The Death Penalty

Florida is obviously a death penalty state, and this post is neither pro nor anti death penalty, but about the statistical data for what is considered a capital crime in the state of Florida and some of the death penalty cases currently active.   Again, I ask that commentary be made with neutrality and thought and  by withholding the emotion and gutteral cries of KILL CASEY.

There are four crimes in Florida that can land you on death row if found guilty.  They are First-degree murder; felony murder; capital drug trafficking, and capital sexual battery.  Casey has been charged with first degree murder, and manslaughter.  (Indictment)

A 19-member Florida grand jury issued the seven-count indictment, charging Anthony with aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and four counts of lying to investigators in addition to murder.Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,438206,00.html#ixzz17W2JZx6b 

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December 8, 2010 | Categories: Florida Dept. of Corrections, State of Florida vs. Casey Anthony | Tags: capital murder, Casey Anthony, Caylee Anthony, Caylee case, death penalty, Due process, Jose Baez, murder in the first degree, Orange County Sheriff, Orlando Florida, Trial by Blogger, US Constitution | 104 Comments