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and it was just the beginning of the unraveling of everything I THOUGHT I knew about the justice system.
I vacillate between being sad she is gone and thankful she does not have to grow up in that family.
God rest her little soul.
Hi, Lisa - We had to learn it the hard way, sad to say. Yes, God rest her little soul.
I was thinking about Caylee this Christmas...very sad and I was wondering if she would still have believed in Santa...what a senseless loss.
Caylee's Christmas will be fine, charlee. She'll be spending it with the main event.
Hi Dave. I remember this day like it was yesterday. I knew deep in my heart that Caylee was dead but I also hoped that she was kidnapped and would eventually be returned to her family safe and sound. How I cried when I saw the breaking news. I cried even more when her murderer was found not guilty. I had to run outside after watching the verdict being read so no-one at work would see how upset I was. I'm still upset over this. God is cradling little Caylee in his arms and she is safe.
Hello, Carmen! I really wanted to take a ride down to Suburban Drive on Sunday, but the opportunity never came up. I may go down there this week, but the only reason would be to take photos of the location 3 years later. Caylee captured the hearts of millions of people. She may be gone, but I don't think we will ever have to worry about her being forgotten.
Wonder how the Dumbo 12 feel now ? I still think Karma will get this whole family. Blood Money will never bring happiness. I'm sure Casey would love to be hitting the bars; but is afraid to...that's part of Karma.
Wishing you the Best Christmas Ever!
Hope that u will start a new blog!
I don't know about karma, Mary Beth, but I'm sure she'll never feel safe in public again. She will forever live in her own prison.
Merry Christmas to you, too, and I am now (slowly) bringing my blog back up to speed.
At the age Caylee would have been now it should have been an exciting Christmas for the Anthony's.
Yes, Tiffany, it would be a happy time in the Anthony household if Caylee's mother had been loving, caring and responsible. Alas, it will be a sad time instead.
Hi Dave - I was in Orlando this past week for work - I actually did not think once about this until I happened to be driving down towards Tampa and came across Mount Dora and other names of places that I had never heard or paid attention to until this case - then it hit me that it was almost the 11th - it was a strange feeling and I couldn't stop thinking about it the rest of the time I was there. I can't tell you how many times I've been down to Orlando in the past three years and have always wanted to take a ride by Caylee's memorial but just have never had the time or opportunity - some day I am going to make it. She was a precious little girl whose life was taken way too early - her mother made this story all the more tragic - and tragedy kept striking - the day her mother was acquitted of this was a day I felt ill with sadness. I know I was not alone. I too still get angry when I think about this case - 3 years later and it can bring up feelings of rage and disbelief over how this woman (I will not call her a mother) got away with murdering her little girl, ruining her family and making a laughing stock of our judicial system. As I was flying out of MCO on Friday I had a window seat and got to look out over the large area of the airport and I thought about how in the beginning, they were searching there for Caylee - it was a very sad feeling and I said a prayer for her - and her grandparents as they did not ask for this tragedy in their lives. Thanks for covering all of it for us. I appreciate it.
Hi, Lisa - It sure is hard to believe it's been 3 years and the entire mess is behind us now. No one won in the battle. Oh, the defendant may have, but did she really? I wouldn't want to live in a prison of my mind like she will for years to come. That's no victory at all.
I hope you do stop by the location where Caylee was found. It's not really a memorial - not in the true sense of what a memorial should be, but that spot will always be a remembrance of the tragedy that unfolded in 2008. That's all we have.
Thanks, I appreciate you, as well. Everyone, actually, for reading my posts for the past 3 years.
I am always glad to see a new posting from you in my 'inbox', Dave! I was thinking about this earlier in the week..this case frustrated me so.. at the end. especially. It seems there has been a landslide of other missing and abused babies lately..feels like more than "usual:...Sad that anything is 'usual'...
Thank you for keeping Sam and CaringBridge on your Blogroll. We all appreciate the visits Sam gets (this year I am trying to see how many Christmas cards Sam can get in the mail. Fellas like him don't get mail other than medical bills..and after several years now, visitors have dwindled as his friends move on in life, marry, and are living life.
CaringBridge is a wonderful place, and an invaluable resource when you are in need of it.
Dave, have a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. I hope you are feeling well, and that your family is well also. I look forward to your future postings!!
Jean
Hi, Jean - I am always glad to see a new post up, too. Little Caylee is a sad, sad story, but like you said, there are countless others in the world who suffer a similar fate. I think there are more murders because there are billions more people than ten, twenty years ago. Plus, with the world at our fingertips, we see, hear and read plenty more than we did in the past.
You know, I will keep Sam and CaringBridge on my site as long as it's up and running. It's the least I can do. And if you want to publish his postal address, please feel free. Or, you could send it to me and I'll pass his address around to some of my friends here in the world of blogging. I know life goes on and so do the people we know, but I know how much you and Sam would appreciate getting cards and messages online. To anyone interested, you will find Sam's Website here: Sam Andersen
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and holiday season, too. My family is well, and I feel a bit better, so there are no complaints. Thank you, Jean.
Dave~~it is hard to believe 3 years have passed since we heard the breaking news that the remains of a child were found out at Suburban. I often wonder how this case would have turned out if the media hadn't of gotten so involved. The media set a stage for the high profile (excluding Baez) lawyers to have a perfect place to work pro bono and get some great advertising. I often wonder how Andre Lyon and the Baden's book sold.
Maybe some lessons can be learned from this case but unfortunately we will have copycats. The trend is now to lawyer up, do not take a polygraph and stay silent. It would be nice to put the run to some of these 'wealthy benefactors.' When the media makes a case high profile, it becomes a money racket
I would like to see the death penalty abolished in the state of Florida. I truly believe that was a reason for the 'not guilty' verdict. It seems the Pinellas 12 were scared to sign guilty to any of those three charges.
I have put the Anthony case behind me. Sure, I will always remember Caylee with sadness and would have liked to see justice be done but we cannot live in the past. We have to go forward with the experience and knowledge we have learned from our mistakes and try to improve our future.
Who knows, Caylee may get her justice yet. Was that lightning bolt that hit the tree near Caylee's Memorial a coincidence? I don't think so. The Snoop
I often wonder about the press coverage, too, Snoopy, but then again, I was part of the whole media blitz that took place, and I found myself right in the thick of it, unfortunately. The whole case had all of the ingredients necessary for a perfect storm like this to happen, and without the sunshine law, the media would have not known what to report. Evidence ran rampant everywhere, and millions of people got sucked right into it. I don't think we will see another news story like this one in a long, long time. Sure, people will continue to be murdered, but could things fall into place and become as much of a circus as this one? I don't think so. The whole Anthony family is weird. It was like the Munsters, where Caylee was Marilyn, the only "normal" one in the entire clan. Yes, we must move on, but we will never forget her. Thanks for your good words.
Dave, just got through reading Jeff Ashon's book and was kind of glad to see the compassion he had for Cindy and George although Cindy still lives in a dream world I think. She just can't bring herself to realize what her daughter has done. I really don't know what I would of done either as I have a daughter and grandaughter. Anyway, over now. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and that you keep on writing as I enjoy it so much as do others. Cindy
Hi, Cindy - I've yet to read it, but I will do it before Christmas. At least, that's my plan. I am glad that Ashton felt the same way as I have, all along, that Cindy lives in complete denial. It's not all about her daughter, either. A part of her still believes that Caylee is alive somewhere, and that utter confusion mus be ripping her apart to this day. Oh well, like you say, does anyone really know how they would react in a situation like that one?
Merry Christmas to you, too, and I plan on writing as long as I can and as long as people enjoy it. Thanks!
*Dave,
So glad to see a post from you, but sad when I think of the injustice that we all witnessed. It still makes me sick and I can't believe the monster got off scott free.
I miss everyone and especially you. Hope you have very Merry Christmas! And you too *Snoopy!
Sincerely, *Diana
DIANA!!! I am so happy to see you! You know, a lot of people stopped commenting on posts about the Anthonys soon after the trial ended. I didn't blame them, either. This was not a story with a happy ending. If there's any consolation in all of this, it's the fact that Ms. Anthony did not win this case because she will forever be imprisoned in her own body and mind, forever looking over her shoulder.
I sure hope you have a Merry Christmas, too. I have missed you, as well, so please don't be a stranger. I have always enjoyed your company and your thoughtful comments. Thanks for commenting. This is a really nice surprise.
Diana~~what a pleasant surprise to come in and see your comment. I have missed you 'kiddo'... I always connect you with Paul Anka... "Oh please stay by me, Diana." I hope we will see more of you.
Here's wishing You and Yours a Wonderful Christmas!! xoxo