CJS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Death Of Caylee Anthony, Murder, O. J. Simpson
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Major difference between this case and oj simpson case is that he had fame before going trial but casey became overnight celebrity. Very little physical evidence in this case where oj case had mountain of physical evidence. First degree murder charge (premeditation): not guilty. Multiple counts of lying to law enforcement: guilty. Told law enforcement she worked at universal studios. Made up a story about a fictions nanny that took caylee. Most famously, nancy grace is perfect example of trial by media. Very little physical evidence in this case. Main because it took so long to recover caylee"s body. Lost in june and found around december. Official cause of death of ruled to be undetermined on caylee anthony by the. Delay caused problems with providing physical evidence prosecutors and district attorneys (kft) Very hard to pass in proving beyond a reasonable doubt someone is guilty of first degree murder. Casey, caylee, casey anthony"s parents (george and cindy)
