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Body Language Expert on Casey Jail Video

Thursday, December 4, 2008
Are Casey and Cindy Anthony being honest with each other in their first July jailhouse meeting?  We asked an expert.


The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released more than 300 minutes worth of video from Casey Anthony's jail visits. The first pieces of footage made available to the public were of Casey's first meeting with her parents days after she was arrested for child neglect on July 16. In the meeting Casey continues to blame the disappearance of her daughter Caylee on "Zanni," her alleged nanny. 

Momlogic asked body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass for insight into what was really going on in Casey and Cindy Anthony's minds during this early visit. Dr. Glass' first impression was immediate. "Her body language is far too casual -- as is of course the laughter -- and shows no indication of being distraught." All of Casey's behavior, says Dr. Glass, is incongruous with the situation.

Here are some other clues into Casey's mindset:

  • In the beginning of the discussion, she fusses with her hair. This is consistent with her narcissistic tendencies.

  • When Cindy asks her if  "Zanni acted alone," Casey pauses and raises her eyebrow, which indicates she is trying to fabricate a possible lie.

  • Cindy brings up Charlotte and other locations as possible places to find Caylee. Casey shakes her head NO several times, while simultaneously agreeing they are viable locations to find Caylee.

  • Casey looks down consistently while she speaks -- the only time she truly looks directly in the camera is when her mother tells her to, so she can see her eyes.

Dr. Glass' analysis of Cindy is that her behavior is consistent with someone who is withholding information. "I believe," says Dr. Glass, "Cindy knows something about where Caylee is." Speaking in a monotone, emotionless voice and what Dr. Glass refers to as a "mask-like facial expression," Cindy flip-flops back and forth between a caring mom to an interrogator.

  • Cindy stumbles on the name "Caylee" when she asks Casey what message she'd like to send to her daughter. This indicates to Dr. Glass that Cindy knows Caylee isn't alive anymore.

  • When George casually says  "Hi gorgeous," to Casey, Cindy immediately puts her head on her husband's shoulder. This, says Dr. Glass, "indicates the family dysfunction. As soon as the father compliments the daughter, Cindy becomes jealous."

  • Casey says she doesn't want the Sheriff's Office to assist in the investigation -- asking that her brother Lee be in charge. Cindy reacts by touching her face, biting her lip and scratching her neck -- all indications to Dr. Glass that Cindy knows her daughter is lying, but is trying to hold back her true thoughts.

What do you think is telling about this Anthony family meeting?


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Caylee Sighting?


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I am amazed that some humans seem to have no feelings whatsoever except for themselves. I cried over the news for a little girl I don’t even know yet her birth mother can apparently kill her and keep partying hard without so much as a second thought. Alot of parents seem to be able to do this. I would be devestated to the point I think I would die! What makes a person this way? Do they have no soul? Is it something learned? Cindy Anthony seems to be the same way. George Anthony looks like a whipped puppy dog. Like Cindy is his ruler and he’s afraid to not do exactly what she says! How could Casey kill Caylee then laugh and joke like nothing has happened? The only emotion she shows is worrying about herself. Can she honestly believe she will get away with this? She needs to accept the fact that she will nver walk freely upon this earth ever again. Her life is over. She killed it the day she killed Caylee! I would love to know if she has ever wished that she had given her away instead of killing her so she would still be free to live for herself. I guess we will never get that answer because I’m sure she will go to her grave having never told the truth. We will never know the specifics. I think Casey will take with her all of the details. She will lie to the bitter end! Sick, she’s just plain sick as are the rest of the child harming sickos in this world! I am angry and sad for these poor little children. They are as pure and innocent as the driven snow. We should be protecting and loving these babies not raping, beating, abusing, molesting, and killing them! If we would have a no tolerence and put everyone to death that does anything against a child maybe people would think about it before they do it. Then again probably not! I am so angry. I am rambling on and on because I don;t know what to do with my anger against these people. Would someone please tell me what I can do to help? I need to do something productive with my anger. For right now all I can do is pray!
- jackie
Posted 04/15/09 09:01 AM

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