Caylee Marie Anthony #164 6/25/10 - 7/14/10

[no rose colored glasses]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

[monkalicious]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

Good point, No Rose.  She so rarely appears, I'd almost forgotten about her.  So the much celebrated "Dream Team" of legal experts is dwindling.   What I find interesting is that both LK-B and the Lyon were using this case to push their book sales.  Perhaps sales were not going as well as expected by being associated with Casey.
(Another reason to find Lyon's reason for leaving suspect.   Wouldn't Lyon's royalties be substantial enough to cover travel costs?  Wouldn't she have the ability to get a pretty lucrative contract to write about the Anthony trial because of her personal relationship with Casey?)

[anothermonkey]

http://www.wftv.com/news/24102408/detail.html

“Those who have professed to be true believers in this case have fallen by the waste side mainly because of financial reasons,” Sheaffer said.

Hilarious!!

[no rose colored glasses]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

Good point, No Rose.  She so rarely appears, I'd almost forgotten about her.  So the much celebrated "Dream Team" of legal experts is dwindling.   What I find interesting is that both LK-B and the Lyon were using this case to push their book sales.  Perhaps sales were not going as well as expected by being associated with Casey.
(Another reason to find Lyon's reason for leaving suspect.   Wouldn't Lyon's royalties be substantial enough to cover travel costs?  Wouldn't she have the ability to get a pretty lucrative contract to write about the Anthony trial because of her personal relationship with Casey?)

Good thoughts about the book sales. Linda and her husband strike me as money orientated, just don't see her continuing on with this case, I could be wrong. But Linda is respected among other lawyers, not that this means anything, just can't imagine her ruining that. I'm guessing Andrea was butting heads with Baez and probably with Morgan, who needs that grief? Let those two carry on without her.

[Scatty]

Baez always reminded me of the old lady that swallowed a fly with his bringing on board of one attorney after another. It felt like as soon as he thought one attorney was getting to cocky and trying to take charge/become lead attorney, or get more media attention, he'd hire someone else. I think he may stick with Cheney because Cheney seems willing to take the back seat where Bozo is concerned.

...There was an old woman who swallowed a cat,
Imagine that! to swallow a cat,
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,
That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her,
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly,
I don't know why she swallowed the fly,
Perhaps she'll die. ...

[Northern Rose]

Attorney in Anthony case steps down
Updated: Thursday, 01 Jul 2010, 8:49 AM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 30 Jun 2010, 10:23 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - There was a big development in the case against Casey Anthony on Wednesday as one of her attorneys is no longer working for the defense.

Jose Baez has confirmed that Andrea Lyons, a death penalty expert on the team, is leaving for financial reasons. He added that most of the death penalty motions have been heard at this point.

FOX 35 asked longtime criminal defense attorney Hal Uhrig for his take on this latest move. He speculated that there wasn't any money made available by the court to fly Lyons back and forth from her offices in Chicago. He also raised an interesting point that Lyons' primary claim to fame is keeping her defendants out of the electric chair.

"I'm not sure it's going to have any impact on the most important phase of the trial, which is, 'Is she going to be found guilty or not guilty?'" said Uhrig.  "If she's found guilty of anything less that fist degree capital murder, you're not going to have a second part of the trial."

Lyons' replacement, Cheney Mason, has a reputation of getting "not guilty" verdicts. Uhrig says he has know Mason for thirty years on a professional level.  He says Mason is near retirement and may not need the money. Mason also has what Uhrig calls a, "home town advantage," meaning he knows the Central Florida judges and their judicial temperament, which could benefit Anthony's defense.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/anthony_case/063010-Casey-Anthony-Andrea-Lyons

[SunnyinTX]

Ok Monks this is just plain silly...Found Annie Downings letters to Casey and guess what she got a tattoo of Caylee as well..Ok call me strange but I do have a tat but I wouldn't put any name but family if that is what I was going to do.  Annie is no relation to them so what gives..to read her letter it starts at page 654 through 655.
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/24039449/detail.html

Hi Row, I 'heard' Annie also had a tattoo w/Caylee's name.....everyone associated with the A's seem just a little strange, a little off, a little oddball.  JMO of course

[SunnyinTX]

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2010/june/115783/One-of-Casey%E2%80%99s-lawyers-quits-case
By Adam Longo, News 13 Reporter
Last Updated: Thursday, July 01, 2010 12:44 AM
ORLANDO --


“Everyone on the team is making financial sacrifices,” Baez said. “Everyone believes in Casey’s cause for justice and we're all fighting for her.”

SNIPPED.........everyone except JB that is.....he still has a lot of money unaccounted for and I can't imagine why he hasn't been held accountable.....plus I BELIEVE he is getting money from some media source, pre-payment for a book deal or movie deal.....it is my belief he is NOT doing this for anything other than MONEY!!!

[SunnyinTX]

WTH took her so long?? I wonder if she made a final visit to Casey's cell? I have searched for the visitor's log and can't find a link...anyone have it??

hi nut.....I will keep reading and see if anyone was able to answer your questions....according to what I read yesterday the only visitor she has had in 3 weeks has been the mitigation specialist...

[SunnyinTX]

Good morning, monkeys!  Wowzers!  The Lyon is gone.  I guess she really wasn't a "True Believer" in Casey's innocence!  (Not that anyone ever really thought that!)  I wonder if this will have any effect on the date of the trial?  The whole reason for pushing back the date was to accomodate her going to her daughter's graduation.  I'd love, love, love to see it moved up a bit. 

Hi Monka.....I'd love to see it moved up....but don't hold much hope...there is so much NOT done when there was money to do it and now every cent must be accounted for.....

[SunnyinTX]

Well ... so much for A.L.'s version of "pro bono" ...lol

LOL...isn't that the truth!  LOL 

[SunnyinTX]

Didn't she also donate $70,000 to her defense?  Then, it would not appear that money is the true issue here.

It is interesting that what Baez seems to allude to is that with Mason and Lyon in the room, one of them had to go.  I can see that.  Their styles are completely different.  Add Baez and you have a recipe for disaster, imo.

How can you defend a client that is so obviously lying to you?  If Baez had to ask George if the allogations are true, Baez does not believe her either.

Hi Bearly, not sure of the amount, I remember her foundation or something donated 50K and Malcuso (sic) gave 70K....none of which BTW was accounted IMO.  And what did JB think jo-jo as gonna say....yea we both got in her knickers.<insert rolling eyes>  The sexual abuse allegations come from a liar...just add it onto all the other lies.

[SunnyinTX]

According to the http://www.myorangeclerk.com/ Kathi Belich just got something...

07/01/2010     Transaction Assessment      12.99
07/01/2010     Counter Payment  Receipt # CR-2010-41993  KATHY BELICH  (12.99)     


Wonder what it is?  Were there more letters we've not seen?  It seems to me that some Media Outlet said that they were not confirming that all the letters were released.

thankfully, with Kathy we will know pretty quickly!!

[SunnyinTX]

http://myclerk.myorangeclerk.com/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=6236234
06/30/2010           Correspondence
06/30/2010           Amended State Witness List

thanks trim....does anyone know where I might find the latest  state and duhfense witness list ??

I don't think it's been released yet....hopefully tomorrow or Friday.

thanks trim.....how about the list before this amended one?  Good Morning trim and all Monks!

We are on the same wavelength.Also,maybe Lyons application for withdrawal....I hope we know by the time I get back home this evening.

Hope you have a good day.....

[SunnyinTX]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

Hi nrcg, I have wondered that myself.  I don't believe she would fall into the expert category, even though her expertise is forensics, she is still an attorney....and would have to not only work pro bono, but also pay her own expenses.  Unless we 'see' her at the depositions of the people from the lab, then I doubt we will see her at all.  JMO of course

[Gypsy DD]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

Hi nrcg, I have wondered that myself.  I don't believe she would fall into the expert category, even though her expertise is forensics, she is still an attorney....and would have to not only work pro bono, but also pay her own expenses.  Unless we 'see' her at the depositions of the people from the lab, then I doubt we will see her at all.  JMO of course

Good morning Monkeys.  Nice to see you back from vacation Sunny.

I have been wondering about LKB myself lately.  Is she ggoing to be willing to counter attack cutting edge science ?  She may turn up in Tenn..but that may be it..give her opinion and off she goes on her merry way.

Lyons quitting is no big surprise..what  took her so long.  I guess she milked the publicity and money cow dry and is on her merry way.

I wonder if the mitigation specialist and the detective that worked with her will stay..or are they adios too?

Yep Joran definitely needs some help in Peru..maybe she and Baez could hop a plane with Geraldo in tow///lol.

[Curly]

http://drlillianglassbodylanguageblog.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/andrea-lyon%E2%80%99s-body-language-indicated-she-may-not-have-believed-casey-anthony-so-it-comes-as-no-surprise-she-is-no-longer-on-casey%E2%80%99s-team-are-there-more-reasons-for-her-departure/

Andrea Lyon’s Body Language Indicated She May Not Have Believed Casey Anthony, So It Comes As No Surprise She Is No Longer on Casey’s Team. Are There More Reasons for Her Departure?
07/01/10

I agree with all of Dr. Glass's points with the exception of her not wanting to be in the limelight.

[no rose colored glasses]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

Hi nrcg, I have wondered that myself.  I don't believe she would fall into the expert category, even though her expertise is forensics, she is still an attorney....and would have to not only work pro bono, but also pay her own expenses.  Unless we 'see' her at the depositions of the people from the lab, then I doubt we will see her at all.  JMO of course

I am familiar with her expertise in Phil Spector's first trial, while she was as boring as watching paint dry, she appeared to know what she was doing  LOL  Good point, if she isn't there at the depositions of the lab people, she has taken a hike also.

[mizjay]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

Hi nrcg, I have wondered that myself.  I don't believe she would fall into the expert category, even though her expertise is forensics, she is still an attorney....and would have to not only work pro bono, but also pay her own expenses.  Unless we 'see' her at the depositions of the people from the lab, then I doubt we will see her at all.  JMO of course

I am familiar with her expertise in Phil Spector's first trial, while she was as boring as watching paint dry, she appeared to know what she was doing  LOL  Good point, if she isn't there at the depositions of the lab people, she has taken a hike also.

Honestly I think the problem isn't so much having reputations ruined by defending kc, but defending a case directed by Bozo. He brings in attys with expertise that he will never have, builds them up like they're going to lead the way because of their experience and knowledge and then he proceeds with his inept bumbling and un-defendable theories. Meanwhile they occupy the side chairs, twiddling their thumbs while baez makes outrageous claims.
He is using this case for his benefit, the longer it drags on the better for him. KC has been in virtual isolation, she appears to have been under his spell and denies any contact with anyone outside defense goons. IIRC Cindy said that Andrea was the one working to get kc to see them or look their way.

A lawyer with his skill set has no business calling the shots for a client facing DP. I surely don't want her to skate by having some slick atty but it's a guarantee that she will appeal whatever the verdict because of him. (IMO)

[SunnyinTX]

I'm wondering if Linda Kenney Baden is next to go. Like her or not, I can't see her wanting her reputation ruined either by defending Casey.

Hi nrcg, I have wondered that myself.  I don't believe she would fall into the expert category, even though her expertise is forensics, she is still an attorney....and would have to not only work pro bono, but also pay her own expenses.  Unless we 'see' her at the depositions of the people from the lab, then I doubt we will see her at all.  JMO of course

Good morning Monkeys.  Nice to see you back from vacation Sunny.

I have been wondering about LKB myself lately.  Is she ggoing to be willing to counter attack cutting edge science ?  She may turn up in Tenn..but that may be it..give her opinion and off she goes on her merry way.

Lyons quitting is no big surprise..what  took her so long.  I guess she milked the publicity and money cow dry and is on her merry way.

I wonder if the mitigation specialist and the detective that worked with her will stay..or are they adios too?

Yep Joran definitely needs some help in Peru..maybe she and Baez could hop a plane with Geraldo in tow///lol.

Hi GDD!  thanks, it's good to be home. uummmm interesting questions re the mit specialist and Mort....my guess is they will since they are being paid by the good people of FL!