicle? I find the INTENTIONAL murder of Caylee Anthony being based on this information completely LAUGHABLE and it should have never been allowed in court as the theory, and that's what it is- a THEORY, because their is no clear determination of death by the Cornerer that is based on scientific proof. She is also informed of "cirumstances" around the death. I believe this could also lead to a persuasion, as these were Law Enforcements assumptions based on what they saw when the body was found. Speaking to the duct tape (another laughable issue) since the remains were found in a swampy area, the body decomposed, how would duct tape that was attached to the mouth remain on the skull? The bag was clearly punctured if what the prosecution says is true that her body was eaten by wildlife.
Duct tape is by no means waterproof. When it gets wet, it disintgrates, and will come loose from whatever it was attached to. The tape, could have at one time been around the bag to seal it closed, but I do not believe the theory that her mouth was taped shut for the purpose of restricting Caylee's breathing. I believe that the disintegration of the tape allowed for movement, and that in the movement, it may have loosely attached itself where it was said to be "found on her skull" by investigators.
Last night I googled images for Caylee Anthony. This is what I found.
Casey and Caylee Anthony Personal Photos
Sure there were pics of Casey partying and Caylee dressed as Princess Leah...but the pics that spoke volumes to me were the more personal ones that show the bond that this mother had with her child.
I am writing this in the perspective of a mom who was also a single mother at 23. I lived with my parents and I know, that if I left their home, and something terrible happened to my daughter because of my neligence and a bad descision, I would have had the fear of God, not only in being put in jail, but also of the disappointment and possibly being disowned by my family. If indeed, Casey Anthony did accidentally contribute to the death of her daughter, there is no need for punishment that's determined by a jury of her peers. She will undoubtedly live in a personal hell that will be greater than a sentence handed down by a judge.
Let me leave you with this: "The act of murder itself was certainly condemned, but hatred is a ‘heart’ sin, and any hateful thought or act is an act of murder in God’s eyes for which justice will be demanded, possibly not in this life but at the judgment." (What does the Bible say about Hate? )
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
So let me get this straight...
"So you don't have to sell online as a source of regular income?"
No, I don't. I do it because I love it. I have been a Stay at Home Mom for going on 9 years. I'm educated. I have had a successful career. I know how to sort laundry, cook a mean steak, use online banking to pay my bills, and I can change a diaper in under 45 seconds.
But somehow, I missed working. I missed interaction with people that said more than 23 words. So I went online looking for work I could do from home. And there it was...ebay. I had some toys that my kids didn't play with anymore, (what I didn't know at the time was that they were collectible) so I looked them up. I couldn't believe that someone was willing to pay me for my second-hand items, and willing to pay to have it delivered to their house! The first item I sold was a Fisher Price Cassette player. The brown one with a handle and the big buttons on top. I remember it clearly because when I bought it, I thought "No way, I had one of these in my classroom in elementary school!" I was hooked.
No, I don't. I do it because I love it. I have been a Stay at Home Mom for going on 9 years. I'm educated. I have had a successful career. I know how to sort laundry, cook a mean steak, use online banking to pay my bills, and I can change a diaper in under 45 seconds.
But somehow, I missed working. I missed interaction with people that said more than 23 words. So I went online looking for work I could do from home. And there it was...ebay. I had some toys that my kids didn't play with anymore, (what I didn't know at the time was that they were collectible) so I looked them up. I couldn't believe that someone was willing to pay me for my second-hand items, and willing to pay to have it delivered to their house! The first item I sold was a Fisher Price Cassette player. The brown one with a handle and the big buttons on top. I remember it clearly because when I bought it, I thought "No way, I had one of these in my classroom in elementary school!" I was hooked.
The Birth of Kid-Cra-Zee Toys and More...
It took me 2 years to get where I am today. I tried several marketplaces, at one time I had 4 sites I was selling on all at the same time. Then, one day, I got a very useful peice of information. Somewhere online I read "The best thing you can do as a seller is have one site that you sell on, stock a variety and offer the most inventory you can handle, make it customer-friendly. Make your buyers love your little peice of the online world as much as you do." I took this advice to heart. I put down my roots at eCrater, moved all of my inventory, shut all the others down, and I've been working to provide my customers with great selection, quality items, and affordable prices.
I've spent countless days and hours on marketing my site. I've plugged into Twitter, Facebook, Manta, Sellers Networks, and every search engine I can submit to without incurring costs. This is my life's work, second only to raising my children, they will always be my first love. They are also the reason I sell online. We use the money I make for Birthdays, Holidays, Vacations, and at times, for things they need or want that our budget may not allow for.
I've spent countless days and hours on marketing my site. I've plugged into Twitter, Facebook, Manta, Sellers Networks, and every search engine I can submit to without incurring costs. This is my life's work, second only to raising my children, they will always be my first love. They are also the reason I sell online. We use the money I make for Birthdays, Holidays, Vacations, and at times, for things they need or want that our budget may not allow for.
The End of my ebay era...
I have been thinking about this for awhile. For years, ebay was the only major marketplace to buy items from a private seller in a "secure" online format. Now, for years, other marketplaces have been available, but ebay was the world's "sweetheart" when it came to buying online. They've always come out on top. But starting in 2008, sweeping changes to both the feedback system and several changes to the fee structure have made it impossible for some sellers to co-exist with the "big box" stores that ebay just happens to be favoring in terms of fee discounts (some don't pay any at all). Under the new fee structure, up to and sometimes beyond, 30% of a sale will be absorbed in fees collected by ebay and paypal. For some smaller sellers, this is a deal-breaker. They cannot even afford ebay part-time anymore.
So what does this have to do with me? As an"online selling addict", I can vouch for the above information, because I was maintaining a store on ebay (InMommiesCloset). I was paying a monthly fee, listing fees per item, final value fees, and paypal fees. For the first two years it was managable part-time. I could list about 75 items, and still make a profit. But sales are not guaranteed on every item, and before long, I found myself upside down when the economy took that fateful dive. I was forced to close my ebay store and figure out what to do from there.
So what does this have to do with me? As an"online selling addict", I can vouch for the above information, because I was maintaining a store on ebay (InMommiesCloset). I was paying a monthly fee, listing fees per item, final value fees, and paypal fees. For the first two years it was managable part-time. I could list about 75 items, and still make a profit. But sales are not guaranteed on every item, and before long, I found myself upside down when the economy took that fateful dive. I was forced to close my ebay store and figure out what to do from there.
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