Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story

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CASEY ANTHONY
:
THE INSIDE STORY

JOSE BAEZ

AND

PETER GOLENBOCK

Copyright © 2012 by Jose Baez

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

The facts presented in this narrative have been pieced together from testimony in the trial, public record, and interviews and research done by the authors.

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Behind a good man stands an even better woman … This book is dedicated to the wonderful women in my life who have made me a better man: my mother, Carmen, who sacrificed so much and only asked for love in return; my wife, Lorena, who endured far more than she deserved; my daughter, Christina, who was my inspiration; my three sisters, Ruthy, Mildred, and Lucy, who made me as tough as nails; and my very special law partner, Michelle Medina, who is as loyal and dedicated as the day is long. I love you all.

&

To the seventeen men and women who served on our jury. I am ashamed at how our system has treated you. May this book shed light on why your decision was not only the lawful but true verdict.

J.B.

To Wendy Sears Grassi, who helps me enjoy every day. My love.

P. G.

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