The Mercenary Spirit within "Expert" Witnesses

Did anyone ever think that someone in the field of mental health would travel to Florida, put all reason and research aside, and attempt to testify that Casey Anthony's partying and celebration was really "grief" and not think that the audience would see through this?

It is to be expected that an "expert" can be found to say anything, about anyone, at any time, in exchange for money, or the 15 minutes of exposure that can later lead to money.

During the introduction alone, of the "expert" witness, there were 5 sustained objections as Dr. Sally Karioth would not stop speaking about herself.

This "expert" may be found on Youtube (talking about herself) and showing how she uses her drama and theatrics (mostly hand motions) in presentations, there is something that should not be overlooked:

This is a murder trial.

This is not a game, in spite of what Cheney Mason said.

Not only is Dr. Karioth willing to testify to help a murderer escape justice, but she is willing to do so without ever speaking to Casey Anthony.

Her theatrics were contrived, bizarre, and did not belong in a courtroom.  Her incessant rambling only highlighted how the defense has no one, except Casey Anthony, to explain away her deviant, celebratory behavior during the 31 days following her murder of Caylee.

Dr. Karioth's narcissistic behavior  was not simply evident in the need for 5 sustained objections, but in that she was willing to disgrace herself, her 40 years in grief, and her colleagues who may be working to help others overcome grief, just for an appearance on a nationally televised trial.

She gave her "expert" opinion, including "in this situation" without even interviewing Casey Anthony.

She explained that any and every emotion and reaction that takes place within the human realm is related to grief.


Disgrace. 

Casey Anthony scowled at George Anthony while he wept, but attempted to cry while the flakey pop-dramatic actress talked about grief.

Casey wiped her one eye crying, poking, attempting to redden her face.  Jeff Ashton did what he could to stop the incessant talker.

A great question to ask her would have been:

is there any human emotion not consistent with grief?

This would have exposed her as the fraud she is.



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