After 3 years of research, investigating, questioning, and pointing the finger and then six weeks of hearing all the evidence in court, a jury has decided that Casey Anthony is NOT GUILTY of murdering her two year old daughter. So, that means that either 1) she's gotten away with it or has "pulled an OJ" as some are saying or 2) the "real" murderer is still out there and is also getting away with it. Neither one of those options is preferred.
Everyone and their dog has commented in one way or another via Facebook, Twitter, calling in to the talk shows, etc. and it seems that everyone has a different view or opinion regarding the outcome, but most also believe that she is guilty. Although they believe she is guilty they do not believe that the prosecution provided the facts and evidence needed to prove that she murdered Caley.
Here's a couple of my own confessions. I have never served on a jury. I am not an attorney. And, I only watched one day of the actual trial and a day and a half of closing arguments. With what I saw or heard, I do not think that I could have convicted her of murder. Now, a day after the verdict was announced jurors are making money deals in order to speak about the trial & how they came to the conclusion that she was not guilty. One juror has even said that she is sick to her stomach that they found her not guilty.
I'm trying really hard not to throw stones and judge these 12 people or Casey Anthony or her parents. Goodness knows that my house may not be made of glass, but it has plenty of floor to ceiling windows. I really want to be careful not to play judge and jury myself. I know it may not seem that way from the title of my blog, but I'm really going for catchy as opposed to judgy!! (is that a word?)
I do not now or ever claim to be mother of the year by any means. I have alot of learning and growing in the area of good parenting! I also don't claim that I know where my child, whose 16 years old, is every second of every day. He's 16! I don't know about every Toot n Totum coke run or if he runs to the house to pick up something from the house, but the one thing that will get him into trouble faster than anything else is for him to change locations without telling me. If he's at Tucker's house and I don't hear from him for a couple of hours, I expect that I would find him at Tucker's house if I happened to drive by. I will tell you though that when he was two years old, I DID KNOW WHERE HE WAS 24/7!! I can promise you that!! My parents had my babysitters name, number, address and my babysitter had my parents names, numbers, and address. I knew my son's schedule while he was at the sitter's from the time they had lunch, played outside, took naps, and had quiet inside time. Even when he wasn't with me, I knew what he was doing!! I'm not claiming that is "Mother of the Year" material either. Many, many people are just like this. In fact, I would say that it is the rule not the exception. Except, when it comes to Casey Anthony. In the most non-judgmental tone possible I have to say that I don't understand how you can not know where your child is for 31 days and not be convicted of some form of child abuse or neglect. That, I do not understand!
What else I know...
Caley is gone. We can turn our porch lights on from now until the day each of us draws our last breath and Caley will still be gone. We can slam Casey, call her names, hate her, hate the jury, and debate the verdict over and over and over and over, but Caley will still be gone. I don't understand why we are trying to seek "Justice for Caley" now. In my opinion, "Justice for Caley" would have been better served when it was first realized that her mother didn't want to be a mother any more. "Justice" would've been removing her from her mother's care while she was alive instead of proving her mother's guilt after she's dead.
I also know...
Caley is in a much better place than her mother will ever be in on this earth or in death. I see our Mighty Comforter holding that precious little girl and loving her like she deserves to be loved. She will never be neglected again. Casey, or whoever took Caley's life from her will receive the judgment and the punishment she/they deserve(s). The judgment and punishment received will be far more appropriate than that the 12 jurors could ever have given. Then and only then will be able to say there is "Justice for Caley." Ezekiel 25:17
I will carry out great vengeance on them and punish them in my wrath. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I take vengeance on them.'
I pray that whoever did this will lay their head on their pillow to sleep every night for the rest of their lives and see that little girls face. If they take a nap in the middle of the day, I hope they see Caley's face. If they doze off in their easy chair, I hope they see Caley's face. If they see a little girl in a stroller in the mall, I hope they see Caley. I hope they are reminded each and every day of the life that they had no right to take.
There are so many questions unanswered. Questions that we will never have the answers to. We have witnessed what we are considering to be the most unfair judgement of all and are having a hard time dealing with just how unfair this judgment really is. We don't understand, we don't comprehend, our heart's hurt whether we are a mother, grandmother, or daughter. How could anyone do this?? How could a mother do this to their child? How could a grandparent allow this to happen?? How? How? How? Why? Why? Why? We just don't know. But, let's take comfort in the fact that Someone does know.
So finally, for me, here is what I know for sure, 100%, without a shadow of a doubt...
Exodus 20:13
"You shall not murder"
Deuteronomy 5:17
"You shall not murder"
Proverbs 28:17
A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him
Hosea 4:2
There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.
Matthew 5:21
"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment."
Romans 13:9
The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Rest In Peace little Caley and God have mercy on the soul of the person that took you from this earth.
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