The prosecution did not prove, beyond reasonable doubt, the elements of First Degree Murder as listed in the Florida Statutes.
I don't know if the prosecution got cocky and thought it was a slam dunk.
The prosecutor's case consisted of "we don't know when Caylee died; we don't know where Caylee died; we don't know how Caylee died; but somehow we do know that Casey, with premeditation, murdered her"
The prosecution had a weak case and it appeared that they were counting more on the emotional appeal than on evidence, which was lacking.
That being written, there is a huge difference between not-guilty and innocent.
That's why juries don't render a verdict of innocent.
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