George Anthony's Letter to Casey

In the spring of 2010 almost 14 months before the trial began, George Anthony wrote the following letter to his daughter, Casey.  Given all that has transpired in the past month, the letter is especially interesting.  Commentary follows in bold type.  See original analysis for Statement Analysis.  This is commentary only. 




Thursday
March 25, 2010

Casey Marie,

Where do I begin???

Well, met with Jose and Cheny Mason on
Wednesday, March 24th.

Jose in Chaney's office delivered me
disturbing news & ask me 2 heartbreaking
questions?
You know what 2 questions he asked
and I said mum.....
Why, Why also destroy Lee...
Why, Why also destroy Mom...
Why, Why also destroy me, your family...
Why, Why also destroy Caylee Marie...

After all I have tried, sacrificed, continued
to have you, My Daughter, Why???
Continually coming to court, continually
wanting to see you, Why???



It would appear that it was at this time that Jose Baez delivered the news:  that Casey was blaming him.   Let's look at the letter again, now with commentary of all that we now know, in bold type:

Thursday
March 25, 2010

Casey Marie,

Where do I begin???

Well, met with Jose and Cheny Mason on
Wednesday, March 24th.

Jose in Chaney's office delivered me
disturbing news & ask me 2 heartbreaking
questions?
You know what 2 questions he asked
and I said mum.....

What are the two questions? 


 It may be: 

1.  Did you dump the body?

2.  Did you molest Casey?


If this was associated with Casey's letter to another inmate alleging sexual abuse, it may be in reference to that abuse, but why 2 questions?

Or, was it something to do with taking the fall for his daughter?  Given that there were two accusations against George; dumping the body, and molesting Casey, did George learn of the defense's strategy last year?

Why, Why also destroy Lee...
Why, Why also destroy Mom...
Why, Why also destroy me, your family...


Was Casey planning on blaming Lee also?  By what we heard in the opening statement, this is likely. 

It appears that Casey was successful in her final destruction of the family.  She turned one liar upon another, mother against son, and husband against wife.  The family may find money waiting for them, but they are destroyed and will never be the same again, nor will they ever be a 'family'.  They will struggle to stay together, as guilt tears them apart.  It appears that George has finally admitted that Casey killed Caylee, and he will, no doubt, torment himself considering how he "failed" Caylee.  There will be too many moments where he, and perhaps the others, even consider what they could have done to intervene and save Caylee.  They will consider the moments where they ignored her, knowing she was lying, fearful to learn the truth...

all the money in the world will not buy them peace. 

Why, Why also destroy Caylee Marie...

How did all of this destroy Caylee Marie?  Is it by forcing the family to lie, and dishonor the memory of Caylee?  Is it considered "destruction" when Cindy lied under oath, claiming to make chloroform searches?  Does George consider that by 'forcing' these lies upon the family (as if it was forced) Caylee's memory was being dishonored?

After all I have tried, sacrificed, continued
to have you, My Daughter, Why???
Continually coming to court, continually
wanting to see you, Why???

He is unable to come to grips with her sociopathy.  Casey is unable to feel regret or empathy.  She may cry, but only for being caught, not for what she has put her family through for 3 years.  

For the rest of his life, George Anthony will question himself:

How did I raise such a monster?

What could I have done to save Caylee?

Over and over he will be haunted.  Yet, he felt the fear run down his spine when Jose Baez reminded him of life imprisonment in Florida  for child molestation.  

Even with millions, he will not know the peace of a conscience at ease with the Creator, as he puts his head on his pillow at night. 

When the Anthonys hit the spotlight again, and the book comes out and the TV deals roll in, do not envy them.

Pity them. 

They will be able to afford fine and fancy foods, but will be without the taste buds of which to enjoy the food. 

"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and lose his soul?"