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Why Are We Intrigued By Casey Anthony Trial?

July 6, 2011 1:22 p.m.

Networks and cable news stations stopped regular programming yesterday, as the nation watched the verdict of the Casey Anthony murder trial. Why do some trials and criminal cases grab national attention? Does the media feed the frenzy or just follow it?

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