In Chapter Seven we discussed the Corpus Delicti of criminal homicide. The concept of Corpus Delicti essentially requires that before a person can be tried for a crime, it must first be shown that an offense has occurred. Casey Marie Anthony was tried for the first-degree murder of her daughter Caylee and acquitted by a jury. Please discuss whether you believe the jury was correct – had the prosecution proven the Corpus Delicti of criminal homicide, in this case, First Degree Murder. Your paper should include a synopsis of the relevant facts and should identify specific aspects of the evidence (or lack of evidence) that support your position. Please explain the difference between Corpus Delicti and mens rea.
Here is a link to the Florida Murder statute: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0782/Sections/0782.04.html
Please use the summary of evidence (and any additional source you desire) set forth below in answering the question presented .