The Mystery Of Caylee Anthony’s Murder & What Happened To Her Mother Casey

The Verdict

It took the jury just one day to determine Casey Anthony’s fate. They began deliberations on July 4, 2011, and on July 5 found her not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated child abuse. She was found guilty of providing false information to law enforcement. Casey was sentenced to one year in county jail and $4,000 in fines. She received 1,043 days credit for time served and good behavior. She was released on July 17, 2011, and was ordered to pay $217,000 to the state of Florida for investigative and prosecution costs. But the nightmare was not over.

Not Enough Evidence

Following the verdict, one of the jurors, nursing student Jennifer Ford, told ABC News, “I did not say she was innocent” and “I just said there was not enough evidence. If you cannot prove what the crime was, you cannot determine what the punishment should be.” She added, “I’m not saying that I believe the defense,” but that “it’s easier for me logically to get from point A to point B” following the defense argument versus the prosecution’s argument. She also believed George Anthony was “dishonest” and she and her fellow jurors were sick over the not-guilty verdict.