Personal Narrative: Amanda V.

The court system is made up of many operational parts that all work together to achieve an overall goal. For my courtroom observation I have chosen the State of Florida v Casey Marie Anthony trial. This trail took place on the 23rd floor of the Orange county courtroom in Florida which seats about 50 people. Casey Marie Anthony (the defendant) is on trial for the death of her two-year-old daughter Caylee Marie Anthony. She is being tried for first degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and four counts of providing false information to police. Around two months after being indicted on those charge’s police found Caylee Anthony body in a wooded area near her mother’s home.

On 07-15-16 at approximately 0823 hours, Officer Harrell #3441 and I were dispatched to 1716 Newport Avenue for a court order violation investigation. Dispatch advised us that Suspect Gerardo Jimenez was sitting in a white Dodge pickup truck directly in front of the residence. Suspect Jimenez has reportedly been known to be violent and breaks miscellaneous items.

On 12/7/16, at 1008 hours, I, Officer Humphries #335, was met in the lobby of the Bladensburg Police Department by a citizen who wanted to file a stolen cellular telephone report.

Casey Anthony thought to be one of Americas most hated women she gained that title after she was accused of murdering her two year old daughter Caylee Anthony. Main reason behind Casey Anthony’s hate is the fact that she had so much evidence against herself and she was proven not guilty. The evidence pointing that Casey Anthony did murder her daughter lies in the fact that she waited one whole month before filing her daughter as missing. Casey also in that month was found partying instead of looking for her daughter. There was also some witnesses testifying that Casey’s car had an awful smell coming from the trunk. Also more recently Casey has been the talk involving the DNA expert that defended her in court.

Case 442 U.S. 707 Fare v. Michael C. February 27, 1979 through June 20, 1979. This case involves Michael C., a sixteen year old juvenile, brought to the police station in California by Van Nuys police on a murder investigation. The juvenile was read his Miranda prophylactic protection rights before being questioned; he requested to speak to his probation officer but was denied. Michael agreed to speak with the officers and also waived his rights to counsel. While doing this, he brought forward incriminating statements against him that in return, the juvenile landed himself in court on a murder trial.

On 3-19-16, Highway Patrolman Jeremiah Byrd had a traffic stop. The vehicle was occupied by the alleged perpetrators and the alleged victims. The children were in restraint in the maroon Chevrolet Suburban 1500, traveling East on I10, near the mile marker 61. Judith gave the officer a Texas ID card, and it was suspended. Ramiro also have a driver license to the officer. The officer questioned if any illegal narcotics or cash was in the vehicle, and they state it wasn’t. The parents agreed to a verbal consent to check the car. The officer called for back-up, and the K-9 unit came and found an area at the back of the vehicle. The officer noticed a fishing line from an area of a hidden compartment. The area was pried open with a screwdriver, and

On 3/17/17 at 1005 hrs, I was dispatched to the PD lobby in reference to harassing phone calls. Upon my arrival, I made contact with the complainant Victoria Wert and her boyfriend, Bradley Palmer. Wert advised Palmer’s ex-girlfriend, Alexus Smith has been texting her since 9/27/16 to 3/17/17, during this time Wert advised she did not text her Smith once, and her text messages are rude and unwanted.

I knocked on the door, announced I was the Police, told Oleg he was under arrest

On Monday 06/27/16 at 2148 hours I was dispatched for an assault at Cedar Ridge

PIA SW interviewed Anitra Booker at the BCPD. Documentation reviewed. This interview was recorded and will be uploaded in ECF.

car keys and attempted to quickly run out of the apartment as she also noted

Per summons and complaint, plaintiff claims assault and false arrest. Plaintiff states that he was handcuffed, grabbed, and physically thrown through a plate glass window by defendant Sgt. Eliezer Pabon. Disposition of the criminal case is unknown at this time.

If you search, “Who is the most hated mom in America,” you will find the name Casey Anthony. Casey Anthony was one of the biggest names in 2008 when her 2 year old daughter Caylee Anthony went missing and eventually was found dead. All of America knew Casey was guilty of the murder but was found not guilty in 2011.

If ever there was a botched case it was this one with inconsistencies on the part of the State being overwhelming. I watched this trial intently and read everything available. The verdict in this case generated an epidemic of outrage throughout the world. I agree with the not-guilty verdict on the murder one and two charges; however, the evidence is not as incontrovertible as some have suggested. I also agree that there was some mischaracterization around the 31 days; yet, to trivialize this behavior as simply immature is inaccurate.