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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
I read both this book and Ashton's book. Of the two, I think this one is a little bit more worth the time. It is considerably more detailed, and it is a considerably more in-depth treatment of the trial. His version of events is a little more interesting, because it wasn't as widely published in the news. Neither book gives as accurate of a picture of events as you can get from watching the trial recordings and reading people's responses at the time, and I think both of them take several liberties with the facts. Personally, I find Ashton and Baez to both be very unlikable, but Baez manages to hide it a bit more in writing.
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On a recent trip to Orlando I got immersed in the Casey Anthony story. I read one book about it while I was there. I couldn’t believe she was found not guilty. I asked my husband, who is a lawyer, how that could be. He explained to me that sometimes there is not enough evidence to convince a jury that the accused actually committed the crime to which they are charged (he said it much better, with a longer explanation and that is why he is a lawyer and I am a nurse).
When I started reading this book the “not guilty” verdict made a lot more sense. At the end I was telling my husband about it and my stepdaughter couldn’t believe I thought that the “not guilty” verdict was right. What about the lies? What about Caylee’s body being found so close to her house? What about Zanny the Nanny? All I could tell her was that I believed the state didn’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Casey in fact murdered Caylee.
I was intrigued by this story that I checked out the prosecutions book, Imperfect Justice, but I only got a chapter in when I decided I have had enough of this story for awhile.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and the glimpse into our legal system, that while imperfect, is still very, very impressive.
When I started reading this book the “not guilty” verdict made a lot more sense. At the end I was telling my husband about it and my stepdaughter couldn’t believe I thought that the “not guilty” verdict was right. What about the lies? What about Caylee’s body being found so close to her house? What about Zanny the Nanny? All I could tell her was that I believed the state didn’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Casey in fact murdered Caylee.
I was intrigued by this story that I checked out the prosecutions book, Imperfect Justice, but I only got a chapter in when I decided I have had enough of this story for awhile.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and the glimpse into our legal system, that while imperfect, is still very, very impressive.
Very interesting to read it from Jose's perspective. However, I don't think that he actually believes half the stuff he wrote. It is abundantly clear he was doing the work of a defense attorney...and while he says how Caylee supposedly died (according to Casey) it is still unsaid where they little girl's body was for 31 days. There is a lot of ego in this book but it can be cast aside long enough to be interested.
Jose Baez needs to educate himself on the difference between a victim of sexual abuse and a sociopath. He clearly does NOT understand the difference.
Jose Baez needs to educate himself on the difference between a victim of sexual abuse and a sociopath. He clearly does NOT understand the difference.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Abandonment
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I enjoyed reading the defense's perspective of the case. I also read the book written by the prosecutor. While the prosecutor focused more on bashing and discrediting Baez, Baez took the higher ground.
He explains in detail how he presented his case, battled the motions presented by the prosecution, the harsh and sometimes biased reactions of the judge, and the trashing of the media not only of Casey but they also tried to destroy Baez's career.
It was an interesting book to read and to finally see both: perspectives prosecution and defense.
He explains in detail how he presented his case, battled the motions presented by the prosecution, the harsh and sometimes biased reactions of the judge, and the trashing of the media not only of Casey but they also tried to destroy Baez's career.
It was an interesting book to read and to finally see both: perspectives prosecution and defense.
I started this book with some serious doubts about Jose Baez's credibility and his reputation, but I put that aside to focus on the defense's opinion on Casey Anthony's case and trial.
Baez points out multiple instances of shoddy police work in the Caylee Anthony investigation and he
pokes considerable holes in the theory the state proposed during Casey's trial. Baez logically disproves nearly all of the allegations made by the prosecution and even sheds light on prosecutorial misconduct surrounding the case. He rationally explains how he’s come to (almost) all of his conclusions, theories and beliefs.
Like everyone else, I started this book with the very strong opinion that Casey Anthony was guilty, but my opinion has changed. Although the evidence at first glance does incriminate Casey, I think the theory proposed in Baez's book is honestly the most likely event that occurred. Overall, it was a good read and answered some questions I had about the case.
Baez points out multiple instances of shoddy police work in the Caylee Anthony investigation and he
pokes considerable holes in the theory the state proposed during Casey's trial. Baez logically disproves nearly all of the allegations made by the prosecution and even sheds light on prosecutorial misconduct surrounding the case. He rationally explains how he’s come to (almost) all of his conclusions, theories and beliefs.
Like everyone else, I started this book with the very strong opinion that Casey Anthony was guilty, but my opinion has changed. Although the evidence at first glance does incriminate Casey, I think the theory proposed in Baez's book is honestly the most likely event that occurred. Overall, it was a good read and answered some questions I had about the case.
dark
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informative
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