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Imperfect Justice Updated Ed
Imperfect Justice Updated Ed: Prosecuting Casey Anthony | Jeff Ashton
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The definitive inside story of the case that captivated the nation. . . and the verdict that no one saw coming. It was the trial that stunned America. On July 5, 2011, nearly three years after her initial arrest, Casey Anthony walked away, virtually scot-free, from one of the most sensational murder trials of all time. She'd been accused of killing her daughter, Caylee, but the trial only left behind more questions: Was she actually innocent? What really happened to Caylee? Was this what justice really looked like? In Imperfect Justice, prosecutor Jeff Ashton, one of the principal players in the case's drama, sheds light on those questions and much more, telling the behind-the-scenes story of the investigation, the trial, and the now-infamous verdict. Complete with never-before-revealed information about the case and the accused, Ashton examines what the prosecution got right, what they got wrong, and why he remains completely convinced of Casey Anthony's guilt.
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Reviewsbylola
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First I read Jose Baez‘s book. Obviously I had to round it out by reading prosecutor Jeff Ashton‘s book.

I absolutely believe Casey killed Caylee. I absolutely believe the jury should have convicted her. I admit I initially gave Jose‘s theory a bit of weight initially about Caylee accidentally drowning in the pool. It just doesn‘t make sense though. The jury seemed to put a lot of stock in the lack of an official cause of death.

Cinfhen I remember this horrific story 💔💔💔 5y
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keys_on_fire
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I devoured this book. It is written by one of the prosecuting attorneys in the case and I loved his approach to the book. The whole thing can be summed up by the picture. It ended up being not about Caylee and the justice she deserved, but about Casey. Toward the end, I felt there was some repetition, but I was able to overlook it. I‘m tempted to read Jose Baez‘s book to see what the other side has to say.

DGRachel It may be wrong of me, but I don‘t give a rat‘s patootie about what the defense team has to say. I am still appalled that she was acquitted. 6y
Burghbookaddict @DGRachel I agree I'm so disgusted by this woman 6y
keys_on_fire @DGRachel Oh I‘m 💯% with you, but according to this guy they were so all over the place with their approach it makes me curious to see if they thought they had ANY logic behind it. It‘s also interesting that there were no psychological witnesses during the trial. 6y
Copwithabook You would be amazed at the stuff the police know that never gets allowed in the court room. I‘m guessing lawyers found a way to keep psych experts out of it. 6y
keys_on_fire @Copwithabook In this case, the defense was going to have two psychologists as witnesses, but pulled them when the prosecution then wanted to have a state expert examine her. This book was truly a fascinating read 6y
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keys_on_fire
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I like to have a kindle book going even if I‘m reading a print book so that if I find an opportunity to read, I can take advantage of it. I was watching an A&E special on Casey Anthony‘s parents tonight, & decided to find a book to read about the case. I flew through 50 pages in about 40 minutes! Am loving this one so far!

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KCLitLover
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If you ever wondered how Casey Anthony escaped justice, this is the book you are looking for. It is written by one of the prosecutors and provides an expert's view of both the evidence and case as a whole.

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Sugarroku
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My I for #LitsyAtoZ was Jeff Ashton‘s Imperfect Justice. This was an amazing account of the prosecutor‘s case against Casey Anthony. If you followed that in the media like I did, this is a great read to know what was fact and what was fiction. Of course, there is bias against Casey, but you still decide in the end if she is guilty. Fantastic read.

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guinsgirlreads
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My #libraryhaul from work today.. 2 from the bins, 2 from the returns cart, 1 from the new shelf, and 1 because it goes with the other one 😂

kstadt929 I have “Dead Woman Walking” from the library right now too! 6y
guinsgirlreads @kstadt929 I grabbed it on an impulse! 6y
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Carla
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There Might Be Cupcakes Podcast: Episode 8: Toxic Doxology http://www.theremightbecupcakes.com/episode-8-toxic-doxology
In which Carla continues to explore the Anthony and MacNara families, reviews classic cases of filicide and neonatalcide mentioned in episode 2, and continues the story of the MacNara familiy from episode 2, with new voices.
#caseyanthony #mywriting #amwriting #filicide #podcast

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Reader651
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Honest and realistic look at the prosecution of Casey Anthony. For anyone unfamiliar with the details of the murder case, this narrative will shock and sicken you. Still entirely unbelievable that this woman got away with killing her child.

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guinsgirlreads
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Awesome! Been wanting to read this!

MrBook Ooh, interesting... 7y
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catatonic1242
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Direct quote pictured. The fact that he would say this very concerning as, given he's a prosecutor, he should know the burden of proof lies solely on him. This fundamental disconnect made him lose a ton of credibility to me.