The Defense
What did the defense have to say about the fact that Casey was partying when her daughter was already missing? They said that it showed a woman who was trying to stay calm despite a very trying situation.
Alleged Abuse
When the trial was going on, the defense claimed that the Anthony family was very dysfunctional. They alleged that George Anthony sexually abused Casey in her youth. Her counsel claimed that this trauma is what made her act in seemingly suspicious ways. They attributed her penchant for lying, partying, and even her overt sexuality to this.