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matt819

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Tue Apr 2, 2013, 03:38 PM Apr 2013

True Crime - Casey Anthony [View all]

I imagine it's a toss-up between the OJ trial and the Casey Anthony trial regarding which generated more air time, ink, etc. I don't think either case has generated any reasonably balanced or well-written books.

I'm about 100 pages into the book by Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez. The guy's not a particularly good writer, but I haven't put it down yet. The reviews on Amazon are as polarized as the American populace - half of the readers gave him 5 stars, half gave him 1.

Has anyone read a book about this case that isn't 100% for or against Anthony?

I followed the trial only tangentially and so am not particularly familiar with all the ins and outs, plot twists and personalities. I know she was acquitted, of course, and I think I know where Baez is going regarding responsibility for Caylee's death, but I'm not sure. So no spoilers, please.

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True Crime - Casey Anthony [View all] matt819 Apr 2013 OP
I just recently found out ... Callmecrazy Apr 2013 #1
Small world matt819 Apr 2013 #2
I saw an interview of him... Callmecrazy Apr 2013 #3
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