June 3, 2011

Motive -- Understanding Casey Anthony 6/3

As to motive, I believe it's clear- and evident in the testimony and evidence. Casey was jealous not of her mother, but of Caylee. She had been her parents' only daughter- their "little girl." She never really "individuated" from mom and dad and remained dependent on their approval. As she grew up, Cindy's controlling nature and intrusiveness kept Casey flipping back & forth between wanting to please Mom and wanting to get away from her.

 She missed being "taken care of" by Mom without adult responsibilities and wanted the kind of unconditional love given to Caylee;  it was unbearable that Caylee had stolen the spotlight from her.. Mom even denied her credit for bringing Caylee to the family (a perfect or great mistake but a  mistake.)  

Clearly, La Bella Vita was not the motive - the Anthonys wanted custody as it was. But she wanted to be her folks' little girl, and not seen as someone who abandoned her baby.  

In fact, Cindy Anthony said on the
 stand that she saw a therapist several months before Casey left with Caylee. Cindy discussed with the therapist that Casey was an unfit mother (partying while they cared for Caylee, et al.) The therapist said Cindy and George should kick Casey out and file for custody.  How is this not the motive? In this case, since this was mentioned on the stand, can't the therapist be subpoenaed or her records? Can't doctor - patient privilege be bypassed in this case?    

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