Regardless of whether or not you agree with the verdict, it's pretty clear that the prosecution really botched their case. For their closing arguments they were virtually relying on emotional appeals.
As a result, I later read the book http://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Justice-Prosecuting-Casey-An... by a prosecutor in the case and I was amazed—I still couldn't see myself giving her a murder conviction. I could see myself with child neglect, abuse, maybe a lesser manslaughter, but even with a prosecutor's own words he failed to convince me of a murder charge let alone a death penalty case.
I wonder if something similar will happen when I read about this case.