by Jeff Ashton
First published 2012
The Casey Anthony case shocked America when the accused mother walked free on July 5, 2011. Nearly three years after her arrest for allegedly murdering her two-year-old daughter Caylee, Anthony escaped conviction in what many considered an open-and-shut case. Prosecutor Jeff Ashton was there for every moment of the investigation and trial. He watched the evidence mount against Anthony. He presented the case to the jury. He witnessed their stunning not-guilty verdict. Now Ashton tells his story from inside the courtroom drama. He reveals previously unknown details about the case and the investigation. He explains what the prosecution did right and where they made mistakes. He examines why the jury reached their controversial decision. Most importantly, Ashton explains why he still believes Casey Anthony killed her daughter despite the verdict that set her free.
Genres: crime, non-fiction, true-crime, legal-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
Setting: America
Period: 2011
384 pages · ebook · William Morrow