Orlando, Fla. - As George Anthony took the stand at his daughter Casey Anthony's murder trial on Tuesday, the question on everyone's mind was asked of him by defense attorney Jose Baez, who inquired whether he had a romantic affair with Krystal Holloway. Although George answered in the negative, a number of legal pundits believe something more was going on between the two, which was the subject of discussion Tuesday evening on HLN's 'Dr. Drew' show.
“This woman, Krystal Holloway, claims that she and George had this steamy affair, and says George confided in her all about Caylee`s disappearance,” said TRU TV's Vinnie Politan, who was filling in as host for Dr. Drew Pinsky.
He noted George's testimony denying the affair was “a little awkward” and said “every woman that I spoke to today did not believe this guy.”
Initially, when speaking to investigators, Holloway denied having any type of romantic relationship with George, however, more recently she has reversed her position on the matter saying she and George were intimate.
To read the transcript of Holloway's February 17, 2010 interview with investigators, click here.
George admitted on the stand that he sent Holloway a text message in December 2008 that read, “I need you in my life,” but claimed he sent messages to a number of people who helped in the search for his granddaughter, Caylee Anthony, because he also needed them in his life.
During his testimony Tuesday, George also said he had gone to see Holloway at her home because she had told he and his wife, Cindy Anthony, that she was suffering from a brain tumor, thus, he said he wanted to show her some compassion.
To watch closing arguments in the Casey Anthony trial on July 3, 2011, click here.
TRU TV's 'In Session' host Ryan Smith joined Politan in the discussion and noted, “What would my girl friend say if I told her, you know what? I’m going over somebody’s place a couple of times... I’m sending them text messages, maybe eight, nine, 10, but my wife knows about it... I’m just checking on her because she’s a volunteer... So that made him unbelievable... He also denied ever telling her about an accident that happened with Caylee.”
Holloway told authorities that George confided in her that Caylee's death was an accident, however, George also denied that on the stand.
Smith continued, “She [Holloway] hasn’t testified yet. So right now, the jury’s perspective is George Anthony on the stand, maybe looking a little sketchy...”
To see George testify at the Casey Anthony trial on June 28, 2011, click here.
Florida attorney Mark Eiglarsh was also a guest on the show and said, “George apparently says this to this woman... he admitted on the stand that those are the exact words he used, "I need you in my life." That, coupled with letters, visits to her house, showing her compassion... he might have shown her something else... he is the villain, he’s lying on stand. Now you can’t believe anything he says.”
Politan said, “...I don’t want anyone to perceive that I’m judging George Anthony here, because he’s in a position where he’s lost his granddaughter, emotionally vulnerable, so I don’t know what the truth is...”
Eiglarsh was certain the defense will used the alleged affair in closing argument to paint George in a bad light for the jury.
“In closing argument, they are going to turn to the jury and they’re going to say, look, he lied about this,” he said. “...So if he lies about that, as the judge will instruct them with the jury instructions, you can disregard his entire testimony. They can throw whatever inference they want.”
Holloway was subpeonaed by the defense last week and has reportedly been seen at the courthouse waiting to testify, however, it is unclear when, or if, Casey's lawyers will actually call her to the stand.
George's daughter, Casey, 25, is charged with killing her daughter, Caylee, 2, in the summer of 2008. If convicted, she could face the death penalty.
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