Caylee Marie Anthony, 2, Missing Since 6/9/08, ORANGE COUNTY, Fl #1

[Faith]

Deputies Search for Child Missing Over a Month
Last Edited: Wednesday, 16 Jul 2008, 8:55 PM EDT
Created: Wednesday, 16 Jul 2008, 7:16 PM EDT

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Caylee Marie Anthony
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Casey Marie Anthony
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35, Orlando) -- Orange County Sheriffs Deputies are asking for the publics help in locating a 2 year old girl who has been missing over a month.


Authorities said Caylee Marie Anthony has been missing since June 9th. According to investigators her mother, Casey Marie Anthony said she dropped the child off with a friend and babysitter “Zenaida” at a local apartment complex “The Sawgrass Apartments” on that day.

She then went on to add that she has since lost contact with her friend.

The reason for the delay in reporting the incident according to investigators was that it was only this past Wednesday that the grandparents reported Caylee missing after confronting Casey regarding their granddaughter’s whereabouts and discovering she had not been seen by them or their daughter for well over a month.

Deputies arrested Casey Marie Anthony for child neglect and providing false information to law enforcement. She is currently being questioned regarding the investigation and the timeline regarding her whereabouts after June 9th is of particular interest to investigators.

2 year old Caylee is white with brown hair and hazel eyes. She is approximately 3 feet tall.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public if anyone has seen Caylee and Casey together, or if anyone has seen Caylee Marie Anthony in the company of another since June 9th, 2008 please contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 1 800 423-TIPS (8477).

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[Faith]

MySpace URL:
http://www.myspace.com/cayleeismissing

my name is Caylee Marie Anthony.
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i am almost 3 years old.
i have shoulder-length, light brown hair
and i have dark hazel (brown/green) eyes.
i have a birth mark on my left shoulder/arm.
i'm approximately 3 feet tall,
and weigh about 35 lbs.

i have been missing since Monday, June 9, 2008.

last seen with Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez.

if you have any information,
please contact my family at the following numbers:

Casey Anthony(mother) 407.619.9286
Cindy Anthony(grandmother) 407.808.4731
George Anthony(grandfather) 407.403.3564
Lee Anthony(uncle) 407.808.5132
House of Anthony 407.275.4909

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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t168/icons157/cayleemarie-age25-1.jpg
i want to see my family again.

again, if you have any information, you may also contact:

Detective Yuri Melich
cell 321.388.2396
office 407.254.7000 (ext. 70633)
Orange County Sheriff's Office

[Faith]

Small child missing a month

Jul 16, 2008 6:47:29 PM

Would you lose contact for a month with the woman you left your 2-year-old with? That's what the mother of a missing girl says happened.

Casey Marie Anthony was being questioned Wednesday night by Orange County investigators and faces neglect charges -- over the whereabouts of daughter Caylee Marie Anthony. Here's what deputies know so far:

Casey Marie Anthony told investigators that on June 9 she dropped Caylee off with a friend and babysitter "Zenaida" at a local apartment complex -- "The Sawgrass Apartments." Casey has since lost contact with her friend.

There was a delay in the reporting of this incident to the Sheriff’s Office. On July 15, the grandparents reported Caylee missing after confronting Casey regarding their granddaughter’s whereabouts and discovering she had not been seen by them or their daughter for well over a month.

Casey Marie Anthony is under arrest for Child Neglect and Providing False Information to Law Enforcement she is being questioned regarding this investigation and is not being sought, but the timeline regarding her whereabouts after June 9th is still of interest to investigators.

The Sheriff’s Office is trying to determine the whereabouts and well-being of Caylee. If you have seen Caylee and Casey together, or if you have seen Caylee Marie Anthony in the company of another since June 9, you can contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 1 800 423-8477.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_local_orlandocrime/2008/07/small-child-mis.html

[Faith]

Girl, 2, Missing For Over A Month
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:50:48 PM

ORANGE COUNTY -- Deputies are trying to find a 2-year-old girl who's been missing for more than a month.

Investigators are currently trying to find Caylee Marie Anthony.

Casey Anthony, the girl’s mother, said she dropped the girl off at a friend’s house back on June 9, but then lost contact with that friend, who is only known as Zenaida Gonzalez.

The girl’s grandparents got concerned and confronted her mother.

They then went to the sheriff's office.

Anthony was arrested Wednesday on charges of child neglect and for lying to authorities.

Investigators said they're not sure if anything she's saying is true, since she's already lied to them, saying she worked at a local theme park when she didn't.

“Obviously, if we had been notified the day the child turned up missing, we could have started looking for the child immediately,” said Sgt. Allen Lee from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. “The fact the child has been missing for five weeks, of course, makes it more difficult for us.”

The young girl remains unaccounted for.

If you know where she is, or think you have seen her, call CrimeLine at (800) 423-TIPS.

Stay with News 13 for more on this developing story.
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/7/16/girl_2_missing_for_over_a_month.html

[Faith]

Have You Seen Me?

Caylee Marie Anthony

2 Year Old, White Female, Brown hair, Hazel eyes, approximately 3 feet tall.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is currently trying to determine the whereabouts and well-being of this child. If you have seen Caylee and Casey together, or if you have seen Caylee Marie Anthony in the company of another since June 9th, 2008 please contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office or Crimeline at 1 800 423-TIPS (8477).

Casey Marie Anthony told investigators that on June 9th she dropped her daughter Caylee off with a friend and babysitter “Zenaida” at a local apartment complex “The Sawgrass Apartments.” Casey has since lost contact with her friend.

There was a delay in the reporting of this incident to the Sheriff’s Office. On July 15, 2008, the grandparents reported Caylee missing after confronting Casey regarding their granddaughter’s whereabouts and discovering she had not been seen by them or their daughter for well over a month.

Casey Marie Anthony is currently under arrest for Child Neglect and Providing False Information to Law Enforcement she is being questioned regarding this investigation and is not being sought, but the timeline regarding her whereabouts after June 9th is still of interest to investigators.

http://thepinehillsnews.com/wp/2008/07/16/have-you-seen-me/

[Faith]

OMG, this poor baby, where could she be? I hope we get more news tomorrow.

My prayers for her safe return. :1222423:

[packy]

Someone where ever you are please bring Caylee back to her family.

[Heidi J.]

Oh, my goodness. I wonder if her mom is into drugs or something. This little girl is a doll:frown:

[Amusedtdth]

She is absolutely adorable. I hope the mom didn't do anything wrong. I don't understand how you just drop your child off and "lose contact". Praying she didn't sell her.
:1222423:

[Faith]

2-year-old girl missing for more than a month

Susan Jacobson and Willoughby Mariano | Sentinel Staff Writers
July 17, 2008

She's 3 feet tall, loves her teddy bear and hosts tea parties with her stuffed pig and Elmo doll at a toddler's picnic table.

The last time her grandma and grandpa saw her, she was moving out of their Lee Vista-area home with her mom.

The question is, where is Caylee Marie Anthony?

The 2-year-old girl hasn't been seen in more than a month, and her grandparents are worried. So are Orange County investigators.

Caylee's mother, Casey Marie Anthony, 22, told detectives she dropped Caylee off at a baby sitter's house June 9 but that the child was not there when she went to pick her up.

She never notified deputies.

She didn't tell her parents.

She did her own investigation, she told detectives. She went to clubs that the baby sitter, a woman she identified as Zenaida Gonzalez, is known to frequent. She said she was afraid her daughter would get hurt if authorities got involved because she had seen that happen in movies.

Early Wednesday, Caylee's grandmother, Cindy Anthony, insisted her daughter call the Sheriff's Office. Now, detectives are asking for the public's help in finding Caylee -- and Gonzalez, who authorities think may not even exist.

Investigators discovered that the apartment Casey Anthony said belonged to the baby sitter had been vacant for nearly five months.

"It's difficult to sort through what we've been told, given that what we've been given was false," said Sgt. John Allen of the sheriff's child-abuse unit.

Detectives are retracing Anthony's steps and trying to locate people who may have seen her with -- or without -- Caylee in the past month.

Cindy Anthony has been asking her own questions. Where is Caylee? she has asked her daughter. Can I see her?

Caylee is fine, Casey Anthony has replied. We're living together with friends.

"I've been asking my daughter for the last month to talk to Caylee," Cindy Anthony said. "All I want is Caylee."

Casey Anthony was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child neglect, providing false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation. She was being held late Wednesday without bail at the Orange County Jail.

When questioned by deputies, Anthony did not "show any obvious emotion as to the loss of her child. She did not cry or give any indication that she was legitimately worried about her child's safety," according to an arrest report. "She remained stoic and monotone during a majority of our contacts."

But her mother insists Anthony has been a good mom.

"And I could never dream she'd put her in harm's way," Cindy Anthony said.

Investigators are wading through a stack of information to try to come up with the truth. For instance:

*Allen, the child-abuse detective, said Anthony initially insisted she worked at Universal Studios and provided a phone extension and the name of her supervisor. All proved false, Allen said. In fact, Anthony was fired from the theme park in April 2006, according to the report.

*Anthony told investigators that Caylee's father is dead. They don't know whether that's true.

*Since Caylee's disappearance, two friends said Anthony told them her daughter was at theme parks or the beach with a nanny, according to investigators.

*Acquaintances describe Anthony as "a habitual liar" who stole checks and $700 from one woman, according to Anthony's arrest report. No charges have been filed.

Anyone with information about Caylee can call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/crime/orl-missing1708jul17,0,3295407.story?track=rss

[Faith]

Orange County Incarcerations
Name & Personal Information

ANTHONY, CASEY MARIE

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Booking Number: 08034750
Race: White
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 03/19/1986
Last Known Address: 4937 Hopespring Dr, Orlando, Fl 32829
Cell: BRCIA01
Date Booked: 07/16/2008
Time Booked: 08:09pm
Number of Holds: undisclosed - 001
Notes: None

Charges
Case Sequence: 203
Case Status: Presentenced
#Bond Amount: 0.00
Police Case Number: n/a
Court Location: CIRCUIT
Arresting Agency: Orange County Sheriff Office
Charge/Court Case Number: Neglect Of A Child
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Case Sequence: 205
Case Status: Presentenced
#Bond Amount: 0.00
Police Case Number: n/a
Court Location: CC1 - ORLANDO
Arresting Agency: Orange County Sheriff Office
Charge/Court Case Number: False Official Statements
482008CF0010925O
Case Sequence: 206
Case Status: Presentenced
#Bond Amount: 0.00
Police Case Number: n/a
Court Location: CC1 - ORLANDO
Arresting Agency: Orange County Sheriff Office
Charge/Court Case Number: Obstruct Criminal Invest-False Info To Leo
482008CF0010925O

Please phone Orange County Inmate Records Management at (407) 836-3400, if you have any questions about the information in these pages.

Data was last updated on 7/17/2008 10:36:39 AM

[Faith]

Toddler Missing For More Than A Month
Thursday, July 17, 2008

ORLANDO -- 22 year old Casey Anthony says she dropped off her daughter a month ago with a babysitter and friend. She says she has not seen the girl since.

Orange County Sheriff's learned of the girls disappearance on Tuesday after 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony's grandparents reported her missing. Anthony was arrested for child neglect and providing false information to law enforcement.

Now the grandparents and Orange County Investigators want to know why her mother never reported the Caylee missing. According to authorities Casey says she was worried her daughter might be harmed if the police were notified. Casey says that's why she lied to her parents, telling them the girl was ok.

Orange County Sheriff's Investigators thought it was suspect after they attempted to question fellow coworkers at a local theme park and learned Casey lied about working there.

Casey's grandparents thought her actions were bizarre, saying she was always a good mother, but they called authorities anyway.

Investigators say they cannot locate the friend Casey claims she left the child with. Her first court appearance is scheduled Thursday.


http://www.540wfla.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=227698&article=3967762

[Faith]

Judge denies bond for mother of missing 2-year-old daughter

Walter Pacheco, Susan Jacobson and Willoughby Mariano | Sentinel Staff Writer
9:53 AM EDT, July 17, 2008

A judge this morning denied Casey Marie Anthony bond, saying she showed "no regret or concern for her actions" following the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee Marie Anthony.

Despite Casey Anthony's lack of a criminal history, Orange County Judge John Jordan said no condition of release could protect the community from harm.

Casey Anthony, 22, just nodded as Jordan offered his comments.

"You left your 2-year-old child with a person who does not exist at an apartment you cannot identify and you lied to your parents about your child's whereabouts," Jordan said. "You cared so little about your child."

Jordan ordered that a mental health evaluation be conducted on Casey Anthony and that she have no unsupervised contact with a child under the age of 17.

The child hasn't been seen in more than a month, and her grandparents are worried. So are Orange County investigators.

Casey Anthony told detectives she dropped Caylee off at a baby sitter's house June 9 but that the child was not there when she went to pick her up.

She never notified deputies.

She didn't tell her parents.

She did her own investigation, she told detectives. She went to clubs that the baby sitter, a woman she identified as Zenaida Gonzalez, is known to frequent. She said she was afraid her daughter would get hurt if authorities got involved because she had seen that happen in movies.

Early Wednesday, Caylee's grandmother, Cindy Anthony, insisted her daughter call the Sheriff's Office. Now, detectives are asking for the public's help in finding Caylee -- and Gonzalez, who authorities think may not even exist.

Investigators discovered that the apartment Casey Anthony said belonged to the baby sitter had been vacant for nearly five months.

"It's difficult to sort through what we've been told, given that what we've been given was false," said Sgt. John Allen of the sheriff's child-abuse unit.

Detectives are retracing Anthony's steps and trying to locate people who may have seen her with -- or without -- Caylee in the past month.

Cindy Anthony has been asking her own questions. Where is Caylee? she has asked her daughter. Can I see her?

Caylee is fine, Casey Anthony has replied. We're living together with friends.

"I've been asking my daughter for the last month to talk to Caylee," Cindy Anthony said. "All I want is Caylee."

Casey Anthony was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child neglect, providing false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation. She was being held late Wednesday without bail at the Orange County Jail.

When questioned by deputies, Anthony did not "show any obvious emotion as to the loss of her child. She did not cry or give any indication that she was legitimately worried about her child's safety," according to an arrest report. "She remained stoic and monotone during a majority of our contacts."

But her mother insists Anthony has been a good mom.

"And I could never dream she'd put her in harm's way," Cindy Anthony said.

Investigators are wading through a stack of information to try to come up with the truth. For instance:

*Allen, the child-abuse detective, said Anthony initially insisted she worked at Universal Studios and provided a phone extension and the name of her supervisor. All proved false, Allen said. In fact, Anthony was fired from the theme park in April 2006, according to the report.

*Anthony told investigators that Caylee's father is dead. They don't know whether that's true.

*Since Caylee's disappearance, two friends said Anthony told them her daughter was at theme parks or the beach with a nanny, according to investigators.

*Acquaintances describe Anthony as "a habitual liar" who stole checks and $700 from one woman, according to Anthony's arrest report. No charges have been filed.

Anyone with information about Caylee can call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/crime/orl-bk-cayley-marie-missing-071708,0,6768806.story

[packy]

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More pictures at this site.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/crime/orl-caylee-anthonypics-photos,0,5614814.photogallery?index=8

[ReddCurrlz]

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More pictures at this site.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/crime/orl-caylee-anthonypics-photos,0,5614814.photogallery?index=8

She is so beautiful. Look at those big eyes. Oh Lord, I pray that You keep her safe.

It almost seems like this woman flipped out or something

[SavannahStar]

This is SO BIZARRE!!!!!!!!! The mother sounds like a total wacko!

Oh that baby is GORGEOUS.

This does NOT look good at ALL! :mad:

[animallady]

Something is terribly wrong here.

:1222423: Prayers that this precious child is safe.

[Heidi J.]

I agree.. I hope she didn't hurt that baby!!

[grammybears]

That baby is just so beautiful. I am having a hard time with this womans story. Thank goodness her mother and father went to the sheriffs office. I pray she will be found but my gut is telling me something very horrible happened to this baby.

Prayers for this baby and her extended family

[SavannahStar]

I am just sick about this case!!!!!!

This child is gorgeous......and she looks SO sweet, so precious.

The mother's story is bizarre, to say the least. And her background is very strange.....lying about where she works, the babysitter story (they're not even sure if the woman even EXISTS!).

I am praying HARD for this little baby girl!

[Faith]

Fla. Mother Waited 5 Weeks before Reporting Missing Baby Daughter
By Diane Smith
19:20, July 17th 2008

A Florida mother called police about her missing 2-year-old daughter five weeks after the baby went missing. The 22-year-old mother was charged with neglect and lying to police.

The woman identified by police personnel as Casey Anthony of Orlando, Florida, is being held without bond in Orange County. Unfortunately, her daughter Caylee Marie Anthony wasn’t found yet. A MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/cayleeismissing dedicated to the search was created.

The negligent mother entered court for hearing this morning. Judge John Jordan told her that she cared so little about her baby girl that she left her with a person who does not exist at an apartment she cannot identify, the Orlando Sentinel reported quoting the judge. Furthermore, Anthony lied to her parents about her child's whereabouts.

According to local news organizations, Anthony told investigators she left the girl with a babysitter at an Orlando apartment complex in early June. She said she has been searching to that woman ever since, but police investigators found out that the apartment where the babysitter was supposed to reside was vacant for more than four months. Moreover, the woman Anthony said was the babysitter said she doesn’t know the negligent mother, Central Florida News 13 reported.

"It's difficult to sort through what we've been told, given that what we've been given was false," Sheriff's Sgt. John Allen told the Orlando Sentinel.

The baby’s grandmother reported her missing and she said she did it so late because the mother kept telling her that Caylee was okay.

http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Fla_Mother_Waited_5_Months_before_Reporting_M issing_Baby_Daughter_20521.html

[ReddCurrlz]

I found her brother's page http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=77598266

and saw a note on 5/27/08 "you made your niece very happy yesterday. thanks for the visit! i'm sure if she had a ton of little friends, she would have been bragging about it to them. instead, she was bragging about it to all of us. good enough." from http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=10472558

apparently that was Casey's myspace page and this is her "boyfriend's" page http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=110289270

[Heidi J.]

I am just sick about this case!!!!!!

This child is gorgeous......and she looks SO sweet, so precious.

The mother's story is bizarre, to say the least. And her background is very strange.....lying about where she works, the babysitter story (they're not even sure if the woman even EXISTS!).

I am praying HARD for this little baby girl!

That's why I wondered if anyone had heard if she did drugs or had a history of doing them.

[SavannahStar]

That's why I wondered if anyone had heard if she did drugs or had a history of doing them.


It almost seems like she has more of a real mental problem than a drug problem. But hey I'm no psychologist!

[ReddCurrlz]

From my looking, she has no criminal history, neither does her brother

If you google the name Zenaida Gonzalez, you see that shes on the BrevardCountyMoms boards alot - maybe she (casey) wishes she could be more like Zenaida?

[SavannahStar]

I found her brother's page http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=77598266


Well at least HE sounds rather "normal." Decent job, education.

[SavannahStar]

From my looking, she has no criminal history, neither does her brother

If you google the name Zenaida Gonzalez, you see that shes on the BrevardCountyMoms boards alot - maybe she (casey) wishes she could be more like Zenaida?

I wonder why LE thinks she doesn't exist then? If YOU found her that easily.....of course ASSUMING that's her.

Surely this is BIG news in that locality, why hasn't SHE (Zenaida) contacted LE?

[ReddCurrlz]

She needs to be safe but I have a bad feeling

[Faith]

>snip< from article

Authorities tracked down Gonzalez, but she said she did not know Casey Anthony. In fact, the apartment complex says nobody has lived at the apartment where Anthony said she left Caylee for 142 days.

The young girl remains unaccounted for.

If you know where she is, or think you have seen her, call CrimeLine at (800) 423-TIPS.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/7/16/girl_2_missing_for_over_a_month.html

[Faith]

FoxNews said a press conference will be in about 15 minutes- should be about 3pm CST

[ReddCurrlz]

from the websleuths forum it says the press conference already took place.

[SavannahStar]

Video and grandmother on phone:

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7002865&version=1&locale=EN-US

[Faith]

Caylee Anthony case: Police following leads in search for missing 2-year-old

Walter Pacheco, Bianca Prieto and Sarah Lundy | Sentinel Staff Writer
5:20 PM EDT, July 17, 2008


A trail of lies and unanswered questions today surround the disappearance of a 2-year-old girl reported missing by her mother more than a month after she vanished.

Investigators have not been able to pinpoint when Caylee Marie Anthony disappeared and are asking for anyone who may have seen the child since June to contact authorities.

Detectives spent the day talking with possible witnesses and following up on leads, Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. John Allen said at a 4 p.m. press conference.

Caylee's mom, Casey Marie Anthony, told officials that she dropped her daughter off with a baby sitter she identified as Zenaida Gonzalez on June 9 but the girl was gone when she returned to pick her up. Investigators have not been able to track down "Zenaida" and question whether she actually exists.

"We can't compel (Casey Anthony) to give us more information," Lee said.

Authorities seized some "electronic equipment" today in hopes it will help in the investigation. They questioned Anthony at length on Wednesday but have not spoken to her today. She is being held in the Orange County Jail and refused media requests for interviews.

"We have caught her in several lies," he said.

Joshua Duckett - the father of a missing Leesburg boy - was at the Orange County Sheriff's Office during the press conference. He said he was there to offer his help to the Anthony family. His three-year-old son, Trenton, is still missing.

"There is no reason anybody should be without their two-year-old," he said.

An Orange County judge denied Casey Anthony bond this morning, saying she showed "no regret or concern for her actions" following the disappearance of her daughter.

Despite Casey Anthony's lack of a criminal history, Judge John Jordan elected not to release her.

Casey Anthony, 22, just nodded as Jordan offered his comments.

"You left your 2-year-old child with a person who does not exist at an apartment you cannot identify and you lied to your parents about your child's whereabouts," Jordan said. "You cared so little about your child."

Jordan ordered that a mental health evaluation be conducted on Casey Anthony and that she have no unsupervised contact with a child under the age of 17.

Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Casey Anthony Wednesday on suspicion of child neglect, providing false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation.

Since the arrest, Casey Anthony has weaved a tale of lies that have left investigators with little information and her family puzzled over the deception.

"At this point there is no indication that [Caylee] is deceased," Capt. Angelo Nieves said. "We don't know where she is. Our concern is for the child and to locate her."

Authorities have not issued an Amber Alert for the girl because the information they have does not meet the criteria, Nieves said. Detectives say they are challenged in the investigation because so much time has passed since she was last seen.

Cindy Anthony, the child's grandmother and the one who contacted investigators Wednesday, is hopeful that her smiling granddaughter with hazel eyes and light brown hair is safe and will be returned.

But she can't explain the lies her daughter told family and the authorities.


In early June, Casey Anthony told her mother she was being sent to Tampa for work and would be back in a few days, and later said she was going on a "mini-vacation" with friends. Cindy Anthony never thought much of it.

"I had no reason to believe they weren't where they were supposed to be," Cindy Anthony said. "I don't know why she fabricated this."

Casey Anthony told detectives she dropped Caylee off at a baby sitter's house June 9, but that the child was not there when she went to pick her up.

She did her own investigation, she told detectives. She went to clubs that the baby sitter is known to frequent. She said she was afraid her daughter would get hurt if authorities got involved because she had seen that happen in movies.

Investigators discovered that the apartment Casey Anthony said belonged to the alleged Zenaida Gonzalez had been vacant for nearly five months. Detectives later located a woman named Gonzalez, but she did not recognize the mother or daughter from pictures.

Deputies showed Casey Anthony a picture of Gonzalez and she admitted not recognizing the woman.

She told deputies she worked at Universal Studios and named people who could vouch for her. When deputies drove her to the theme park, officials confirmed that neither she nor the people she mentioned worked for the park. Still, she "walked with purpose and acted like she knew where she was going," the sheriff's report shows.

Friends described Casey Anthony to deputies as a "habitual liar" who once stole $700 and checks from a friend. She also told a former boyfriend on June 25 that she would be free to get together because her daughter was "with the nanny and that they had gone to the beach for the weekend."

When questioned by deputies, Casey Anthony did not "show any obvious emotion as to the loss of her child….she continued to claim ignorance and at times, laughed about the situation," according to an arrest report.

But her mother insists Casey Anthony has been a good mother.

"Like everyone, [Casey Anthony] has good and bad days," her mother said.

The family has set up four MySpace pages with the hopes of someone finding Caylee.

"To hear her say 'I love you...'" her grandmother said, her voice beginning to break. "This little girl has been the light of my life for the last three years."

Anyone with information about Caylee can call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

Susan Jacobson and Willoughby Mariano of the Sentinel staff contributed to this report.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-bk-caylee-anthony-missing-071708,0,5409824.story

[Faith]

MySpace Used In Search For Missing Toddler
By Jason Lee Miller - Thu, 07/17/2008 - 4:21pm.

The family of a missing toddler have set up a MySpace profile in efforts to make contact with anyone who can help locate her. Two year-old Caylee Marie Anthony has been missing since around June 9th, but, in a bizarre story leaving her mother a prime suspect, wasn't reported missing until July 15th.

Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, told police she hadn't seen her daughter in five weeks, but didn't report her missing until confronted by her parents about the toddler's whereabouts. She claimed fear of police involvement causing harm to Caylee as the reason for not reporting it.

But Anthony's behavior is much stranger than simply not reporting her missing child. The initial story she gave police and her parents was she had dropped Caylee off at her babysitter's July 9th between 9:00 and 1:00, which is a strange time lapse itself, and hadn't seen her since. Upon investigation, however, Anthony's story proved more and more fictional.

The apartment she gave as the babysitter's residence had been vacant for nearly five months. No one at the apartment complex had heard of the babysitter, whose name matched a woman who had filled out a visitor's card there once. Police said the woman had never heard of either Casey or her daughter Caylee.

Anthony's employment was also fabricated, but went so far as to stick with her story to the point of leading police down her supposed workplace hallways in search of her office, which didn't exist. Most disturbing: The investigating officer says in his report Anthony showed no emotion as to the loss of her child, no concern about the Caylee's wellbeing.

The officer also notes: "In the course of this investigation, I received calls from several persons who know the defendant. All claim she is a habitual liar and she has been known to steal from friends in the past."

Though forced to admit some falsehoods during the investigation, Casey has stuck to most of her original story that Caylee was kidnapped. She's being held without bond on charges of child neglect, obstructing a criminal investigation, and giving the police false statements.

Interestingly, her name and phone number is still listed on the MySpace page as a contact for information regarding Caylee's whereabouts, along with grandparents, her uncle, and the detective on the case.

A post below her picture reads as though she typed it:

i am almost 3 years old.
i have shoulder-length, light brown hair
and i have dark hazel (brown/green) eyes.
i have a birth mark on my left shoulder/arm.
i'm approximately 3 feet tall,
and weigh about 35 lbs.

Searching on MySpace for the word "missing" brings back results, but none on the first page appear to be legitimate missing persons postings. Even if any real postings came up, it seems because of the bizarre, highly sentimental, and timely nature of this case, Caylee will likely receive a lot more press attention.

But as far as search efforts go, posting Caylee's photo and description on MySpace seems like a smart move, and MySpace could serve as a central bulletin board for such things in the future. Perhaps MySpace should delegate a missing persons section to make it easier to find the postings, at least.

http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2008/07/17/myspace-used-to-find-missing-toddler

[Faith]

Video and grandmother on phone:

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7002865&version=1&locale=EN-US

Thank you SS.

[4COMMONSENSE]

This case is sooo strange. IMO, the grandparents don't seem to believe Caylee's been hurt. Again this is only my impression and I know they are worried sick, but I get the feeling that they are used to manipulative behavior by Casey and this might be some kind of game she's playing with them. Since nothing that comes out of this girl's mouth is the truth, there's no way of knowing that Caylee's actually been gone for 5 weeks.
Didn't she have a boyfriend that was hispanic ? Maybe he took Caylee to Mexico.

I'm watching NG now and OMG, they're going to dig in the grandparent's back yard under the playhouse.

[4COMMONSENSE]

OMG, the police are digging up in the grandparent's back yard under the playhouse. Neighbors saw Casey there when the grandparents were gone. This is on NG now.

[4COMMONSENSE]

I wonder if Caylee's been "missing" since Casey left her parent's house ?

[4COMMONSENSE]

A cadaver dog was brought to the home's back yard and was searching around a pool area Thursday night.

When asked if the dogs could be searching for a body, a detective said anything is possible.

Homicide detectives were also called to the scene Thursday night.


http://www.local6.com/news/16915353/detail.html

I can't stand this. I just want to scream and then go kick the sh!t out of Casey.

[4COMMONSENSE]

She'd been living with her boyfriend for 3 weeks straight, she told him Caylee was with the nanny on vacation. Also on local 6, it was reported that CSI was there and took a shovel from a neighbor's garage as evidence. I think they've found her, why else would homicide detectives be there ?

[Anakerie]

One of the film clips being shown on Nancy Grace of Casey being escorted into a room/out of a room with cuffs on is disturbing... The half smile/smirk on her face as she comes through the door really, really bothers me... What the heck does this young woman have to smile about? Her daughter is missing and she is under arrest!

Maybe it's just me, but the look on her face makes me want to :104511:

[Heidi J.]

She'd been living with her boyfriend for 3 weeks straight, she told him Caylee was with the nanny on vacation. Also on local 6, it was reported that CSI was there and took a shovel from a neighbor's garage as evidence. I think they've found her, why else would homicide detectives be there ?

:thud2:

[Isabella]

One of the film clips being shown on Nancy Grace of Casey being escorted into a room/out of a room with cuffs on is disturbing... The half smile/smirk on her face as she comes through the door really, really bothers me... What the heck does this young woman have to smile about? Her daughter is missing and she is under arrest!

Maybe it's just me, but the look on her face makes me want to :104511:
No it's not just you!

I missed almost all the interview but am going to rewatch later when they replay in about an hour. This is sad.

[Nut44x4]

Casey's mother is in major denial.

[Faith]

There is a video here:

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6998523&version=21&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

[Faith]

I think she is too, Nut.

[flipflop]

Have you guys read the Arrest Affidavit? If not here it is. Wow at the lies this girl tells and lack of emotion.


http://www.wesh.com/download/2008/0717/16910180.pdf

[Faith]

VIDEOS:

--The grandparents speak out as the search begins for Caylee
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7002865&version=1&locale=EN-US
--Investigators hold press conference as the search begins for Caylee
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7006820&version=1&locale=EN-US
--Investigators say there were nothing but lies from Caylee's mom
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7006832&version=1&locale=EN-US

[Faith]

Have you guys read the Arrest Affidavit? If not here it is. Wow at the lies this girl tells and lack of emotion.


http://www.wesh.com/download/2008/0717/16910180.pdf

Thank you very much FF, I haven't read it. I know from reading the media articles she is doing nothing but lying.

[flipflop]

Thank you very much FF, I haven't read it. I know from reading the media articles she is doing nothing but lying.

It is pretty informative. I hope it was ok that I posted that. I actually saw the link on another board first. I was shocked at the number of "friends" that called LE to say what a liar and thief she is. I am glad they did though.

[Jute]

Thank you very much FF, I haven't read it. I know from reading the media articles she is doing nothing but lying.

When you look in her eyes, there is nothing there! One of the videos I watched had a still shot-her eyes looked dead. That frightens me.

[flipflop]

When you look in her eyes, there is nothing there! One of the videos I watched had a still shot-her eyes looked dead. That frightens me.

That is exactly what I thought when I saw her in the clip on Nancy Grace. Just NOTHING. Very creepy. Oh, and in the police interviews they said at times she was laughing

[Faith]

If she buried the child in the parents back yard, wouldn't they have already detected it? It's summer and there would be yard work to do and if there was fresh dirt they would question that IMO.

[grammybears]

This is so sad. I felt right from the begining that something had happened to this poor baby. It just makes sick to hear of these cases where babies disappear and then the parents act like to do not care. I believe that the grandma did the right thing in reported her missing to the police. I really have a hard time how some parents do not act like it is no big deal when their child is missing.

I pray they find this poor child.

prayers to this families and friends who are missing their grandchild.

[Tracian]

This is a Trenton all over again; I hate to say the following, but this is as honest as I can be:

I believe that the mother killed, sold, or gave away her child, sadly I believe the first is most likely.

I believe that the grandmother is in deep denial...I watched her on NG tonight, and she first said that her daughter was a wonderful mother, but took the child on vaction for 'bonding' because it was hard to bond with the grandparents around...and her daughter was a 'good mother' then why would the grandmother even consider calling LE? She says she trusts her daughter, but then calls LE? Sorry that makes no sense at all...I think there is something really horrible in this family.

The 'new boyfriend' reminds me of Diane Downs and Susan Smith...kids crimp the style...

I checked the transcripts of the grandmother are not up yet...but we need to discuss what the grandmother said...and if you really listen to her words, again sadly, I am sure that we will all see that this family has deep issues...at this point...I don't feel sympathy for anyone but that baby..

[animallady]

I just finished watching the NG report of this case and Nancy's interview with the grandmother. My heart really goes out to Mrs. Anthony. Apparently one of her neighbors reported something to LE that has caused them to believe that little Caylee might be buried in the back yard. I hope not.

:1222423::1222423: Prayers that Caylee is still safe and unharmed

[Tracian]

If she buried the child in the parents back yard, wouldn't they have already detected it? It's summer and there would be yard work to do and if there was fresh dirt they would question that IMO.


Faith, they moved the playhouse...and if she buried the child under it, deep enough, it would not be noticed.

I am crying...I don't think this child will be found...and if found she will not be in this world...I do believe that another angel got her wings.

The grandmother...I dunno...something is not right in that family...something dark perhaps, but when she defends her daughter in one breath, but in the next says she called LE...and says in the next that 'at my age, I know what I would do...but at her age...she may have been confused...'

WTF....my eight year old ran home from down the street when he saw a car unfamiliar the driver asking kids if they saw his dog....(turned out it was harmless, he really lost his dog)...but what mother would not be in a panic? According to NG...the apt. she says she dropped the child off at was empty for 5 months, the place she took LE to, that she claimed she worked, she was fired from quite a while back..and she also claimed to be doing her 'own investigation'.....

This, IMO, will shock us all...

Prayers for that sweet baby..

[Faith]

Caylee Marie Anthony Disappearance Timeline

Thursday, July 17,

ORLANDO -- Casey said that on June 9, she dropped Caylee off at a babysitter who lived at the Sawgrass Apartments. She said the babysitter's name was Zenaida Gonzalez.

Authorities tracked down Gonzalez, but she said she did not know Casey Anthony. In fact, the apartment complex says nobody has lived at the apartment where Anthony said she left Caylee, for 142 days.

Mother and daughter lived with Casey's parents -- George and Cindy Anthony. George Anthony told News 13 that Casey had given them the impression she had been going to work every day and that Caylee was staying with friends or a nanny.

On July 12, police said, after not seeing Caylee for some time, her grandparents got concerned and confronted Casey and convinced her to go to the sheriff's office.

Anthony was arrested Wednesday (July 16, 2008) . Investigators said they're not sure if anything she is saying is true, since she has already lied to them, saying she worked at a local theme park when she didn't.

“Obviously, if we had been notified the day the child turned up missing, we could have started looking for the child immediately,” said Sgt. Allen Lee from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. “The fact the child has been missing for five weeks, of course, makes it more difficult for us.”

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Sidebar/2008/7/17/caylee_marie_anthony_disappearance_timeline.html

[4COMMONSENSE]

If she buried the child in the parents back yard, wouldn't they have already detected it? It's summer and there would be yard work to do and if there was fresh dirt they would question that IMO.

That makes sense, but I saw footage of them picking up and moving a very large child's playhouse that was sitting over a large mound of sand.The only thing is, if she was smart enough to bury her under the playhouse, you'd think she's be smart enough to bury her in a more remote location.
I'm being too morbid, grandma seems to think she's alive. Sad, but I hope she gave her away or sold her to someone that wanted a child. Looking at this baby, I can't imagine anybody not wanting her.

[Tracian]

That makes sense, but I saw footage of them picking up and moving a very large child's playhouse that was sitting over a large mound of sand.The only thing is, if she was smart enough to bury her under the playhouse, you'd think she's be smart enough to bury her in a more remote location.
I'm being too morbid, grandma seems to think she's alive. Sad, but I hope she gave her away or sold her to someone that wanted a child. Looking at this baby, I can't imagine anybody not wanting her.


I think we could list those beautiful children lost to violence that anyone of us would have taken in a minute and cherished.

I would love to eat crow on this one...but sadly I don't think this baby is still on this world...

No mother would not report...and lie to her own parents....something is not right...and IMO, it may be generational.

[flipflop]

I think we could list those beautiful children lost to violence that anyone of us would have taken in a minute and cherished.

I would love to eat crow on this one...but sadly I don't think this baby is still on this world...

No mother would not report...and lie to her own parents....something is not right...and IMO, it may be generational.


EXACTLY. What MOTHER does not report her child missing the instant he/she is gone???? Doesn't inform family members. Tells no one. In fact, says the child is with a nanny. I hate it. I really do. But I think this child is dead and the mother did it. Makes me so mad and sad at the same time.

[KittyMom]

:1222423: Caylee

[nanabillie]

If she was going to give her away, why not give her to her parents. You can tell how much the Grandmother loves that little girl. It is another heart breaking case. I want to see my granddaughter and hold her tight.

[animallady]

From the moment I first heard the bizarre circumstances of this case, I've been afraid that Caylee would not be found alive. But, I'm trying not to give up hope unless and until I must.

[Tracian]

nannbille:

Hug her, even miles away...she will feel it, you are a loving person, and she knows it.

Animallady...

I agree...keep the hope alive...I know I am...and I am sure we all are...even with the nagging thoughts.

You both are wonderful, sweet, and compassionate people, those in your lives are lucky to have you..as we are lucky to have you here posting.

[Faith]

Does anyone know the bf's name?

I saw on his myspace this message- you think you know someone but you really dont......

I wonder if this is new.

[4COMMONSENSE]

Does anyone know the bf's name?

I saw on his myspace this message- you think you know someone but you really dont......

I wonder if this is new.


Anthony Lazzaro

[Faith]

Anthony Lazzaro

thank you

[4COMMONSENSE]

Does anyone know the bf's name?

I saw on his myspace this message- you think you know someone but you really dont......

I wonder if this is new.


His mood was nauseated. At least it doesn't seem like he had anyting to do with it.

[Faith]

There is no telling where this baby is at. I cannot comprehend any mother harming her child in any way.

The grandmother is definitely hiding something or totally believes her daughter was a good mother.

I wonder if her daughter has some sort of mental issue. Something is just not right with Casey.

[4COMMONSENSE]

Something is just not right with Casey.

No offense, but that's the understatement of the night.

Her attitude is also why it's so hard to believe she did it. Sometimes I think it might be some game she's playing and Caylee is safe somewhere.

[Faith]

Search Dogs, Digging Tools Brought To Grandparents' Home
Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:51:25 PM


ORLANDO -- Crews suspended their search in the backyard of Caylee Anthony's grandparents' house late Thursday night until at least 8 a.m. Friday.

On Thursday night, search dogs and digging equipment were brought in. For now investigators said they're just trying to rule things out.

“This is part of the investigation,” said Carlos Padilla from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. “Right now we're trying to rule out any possibilities. You know again during an investigation you try to confirm or rule things out, so right now, according to the detectives handling this, they're trying to figure out if the child had ever been back there after she went missing."

Detectives also removed items from the home earlier in the day, and took a shovel from a neighbor's home.

Missing Girl's Mother Denied Bond

Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, 22, remains locked up without bond.

She appeared before a judge Thursday who ordered her to remain in jail because she showed a "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child" and has told authorities a string of lies.

She was also ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.

Casey was arrested Wednesday on child neglect charges and for lying to investigators.

Meanwhile, deputies continue to plead with the public to come forward with information as to the little girl's whereabouts.

They said their investigation has been slowed down because it took so long for them to learn there was trouble.

Authorities said they haven't issued an Amber Alert in this case because her disappearance doesn't meet the specified criteria.

Girl Spotted On July 12

Some friends told the Anthonys that they had spotted Caylee on July 12 in a shopping area somewhere along the Orange-Seminole County line. It was not known who the child was with at the time. When she was last seen, Caylee was wearing a blue and pink outfit and white-rimmed sunglasses.

Friends Call Casey Anthony A "Habitual Liar"

Many of the people police talked to about Casey said she was a "habitual liar."

Casey had told investigators that she worked at Universal Orlando, but the theme park said she had been fired two years ago.

Anthony did not give authorities the name of Caylee's father, but told them that he is dead. However, police said they are taking that information with a grain of salt because of the many lies they had already heard.


Video

* Casey Anthony Makes 1st Appearance
* Grandfather On The Disappearance
* Press Conference On Caylee
* Missing For More Than A Month
* Josh Duckett Offering Help





Additional Information

* Related Story: Timeline For Caylee's Disappearance
* Related Story: Casey's Parents Concerned
* Related Story: Caylee's Grandparents Vow To Find Her
* Related Story: Duckett Offers To Help Find Caylee
* Related Story: Kid Finders Network Offers Assistance In Search
* Related Story: Early Signs Of Trouble
* Previous Story: Girl, 2, Missing For Over A Month
* Casey Marie Anthony Arrest Affidavit
* Police Missing Page On MySpace
* Caylee Is Missing On MySpace
* Caylee Marie Anthony MySpace Page
* CrimeLine



http://cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/7/17/where_is_caylee.html

[Faith]

Something is just not right with Casey.

No offense, but that's the understatement of the night.

Her attitude is also why it's so hard to believe she did it. Sometimes I think it might be some game she's playing and Caylee is safe somewhere.

I hope she is safe but it's not looking good. If someone has this child innocently surly they would have come forth today with all the media.

[Jute]

There is no telling where this baby is at. I cannot comprehend any mother harming her child in any way.

The grandmother is definitely hiding something or totally believes her daughter was a good mother.

I wonder if her daughter has some sort of mental issue. Something is just not right with Casey.

When I think of how my own Mom would have reacted if one of us gave her a flimsy excuse about where one of her grandchildren was, it makes my head spin. She was a very kind-hearted woman but if she had any doubt about the safety of a grandchild, she would have taken immediate action - waiting 5 weeks is incomprehensible.

Caylee will be 3 in Aug.-she certainly is able to talk on a phone, why wouldn't her grandparents have insisted that Casey let them speak with her? I pray that Caylee is safe, but there are so many things that don't make any sense. This child looks so happy and well-cared for in her pictures, it really makes me wonder whether the grandmother didn't know, somewhere deep inside, that something was terribly wrong but was afraid to face her fears.

[Faith]

I missed a lot of NG and Greta. I have my 9 mth old grandson and he was yapping away during the show. I am patiently waiting to read the transcript.

[Faith]

When I think of how my own Mom would have reacted if one of us gave her a flimsy excuse about where one of her grandchildren was, it makes my head spin. She was a very kind-hearted woman but if she had any doubt about the safety of a grandchild, she would have taken immediate action - waiting 5 weeks is incomprehensible.

Caylee will be 3 in Aug.-she certainly is able to talk on a phone, why wouldn't her grandparents have insisted that Casey let them speak with her? I pray that Caylee is safe, but there are so many things that don't make any sense. This child looks so happy and well-cared for in her pictures, it really makes me wonder whether the grandmother didn't know, somewhere deep inside, that something was terribly wrong but was afraid to face her fears.

I do think there is something hidden that hasn't come out yet. I too wonder if the child's father is really deceased.

My mom would have been at that jail getting it out of me where her granddaughter was at, no doubt.

[4COMMONSENSE]

I hope she is safe but it's not looking good. If someone has this child innocently surly they would have come forth today with all the media.

OK, it looks like my opinion that they already found her (thus the reason for the homicide detectives) was wrong. If she were in the backyard, don't you think they would have found her by now ?

[Faith]

OMG--

Crews Digging Up Yard After Cadaver Dogs Zero-In On Areas In Missing-Girl Search
Girl Missing 5 Weeks Never Reported Lost; Mother Doing Own Search

POSTED: 7:06 pm EDT July 17, 2008
UPDATED: 11:46 pm EDT July 17, 2008

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Crews dug in a back yard belonging to the grandparents of a missing 2-year-old girl late Thursday after cadaver dogs zeroed-in on areas at the property.

Several sheriff's dogs were called to the home of Cindy and George Anthony, located on Hopespring Drive in Orlando after a tip about a borrowed shovel led officers to the home, Local 6 reported.

The couple's daughter, Casey Anthony, 22, was taken into custody Wednesday after it was determined her daughter, Caylee Marie Anthony, 2, had been missing since early June. Anthony did not report her daughter missing for five weeks, police said.

Thursday, officers received a tip from a neighbor who said Casey Anthony borrowed a shovel from them not long ago. The neighbor said Anthony borrowed the shovel for about an hour and then gave it back.

The tip sparked a search of the property and the shovel was taken into evidence.

"We will search the entire yard with dogs and other methods, Orange County sheriff's Sgt. John Allen said. "We are not here to dig the entire yard up, but we are going to use dogs and probes to search the yard."

When asked if the dogs could be searching for a body, a detective said anything is possible.

"We certainly want to find the child alive, but we want to be prudent and follow up every lead we get," Allen said.

Homicide detectives were also called to the scene Thursday night.

More Inconsistencies Found

Meanwhile, investigators said they still don't know what to make of the mysterious case because there have been so many inconsistencies in Anthony's story.

"As we continued to investigate, we've found more inconsistencies in the mother's story so we continue to look for witnesses and people who may have additional information," Orange County sheriff's Sgt. John Allen said during a Thursday news conference.

Investigators said what Anthony has said so far during the investigation has been lies, Local 6 reported.

Judge Questions Mother

Earlier Thursday, Orange County Judge John Jordan asked Anthony where her daughter was.

"Mrs. Anthony, the court would say to you, 'Where is Caylee Anthony?' Jordan asked. "But I can't force you to answer that question but that is the question I leave with you. Do you understand?"

"Yes, sir," Anthony said.

Anthony did not say anything else.

"You left your 2-year-old child with a person who does not exist, with a person who does not exist in an apartment you can't identify and you lied to your parents and friends concerning your daughter's whereabouts," Jordan said during Anthony's appearance.

Anthony did not respond.

Tips Offered In Case

During the news conference, Allen said people have already provided "helpful" information in the case but some specifics remain unknown.

"We have been able to talk to different people who have called in since you have put our bulletin out and some of those people have given us information that has been helpful," Allen said. "But we can't say exactly when the child disappeared."

Allen asked for more help from the public.

"Anybody who may have seen the child and mother together during the middle of June or since the middle of June, we need those people to call us as well," Allen said.

Allen also said detectives have done some searches and have taken in some electronic equipment in the case.

Detectives are still searching for the child's father.

Anthony Says Doing Own Investigation

Meanwhile, when detectives initially questioned Anthony, she told them that she was doing her own investigation into her daughter's disappearance during the last five weeks, Local 6 reported.

The woman also said she saw movies and reports that if people in similar situations went to police, they had gotten hurt.

Anthony said her daughter was with a baby sitter at the Sawgrass apartments but on June 9, the sitter did not answer the door.

Detectives said they checked with apartment management and learned that no one has lived in the apartment for five months.

Late Wednesday, Caylee's alleged baby sitter was tracked down by detectives and the woman said she has never cared for the missing child.

Officers said she admitted to lying throughout her interrogation.

"It is difficult to sort through what we are being told," Allen said.

Mother Shows No Emotion

During questioning, detectives said Anthony did not show any emotion over the loss of her child. She did not cry or give any indication she was legitimately worried.

"It appears to the court that you care so little for your child that you did not even report her missing until five weeks later," Jordan said Thursday.

Since investigators cannot get a straight story, they said they are focusing on finding Caylee.

"I feel the more media exposure we have, the quicker we can bring Caylee home and that is the whole point of all of this -- to bring Caylee home safely," Caylee's grandmother Cindy Anthony said. "I kind of felt hopeless last night but I kind of felt hopeful today."

Watch Local 6 News for more on this developing story.

VIDEOS

# VIDEO: Cadaver Dogs Search Yard
# VIDEO: Attorney, Boyfriend Speak
# VIDEO: Search Ongoing; PC Seized
# VIDEO: Sgt. Discusses Case
# VIDEO: Mom Appears Before Judge
# VIDEO: Mother Doing Own Search
# VIDEO: Girl Missing; Mom Arrested
# IMAGES: Missing 2-Year-Old Girl

Previous Stories:

* July 17, 2008: 'Lies' Plague Missing-Girl Search; Investigators Checking Phone Tips
* July 17, 2008: Girl Missing 5 Weeks Never Reported Lost; Mother Says Doing Own Search

http://www.local6.com/2008/0718/16917064.jpg

http://www.local6.com/news/16915353/detail.html

[Faith]

Searching for Caylee Marie
posted by Orlando Sentinel on Jul 17, 2008 10:01:40 PM
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Reporter Susan Jacobson said from the scene of the search for 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony that a second cadaver dog -- Bones -- has been brought to the home the little girl, her mother, Casey Marie Anthony, had lived with her parents northeast of Orlando International Airport. Bones was brought in by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office to offer a second dog's nose in the backyard.

Two additional shovels and other digging tools also were brought to the scene, authorities said.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_local_orlandocrime/missing_person/index.html

[Faith]

I wonder if they found her?????

[4COMMONSENSE]

I wonder if they found her?????

I read the report you posted from channel 6 before you posted the one about them suspending the search til tomorrow. I think the one you posted was at a later time also.
I was just starting to feel a little better and thinking about going to bed before I saw you're OMG.

[Faith]

I have a funny feeling they found her. Why would the dogs zero in on something if not?

[Faith]

Casey borrowed a shovel from a neighbor for about an hour. This is scary.

[Tracian]

GRACE: Everybody, when we come back, police desperately searching for a beautiful little girl, Caylee. After the grandparents report her missing, we learn Caylee last seen five weeks ago. Why hasn`t Mommy called police? Tonight, where is 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony?

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: Casey Anthony is a 22-year-old mother. That`s a fact. This is her beautiful 2-year-old Caylee. That`s also true. But the rest of the story is blurry at best, false at worst.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Well, it`s difficult to sort through what we`re being told.

UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: Detectives say they got a called from Caylee`s grandparents early this morning who just found out that Caylee had been missing for a month.

CINDY ANTHONY, MISSING 2-YR-OLD GIRL`S GRANDMOTHER: And I had every hope that when I found Casey Caylee was with her. And when Caylee wasn`t with her, and Casey couldn`t produce Caylee, then I knew something was wrong. Mother`s intuition, I had gut feeling something wasn`t write so I called the sheriff`s department.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

GRACE: A beautiful 2-year-old little girl is missing. Right now we have a live shot. Breaking news, there in the backyard of the home that was shared by the family, we have learned that police are gathering, they are converging in the backyard around an apparently a plastic playhouse. They have lifted it up.

Also there in the backyard, we see German shepherd dogs. We don`t know at this juncture whether they are cadaver dogs or search dogs. We do than little Caylee has been gone now for several weeks. Weeks had passed without the mother reporting her missing.

Joining me right now on the scene is Kendra Oestreich with WESH.

Kendra, what can you tell me?

KENDRA OESTREICH, REPORTER, WESH: Well, I can tell you right now Orange County investigators are searching the home of Cindy and George Anthony here in Orange County, Florida.

They brought in a couple shovels just moment ago and they are digging in the backyard. They brought in two large shovels, two smaller shovels, and as you said, they have moved to the playground off. They have been focusing on a sandy area around that.

Neighbors in this area apparently told the investigators that they saw Casey, the little girl`s mother, here recently alone when her parents, the grandparents in this case, were not here. And so they`re just making sure that it`s possible, whether or not Casey might have buried Caylee, a little 2-year-old girl, here in the backyard.

GRACE: With me, Kendra Oestreich from WESH, joining us right there on the scene. You are seeing a chopper shot of the backyard. This little girl apparently had been gone for weeks without her mother ever reporting it then get confronted by cops after her grandparents, the grandmother and grandfather, became very, very concerned. And they called police.

The mom told police, Kendra, apparently, that she had been conducting her own investigation?

OESTREICH: That`s right. And investigators say that Casey, the mother in this case, has told them lie after lie. Her story was that she dropped off Caylee, the little girl, on June 9th at a friend`s house, Zenaida Gonzalez. But investigators haven`t been able to find this Zenaida Gonzalez or know even if she even exists.

She says she dropped the little girl off and then headed to work. When she returned to the apartment complex, both the friend and Caylee were apparently gone.

But again, this girl has told them lie after lie. She even went as far as to take them to Universal Studios the other day, saying, "I work here," was leading them through an office complex saying, "This is where I work," and in the middle of that, all of a sudden she stopped and said, "You know what, I don`t work here."

Come to find out she was fired from the theme park back in 2006.

So investigators are having a hard time, you know, telling heads from tales from what this mother is actually telling them. Her story versus what is reality and the worst fear, of course, is if this little girl is here in the backyard.

GRACE: When the neighbors, Kendra, saw her, the mom, in the backyard, when the grandparents were not there, what was she doing?

OESTREICH: Well, apparently investigators just told us only that, that a neighbor is what led them to search here at the house again and that`s all we know at this point. Just that there is some concern that potentially when she was at this house that she was maybe up to no good.

GRACE: Kendra, is that a cadaver dog that is with the police?

OESTREICH: That`s what police are thinking -- our spokesperson here believe that must be the case because usually when they`re using canines to search, track a suspect, is a different kind of dog. This dog is likely trained to be searching for remains here in this backyard.

GRACE: With me right now is a special guest. This is Caylee`s grandmother Cindy Anthony.

Miss Anthony, thank you for being with us. Are you with me, Miss Anthony?

ANTHONY: Yes, I am.

GRACE: Miss Anthony, first of all, our prayers are with you right now at this moment because there is a chance that the little girl is still alive. There is a very distinct chance.

ANTHONY: Absolutely. Absolutely.

GRACE: What happened, Miss Anthony?

ANTHONY: I don`t know what`s happened. I don`t know what`s happened. That`s why I`m here trying to ask the public if they can find Caylee, because I still believe she`s alive.

GRACE: Tell me why do you believe that?

ANTHONY: A gut feeling, because anybody that looks at this little girl will fall madly in love with her and there`s no -- no way that anybody would not want to have her around because you just -- when you`re around her all you feel is her magic.

GRACE: When you spoke to Casey, did anything she said make sense? I mean everything she`s told police so far has been a pack of lies, one after the next.

ANTHONY: Well, no, when I spoke with Casey on Tuesday, nothing made sense. That`s why I called the police. I`ve been told Tuesday, everything made sense to me. I`ve communicated with my daughter, every day since the last time I saw her, which was -- I -- the last time I saw Casey and Caylee was June 8th.

My husband saw them both leaving on June the 9th. Actually my husband saw Casey a week or two after that at the house when she came by to pick up some things. And we haven`t seen Casey -- or Caylee, though, since the 8th and the 9th.

But Casey gave me an explanation where she was and it was very -- it was very, you know, believable. And I had no reason to ever doubt my daughter. My daughter has been nothing but a loving mother. I mean I`ve never had any evidence otherwise.

And it`s not like I don`t see them every day. I mean, Casey has always lived with me, you know? She was 19 when Caylee was born. And so naturally, Caylee, when she came home from the hospital, there was a room in the house that was Caylee`s room. And so that`s been their home for, you know, as long as they`ve both been alive.

I mean we moved to Orlando in 1989. And that`s how long we`ve been, you know, at that -- you know, at that residence. And that`s been Casey`s, you know, home.

Casey actually was a little bit older. She was about 3 1/2 when we moved there. And Caylee`s going to be 3 in a month. So there`s a little - - you know, a lot of the similarities there. Caylee is a spitting image of her mother when she was little.

GRACE: How many weeks had your granddaughter been missing before she was finally reported to police as missing?

ANTHONY: I don`t know. Casey states that she`s been missing since June 9th. I haven`t seen her since June 8th but I had no reason to believe that she was missing until Tuesday which was July 15th.

GRACE: And what happened on that day?

ANTHONY: I found out that she wasn`t where she said she was. I found out that Caylee was not in the city that she said she was and so when I found her and Caylee wasn`t with her like she had told me she was with her for the last month, then, you know, I asked her, "Well, let`s go get her because I miss her. I want to go see her. I want to bring her home so she can sleep in her bed."

And when she told me that, you know, it was to late to go because she was already sleeping at the babysitter`s house and, you know, why disrupt her because, you know, wake her up and then have to bring her home and then she`ll be up all night, let`s just go pick her up in the morning, and, you know, I said, no, I`m selfish, I want to see my granddaughter, I haven`t seen her in a month.

And I guess a little bit of tone in Casey`s voice, "no, mom," you know, she was pretty persistent and insistent, and then I got a gut feeling that -- I just knew something was wrong and Casey couldn`t tell me.

So I told her, you know, to either take me to her or I`m going to bring someone that could take me to her and so I told her that I was going to call the sheriff`s department if I didn`t.

GRACE: What did she say when you told her you were calling the sheriff?

ANTHONY: She said go ahead and call them. She said, you know, I know why where she`s at, I`ll tell them where she`s at. So, you know, I called them and by the time they got there, she was -- had told us that Caylee had been kidnapped. And Caylee was.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Where is Caylee Anthony? Well I can`t -- I can`t force you to answer that question but that`s the question I leave with you. Do you understand?

CASEY ANTHONY, MISSING 2-YR-OLD GIRL`S MOTHER: Yes, sir.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(NEWSBREAK)

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony remains missing and detectives continue to plot through a tangled web of what they consider to be lies told by the 22-year-old.

Detectives say that Anthony claimed she dropped her daughter off at this apartment on June 9th and when she came back the babysitter was gone. It turns out no one has lived here in five months. We`re told Anthony admitted to lying about many details. But she has not said anything about the location of her daughter.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

GRACE: In fact, as it turns out, nearly everything she told police was a lie.

I want to go out to Marc Klaas, founder of Beyondmissing.com. What should police be doing right now?

MARC KLAAS, FOUNDER, BEYONDMISSING.COM, FATHER OF MURDER VICTIM POLLY KLAAS: Well, I`ll tell you what they should be doing -- they`re doing a very good job of responding to this very difficult situation. They got the public involved right away. They`ve got this woman in custody.

And you know, this woman has the answer. She either killed, sold, or gave away this little girl. And just like in the Trenton Duckett case, they have to keep an eye on this woman because if she`s not on a suicide watch, she should be, because if she were to die, she will take the answer with her.

At some point they`ve got to lean on her. They`ve got to get her to tell them the truth. That`s all they can do.

GRACE: To Rory O`Neill with Metro Networks, Marc Klaas has an excellent point. Where is the mom right now?

RORY O`NEILL, REPORTER, METRO NETWORKS: Well, the judge in the case ordered that she be held at the Orange County jail without bond and pending an investigation, pending an evaluation. So she will be held up in the jail without any chance of being released at least for the time being.

GRACE: An evaluation for what?

O`NEILL: A mental evaluation.

GRACE: OK. That`s not good.

To Cindy Anthony -- this is Caylee`s grandmother -- a mental evaluation, did your daughter have any history of mental disturbance?

ANTHONY: No. No, no history of mental illness.

GRACE: What do you make of her telling police she left the daughter in this apartment. The cops go there, nobody`s lived there in months. Everything she says doesn`t make any sense.

ANTHONY: You know I can`t comment on that. I don`t know. I`m not in Casey`s head. I`m not a psychiatrist. I thought I was here today to discuss Caylee. Not to defend what my daughter`s doing.

GRACE: Tell us then what you want the public to know about your granddaughter.

ANTHONY: Well, I want the public to know is this a beautiful little girl and what I want the public to know is if you see her, to pick up the phone and to call. And -- I don`t care what city, you know, where you`re at, if you think you`re going to get your friend in trouble or whatever you pick up the phone and you call anyway.

This little girl is our entire life. And I still believe she`s alive because I do not believe that my daughter did any harm to her child. My daughter has been nothing but a loving mother and I have seen that for the last three years.

The only thing that raised a red flag to me is the fact that Casey could not tell me where she was at. I do not know why. Casey may be dealing with this in her own way. She may not be able to -- I don`t know. When something tragic happens, our, you know, we don`t know how we`re going to handle it.

I know how I would handle it now at being the age that I am. But a 22-year-old does not always make the right decisions. I cannot answer. No one knows what the person`s going through. I mean what they`re doing, you know, when something tragic like this happens, and I saw Casey break down.

I saw Casey cry. And a lot of people are stating that they haven`t seen it. I did see it. Casey spent the night with me. Well, the night was over. It was all day with me from Tuesday to Wednesday, you know, I was with her for several hours.

Casey created the Caylee Marie Anthony missing MySpace page. Casey was instrumental in connecting a lot of what -- a lot of what we`re doing right now, you know? And her efforts -- those efforts have not been shown on the camera.

So right now, Casey`s not on trial. Right now, Caylee is missing. And that`s the word that I want to get out to everybody. Caylee`s missing. This little girl needs to be found so instead of thinking that she`s already dead or you know something`s already -- there`s no -- there`s no -- there`s no answer yet. And we have to find that answer.

GRACE: The tip line to help find Caylee is 800-423-TIPS, 800-423- 8477.

We have no suggestion this little girl is dead. There is a distinct possibility she may still be alive.

Out to Kendra Oestreich, WESH, there on the scene -- what more can you tell us, Kendra?

OESTREICH: Well, the lead investigator in the case just came out to brief us on progress. They say they are searching every area in this backyard. I can tell you that CSI investigators brought out a shovel from a neighbor`s home earlier tonight and they took that into evidence as well.

They say they`ll be here throughout the night searching until they do find those answers that the family is looking for.

Now I can also tell you that investigators talked with several of Casey`s friends, saying that they saw her June 2nd, and she didn`t seem or give any indication that there was anything wrong that Caylee was missing. Her story was that Caylee was always with a nanny at the beach or at a theme park and never really gave any indication that there was anything wrong Caylee.

Now investigators said when they were talking to her yesterday, she showed no sign of remorse or concern that her 2-year-old daughter was missing. That also concerns investigators as well as getting no answers from her yet, even today.

GRACE: With us there on the scene is Kendra Oestreich with WESH.

What exactly are police doing there in the backyard right now, Kendra?

OESTREICH: Well, basically they are exhausting all possibilities at this point. They want to make sure that Caylee`s not here. They`re using a tool to poke into the ground to see if there is any soft spots and just make sure that nothing is back here, using a dog, another one is on its way, and they`re just hoping to find answers here.

Where is Caylee?

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

ANTHONY: I`ve never seen her be a bad mom. She`s -- she loves her daughter. I don`t doubt that. Casey has been a very wonderful, caring mother. And I`ve never seen anything to not believe her.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

GRACE: Where is little Caylee?

With us right now, her grandmother. This is where Caylee lived her whole life.

Back to Cindy Anthony, Caylee`s grandmother, well, for the last month, where did you believe they were?

ANTHONY: I believe Caylee was with her mom. They needed some time to bond. It`s been very difficult for Casey to, you know, have Caylee all the time when my husband and I -- you know want to spend time with her as well.

So Casey`s 22 years old. She wanted -- she told me that she wanted some space. She wanted to go to work and then she wanted to go take a little vacation, take Caylee with her. So that`s where we thought she was.

I talked to my daughter all the time and always had a good explanation of where they were at. And it made some sense. I mean there was no reason to believe.

GRACE: Right.

ANTHONY: . that Casey and Caylee weren`t together at any time.

GRACE: Everyone.

ANTHONY: So...

GRACE: . please help us. There is a desperate search going on right now in the Orlando area for a beautiful 2-year-old little girl Caylee. The tip line is 800-423-8477.



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[Jute]

I wish someone would do some background work on Casey. Her friends describe her as a compulsive liar-I wonder if she's always been this way, or is it a new behavior? I just have a sad, sick feeling inside-I don't think that anyone could be as 'frozen' as she is if there wasn't something terribly wrong with her mind. Her ex-fiance described her as a wonderful mother, if she accidently killed Caylee, she may have simply cracked and dissociated.

[Faith]

Thank you Tracian !!

[Tracian]

I wish someone would do some background work on Casey. Her friends describe her as a compulsive liar-I wonder if she's always been this way, or is it a new behavior? I just have a sad, sick feeling inside-I don't think that anyone could be as 'frozen' as she is if there wasn't something terribly wrong with her mind. Her ex-fiance described her as a wonderful mother, if she accidently killed Caylee, she may have simply cracked and dissociated.


I personally will not buy the 'accident' and the 'cracked' it seems to me that this person, should she have killed her child, it like many other 'mothers'...the kid(s) got in the way.

[Tracian]

Thank you Tracian !!

YW...

The interview with the grandmother bothered me...something is so wrong...just can't quite put my finger on it...

[Jute]

I personally will not buy the 'accident' and the 'cracked' it seems to me that this person, should she have killed her child, it like many other 'mothers'...the kid(s) got in the way.

I guess there is a part of me that simply can't understand how anyone could do something like this and feel nothing. But you're right, we've seen it happen over and over. :(

[Faith]

To Cindy Anthony -- this is Caylee`s grandmother -- a mental evaluation, did your daughter have any history of mental disturbance?

ANTHONY: No. No, no history of mental illness.


This answers my question about any mental illness.

I agree Tracian, something is not right about the grandmother. It's almost like she is hiding something.

[Jute]

YW...

The interview with the grandmother bothered me...something is so wrong...just can't quite put my finger on it...

Yes, thank you, Tracian. I absolutely agree about the interview with the grandmother being "off." She got very defensive when NG asked about Casey-what did she expect? A baby is missing and the mother didn't report it.

[Faith]

I have to go to bed, my grandson will be up early. I don't think we will hear anything else tonight.

I pray Caylee is safe :1222423:

Goodnight all.

[Jute]

I have to go to bed, my grandson will be up early. I don't think we will hear anything else tonight.

I pray Caylee is safe :1222423:

Goodnight all.

Goodnight, Faith-have fun chasing your little guy around tomorrow. :tender:


Yes, many prayers for Caylee's safe return.

[SavannahStar]

Yes, thank you, Tracian. I absolutely agree about the interview with the grandmother being "off." She got very defensive when NG asked about Casey-what did she expect? A baby is missing and the mother didn't report it.

The way I look at it is this grandmother has only known her daughter to be a good, loving mother. Oftentimes parents are kept in the dark about secrets in a child's life. So to me it's very possible that the grandmother knows nothing about Casey's habitual lying, etc. I think everything she has heard comes as a total shock to her. One thing that really strikes me in looking at the pics of Caylee......she looks like such a well cared for and well loved child. It is so obvious in those photos. She's dressed nicely, she looks extremely happy. And Casey, for that matter, looks entirely *normal*. Though of course, all her words and actions thus far are anything BUT normal.

It's a strange case, one of the strangest I've heard of in a long, long time. But I'm not ready to be suspicious of the grandmother. I think she's putting on hold, ANY feelings or suspicions SHE has about Casey....because her primary and ONLY concern right now is that little girl. In other words, she's not ready or willing to jump on the bandwagon of "something's very WRONG with Casey." Perhaps that's just too much for her to wrap her head around right now. She wants her granddaughter back, that's what's keeping her going.

[Faith]

CSI Teams Check Mother's Vehicle In Search For Missing 2-Year-Old
Crews are expected to continue digging in a home's yard in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a girl.

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Several sheriff's dogs were called to the home of Cindy and George Anthony, located on Hopespring Drive in Orlando after a tip about a borrowed shovel led officers to the home, Local 6 reported.
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The couple's daughter, Casey Anthony, 22, was taken into custody Wednesday after it was determined her daughter, Caylee Marie Anthony, 2, had been missing since early June. Anthony did not report her daughter missing for five weeks, police said.

Thursday, officers received a tip from a neighbor who said Casey Anthony borrowed a shovel from them not long ago. The neighbor said Anthony borrowed the shovel for about an hour and then gave it back.

The tip sparked a search of the property and the shovel was taken into evidence.

"We will search the entire yard with dogs and other methods, Orange County sheriff's Sgt. John Allen said. "We are not here to dig the entire yard up, but we are going to use dogs and probes to search the yard."

When asked if the dogs could be searching for a body, a detective said anything is possible.

"We certainly want to find the child alive, but we want to be prudent and follow up every lead we get," Allen said.

Homicide detectives were also called to the scene Thursday night and crime scene investigators were seen checking a car belonging to Anthony.

http://www.local6.com/index.html

[Faith]

Where is Caylee Marie?
Police conduct grim search for 2-year-old girl

Walter Pacheco and Bianca Prieto | Sentinel Staff Writers
July 18, 2008

Cindy Anthony finds solace in her missing granddaughter's bedroom.

The small, tidy room, once filled with the laughter of 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony, is now eerily silent. Pictures of Winnie-the-Pooh line the walls and decorate the quilt on the toddler bed, and an empty chair at her tiny teatime table awaits Caylee's return.

Now it's a place where Cindy Anthony goes to hold on to the girl's favorite teddy bear and pray.

"I've found a lot of peace here the last few days," Cindy Anthony said. "There's an emptiness in my heart because she's not here."

Late Thursday, Orange County sheriff's deputies with hand shovels spent more than five hours digging through parts of Cindy Anthony's backyard. Two police dogs roamed the area in search of Caylee's scent. Investigators at one point moved a playhouse from its spot in the yard and looked at the ground beneath it.

They planned to return this morning at 8. "This is tedious work, and we're going very slow," said sheriff's Sgt. John Allen, who heads the child-abuse and missing-persons squad.

Their interest in the backyard grew when a neighbor told investigators the girl's mother, 22-year-old Casey Anthony, had borrowed a shovel about a month ago. That shovel was taken as evidence earlier Thursday.

Investigators' work has been more difficult, they say, because of a web of lies Casey Anthony has told about her daughter's disappearance nearly five weeks ago.

"As we continue to investigate this, we find more inconsistencies in the mother's story, so we continue to look for witnesses," Allen said Thursday. But one investigator put it more bluntly in Anthony's arrest affidavit:

"Based on the repetitive lies that the defendant has told, we do not know with whom the child is or even if the child is alive," wrote Cpl. Yuri Melich of the missing-persons unit. "It should be noted that at no time during any of the above interviews did the defendant show any obvious emotion as to the loss of her child."

Casey Anthony reported Caylee missing Wednesday -- after Cindy Anthony urged her to contact authorities.

Casey Anthony told officials she dropped her daughter off with a baby sitter she identified as Zenaida Gonzalez on June 9 but that the child was gone when she returned to pick her up. Investigators have questioned a Zenaida Gonzalez who said she had never met Anthony or Caylee. Detectives are looking for others with the same name.

The Sheriff's Office arrested Anthony late Wednesday on charges of child neglect, providing false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation.

Detectives spent Thursday talking with possible witnesses and following up leads, including seizing electronic equipment from the Anthony home. Crime-scene investigators carried a large item out of a house next door on Hopespring Drive. Casey Anthony and her daughter had lived with her parents at their Lee Vista home until June 9.

While deputies searched for Caylee, Casey Anthony remained locked up at the Orange County Jail. Investigators did not question her further Thursday.

Orange County Judge John Jordan denied Casey Anthony bail Thursday, chastising her behavior.

"You left your 2-year-old child with a person who does not exist at an apartment you cannot identify, and you lied to your parents about your child's whereabouts," Jordan said. "You cared so little about your child."

Casey Anthony, who has no criminal record, nodded as Jordan spoke. The judge ordered a mental-health evaluation.

Casey Anthony, investigators say, created a trail of lies that has left them with little information.

"At this point, there is no indication that [Caylee] is deceased," Capt. Angelo Nieves said. "We don't know where she is. Our concern is for the child and to locate her."

Authorities have not issued an Amber Alert for the girl because the information they have does not meet the criteria, Nieves said. Detectives say they are challenged because so much time has passed since she was last seen.

"If we had been called the day she disappeared . . . it would have been much easier to find the child," Allen said.

Cindy Anthony can't explain the lies her daughter told.

In early June, Casey Anthony told her mother she was being sent to Tampa for work and would be back in a few days. Later, she said she was going on a "mini-vacation" with friends and taking Caylee with her. Cindy Anthony never thought much of it.

Casey Anthony told detectives she worked at Universal Studios and identified people who could vouch for her -- another lie. The apartment Casey Anthony identified as the place she left her child with Gonzalez in June has been vacant for five months.

"I had no reason to believe they weren't where they were supposed to be," Cindy Anthony said. "I don't know why she fabricated this."

Anyone with information about Caylee can call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

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[Jute]

The way I look at it is this grandmother has only known her daughter to be a good, loving mother. Oftentimes parents are kept in the dark about secrets in a child's life. So to me it's very possible that the grandmother knows nothing about Casey's habitual lying, etc. I think everything she has heard comes as a total shock to her. One thing that really strikes me in looking at the pics of Caylee......she looks like such a well cared for and well loved child. It is so obvious in those photos. She's dressed nicely, she looks extremely happy. And Casey, for that matter, looks entirely *normal*. Though of course, all her words and actions thus far are anything BUT normal.

It's a strange case, one of the strangest I've heard of in a long, long time. But I'm not ready to be suspicious of the grandmother. I think she's putting on hold, ANY feelings or suspicions SHE has about Casey....because her primary and ONLY concern right now is that little girl. In other words, she's not ready or willing to jump on the bandwagon of "something's very WRONG with Casey." Perhaps that's just too much for her to wrap her head around right now. She wants her granddaughter back, that's what's keeping her going.

I'm sorry, I didn't intend to sound so harsh. The grandmother clearly loves both Casey and Caylee with all her heart-I can't fathom what is going through her mind. I haven't seen her interviewed, only read NG and other accounts, but her speech is very disjointed-she is terribly frightened. My heart goes out to her.

[Faith]

I believe that Mrs Anthony may 100% believe what she's saying. However, she doesn't seem to want to look at her daughter in a negative light as any mother would do. Her mother is distraught that her daughter is lying so much and doesn't have an answer for that. I think her action is normal. However, I do think her mother knows a bit more than she is letting on about her daughter. We all know something about our children that we do not display on a daily bases. Perhaps her daughter is on drugs and her mother suspected it? but is not willing to admit it at this time. I'm just guessing, time will tell.

[packy]

Her mom may be reluctant to say much too because one word may cause her to be pulled into the whole thing in a negative way, and it's true that the focus should be on finding Caylee right now.

[Isabella]

I pray Caylee is found safe :1222423: http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x201/tammym_08/cayleemarie-age253-1-1.jpg

[Faith]

Digging Resumes In Back Yard During Search For Missing Girl
UPDATED: 8:58 am EDT July 18, 2008

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Crews were digging in a back yard belonging to the grandparents of a missing 2-year-old girl Friday after cadaver dogs zeroed-in on areas at the property.

Several sheriff's dogs were called to the home of Cindy and George Anthony, located on Hopespring Drive in Orlando after a tip about a borrowed shovel led officers to the home, Local 6 reported.
Click here to find out more!

The couple's daughter, Casey Anthony, 22, was taken into custody Wednesday after it was determined her daughter, Caylee Marie Anthony, 2, had been missing since early June. Anthony did not report her daughter missing for five weeks, police said.

Thursday, officers received a tip from a neighbor who said Casey Anthony borrowed a shovel from them not long ago. The neighbor said Anthony borrowed the shovel for about an hour and then gave it back.

The tip sparked a search of the property and the shovel was taken into evidence.

"We will search the entire yard with dogs and other methods, Orange County sheriff's Sgt. John Allen said. "We are not here to dig the entire yard up, but we are going to use dogs and probes to search the yard."

When asked if the dogs could be searching for a body, a detective said anything is possible.

"We certainly want to find the child alive, but we want to be prudent and follow up every lead we get," Allen said.

Homicide detectives were also called to the scene Thursday night and crime scene investigators were seen checking a car belonging to Anthony.

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# VIDEO: Girl Missing; Mom Arrested

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[Faith]

Her mom may be reluctant to say much too because one word may cause her to be pulled into the whole thing in a negative way, and it's true that the focus should be on finding Caylee right now.

This is true, packy. I would not want to be in her place. God Bless them all- :1222423:

[Faith]

I'm VERY disturbed Casey borrowed a shovel for an hour. I'm not sure, was a date given on that incident?

A neighbor told authorities on Thursday that the mother had borrowed a shovel a month ago.

[Faith]

Five Big Lies Hang Over Case Involving Mother Of Missing Toddler

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- There are five big lies investigators said Carey Anthony told them. Even seasoned detectives were astounded over how she kept up the charade for so long at Universal Studios, where she said she works, but it was all part of a pattern of lying.

Lie #1: Casey Anthony told detectives that she last saw 2-year-old Caylee after dropping her off at Sawgrass Apartments #210 on South Conway Road (see map) on June 9, but the apartment has been vacant since February.

Lie #2: Casey told detectives that she's an event planner at Universal Studios. They brought her to the park telling her they were hoping to find clues in her locker. She told security she had lost her identification and then led investigators on a long walk through the park until she finally admitted she was fired two years ago.

Lie #3: Casey told detectives Caylee's babysitter had once lived in an apartment building in Orlando, which they found is for seniors only. It is across the street from her friend's home, where she even stayed after Caylee disappeared.

"I am very, very close to the family. I was close to Casey," Amy Huizenga told Eyewitness News.

They were close, she said, until she recently accused Casey of stealing more than $700.

"I'm very worried for the child. Why not? She's been missing for a month. There's no reason not to be worried for this kid. I love her a lot. She's a great girl," she said.

Lie #4: Casey claims a woman named Zenaida Gonzalez is Caylee's longtime babysitter. When investigators talked to Gonzalez, she told them she doesn't know the Anthonys and has never been a babysitter.

Lie #5: Investigators say, during the time after Casey claims Caylee disappeared with the babysitter, she told her boyfriend Caylee was with the "nanny" at Disney.

According to the police report, Casey admitted up to lying about working at Universal and to everything else except one. She still insists she dropped Caylee off at the Sawgrass Apartments unit for the babysitter.

http://www.wftv.com/news/16913653/detail.html

additional info, Video's

MOM ARRESTED, DAUGHTER MISSING
SEARCH FOR GIRL
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COURT APPEARANCE
Images Of Mom In Court For Hearing
Watch Raw Court Hearing Video

SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Images Of Cuffed Mom In Custody
Watch Raw Video Of Suspect

MISSING TODDLER
Photos Of 2-Year-Old Caylee

FIVE BIG LIES
Lies Hang Over Case Involving Mom

GRANDMOTHER TALKS
Praying For Toddler's Safe Return

ARREST AFFIDAVIT
Anthony Arrest Affidavit (PDF)

MOTHER'S MYSPACE PAGE
Turned Into 'Search For Caylee'

TIPS: Call 1-800-423-TIPS With Info

[Tracian]

Any news on how the Grandparents are dealing with their yard being dug up?

[Faith]

Any news on how the Grandparents are dealing with their yard being dug up?

not that I have seen.

[Faith]

a news conference will take place soon, foxnews said they would bring it to us.

[Tracian]

I believe that Mrs Anthony may 100% believe what she's saying. However, she doesn't seem to want to look at her daughter in a negative light as any mother would do. Her mother is distraught that her daughter is lying so much and doesn't have an answer for that. I think her action is normal. However, I do think her mother knows a bit more than she is letting on about her daughter. We all know something about our children that we do not display on a daily bases. Perhaps her daughter is on drugs and her mother suspected it? but is not willing to admit it at this time. I'm just guessing, time will tell.


I am going to be harsh, because I honestly think something is not coming together with the family dynamic.

The grandmother says that her daughter took the baby so she could 'bond' with her; yet says she is a great mother, then says, it has been hard for her daughter to 'bond' because of living with them.

The grandmother tells her daughter to 'wake the baby up' and bring her home, or she will call LE....obviously, the grandmother had reasons for making such a threat, because if she really believes that her daughter is a 'great' mother, why on earth would she make such a threat, and then follow up by calling?

I know I am a cynic, when it comes to a story like this, something is horribly wrong. The grandmother has to know that her daughter lied throughout the interview with police, also, where has the daughter been working? How was she getting money if she was let go from Universal studios? This daughter and grandchild live with the grandparents, I just can't believe they were so in the dark about their daughter.

[Faith]

Digging Resumes In Back Yard During Search For Missing Girl

Digging is under way at a home in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a 2-year-old girl.

http://www.local6.com/2008/0718/16921166.jpg

VIDEO: News Conference On Search
IMAGES: New Missing Girl Photos

http://www.local6.com/index.html

[Baranis]

Live News Presser Link.
http://foxnews-stream1.wm.llnwd.net/foxnews_stream1

I don't know when it will start.

[Isabella]

I am going to be harsh, because I honestly think something is not coming together with the family dynamic.

The grandmother says that her daughter took the baby so she could 'bond' with her; yet says she is a great mother, then says, it has been hard for her daughter to 'bond' because of living with them.

The grandmother tells her daughter to 'wake the baby up' and bring her home, or she will call LE....obviously, the grandmother had reasons for making such a threat, because if she really believes that her daughter is a 'great' mother, why on earth would she make such a threat, and then follow up by calling?

I know I am a cynic, when it comes to a story like this, something is horribly wrong. The grandmother has to know that her daughter lied throughout the interview with police, also, where has the daughter been working? How was she getting money if she was let go from Universal studios? This daughter and grandchild live with the grandparents, I just can't believe they were so in the dark about their daughter.
Well said Tracian, ICAM

When Casey left with Caylee where did the Grandmother think they were going to stay or live? I mean if Casey wasn't working or even if she was, common sense says someone would ask where she was going to live? Did they keep in contact via cell or landline phone, wouldn't if they talked on the phone she ask to talk to her granddaughter?

Like you said there are so many questions and so far many things are not adding up for me. .jmo

[Faith]

I am going to be harsh, because I honestly think something is not coming together with the family dynamic.

The grandmother says that her daughter took the baby so she could 'bond' with her; yet says she is a great mother, then says, it has been hard for her daughter to 'bond' because of living with them.

The grandmother tells her daughter to 'wake the baby up' and bring her home, or she will call LE....obviously, the grandmother had reasons for making such a threat, because if she really believes that her daughter is a 'great' mother, why on earth would she make such a threat, and then follow up by calling?

I know I am a cynic, when it comes to a story like this, something is horribly wrong. The grandmother has to know that her daughter lied throughout the interview with police, also, where has the daughter been working? How was she getting money if she was let go from Universal studios? This daughter and grandchild live with the grandparents, I just can't believe they were so in the dark about their daughter.

I do recall her saying she wanted to bond with the girl which I find strange. I think the mom is holding back on what she knows about her daughter b/c she loves her and doesn't want to believe she did anything to Caylee.

I'm a grandmother. If my son was in this position I would be at the jail finding out where my grandchild was. I don't know if they will allow her to visit her daughter but the daughter may break down and tell the mother if she doesn't already know.

[Tracian]

I do recall her saying she wanted to bond with the girl which I find strange. I think the mom is holding back on what she knows about her daughter b/c she loves her and doesn't want to believe she did anything to Caylee.

I'm a grandmother. If my son was in this position I would be at the jail finding out where my grandchild was. I don't know if they will allow her to visit her daughter but the daughter may break down and tell the mother if she doesn't already know.

I agree, I think the grandmother knows something more about her daughter; a person does not all of a sudden become a pathalogical liar, unless perhaps the daughter has some kind of drug problem.

Isabella brings up a good point:

If they were living with the grandparents, where did the grandparents believe Casey and her daughter were going to live? If they were that close, I would think that Casey would show her mother and father the place they were staying for such a long period of time.

Many questions.

[Micky_Spill]

Sorry I am coming in here late, but why did it take so long for this case to garner any attention. I receive posters from the NCMEC and found it odd that they just sent the girl to me two days ago and I looked at the missing date and thought to myself, WHY was this not released immediately?

I think there is a good explanation as this thread was just started a couple of days ago also and news just started talking about it as well.


Why so long?

TIA

Says search is expanding but seems to just include the original area, I thought maybe the were looking outside of the backyard/grandparents home area.

http://www.local6.com/news/16922247/detail.html

Also says they believe the father is deceased?

[Jute]

Sorry I am coming in here late, but why did it take so long for this case to garner any attention. I receive posters from the NCMEC and found it odd that they just sent the girl to me two days ago and I looked at the missing date and thought to myself, WHY was this not released immediately?

I think there is a good explanation as this thread was just started a couple of days ago also and news just started talking about it as well.


Why so long?

TIA
Hi Micky. Are you referring to the fact that Caylee has been missing for 5 weeks? She wasn't reported missing until Wednesday-2 days ago.

[Isabella]

Sorry I am coming in here late, but why did it take so long for this case to garner any attention. I receive posters from the NCMEC and found it odd that they just sent the girl to me two days ago and I looked at the missing date and thought to myself, WHY was this not released immediately?

I think there is a good explanation as this thread was just started a couple of days ago also and news just started talking about it as well.


Why so long?

TIA
Hello Micky, I am new to this case but reading a post by Faith this is what her post says post #3

There was a delay in the reporting of this incident to the Sheriff’s Office. On July 15, the grandparents reported Caylee missing after confronting Casey regarding their granddaughter’s whereabouts and discovering she had not been seen by them or their daughter for well over a month.


My understanding and I could be wrong is that the girl Caylee has not been seen for a month but the mother Casey and Caylee had moved out so the grandmother didn't realize she was missing until July 15th, as soon as she did then it was reported. .jmo

[Micky_Spill]

Hello Micky, I am new to this case but reading a post by Faith this is what her post says post #3

There was a delay in the reporting of this incident to the Sheriff’s Office. On July 15, the grandparents reported Caylee missing after confronting Casey regarding their granddaughter’s whereabouts and discovering she had not been seen by them or their daughter for well over a month.


My understanding and I could be wrong is that the girl Caylee has not been seen for a month but the mother Casey and Caylee had moved out so the grandmother didn't realize she was missing until July 15th, as soon as she did then it was reported. .jmo

That makes sense.

Know any reason why the father would be assumed to be deceased?

[4COMMONSENSE]

a news conference will take place soon, foxnews said they would bring it to us.


That's upsetting. News conferences mean there's new evidence and since they're still in the backyard, I think we know what it's going to be.
I was thinking it would have been stupid for Casey to bury her in the back yard, but maybe she wanted her buried in a place that made Caylee happy, ie; the play house. I think Casey is dealing with this by convincing herself that Caylee is at the beach or Disneyland.

[Claudia]

That makes sense.

Know any reason why the father would be assumed to be deceased?

The only reason I have seen is because Casey said he was. Of course, considering her inability to speak the truth, I would assume that is also a lie.

[annalyzer]

That's upsetting. News conferences mean there's new evidence and since they're still in the backyard, I think we know what it's going to be.
I was thinking it would have been stupid for Casey to bury her in the back yard, but maybe she wanted her buried in a place that made Caylee happy, ie; the play house. I think Casey is dealing with this by convincing herself that Caylee is at the beach or Disneyland.

Or maybe it was just the handiest place to hide the body.

[TeeOne]

Live News Presser Link.
http://foxnews-stream1.wm.llnwd.net/foxnews_stream1

I don't know when it will start.

I can't get this live news stream, can someone let us know when it comes on....and what's going on (ofcourse):shrug1:

[Tracian]

That's upsetting. News conferences mean there's new evidence and since they're still in the backyard, I think we know what it's going to be.
I was thinking it would have been stupid for Casey to bury her in the back yard, but maybe she wanted her buried in a place that made Caylee happy, ie; the play house. I think Casey is dealing with this by convincing herself that Caylee is at the beach or Disneyland.


If Casey buried her daughter, then she murdered her daughter, the only thing she is trying to do is cover her tracks, and I agree with anna, it was convenient.

[4COMMONSENSE]

Since 8 a.m. Friday, a forensics team has been using rods that they place in the ground to see if there is anything under the dirt.

The police chief also recently announced that investigators have found abnormalities in the dirt, but would not elaborate on what was found.

Cadaver dogs have also been brought in to aid in the investigation.

Six to 10 deputies continue to search the backyard area. Meanwhile, two more remain outside the Anthony's home, patrolling the area to make sure the potential crime scene is not compromised.

Police have not released any information to whether their search has resulted in any leads, but do say the girl's grandparents remain cooperative in the investigation.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7013229&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

I think the deputies are guarding the front because they found her.

[Claudia]

Or maybe it was just the handiest place to hide the body.

Also a very good guess. I'm not really willing at this point to give her the benefit of the doubt or to assume she has any love or caring in her heart.

[Isabella]

I can't get this live news stream, can someone let us know when it comes on....and what's going on (ofcourse):shrug1:
I missed the beginning but what I saw of it not anything new...

They did say which may have been said before they talked to some of Casey's friends and they said she has a habit of lying.

They also said according to Casey, Caylee's father is deceased but they don't know yet.

I assume one of Casey's friends would know who she said the father was and maybe they can track him that way.

[Anakerie]

Any new news yet?

[Faith]

Search Expands For Missing Girl; New Location Leads Checked
Investigators expand their search for a missing 2-year-old girl as crews continue digging alongside cadaver dogs

http://www.local6.com/2008/0718/16922203.jpg


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Investigators have expanded their search for a missing 2-year-old girl to new locations as crews continued digging alongside cadaver dogs in the back yard of the child's grandparents' house.
http://www.local6.com/index.html

[Heidi J.]

The only reason I have seen is because Casey said he was. Of course, considering her inability to speak the truth, I would assume that is also a lie.

Yeah, her friends are calling her a habitual liar and thief! Can you imagine what her enemies are calling her:waitasec:

[Faith]

After thinking about this for a while. The cadaver dogs picked up a hit last night in the back yard. YET THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING. That means IMO they haven't found a body yet, right? Casey borrowed a shovel about a month ago from the neighbor for an hour. Mrs. Anthony just stated that there were some bamboo out there they were saving for Caylee. (Odd)

I don't buy the bamboo story. I think the child may be deceased and she was going to bury her in the backyard BUT the ground was too hard to dig deep enough. Therefore the dogs picked up on the body scent that was laying there waiting to be buried. From what I know about these dogs they do not mess up. So, Casey took the body somewhere else.

I hope I'm wrong.

[Tracian]

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/orl-bk-caylee-marie-missing-071808,0,2674553.story

This article is very good, covers a lot of the deceptions in this case, and makes comments about the 'mothers' attitude.

[nanabillie]

After thinking about this for a while. The cadaver dogs picked up a hit last night in the back yard. YET THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING. That means IMO they haven't found a body yet, right? Casey borrowed a shovel about a month ago from the neighbor for an hour. Mrs. Anthony just stated that there were some bamboo out there they were saving for Caylee. (Odd)

I don't buy the bamboo story. I think the child may be deceased and she was going to bury her in the backyard BUT the ground was too hard to dig deep enough. Therefore the dogs picked up on the body scent that was laying there waiting to be buried. From what I know about these dogs they do not mess up. So, Casey took the body somewhere else.

I hope I'm wrong.

Hey, that is good thinking Faith. Sure makes sense!

[Isabella]

After thinking about this for a while. The cadaver dogs picked up a hit last night in the back yard. YET THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING. That means IMO they haven't found a body yet, right? Casey borrowed a shovel about a month ago from the neighbor for an hour. Mrs. Anthony just stated that there were some bamboo out there they were saving for Caylee. (Odd)

I don't buy the bamboo story. I think the child may be deceased and she was going to bury her in the backyard BUT the ground was too hard to dig deep enough. Therefore the dogs picked up on the body scent that was laying there waiting to be buried. From what I know about these dogs they do not mess up. So, Casey took the body somewhere else.

I hope I'm wrong.
Can I ask a question...

The grandmother had not seen Caylee in about a month but do we actually know if anyone saw Caylee during that time until the Gandmother report her missing?
Is it possible whatever happened to Caylee it could have been in the last few days or so? Or it is certain whatever happened was on June 9th?

[Faith]

Friday, July 18, 2008 12:45 pm EDT
Cadaver Dogs, Investigators Search For Missing 2-Year-Old In Backyard

http://www.wftv.com/2008/0718/16920141_200X150.jpg


ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- With dogs, shovels and manpower, investigators searched the backyard Friday of the home of the grandparents of a missing 2-year-old girl. Detectives said 22-year-old Casey Anthony has told numerous lies about her daughter's disappearance.

There's been no sign of 2-year-old Caylee Marie at the home on Hopespring Drive off Chickasaw Trail (see map). Investigators checked a new spot in her grandparents' backyard after a neighbor told them Caylee's mother had borrowed a shovel recently.

During a press briefing early Friday afternoon, investigators said they can't speak with Casey Anthony anymore because she has hired an attorney and it would be up to her to reach out to them with any information.

"Well, we spent the first day of the investigation with the mother prior to her arrest. We talked to her for a couple of hours. The initial information she gave us, we followed up on. Since her arrest, we have not had any contact with her," Sgt. John Allen said during Friday's press briefing. "We can't go back to the jail and talk to her at this point. If she were to contact us and indicate that she had information, we would certainly go back and talk to her. She's had an opportunity to tell us anything that she knows."

Investigators brought a cadaver dog back to the scene around noon Friday to check a spot toward the back of the backyard, in an area where there are some bushes. The fact that the dog was on scene is a sign that they haven't seen anything yet, but sometimes the evidence in a case like this might not be visible to the naked eye. Still, investigators were remaining optimstic.

"Just because we're here with cadaver dogs doesn't mean we're giving up that Caylee's not alive," Sgt. Allen said.

Investigators also pointed out late Friday morning that the grandparents' house is not the only focus of the investigation. Investigators said they have also searched Casey Anthony's vehicle, but did not disclose if they found anything.

"At this point we're still looking. We still have additional investigators and detectives. The others are still working on following up on leads they are still getting. [The grandparents' home] is just one facet of the investigation," explained Capt. Angelo Nieves, Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Another possible lead came in late Friday morning from down the street, where a little boy thought he saw a toy in his yard that didn't belong to him. Investigators, though, don't seem to be shifting manpower in that direction.

The 2-year-old's mother, 22-year-old Casey Anthony, is being held without bond in the Orange County jail. She's charged with felony child neglect. She had her first appearance in court Thursday, but did not say much to the judge.

http://www.wftv.com/news/16921695/detail.html

http://www.wftv.com/news/index.html

Previous Stories:

* July 18, 2008: Investigators Say Missing Girl's Mom Borrowed Shovel From Neighbor
* July 17, 2008: Grandmother Of Missing Girl Praying For Toddler's Safe Return
* July 17, 2008: Five Big Lies Hang Over Case Involving Mother Of Missing Toddler



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RAW INTERVIEWS: Mom's Attorney | Mom's Grandmother | Mom's Friend
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FORMER FIANCÉE: Talks With Channel 9 About Arrest
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TIPS: Call 1-800-423-TIPS With Info About Toddler

[Faith]

Can I ask a question...

The grandmother had not seen Caylee in about a month but do we actually know if anyone saw Caylee during that time until the Gandmother report her missing?
Is it possible whatever happened to Caylee it could have been in the last few days or so? Or it is certain whatever happened was on June 9th?

I read somewhere (I will have to look it up) that someone saw her on July 12th. I can't recall if they saw Caylee or both mom and daughter. BRB I will look for that.

[Tracian]

So mommie lawyered up!! What a shock that is, I wonder if NG will cover this tonight.

[Faith]

So mommie lawyered up!! What a shock that is, I wonder if NG will cover this tonight.

I just saw that but haven't had time to listen.

[SavannahStar]

If this child turns up dead at the hands of her mother I will SCREAM.

All missing child cases bother me, but this one is something special....I dunno, something about that gorgeous little girl and how well cared for and loved she appears to be. And how "strange" that mother seems. I would take that girl in a heartbeat.....I can only imagine the grandma's pain over this.

:frown:
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[Isabella]

So mommie lawyered up!! What a shock that is, I wonder if NG will cover this tonight.
I wonder who is paying or is it a public defender?
So LE can't get near her now.

I hope her mother can go see her and hope she breaks down and tells the truth.

I also wonder if she did drugs, could it be possible she doesn't even remember where she left her girl, assuming she didn't kill her?

jmo

[Faith]

Isabella, here is what I read.


Girl Spotted On July 12

Some friends told the Anthonys that they had spotted Caylee on July 12 in a shopping area somewhere along the Orange-Seminole County line. It was not known who the child was with at the time. When she was last seen, Caylee was wearing a blue and pink outfit and white-rimmed sunglasses.

it's posted here:
http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6702&page=8

[SavannahStar]

Friday, July 18, 2008 12:45 pm EDT
Cadaver Dogs, Investigators Search For Missing 2-Year-Old In Backyard

http://www.wftv.com/2008/0718/16920141_200X150.jpg


"We can't go back to the jail and talk to her at this point. If she were to contact us and indicate that she had information, we would certainly go back and talk to her. She's had an opportunity to tell us anything that she knows."

*snipped*



Now this I just don't get. WHY can't they go back and talk to her at this point? Heck I'd be SITTING on her at this point......put her in an interrogation room and don't quit UNTIL AND UNLESS she talks. :mad:

[SavannahStar]

I wonder who is paying or is it a public defender?
So LE can't get near her now.

I hope her mother can go see her and hope she breaks down and tells the truth.

I also wonder if she did drugs, could it be possible she doesn't even remember where she left her girl, assuming she didn't kill her?

jmo


For some odd reason I have a gut feeling drugs are not involved. I could be wrong.

[Isabella]

Isabella, here is what I read.


Girl Spotted On July 12

Some friends told the Anthonys that they had spotted Caylee on July 12 in a shopping area somewhere along the Orange-Seminole County line. It was not known who the child was with at the time. When she was last seen, Caylee was wearing a blue and pink outfit and white-rimmed sunglasses.

it's posted here:
http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6702&page=8
Thank you so much Faith!

I think I heard the police say the shovel borrowing was around a month ago, so this is confusing, if Caylee was seen July 12th well that wasn't that long ago.

Maybe she had something buried she dug up to take with her because she was leaving? I don't know sorry for the silly theories
it just doesn't all add up in my mind. jmo

[Tracian]

For some odd reason I have a gut feeling drugs are not involved. I could be wrong.



This is what I think, and I am not happy thinking this way:

I think that Casey didn't like that her parents were so involved with her life, I think that Casey felt that she was stuck, and Caylee was part of the problem.

It was reported that Casey had/has a new boyfriend, and because of other cases, such as Diane Downs, and Susan Smith, I cannot help but think that Casey (god this is horrible) got 'rid' of Caylee so she could start out fresh.

I have posted this before, but IMO, something is wrong in this family, I find it nearly impossible to believe that the grandmother, Casey's mother never had any concerns about Casey, apparently many other friends know Casey lies, but her mother seems oblivious to this, also, what was Casey's plan? Disapear? Show up in a few days and just keep telling her mother Caylees was with 'friends'?

I have a feeling that this case is going to have many twists and turns, and until the family gets a grip and tells LE what they really know about Casey and her life, her patterns, Caylee should she still be alive is at risk.

[SavannahStar]

I wonder what Casey told the neighbor when she borrowed the shovel. I know if I am borrowing anything from a neighbor I will usually say SOMETHING about what I need the item for. Like, "Hey could I borrow your shovel.....I don't have one....I'm working in my backyard and need it to get rid of some stumps....." I'd never go over and just say, "may I borrow your shovel?" :duh:

[Faith]

Here the the link to the map in the above article.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Hopespring+Drive+Orange+County+Florida&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=52.107327,111.796875&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17&iwloc=addr

This map shows a better photo and is more updated.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/Stuff/house.jpg

Different view
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/Stuff/house1.jpg


Now, from what I can tell, that back yard is SMALL-and, there is a wood fence around it.

[Faith]

Thank you so much Faith!

I think I heard the police say the shovel borrowing was around a month ago, so this is confusing, if Caylee was seen July 12th well that wasn't that long ago.

Maybe she had something buried she dug up to take with her because she was leaving? I don't know sorry for the silly theories
it just doesn't all add up in my mind. jmo

You're very welcome. No theory is silly. I will be glad when we learn the truth.

[Faith]

This is the photo to the google map they had a link to in the above article which IMO is an OLD photo b/c there are trees in this photo whereas in the map I posted there are houses.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/Stuff/googlemap.jpg

[SavannahStar]

This is what I think, and I am not happy thinking this way:

I think that Casey didn't like that her parents were so involved with her life, I think that Casey felt that she was stuck, and Caylee was part of the problem.

It was reported that Casey had/has a new boyfriend, and because of other cases, such as Diane Downs, and Susan Smith, I cannot help but think that Casey (god this is horrible) got 'rid' of Caylee so she could start out fresh.

I have posted this before, but IMO, something is wrong in this family, I find it nearly impossible to believe that the grandmother, Casey's mother never had any concerns about Casey, apparently many other friends know Casey lies, but her mother seems oblivious to this, also, what was Casey's plan? Disapear? Show up in a few days and just keep telling her mother Caylees was with 'friends'?

I have a feeling that this case is going to have many twists and turns, and until the family gets a grip and tells LE what they really know about Casey and her life, her patterns, Caylee should she still be alive is at risk.

I dunno.....just don't know what to say, other than what I posted about this last night. I don't think the grandma is hiding anything. We'll see though. Anything is possible.

[4COMMONSENSE]

I wonder who is paying or is it a public defender?
So LE can't get near her now.

I hope her mother can go see her and hope she breaks down and tells the truth.

I also wonder if she did drugs, could it be possible she doesn't even remember where she left her girl, assuming she didn't kill her?

jmo

I saw a video interview with the attorney and Casey's parents hired him, he's a criminal defense attorney.

[SavannahStar]

Now, from what I can tell, that back yard is SMALL-and, there is a wood fence around it.

Faith how do you get that good zoom level. It doesn't show that way when I click on the link.

Reminds me a lot of my backyard! We JUST had a pool like that put in and my yard is also VERY small with a stockade fence! :71526:

[Tracian]

Now this I just don't get. WHY can't they go back and talk to her at this point? Heck I'd be SITTING on her at this point......put her in an interrogation room and don't quit UNTIL AND UNLESS she talks. :mad:


She has a lawyer, so that makes things difficult for investigators.

[SavannahStar]

She has a lawyer, so that makes things difficult for investigators.

Okay thanks.....I saw that after I posted.

[Tracian]

I saw a video interview with the attorney and Casey's parents hired him, he's a criminal defense attorney.


Great, the parents hire an attorney, for their daughter that is obviously lying, and now, this cripples the investigation for the their granddaughter, because Casey is not talking to investigators anymore.

This is just swell.

[Tracian]

Okay thanks.....I saw that after I posted.


Apparently her parents hired the lawyer....weird way to help with the investigation, hiring a lawyer for the last person to see that child alive, that cannot keep her story straight.

Something is just not right.

[5boxersmom]

I haven't read the whole thread but I have been following this case on NG and Greta. Shepard had it on his program today too.

I don't know if anyone has said it but this case reminds me of Baby Grace/Riley Sawyers. :1222423:

I hope Caylee is found safe.

[Faith]

Faith how do you get that good zoom level. It doesn't show that way when I click on the link.

Reminds me a lot of my backyard! We JUST had a pool like that put in and my yard is also VERY small with a stockade fence! :71526:

I just click the + all the way. You mean on maps.live.com, right?

[Faith]

After finding out the parents hired the attorney, I have a very bad feeling now. IMO at the very least the mom knows something.

[SavannahStar]

Apparently her parents hired the lawyer....weird way to help with the investigation, hiring a lawyer for the last person to see that child alive, that cannot keep her story straight.

Something is just not right.

Well Tracian you have to admit.......Casey has been arrested and is sitting in jail. Anyone in that situation needs an attorney, guilty OR innocent. (I play devil's advocate SO well...:67302:). I really can't say that her having an attorney makes "something just not right." Something IS just not right, but that is Casey's weirdness and this whole case. But I wouldn't put the fact that she has an attorney in the same category. Hope I'm making sense......not always sure I write exactly what I mean. :67302:

What would you think if she DIDN'T get an attorney? That everything is all hunky dory, she's probably innocent of any wrong-doing?

I think she is guilty of something to do with that baby's disappearance, but I can't fault her for getting an attorney. I can't fault the parents for hiring one.

[SavannahStar]

I just click the + all the way. You mean on maps.live.com, right?


I thought those pics were from google earth? No?

[Tracian]

After finding out the parents hired the attorney, I have a very bad feeling now. IMO at the very least the mom knows something.


I agree. The only reason the parents would be okay with Casey not working with investigators, is if they know that something terrible has happened to that child.

Still, something about the grandmother really bothers me.

[Faith]

I thought those pics were from google earth? No?

Not the ones I took on my own, the google photo is OLD.

[SavannahStar]

I agree. The only reason the parents would be okay with Casey not working with investigators, is if they know that something terrible has happened to that child.

Still, something about the grandmother really bothers me.

I think we all know something terrible happened to that child.

But are you saying the grandparents know, and have been lying all along? Or know exactly what happened?

[Faith]

http://www.wftv.com/2008/0718/16922466_200X150.jpg

http://www.wftv.com/news/index.html

[SavannahStar]

Not the ones I took on my own, the google photo is OLD.


I'm still not understanding.....the close up aerial pics you took on your own?

I did go to maps.live.com and that is a new site for me, it's WONDERFUL!

[SavannahStar]

I meant this pic, Faith.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/Stuff/house.jpg

[Tracian]

Well Tracian you have to admit.......Casey has been arrested and is sitting in jail. Anyone in that situation needs an attorney, guilty OR innocent. (I play devil's advocate SO well...:67302:). I really can't say that her having an attorney makes "something just not right." Something IS just not right, but that is Casey's weirdness and this whole case. But I wouldn't put the fact that she has an attorney in the same category. Hope I'm making sense......not always sure I write exactly what I mean. :67302:

What would you think if she DIDN'T get an attorney? That everything is all hunky dory, she's probably innocent of any wrong-doing?

I think she is guilty of something to do with that baby's disappearance, but I can't fault her for getting an attorney. I can't fault the parents for hiring one.


This is where I draw the line:

IF my child was missing, there would be no way in heaven or hell I would lawyer up while there is a chance my child is still alive, and if I had nothing to do with the disapearance.

Oh, I think she absoultely needs a laywer, because she claims her child has been missing for a month and didn't bother to mention it to anyone, but by her not helping in the investigation, lying to LE, and if they are telling the truth, to her parents, I think the chances are slim that that baby is still alive.


IF it was my daughter, she could rot in a cell, and deal with a PD if my grandchild was missing under such circumstances, I certainly would not hire an attorney to defend my daughter if my grandchild, whom, was last with my daughter, is missing. The grandparents have effectively cut the investigators off at the knees if they truly believe that their grandchild is out there somewhere; but because of their actions now, I believe that they know much more about where Caylee is then they are letting on.

I don't give a rat's butt about Casey right now, except what information that she could give to LE to find Caylee, that is her only value currently.

[5boxersmom]

I love my son with all my heart but if my innocent sweet grandson was missing and he was acting this way, I would not be helping him in anyway. I would be begging him to tell me where the baby is.

If she really left her with someone she should be wanting to talk to investigators and try to locate her child. Not lawyering up and being silent.

JMO

[Faith]

Have yall watched the video Attorney, Boyfriend Speak?

Casey's friend went to Puerto Rico last week and Casey wrote herself checks from her friends checkbook while she was away. July 12th was last Saturday.

Video here
http://www.local6.com/news/16922247/detail.html#

[Tracian]

I think we all know something terrible happened to that child.

But are you saying the grandparents know, and have been lying all along? Or know exactly what happened?


Since yesterday, I thought that the grandmother was less then sincere, her account and her description of her daughter is contracting, and I also don't think that with the ease that Casey lies that her mother didn't know that Casey has issues with the truth, I don't think this just suddenly happened.

I think that maybe they know now...maybe were holding out hope before, but it makes no sense that they would hinder the investigation by hiring a lawyer for their daughter if they have hope that Caylee is still alive somewhere.

[Tracian]

I love my son with all my heart but if my innocent sweet grandson was missing and he was acting this way, I would not be helping him in anyway. I would be begging him to tell me where the baby is.

If she really left her with someone she should be wanting to talk to investigators and try to locate her child. Not lawyering up and being silent.

JMO



ITA, I realize it would be heartbreaking, but the child is the first concern.

[Faith]

I'm still not understanding.....the close up aerial pics you took on your own?

I did go to maps.live.com and that is a new site for me, it's WONDERFUL!

In the google photo (link) it showed the address of Casey's parents so I went to maps.live.com b/c I like it better, clearer photos. On maps.live.com you can also rotate most photos to see all around the house.

[imawitch]

:happy0207:Just popping in to thank everyone for the links, for the info, the 411 on whats happening, im starting at bottom of thread and reading back now...

[SavannahStar]

Since yesterday, I thought that the grandmother was less then sincere, her account and her description of her daughter is contracting, and I also don't think that with the ease that Casey lies that her mother didn't know that Casey has issues with the truth, I don't think this just suddenly happened.

I think that maybe they know now...maybe were holding out hope before, but it makes no sense that they would hinder the investigation by hiring a lawyer for their daughter if they have hope that Caylee is still alive somewhere.

How are you saying they know now? That they have talked to Casey and she may have told them? And then because of that they got her an atty., rather than them tell LE....in other words, they are hiding what they know about the child's whereabouts?

I don't buy that. But....anything is possible.

Did they (meaning anyone interviewing them) ask the parents about Casey's lying? I don't think I heard that. I only heard them say what a good mom she was.

[Tracian]

Have yall watched the video Attorney, Boyfriend Speak?

Casey's friend went to Puerto Rico last week and Casey wrote herself checks from her friends checkbook while she was away. July 12th was last Saturday.

Video here
http://www.local6.com/news/16922247/detail.html#



Casey just gets better and better...she may not have a criminal record, but lots of people fly under the radar for a long time before getting caught.

[SavannahStar]

In the google photo (link) it showed the address of Casey's parents so I went to maps.live.com b/c I like it better, clearer photos. On maps.live.com you can also rotate most photos to see all around the house.

Yes! Thank you again for that site, I never knew about it. I love it!

[Faith]

This is where I draw the line:

IF my child was missing, there would be no way in heaven or hell I would lawyer up while there is a chance my child is still alive, and if I had nothing to do with the disapearance.

Oh, I think she absoultely needs a laywer, because she claims her child has been missing for a month and didn't bother to mention it to anyone, but by her not helping in the investigation, lying to LE, and if they are telling the truth, to her parents, I think the chances are slim that that baby is still alive.


IF it was my daughter, she could rot in a cell, and deal with a PD if my grandchild was missing under such circumstances, I certainly would not hire an attorney to defend my daughter if my grandchild, whom, was last with my daughter, is missing. The grandparents have effectively cut the investigators off at the knees if they truly believe that their grandchild is out there somewhere; but because of their actions now, I believe that they know much more about where Caylee is then they are letting on.

I don't give a rat's butt about Casey right now, except what information that she could give to LE to find Caylee, that is her only value currently.

Tracian, I agree with your post. Now they can't interrogate her? Is that right?

I would not have hired her an attorney b/c she needs to be interrogated over and over. A child is missing and she holds the answers. I suppose next the attorney will request to get her out of jail. :groan:

[Faith]

Yes! Thank you again for that site, I never knew about it. I love it!

YVW, I love it too. I have framed my house photos, they are neat.

ETA- you can download the 3D and fly in from the front/back of your house. The photos aren't as clear tho.

[Tracian]

How are you saying they know now? That they have talked to Casey and she may have told them? And then because of that they got her an atty., rather than them tell LE....in other words, they are hiding what they know about the child's whereabouts?

I don't buy that. But....anything is possible.

Did they (meaning anyone interviewing them) ask the parents about Casey's lying? I don't think I heard that. I only heard them say what a good mom she was.


She said that Casey was a good mother; yet, she had to get away from her parents so she could 'bond' with her child...that makes no sense, a good mother is bonded with her child.

She said that Casey was a good mother, yet she threatened then called LE when her daughter, the good mother, refused to bring the child home when the grandmother wanted her too...Why? If she thinks that her daughter is a good mother, why would she feel the need to make that threat, and then follow through?

She said she cannot understand why Casey lied, but then hires an attorney to help defend her daughter, that was the last person to see that baby alive, and the lawyer is not letting her talk.

I don't know if they had a chance to speak to Casey at some point, but I do think and I thought the same last night, the grandmother is not telling everything she knows, at the very least about Casey.

[Tracian]

Tracian, I agree with your post. Now they can't interrogate her? Is that right?

I would not have hired her an attorney b/c she needs to be interrogated over and over. A child is missing and she holds the answers. I suppose next the attorney will request to get her out of jail. :groan:


Apparently the lawyer is not letting her be interviewed....I bet a deal is in the making.

[Tracian]

Sorry if this has been posted, here is a link to the myspace...

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=122459029

One of the contacts, is Caylee's mother...they should update, she is in jail.

[Faith]

I believe in the grandparents eyes she was a good mother. However, Casey may have not liked what was happening at the grandparents house regarding Caylee. Perhaps Casey got onto Cayleee and grandma/pa may say C'mere let me love you or something similar. OR perhaps the grandparents got onto Casey for how she was parenting, maybe they didn't 100% agree. OR, maybe Casey thought the grandparents were too involved with Caylee, meaning they took over.

Just guessing here.

[Faith]

Sorry if this has been posted, here is a link to the myspace...

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=122459029

One of the contacts, is Caylee's mother...they should update, she is in jail.

We do have it posted but that was a ways back.



http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/Stuff/l_7e333a39be6eabdea8868e0075fc9529.jpg

[Audie]

Search Dogs, Digging Tools Brought To Grandparents' Home
Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:51:25 PM


ORLANDO -- Crews suspended their search in the backyard of Caylee Anthony's grandparents' house late Thursday night until at least 8 a.m. Friday.

On Thursday night, search dogs and digging equipment were brought in. For now investigators said they're just trying to rule things out.

“This is part of the investigation,” said Carlos Padilla from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. “Right now we're trying to rule out any possibilities. You know again during an investigation you try to confirm or rule things out, so right now, according to the detectives handling this, they're trying to figure out if the child had ever been back there after she went missing."

Detectives also removed items from the home earlier in the day, and took a shovel from a neighbor's home.

Missing Girl's Mother Denied Bond

Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, 22, remains locked up without bond.

She appeared before a judge Thursday who ordered her to remain in jail because she showed a "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child" and has told authorities a string of lies.

She was also ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.

Casey was arrested Wednesday on child neglect charges and for lying to investigators.

Meanwhile, deputies continue to plead with the public to come forward with information as to the little girl's whereabouts.

They said their investigation has been slowed down because it took so long for them to learn there was trouble.

Authorities said they haven't issued an Amber Alert in this case because her disappearance doesn't meet the specified criteria.

Girl Spotted On July 12

Some friends told the Anthonys that they had spotted Caylee on July 12 in a shopping area somewhere along the Orange-Seminole County line. It was not known who the child was with at the time. When she was last seen, Caylee was wearing a blue and pink outfit and white-rimmed sunglasses.

Friends Call Casey Anthony A "Habitual Liar"

Many of the people police talked to about Casey said she was a "habitual liar."

Casey had told investigators that she worked at Universal Orlando, but the theme park said she had been fired two years ago.

Anthony did not give authorities the name of Caylee's father, but told them that he is dead. However, police said they are taking that information with a grain of salt because of the many lies they had already heard.


Video

* Casey Anthony Makes 1st Appearance
* Grandfather On The Disappearance
* Press Conference On Caylee
* Missing For More Than A Month
* Josh Duckett Offering Help





Additional Information

* Related Story: Timeline For Caylee's Disappearance
* Related Story: Casey's Parents Concerned
* Related Story: Caylee's Grandparents Vow To Find Her
* Related Story: Duckett Offers To Help Find Caylee
* Related Story: Kid Finders Network Offers Assistance In Search
* Related Story: Early Signs Of Trouble
* Previous Story: Girl, 2, Missing For Over A Month
* Casey Marie Anthony Arrest Affidavit
* Police Missing Page On MySpace
* Caylee Is Missing On MySpace
* Caylee Marie Anthony MySpace Page
* CrimeLine



http://cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/7/17/where_is_caylee.htmlFaith, I think we may need a "Links Only" thread on this one. This is going to turn out to be a major case like Trenton in my opinion.

:1222423: Please, God, let this one turn out good. Please!

[Faith]

Police Ask For Help; Fla. Toddler Missing 5 Weeks
Child Not Reported Missing Until Wednesday

ORLAND, Fla. -- Police have asked for the public's help in locating a 2-year-old Orlando girl who has been missing for more than five weeks.

Police said Caylee Anthony wasn't reported missing until two days ago.

Orange County Sheriff's deputies dug in the back yard of Caylee's grandparents on Thursday night, after a neighbor said the girl's mother, Casey Marie Anthony, borrowed a shovel from them about a month ago.


Investigators used search dogs, cadaver dogs and tools to comb the yard for clues.

"Just because we used cadaver dogs, it doesn't mean we are assuming she's dead," said Sgt. John Allen, at a Friday news conference.

Casey Anthony was held without bond on charges of child neglect and lying to the authorities.

"You left your 2-year-old child Caylee Anthony with a person who does not exist, at an apartment you can not identify and you lied to your parents and friends concerning your child's whereabouts," Judge John Jordan said during the bond hearing. "You didn't even report her missing until five weeks later and then only because the child's grandmother insisted."

The mother's boyfriend talked to ABC affiliate WFTV http://www.wftv.com/news/16906025/detail.html in Orlando and wouldn't say if he thought Casey Anthony killed her daughter.

"I don't want to say yes or no to that. I really don't know," Jesse, who didn't want his last name used, told the TV station.

The 22-year-old mother told police she dropped the child off with a baby sitter on June 9 and hadn't seen either of them since. She said she was conducting her own "investigation" in an effort to locate her daughter.

The girl's grandmother alerted police on Wednesday.

Investigators said they tried to question people at Casey's workplace, but she lied to them about working at a Universal Studios. Sources told WFLTV News that she even led investigators around the park, saying she was taking them to her employee locker.

"It's things like that which causes concern. This is time we could've spent trying to locate the child," said Sgt. Allen.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/16921705/detail.html

[Faith]

Investigators search the backyard of home where 2-year-old Caylee Anthony lived.
July 18, 2008

13 photos

http://media.myfoxorlando.com/photogalleries/071808cayleehomesearch/indexGallery.htm


http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/house3.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/house4.jpg

[Faith]

Search For Missing Fla. Toddler Caylee Continues
Forensic detectives find "abnormalities" in dirt
Last Edited: Friday, 18 Jul 2008, 3:28 PM ED


A forensics team is searching the backyard of the home where 2-year-old Caylee Anthony lived for clues into her disappearance. This is day four of the investigation.

The girl and her mother, Casey Anthony, lived with the girl's grandparents, Cindy and George Anthony.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday morning, a forensics team has been using rods placed in the ground to see if there is anything under the dirt.

The police chief announced that investigators have found abnormalities in the dirt, but would not elaborate on what was found. Cadaver dogs have been brought in to aid in the investigation.

Six to 10 deputies continue to search the backyard area. Meanwhile, two more remain outside the Anthony's home, patrolling the area to make sure the potential crime scene is not compromised.

Police have not released any information about whether their search has resulted in any leads. They do say the girl's grandparents remain cooperative.

According to Caylee's mother Casey, the little girl went missing on June 9, but was not reported missing until five weeks later when her grandmother reported the information to police.

Cindy Anthony decided to call authorities when she had not seen her granddaughter in more than a month, and became suspicious of her daughter's excuses as to why.

On Wednesday night, police arrested the 22-year-old mother, charging her with child neglect, making false statements and obstructing an investigation.

Investigators say Casey told numerous lies which sent police to investigate dead-end leads. She told them that she dropped her daughter off at a babysitter in the Sawgrass Apartments in June and was unable to make contact with the sitter since then.

When investigators went to the apartment complex, the manager said they did not have anyone under the woman's name as ever being a resident there. In addition, the apartment Casey pointed out to detectives proved to have been vacant for months.

Investigators say Casey also lied to them about being employed at Universal Studios. She was fired from there in 2006.

On Thursday morning, Casey went before a judge for her first appearance. He determined that she would be held without bond.

By Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m., forensic team members began searching Cindy and George's backyard. Police said they got a tip from a neighbor that they saw Casey in the yard while her parents were away.

The neighbor told police the little girl's mother borrowed a shovel. Police have since seized the shovel as well as a computer from the neighbor. Casey's car has also been seized as evidence.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is if anyone has seen Caylee and Casey together, or if anyone has seen Caylee Marie Anthony in the company of another since June 9, 2008 please contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 1 800 423-TIPS (8477).

http://www.myfoxchattanooga.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7013194&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.3.1

[Faith]

From Orlando Sentinel
Grandparents' backyard no longer focus of search for Caylee Marie

Sarah Lundy, Bianca Prieto, Walter Pacheco and Amy L. Edwards | Sentinel Staff Writers
4:18 PM EDT, July 18, 2008

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2008-07/41090633.jpg
Orange County sheriff's crime scene investigators use a shovel today to search for clues in the backyard of the home of Caylee Marie Anthony's grandparents.. (RED HUBER, ORLANDO SENTINEL / July 18, 2008)


Crime-scene technicians are no longer digging through Cindy Anthony's backyard this afternoon, after several hours of searching turned up no clues into the disappearance of her 2-year-old granddaughter, Caylee Marie Anthony.

Calls are coming into detectives who are prioritizing which leads to follow up on first, Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. John Allen said at a 12:30 p.m. media briefing. So far, the local CrimeLine tip hotline has garnered about 40 calls since the story broke late Wednesday. The tips continue to steadily come in to the hotline and dispatchers are forwarding the information to detectives, said Barb Bergin, a law enforcement coordinator at CrimeLine.

A neighbor alerted authorities that Caylee's 22-year-old mom Casey Anthony -- who had stayed with her parents on Hopespring Drive -- had borrowed a shovel about a month ago. That's why deputies began searching the backyard and brought in cadaver dogs Thursday night and this morning in hopes of finding anything. Detectives removed a shovel from the neighbor's house.

"It's one of many leads we are following up on," Allen, adding he would no elaborate on those leads.

At this point, there is no evidence that shows Caylee may be dead, Allen said.

Investigators have not spoken to Casey Anthony since her arrest on charges of child neglect, providing false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation. She remains in the Orange County Jail without bond.

Casey Anthony's lawyer criticized the Orange County Sheriff's Office efforts to find the girl, saying they should be trying to track down Zenaida Gonzalez - the woman Casey Anthony said was baby sitting her child the day she disappeared last month. The laywer, Jose Baez, suggested that Gonzalez and Caylee could be anywhere from Miami and Gainesville to Charlotte, N.C. or New York City and Brooklyn.

"We have reason to believe the person who was with [Caylee] has ties to those places," Baez said.

Captain Angelo Nieves, sheriff's spokesman, declined to respond to Baez's statement, but said law enforcement is doing all they can both locally and nationally to find the toddler.

While investigators probed the backyard, residents in the south Orange County neighborhood woke up to news crews and media trucks parked along their streets. Casey Anthony and her daughter had lived with her parents at their Lee Vista home until June 9.

Neighbor Diana Centeno, whose children have played with Caylee in the past, said the whole investigation is "just scary" and hopes Casey Anthony - the child's mother - did not have anything to do with the disappearance.

"This is tedious work, and we're going very slow," said sheriff's Sgt. John Allen, who heads the child-abuse and missing-persons squad. At one point, investigators shifted a playhouse from its spot in the yard and looked at the ground beneath it.

Investigators' work has been more difficult, they say, because of a web of lies Casey Anthony has told about her daughter's disappearance nearly five weeks ago.

"As we continue to investigate this, we find more inconsistencies in the mother's story, so we continue to look for witnesses," Allen said Thursday. But one investigator put it more bluntly in Anthony's arrest affidavit:

"Based on the repetitive lies that the defendant has told, we do not know with whom the child is or even if the child is alive," wrote Cpl. Yuri Melich of the missing-persons unit. "It should be noted that at no time during any of the above interviews did the defendant show any obvious emotion as to the loss of her child."

Casey Anthony reported Caylee missing Wednesday -- after Cindy Anthony urged her to contact authorities.

Casey Anthony told officials she dropped her daughter off with a baby sitter she identified as Zenaida Gonzalez on June 9 but that the child was gone when she returned to pick her up. Investigators have questioned a Zenaida Gonzalez who said she had never met Anthony or Caylee. Detectives are looking for others with the same name.

Detectives spent Thursday talking with possible witnesses and following up leads, including seizing electronic equipment from the Anthony home.

While deputies searched for Caylee, Casey Anthony did meet with her attorney at the jail.

Orange County Judge John Jordan denied Casey Anthony bail Thursday, chastising her behavior.

"You left your 2-year-old child with a person who does not exist at an apartment you cannot identify, and you lied to your parents about your child's whereabouts," Jordan said. "You cared so little about your child."

Casey Anthony, who has no criminal record, nodded as Jordan spoke. The judge ordered a mental-health evaluation.

Casey Anthony, investigators say, created a trail of lies that has left them with little information.

"At this point, there is no indication that [Caylee] is deceased," Capt. Angelo Nieves said. "We don't know where she is. Our concern is for the child and to locate her."

Authorities have not issued an Amber Alert for the girl because the information they have does not meet the criteria, Nieves said. Detectives say they are challenged because so much time has passed since she was last seen.

"If we had been called the day she disappeared . . . it would have been much easier to find the child," Allen said.

Cindy Anthony can't explain the lies her daughter told.

In early June, Casey Anthony told her mother she was being sent to Tampa for work and would be back in a few days. Later, she said she was going on a "mini-vacation" with friends and taking Caylee with her. Cindy Anthony never thought much of it.

Casey Anthony told detectives she worked at Universal Studios and identified people who could vouch for her -- another lie. The apartment Casey Anthony identified as the place she left her child with Gonzalez in June has been vacant for five months.

"I had no reason to believe they weren't where they were supposed to be," Cindy Anthony said. "I don't know why she fabricated this."

Now, Cindy Anthony finds solace in her missing granddaughter's bedroom -- a place where she goes to hold on to the girl's favorite teddy bear and pray.

"I've found a lot of peace here the last few days," Cindy Anthony said. "There's an emptiness in my heart because she's not here."

Anyone with information about Caylee can call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

Sarah Lundy, Susan Jacobson and Amy L. Edwards of the Sentinel staff contributed to this report. Walter Pacheco can be reached at 407-420-6262 or wpacheco@orlandosentinel.com. Bianca Prieto can be reached at bprieto@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5620.

Video

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/orl-bk-caylee-marie-missing-071808,0,2674553.story?page=2

[Faith]

Stench In Car May Be Clue In Missing Toddler's Disappearance

POSTED: 4:19 pm EDT July 18, 2008
UPDATED: 6:05 pm EDT July 18, 2008

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- The search for Caylee Anthony in her grandparents' backyard turned out to be a dead end Friday, but a strong smell has led investigators to focus on an Orange County parking lot and a car that was found there.

The car was parked in a lot near State Road 50 and Goldenrod Road (see map) for a few days earlier this week. A business owner had it towed and it turned out to be Caylee's grandparents' car, one the toddler's mother drives.

The car or the parking lot might hold the only clues right now. Channel 9 has learned investigators came back to square one again Friday afternoon and searched for possible evidence at the place where Caylee Marie Anthony's mother had, for some reason, abandoned her car earlier this week.

While they didn't find anything at the parking lot, sources told Eyewitness News they might be finding clues in the white, 1998 Pontiac GT that Caylee's mother Casey left in the east Orange County parking lot. Eyewitness News has learned there was a stench in the car, which could indicate evidence of a body, but sources said investigators don't have any more than that to go on and they haven't figured out what the stench was from.

"We get information that comes in that sometimes suggests one thing, sometimes suggests another," Sgt. John Allen said Friday.

Friday morning, investigators brought cadaver dogs in to comb through Caylee's grandparents' backyard (see map) looking for anything that might explain what happened to her, all because a neighbor told them Caylee's mother had borrowed his shovel about a month or so ago, around the time she told investigators Caylee had disappeared.

Caylee's grandmother, Cynthia Anthony, said the shovel was for yard work and said Casey didn't have keys to the family tool shed.

"We have bamboo growing in our backyard. The only way to get rid of it is to use a shovel," Cynthia told Eyewitness News.

One of the dogs seemed to pick up on something, so police thoroughly searched the yard, under a playhouse, in the bushes and found nothing Friday.

"I got sick initially, because you get that thought, what if, but we knew deep inside there can't be anythiing wrong here," said grandfather George Anthony.

"If I have to go out myself, door to door, and look for this child, until the day I die, I will walk every inch of this earth and open every door and knock on every door everyday and I will look in every nook and cranny," Cynthia said.

The pair says they have faith in their daughter and are paying for her attorney.

Investigators, too, remained optimistic Friday.

"We're going to continue working in hopes that we find her alive, we find her alive and safe and sound," Allen said.

Caylee's mother apparently abandoned her car in the parking lot earlier in the week. When Caylee's grandparents found out two or three days later, it was then they also found out Caylee was missing and asked the sheriff's office to investigate. It is unclear, though, why Casey left her car sitting in the parking lot.

Casey Anthony's lawyer has said his client is cooperating with investigators, although investigators say that's not necessarily true. Attorney Jose Baez said Anthony has even volunteered to help investigators develop a composite sketch of the babysitter, with whom she insists she left her daughter with on June 9, the last time Casey saw Caylee. Detectives say the child's father died in a car accident.

Anthony is being held in the Orange County jail in protective custody, which means she doesn't have contact with other inmates. She's being held on a charge of child neglect, a third degree felony. She's also charged with making false official statements, which are misdemeanors. Prosecutors have 33 days to file formal charges.

Friends say Casey Anthony frequented nightclubs and most recently did events planning for a local entertainment company. She was a member of the Travel and Tourism Club when she attended Colonial High School.

Previous Stories:

* July 18, 2008: Cadaver Dogs, Investigators Search For Missing 2-Year-Old In Backyard
* July 18, 2008: Five Big Lies Hang Over Case Involving Mother Of Missing Toddler
* July 18, 2008: Investigators Say Missing Girl's Mom Borrowed Shovel From Neighbor
* July 18, 2008: Web Sites Give Glimpse Of Arrested Mother's Life, Family Problems
* July 17, 2008: Grandmother Of Missing Girl Praying For Toddler's Safe Return

http://www.wftv.com/news/16924162/detail.html

[KittyMom]

Oh my gosh...stench in car. That makes me weep...no one should ever be described as stench. And I'm not fussing at LE about that. I'm just saying that no one should ever be reduced to that.

So like Trenton's case. It breaks my heart.

[5boxersmom]

Search For Missing Fla. Toddler Caylee Continues
Forensic detectives find "abnormalities" in dirt
Last Edited: Friday, 18 Jul 2008, 3:28 PM ED


A forensics team is searching the backyard of the home where 2-year-old Caylee Anthony lived for clues into her disappearance. This is day four of the investigation.

The girl and her mother, Casey Anthony, lived with the girl's grandparents, Cindy and George Anthony.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday morning, a forensics team has been using rods placed in the ground to see if there is anything under the dirt.

The police chief announced that investigators have found abnormalities in the dirt, but would not elaborate on what was found. Cadaver dogs have been brought in to aid in the investigation.

Six to 10 deputies continue to search the backyard area. Meanwhile, two more remain outside the Anthony's home, patrolling the area to make sure the potential crime scene is not compromised.

Police have not released any information about whether their search has resulted in any leads. They do say the girl's grandparents remain cooperative.

According to Caylee's mother Casey, the little girl went missing on June 9, but was not reported missing until five weeks later when her grandmother reported the information to police.

Cindy Anthony decided to call authorities when she had not seen her granddaughter in more than a month, and became suspicious of her daughter's excuses as to why.

On Wednesday night, police arrested the 22-year-old mother, charging her with child neglect, making false statements and obstructing an investigation.

Investigators say Casey told numerous lies which sent police to investigate dead-end leads. She told them that she dropped her daughter off at a babysitter in the Sawgrass Apartments in June and was unable to make contact with the sitter since then.

When investigators went to the apartment complex, the manager said they did not have anyone under the woman's name as ever being a resident there. In addition, the apartment Casey pointed out to detectives proved to have been vacant for months.

Investigators say Casey also lied to them about being employed at Universal Studios. She was fired from there in 2006.

On Thursday morning, Casey went before a judge for her first appearance. He determined that she would be held without bond.

By Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m., forensic team members began searching Cindy and George's backyard. Police said they got a tip from a neighbor that they saw Casey in the yard while her parents were away.

The neighbor told police the little girl's mother borrowed a shovel. Police have since seized the shovel as well as a computer from the neighbor. Casey's car has also been seized as evidence.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is if anyone has seen Caylee and Casey together, or if anyone has seen Caylee Marie Anthony in the company of another since June 9, 2008 please contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 1 800 423-TIPS (8477).

http://www.myfoxchattanooga.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7013194&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.3.1


Why did they take a computer from the neighbor's house?

[5boxersmom]

Oh my gosh...stench in car. That makes me weep...no one should ever be described as stench. And I'm not fussing at LE about that. I'm just saying that no one should ever be reduced to that.

So like Trenton's case. It breaks my heart.


Wonder why the car wasn't searched first? :0009:

[animallady]

The news about the vehicle is upsetting. I've been hoping that she gave or sold Caylee to someone.

[KittyMom]

Why did they take a computer from the neighbor's house?

Maybe Casey asked to use the computer as well. I'm assuming this is the same neighbor she borrowed the shovel from. I wonder if by "abnormalities" in the dirt they mean that she may've had Caylee buried there and then moved her? Maybe put a chemical on her to make the decomp go quicker? Just speculation on my part.

[Faith]

Oh man, I have so many questions!!

here is the link to the map from above article:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=colonial+drive+and+goldenrod+road+orange+county+ florida&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=52.107327,111.796875&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17&iwloc=addr

[Faith]

Faith, I think we may need a "Links Only" thread on this one. This is going to turn out to be a major case like Trenton in my opinion.

:1222423: Please, God, let this one turn out good. Please!

We will have to ask Pauli can we have a thread of it's own. I agree with you.

[5boxersmom]

Maybe Casey asked to use the computer as well. I'm assuming this is the same neighbor she borrowed the shovel from. I wonder if by "abnormalities" in the dirt they mean that she may've had Caylee buried there and then moved her? Maybe put a chemical on her to make the decomp go quicker? Just speculation on my part.


Just so upsetting.

Maybe she did use to computer. Just hard to say. Why didn't she just leave her with her mom?

[Faith]

Interesting Video

http://www.wftv.com/video/16924782/index.html

[Faith]

Casey is in police protective custody.

Her attorney claims she is cooperating. (that's what he's paid to say).

Casey has offered to help in a composite sketch.

By Casey having an attorney I'm afraid that will hinder the investigation.

Casey's mother said there is a reason she had no emotion on video.. huh? WTH? what reason?

[Pandabear]

Thanks everyone for all the links that have been posted. I saw this story on NG last night but haven't had the chance to check in today.

Take a look at the video of Casey being brought into the courtroom. As she comes into the room through the doors, look at the expression on her face. IMO it's a smug 'half' smile that says she knows but she's not telling.

I also have a big problem with the grandmother. When NG was asking her questions about Casey last night, she bristled and said something to the affect of "I thought we were here to talk about Caylee, not Casey". That threw a big red flag up for me. Forgive me if it's been posted but, does anyone know where Casey was living after she and Caylee left the parent's house? I wonder if LE knows and if they have done a thorough search of the place?

There is NO WAY that an innocent mother who loved her child would drop that child off at a baby sitter's house and not hear from her again for weeks. WTH? When my son was 5, he went missing for 90 minutes and I was tearing up the country side looking for him. How do you go on living, thinking that someone has taken your child and disappeared?

Casey has told so many lies and led LE on wild goose chases and yet her parents are still protecting her. If it were my grandchild, I would beat the truth out of her if that's what it took. They know, like we all know, that Casey knows what happened to that baby! Caylee may still be alive, but if she is, I honestly believe that Casey has either sold her or given her away because she was tired of being a young single mother. I pray for the safe return of this precious baby that any one of us would have gladly taken to keep her from harm.

:1222423: Good thoughts and prayers are going out for you sweet Caylee.

[SavannahStar]

Casey is in police protective custody.

Her attorney claims she is cooperating. (that's what he's paid to say).

Casey has offered to help in a composite sketch.

By Casey having an attorney I'm afraid that will hinder the investigation.

Casey's mother said there is a reason she had no emotion on video.. huh? WTH? what reason?

Faith, a composite sketch of who?

[animallady]

Could it be a composite sketch of the "babysitter"? Do you think that an Amber Alert will be released if she continues to insist that she left the child with the "babysitter" and provides LE with a likeness?

Why isn't there an Amber Alert out on Caylee?

[Isabella]

Have yall watched the video Attorney, Boyfriend Speak?

Casey's friend went to Puerto Rico last week and Casey wrote herself checks from her friends checkbook while she was away. July 12th was last Saturday.

Video here
http://www.local6.com/news/16922247/detail.html#
:shock: Oh well that sure is bad news.

If she wasn't working was she getting State aid, just curious if she had any of her own money or did her parents support her.

[Jute]

Could it be a composite sketch of the "babysitter"? Do you think that an Amber Alert will be released if she continues to insist that she left the child with the "babysitter" and provides LE with a likeness?

Why isn't there an Amber Alert out on Caylee?

Yes, Casey's atty. said she has offered to help with a composite sketch of the babysitter. He also said "Casey Anthony's lawyer criticized the Orange County Sheriff's Office efforts to find the girl, saying they should be trying to track down Zenaida Gonzalez - the woman Casey Anthony said was baby sitting her child the day she disappeared last month. The laywer, Jose Baez, suggested that Gonzalez and Caylee could be anywhere from Miami and Gainesville to Charlotte, N.C. or New York City and Brooklyn.

"We have reason to believe the person who was with [Caylee] has ties to those places," Baez said."

If they have reason to believe anything, why aren't they sharing the information if they want Caylee found? BS.

I would say that Casey's parents have chosen protecting Casey over finding Caylee at this point, as sad as that sounds. By hiring an attorney, they've closed police access to her. Why don't they hire a psychiatrist to talk to her? Maybe s/he could get some straight answers. I am certain the police would not object.

An Amber Alert hasn't been issued because this situation doesn't meet the criteria - one being the amount of time that Caylee has been missing compared to when it was reported.

[KittyMom]

But they've already talked with Zenaida Gonzalez and said she's not involved. What's the point of a composite sketch? Unless now Casey is saying that maybe it wasn't this ZG. At any rate, how can LE trust anything that comes from Casey's mouth?

As for grandmother saying there is a reason for no emotion...I can think of 2...psycho or drugs.

[KittyMom]

I just don't understand Casey's parents. I love my children, but, if LE were digging up my backyard and saying that my child's car had a "stench" I'd say to heck with her and focus on finding my grandchild. Unless of course, these parents are trying to stay on Casey's good side to get her to tell them where Caylee is.

I keep thinking of Scott Peterson. It always floored me that Jackie and hubby were blind to the fact that Scott acted the way he did because they treated him as so special and expected others to do the same. The Anthonys seem the same way.

[Jute]

But they've already talked with Zenaida Gonzalez and said she's not involved. What's the point of a composite sketch? Unless now Casey is saying that maybe it wasn't this ZG. At any rate, how can LE trust anything that comes from Casey's mouth?

As for grandmother saying there is a reason for no emotion...I can think of 2...psycho or drugs.

It's absurd-the apartment was empty for month, the atty. is just trying to take the attn. off of Casey by trying to get the police to look for another ZG.:madranting94dp: While he's doing this, Caylee is still missing. :(

Again, if the grandmother has more info about Casey and her odd behavior, why is she playing games?? Why doesn't she just say what the reason is? I'm becoming more skeptical of her by the minute.

[Jute]

I just don't understand Casey's parents. I love my children, but, if LE were digging up my backyard and saying that my child's car had a "stench" I'd say to heck with her and focus on finding my grandchild. Unless of course, these parents are trying to stay on Casey's good side to get her to tell them where Caylee is.

I keep thinking of Scott Peterson. It always floored me that Jackie and hubby were blind to the fact that Scott acted the way he did because they treated him as so special and expected others to do the same. The Anthonys seem the same way.

The difference is that in this case there is at least a small glimmer of hope that Caylee might still be alive. They can defend Casey all they want once they get her to tell where that child is. Covering for her now is counter-productive in all ways. And it makes me think they either know or are fairly certain that Caylee is dead. :(

[KittyMom]

Anybody brave enough to check the adult sites for Casey? She may've been making a little extra cash through the world's oldest profession.

[KittyMom]

The difference is that in this case there is at least a small glimmer of hope that Caylee might still be alive. They can defend Casey all they want once they get her to tell where that child is. Covering for her now is counter-productive in all ways. And it makes me think they either know or are fairly certain that Caylee is dead. :(

You're most likely correct. I'm just trying to hold on to a tiny bit of hope.

[Jute]

Found an article about problems in the family!

Web Sites Give Glimpse Of Arrested Mother's Life, Family Problems
POSTED: 12:23 pm EDT July 17, 2008
UPDATED: 11:40 am EDT July 18, 2008

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Since news of Casey Anthony's arrest broke, Eyewitness News has been working to find out more about the young mother. She has had no prior run-ins with the law, but online social networking websites do offer a glimpse into her life.

Many of Casey Anthony's friends and family maintain online pages and that includes Anthony's own mother, Cynthia. On her MySpace page, she describes intense love for her daughter and the missing granddaughter, but there's also evidence of the problems that crept into their relationship.

As news of Casey's arrest broke, Eyewitness News did some digging and found a number of photos of her out on the town on social networking sites. Little Caylee never appears in any of them.

Friends told Eyewitness News that Casey used several nannies to care for her daughter, but they weren't sure how she got the money to pay for them.

On the MySpace page set up by Cynthia Anthony, Casey's mother and the grandmother of the missing child, she lists her mood as "distraught." In one of her blog postings, she details the sometimes strained relationship she has with Casey.

"What does the mother get for giving her daughter all of these chances? A broken heart. The daughter who stole money, lots of money, leaves without warning and does not let her mother now speak to the baby that her mother raised, fed, clothed, sheltered, paid her medical bills," her blog posting reads.

According to more from that posting, Casey Anthony had also apparently criticized her mother for being too controlling and not giving her enough space.

Many of the online profiles have been closed off from pubic view since news of Caylee's disappearance broke. Casey Anthony's brother took control of his sister's MySpace page and it has been turned into a message board seeking tips about the girl's disappearance.

http://www.wftv.com/news/16910663/detail.html

[4COMMONSENSE]

Yes, Casey's atty. said she has offered to help with a composite sketch of the babysitter. He also said "Casey Anthony's lawyer criticized the Orange County Sheriff's Office efforts to find the girl, saying they should be trying to track down Zenaida Gonzalez - the woman Casey Anthony said was baby sitting her child the day she disappeared last month. The laywer, Jose Baez, suggested that Gonzalez and Caylee could be anywhere from Miami and Gainesville to Charlotte, N.C. or New York City and Brooklyn.

"We have reason to believe the person who was with [Caylee] has ties to those places," Baez said."

If they have reason to believe anything, why aren't they sharing the information if they want Caylee found? BS.

I would say that Casey's parents have chosen protecting Casey over finding Caylee at this point, as sad as that sounds. By hiring an attorney, they've closed police access to her. Why don't they hire a psychiatrist to talk to her? Maybe s/he could get some straight answers. I am certain the police would not object.

An Amber Alert hasn't been issued because this situation doesn't meet the criteria - one being the amount of time that Caylee has been missing compared to when it was reported.

I disagree.
What sticks with me is that the attorney said he was working on developing a line of communication between Casey and her family. I think it was smart for her parents to hire him. I don't think they care about police access, she's more likely to talk to family than cops. I think a line of communication between Casey and her family will be more productive than open access for the police. A public defender would tell her not to talk to anybody, least of all the police. Casey knows that the attorney can't disclose what she tells him without her permission. Since the parents are paying him and they want Caylee found, he's going to work towards that goal while at the same time protecting Casey. She could very well cop a plea.
No, I think the grandparents are smart and this is strategic on their part. Even defending her could be part of the strategy. If they bash Casey on TV, she's not going to tell them anything. She needs to trust them. I think they are absolutely doing the right thing, maybe the only thing that will get Casey to come clean. There's only one goal right now, finding Caylee. It's much more important than punishing Casey. I don't think the grandparent's are capable of hiding Caylee's death to protect Casey.
However, I think they'll keep whatever promises they might make to Casey in order to coerce her confession, even if it means paying for her defense or visiting her in prison.

[Jute]

Cynthia's MySpace says that Caylee was last seen with "Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez"-they've added another sur name.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=122459029

[4COMMONSENSE]

Found an article about problems in the family!

Web Sites Give Glimpse Of Arrested Mother's Life, Family Problems
POSTED: 12:23 pm EDT July 17, 2008
UPDATED: 11:40 am EDT July 18, 2008

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Since news of Casey Anthony's arrest broke, Eyewitness News has been working to find out more about the young mother. She has had no prior run-ins with the law, but online social networking websites do offer a glimpse into her life.

Many of Casey Anthony's friends and family maintain online pages and that includes Anthony's own mother, Cynthia. On her MySpace page, she describes intense love for her daughter and the missing granddaughter, but there's also evidence of the problems that crept into their relationship.

As news of Casey's arrest broke, Eyewitness News did some digging and found a number of photos of her out on the town on social networking sites. Little Caylee never appears in any of them.

Friends told Eyewitness News that Casey used several nannies to care for her daughter, but they weren't sure how she got the money to pay for them.

On the MySpace page set up by Cynthia Anthony, Casey's mother and the grandmother of the missing child, she lists her mood as "distraught." In one of her blog postings, she details the sometimes strained relationship she has with Casey.

"What does the mother get for giving her daughter all of these chances? A broken heart. The daughter who stole money, lots of money, leaves without warning and does not let her mother now speak to the baby that her mother raised, fed, clothed, sheltered, paid her medical bills," her blog posting reads.

According to more from that posting, Casey Anthony had also apparently criticized her mother for being too controlling and not giving her enough space.

Many of the online profiles have been closed off from pubic view since news of Caylee's disappearance broke. Casey Anthony's brother took control of his sister's MySpace page and it has been turned into a message board seeking tips about the girl's disappearance.

http://www.wftv.com/news/16910663/detail.html


Her mom said she left without warning. Maybe because she killed Caylee ?
I think whatever happened to Caylee happened the day Casey left home.

[Jute]

I disagree.
What sticks with me is that the attorney said he was working on developing a line of communication between Casey and her family. I think it was smart for her parents to hire him. I don't think they care about police access, she's more likely to talk to family than cops. I think a line of communication between Casey and her family will be more productive than open access for the police. A public defender would tell her not to talk to anybody, least of all the police. Casey knows that the attorney can't disclose what she tells him without her permission. Since the parents are paying him and they want Caylee found, he's going to work towards that goal while at the same time protecting Casey. She could very well cop a plea.
No, I think the grandparents are smart and this is strategic on their part. Even defending her could be part of the strategy. If they bash Casey on TV, she's not going to tell them anything. She needs to trust them. I think they are absolutely doing the right thing, maybe the only thing that will get Casey to come clean. There's only one goal right now, finding Caylee. It's much more important than punishing Casey. I don't think the grandparent's are capable of hiding Caylee's death to protect Casey.
However, I think they'll keep whatever promises they might make to Casey in order to coerce her confession, even if it means paying for her defense or visiting her in prison.

I would like to believe that you're right-Caylee is the only important person and finding her is the only issue right now, pointing fingers doesn't help.

[KittyMom]

Did anyone happen to capture Casey's myspace page before her brother cleaned it up and dedicated it to Caylee?

[Faith]

Faith, a composite sketch of who?

The babysitter. ZG

I know that police contacted a ZG but was a different person. She didn't know Casey or caylee and Casey said that wasn't her, they showed her a pic.

[Jute]

Did anyone happen to capture Casey's myspace page before her brother cleaned it up and dedicated it to Caylee?
Not yet, but I did find this tidbit that Casey apparently wrote:

On one of the MySpace.com pages regarding Caylee, there is a blog, apparently from Casey Anthony, called the Diary of Days, which was posted on July 7. It reads, in part:

"On the worst of worst days, remember the words spoken

Trust no one, Only yourself.

With great power, comes great consequence.

What is given, Can be taken away.

Everyone Lies.

Everyone Dies."

http://tinyurl.com/5edapf

[Faith]

Did anyone happen to capture Casey's myspace page before her brother cleaned it up and dedicated it to Caylee?


I think that it was her brothers myspace IIRC and he dedicated it to Caylee. I don't know that Casey's myspace was ever found.

[Jute]

The babysitter. ZG

I know that police contacted a ZG but was a different person. She didn't know Casey or caylee and Casey said that wasn't her, they showed her a pic.

This is odd. "They confirmed that the apartment the defendant mentioned had been vacant for 142 days Dave Turner let me into the apartment and I confirmed it was vacant. They ran several names in their system and found
a Zenaida Gonzalez who had come to look at an apartment on April 17th. She was never a tenant. They gave me a "guest card" completed by Zenaida Gonzalez which contained her cell phone number."

It's from the arrest affidavit. Somehow Casey knew that ZG exists and looked at that apt.


http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFiles/Stories/Local/07-17-08_Caylee--Ch.Aff...pdf

[Faith]

All of this is so bizarre. I wonder if the family/LE will ever get answers.

[Faith]

Investigators have questioned a Zenaida Gonzalez who said she had never met Anthony or Caylee. Detectives are looking for others with the same name.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/crime/orl-bk-caylee-marie-missing-071808,0,2129534.story

Detectives later located a woman named Gonzalez, but she did not recognize the mother or daughter from pictures.

Deputies showed Casey Anthony a picture of Gonzalez and she admitted not recognizing the woman.
http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=85729423

[KittyMom]

This is odd. "They confirmed that the apartment the defendant mentioned had been vacant for 142 days Dave Turner let me into the apartment and I confirmed it was vacant. They ran several names in their system and found
a Zenaida Gonzalez who had come to look at an apartment on April 17th. She was never a tenant. They gave me a "guest card" completed by Zenaida Gonzalez which contained her cell phone number."

It's from the arrest affidavit. Somehow Casey knew that ZG exists and looked at that apt.


http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFiles/Stories/Local/07-17-08_Caylee--Ch.Aff...pdf

ZG is the name of a woman that posts on a popular parenting site in Orlando. I read that in an earlier article.

[KittyMom]

Investigators have questioned a Zenaida Gonzalez who said she had never met Anthony or Caylee. Detectives are looking for others with the same name.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/crime/orl-bk-caylee-marie-missing-071808,0,2129534.story

Detectives later located a woman named Gonzalez, but she did not recognize the mother or daughter from pictures.

Deputies showed Casey Anthony a picture of Gonzalez and she admitted not recognizing the woman.
http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=85729423

Makes me wonder if Casey was stalking this woman.

[KittyMom]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2008-07/41075614.jpg

We're coming up on the anniversary of Trenton's disappearance. Bless Josh's heart of reaching out to this family. It can't be easy.

:1222423: Caylee
:1222423: Trenton

[4COMMONSENSE]

This is odd. "They confirmed that the apartment the defendant mentioned had been vacant for 142 days Dave Turner let me into the apartment and I confirmed it was vacant. They ran several names in their system and found
a Zenaida Gonzalez who had come to look at an apartment on April 17th. She was never a tenant. They gave me a "guest card" completed by Zenaida Gonzalez which contained her cell phone number."

It's from the arrest affidavit. Somehow Casey knew that ZG exists and looked at that apt.


http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFiles/Stories/Local/07-17-08_Caylee--Ch.Aff...pdf

Obviously Casey or someone that Casey knows, has a connection to ZG. It's way too coincidental that there was even a Zenaida Gonzalez that looked at that apartment. They need to find out who that girl knows.

[KittyMom]

I thought I'd seen photos of Casey with brown hair, but the photo of her going into court make her hair look black. Anyone else notice that?

[Faith]

Here are some of the lies that investigators say Casey Marie Anthony told about the disappearance of her daughter Caylee Marie:

Lie: She last saw 2-year-old Caylee on June 9 after leaving her with a baby sitter at an apartment on South Conway Road.

Truth: That apartment had been vacant since Feb. 29.

Lie: Caylee's baby sitter, Zenaida Gonzalez, had been a family friend for four years and cared for Caylee for 18 months.

Truth: Contacted by detectives, a woman named Zenaida Gonzalez told them she never met Anthony or her missing child.

Lie: Anthony investigated Caylee's disappearance for a month instead of calling 911.

Truth: Two of Anthony's boyfriends told detectives she never acted upset or mentioned her daughter's disappearance.

Lie: Anthony claimed she had been so concerned she told two co-workers at Universal Studios her child had disappeared.

Truth: Neither person she named works at Universal.

Lie: She claimed she worked full time at Universal Studios -- the reason she needed a baby sitter.

Truth: Theme-park officials said Thursday that Anthony has never been an employee.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office arrested Anthony, 22, late Wednesday on charges of child neglect, providing false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation.

"Based on the repetitive lies that the defendant has told, we do not know with whom the child is or even if the child is alive," wrote Cpl. Yuri Melich of the missing-persons unit. "As I received information, and relayed it to the defendant after her arrest, she continued to claim ignorance and, at times, laughed about the situation. She failed to show any outward signs of remorse or concern for her missing two-year-old daughter."

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/news/conway/orl-trailoflies1808jul18,0,4127978.story

[Faith]

I thought I'd seen photos of Casey with brown hair, but the photo of her going into court make her hair look black. Anyone else notice that?

I always thought she had dark/black hair.

[Faith]

List of area's missing toddlers grows longer

Amy L. Edwards | Sentinel Staff Writer
July 18, 2008

Eleven-month-old Ta'Niyah Leonard went missing almost six years ago.

Trenton Duckett was 2 when he disappeared in August 2006.

Now, 2-year-old Caylee Anthony has joined the list of missing Central Florida toddlers considered endangered.

"There are a lot of missing children, but very few very young missing children," said David Finkelhor, a professor and director of the Crimes Against Children Research Center in New Hampshire. Finkelhor said if a young child has not been taken by a family member -- such as in child-custody disputes -- the cases are often homicides.

About 50,000 children are reported missing in Florida each year. Nationally, the number climbs to more than 750,000.

Ta'Niyah Leonard was reported missing in October 2002. Her mother, Miranda Jones, told police the last time she saw her daughter was when she dropped the girl off at her father's apartment. Ta'Niyah's father, Michael Lewis, told police Jones picked up the infant the next morning, and he has not seen the baby since. Neither parent has been arrested in the case.

Leesburg police investigating Trenton Duckett's disappearance say the toddler's mother, Melinda Duckett, staged an abduction and then killed herself. Duckett remains the primary suspect in her son's disappearance.

Thursday, Trenton's father, Joshua Duckett, visited Caylee Anthony's family to offer his assistance. "I've been through it myself," he said. "There's no reason anybody should be without their 2-year-old."

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/news/conway/orl-missingkids1808jul18,0,3336952.story

[4COMMONSENSE]

I did a search by name for Zenaida Gonzalez in Orlando and there is only one.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=166182731

Has ad that sez Puerto Rico Libre. Isn't Puerto Rico where her friend Amy was when Casey 'stole' $700 from her. Didn't Amy leave her car with Casey too ?
And doesn't Amy live in an apartment directly across the street from the apartment that Casey said ZG lived in ?
Maybe Casey didn't steal the money from Amy. Wonder if Amy knows ZG ?

[4COMMONSENSE]

I'm all over the place on this one. There are so many twists. I was sure she was dead yesterday, today I have a little hope that she might be ok.

[animallady]

This whole ZG and the apartment thing is bizarre! I wonder if they met there to perform an illegal transaction. Maybe she sold Caylee to ZG or someone for whom ZG was acting as an agent.

[Jute]

I did a search by name for Zenaida Gonzalez in Orlando and there is only one.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=166182731

Has ad that sez Puerto Rico Libre. Isn't Puerto Rico where her friend Amy was when Casey 'stole' $700 from her. Didn't Amy leave her car with Casey too ?
And doesn't Amy live in an apartment directly across the street from the apartment that Casey said ZG lived in ?
Maybe Casey didn't steal the money from Amy. Wonder if Amy knows ZG ?

Don't forget that Cindy's MySpace lists her as "Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez"-I'm curious as to where the Fernandez came from suddenly?

The apt. where Casey says that ZG lived is across the street or very near where Amy lives-with Casey's ex-boyfriend. What makes you think that Casey might not have stolen the money?

[Jute]

This whole ZG and the apartment thing is bizarre! I wonder if they met there to perform an illegal transaction. Maybe she sold Caylee to ZG or someone for whom ZG was acting as an agent.

I really doubt it-I think ZG is likely just another innocent victim stuck in Casey's huge web of lies. If Casey had sold Caylee, I really don't think she would give the real name of the person involved, or the location that it happened. But you never know with the young woman-:0009:

[Jute]

The Florida news stations have some interesting stories-they're really digging in.
Caylee Possibly Outside Central Florida
Saturday, 19 Jul 2008

By Melissa DiPane
FOX 35 NEWS

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35, Orlando) -- Could Caylee be in one of four cities outside of central Florida?

Thats what Casey Anthonys attorney, Jose Baez believes. Friday he said based on what Casey told him Caylee could be in Miami, Charlotte N.C., New York City or Brooklyn, New York.

He wouldnt go as far as saying shes been kidnapped but said the person or people who have her could possibly be found in those cities because caylee didnt just leave on her own.

VIDEO: --Mom's Lawyer Speaks

Its been 37 days since anyone has seen little Caylee. One of the few people who might know where she is and who shes with-her mom Casey-- is behind bars.

Baez says that is holding back the investigation.

I think her detention is hampering the search how can the police bounce evidence and leads and leads with her while shes sitting in jail its counter productive, he said.

Baez filed a motion Thursday asking a judge to grant Anthony bond so she can help detectives in the search for her daughter.

With the search reaching critical mass, we wanted to know why Casey didnt tell the truth when investigators asked her for information.

Baez says When all the facts come out it will be a little more understandable as to why where was a delay in time in this case.

New Video From MySpace Page

Check out this video: caylees favorite book

http://tinyurl.com/5nu6a8

(Videos at link)

[Jute]

I read this on another site. :( This doesn't really say anything we can't figure out on our own, it's just sad to read parts of it in print.

Mom Staying Mum On Whereabouts Of Caylee
Friday, July 18, 2008


ORLANDO -- One conflicting story after another has created major obstacles for investigators trying to find Caylee Anthony.

News 13 spoke to University of Central Florida Criminal Justice Professor David Fabianic who said there are other high profile cases involving missing children, and mothers who lied to detectives.

He said there are some telltale signs that could lead investigators to believe Casey Anthony had something to do with the disappearance of her child.

"You have apparent disregard for the disappearance of this child. You have a five week period and she doesn't seem to be very moved by that. And this suggests something called consciousness of guilt," said Fabianic.

Fabianic said Casey Anthony's apparent indifference to the loss of her child could mean one of three things: 1) she is suffering from psychosis, 2) she is in shock over a traumatic event, or 3) she is hiding something.

Right now Anthony is being held at the Orange County Jail without bond, and has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.

http://tinyurl.com/5dfh9n

[KittyMom]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-caylee1908jul19,0,4367511.story

Bianca Prieto and Sarah Lundy | Sentinel Staff Writers
July 19, 2008
Orange County detectives are working to track down dozens of tips in their search for missing 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony.

Crimeline has been fielding calls since news broke of the toddler's disappearance earlier this week. Family members haven't seen the girl since early June.

On Friday, crime-scene technicians dug for the second day in a row in the backyard of the family's Lee Vista home on Hopespring Drive. Authorities used cadaver dogs but turned up nothing, detectives said.

A neighbor alerted authorities that Caylee's 22-year-old mom, Casey Anthony, had borrowed a shovel about a month ago. Detectives removed a shovel from the neighbor's house.

"We're not giving up that Caylee is still alive," said Sgt. John Allen of the Orange County Sheriff's Office child-abuse unit.

Cindy Anthony said she reported her hazel-eyed granddaughter missing on Tuesday when she learned Caylee had not been seen since June 9.

Detectives have received about 40 tips since Wednesday night, said Barb Bergin, a law-enforcement coordinator at Crimeline.

Allen wouldn't discuss the tips, but said investigators were searching for the girl in more than one place.

Casey Anthony told investigators she dropped her child off with a baby sitter named Zenaida Gonzalez on June 9. When she returned later, they were both gone. So far, investigators have not been able to find the woman who Casey Anthony said last had the girl.

Casey Anthony was arrested Wednesday night on charges of child neglect, providing false official statements and obstructing a criminal investigation. She remains in the Orange County Jail without bond.

Her attorney, Jose Baez, lambasted the Sheriff's Office on Friday for its efforts to locate Caylee.

"Police really haven't been looking for [Gonzalez]," Baez said. "They've been digging in the grandparents' backyard."
Anyone with information about Caylee can call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

Bianca Prieto can be reached at 407-420-5620 or bprieto@orlandosentinel.com. Sarah Lundy can be reached at 407-420-6218 or slundy@orlandosentinel.com


yeah...let's blame LE :rolleye0001:

[LiveLaughLuv]

That beatuiful child.

Why is this mother lying, why is she not telling what happend to that precious child. Why did the grandmother let 30 days go by, listening to all the different stories from her daughter. She asked to see caylee, her mom says oh, she's sleeping lets not disturb her. What! For 30 days you see your child but not your grandchild and alarms don't go off in your head.

I watched NG last night, that other woman Mitchell was on. Cant stand her, she didn't give the attorney for Casey any time to answer or fully answer before she cut him off.

I think Casey needs to stop these lies and get her daughter. Could something have accidently happen and she is afraid to tell?

This Zenaida Gonzalez person does not know who Caylee is nor does she know her. The address the authorities went to has been vacant since the end of February.

Something is really rotten here.

[Jute]

This case proves once again, to me, that children still have no rights in the U.S. Casey is protected and not required to speak-what if, by some miracle, Caylee is still alive and the person who has her panics because of all of the publicity and kills her?

My anger is growing by the minute.

[SavannahStar]

I read this on another site. :( This doesn't really say anything we can't figure out on our own, it's just sad to read parts of it in print.

Mom Staying Mum On Whereabouts Of Caylee
Friday, July 18, 2008


ORLANDO -- One conflicting story after another has created major obstacles for investigators trying to find Caylee Anthony.

News 13 spoke to University of Central Florida Criminal Justice Professor David Fabianic who said there are other high profile cases involving missing children, and mothers who lied to detectives.

He said there are some telltale signs that could lead investigators to believe Casey Anthony had something to do with the disappearance of her child.

"You have apparent disregard for the disappearance of this child. You have a five week period and she doesn't seem to be very moved by that. And this suggests something called consciousness of guilt," said Fabianic.

Fabianic said Casey Anthony's apparent indifference to the loss of her child could mean one of three things: 1) she is suffering from psychosis, 2) she is in shock over a traumatic event, or 3) she is hiding something.

Right now Anthony is being held at the Orange County Jail without bond, and has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.

http://tinyurl.com/5dfh9n

Frankly I'm very happy about the order for mental eval. Something is definitely not right with this mother. I do not feel for a minute that she is "just" a mother who killed her child. Her very odd (and transparent) lies and her demeanor, plus her background, make me think she has some VERY serious mental issues.

[LiveLaughLuv]

I heard last night that the father of this baby died in a car crash last year. I wonder if they spoke with his family, I'm just thinking out loud and hoping maybe they have her?? I haven't heard they had.

[TigressPen]

I am very worried about this baby. Especially since they searched that car with the stench coming from it and the car was last driven by Casey.

[SavannahStar]

I'm very worried also. I can't remember a missing child case in a long time that affected me so much. This case is SO bizarre, and that baby is SO beautiful. :frown:

[LiveLaughLuv]

Caylee Search Hits Street
Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:40:25 AM


Defense Claims Other Suspects

ORLANDO -- Family members of Caylee Anthony took to the streets Saturday, hoping the public will be able to aid in their search for the missing 2-year-old.

Caylee's grandparents are handing out fliers, hoping anyone will have information on the girl's whereabouts.

The family also released new home video of Caylee reading with her family.

The search for Caylee Anthony continues Friday, just days after learning the 2-year-old had been missing for more than a month.

The focus of the search Thursday turned to the backyard of Caylee's grandparents' home, on Hopespring Drive, where Caylee and her mother lived before the toddler disappeared in June.

Investigators brought out digging equipment and search dogs to home's backyard on Thursday. Detectives also removed items from the home Thursday, and also took a shovel from a neighbor's home.

They suspended their search in the backyard Friday afternoon.

Although they are no longer searching at the home, deputies said their search continues.

"Although we're here and y'all are here, we actually have detectives in other places following up on other leads. So it's important that everybody understand that we want to keep it out there in the public. That if anybody has information about where Caylee is, if they'd contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office," said Sgt. John Allen from Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said Caylee's grandparents are being extremely cooperative in the investigation, saying they just want to find Caylee.


Anthony’s Lawyer Says There Are Other Suspects In The Case

Right now questions are being raised as to whether Casey Anthony had anything to do with her daughter's disappearance.

For the first time, we're hearing from Casey Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, who said there are other suspects in the case.

In addition, Baez said he plans to reveal evidence that will exonerate Anthony once they get their time in court.

Meanwhile, a motion was filed Thursday to get her bonded out of jail after a judge denied her first request this week.

He said Anthony has undergone psychological counseling while behind bars, but mental illness is not a factor in her defense.

Baez said Anthony's first priority is finding her daughter, despite some sensationalized media reports.

"She's doing her best to keep it together and to assist in any way she possibly can because now is not the time to lose it,” said Baez. “She needs her composure and her ability to think so it can best help Caylee."

Baez said he is outraged that Anthony is still in jail considering she has not been charged in connection with her daughter's disappearance or harming her in any way.
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/7/19/caylee_search_hits_street.html

[LiveLaughLuv]

Friday, July 18, 2008 10:53:23 AM

Disappearance Timeline

June 9: Casey Anthony said that on June 9, she dropped Caylee off at a babysitter who lived at the Sawgrass Apartments. She said the babysitter's name was Zenaida Gonzalez.

June 12: Caylee was spotted by friends of the Anthony family in a shopping area near the Orange-Seminole county lines. She was wearing a pink and blue outfit and white-rimmed sunglasses.

June 9 - July 12: Casey Anthony tells her parents that she had been going to work every day and that Caylee had been staying with friends or nannies.

July 12: After they had not seen Caylee for some time, the girl's grandparents got concerned and confronted Casey, convincing her to go to the sheriff's office.

July 16: Police talk to Zenaida Gonzalez who says she does not know Casey Anthony. Police also take Casey to Universal Studios where she said she worked. After leading them to a building, she admitted she was no longer employed there.

July 16: Casey Anthony is arrested.

July 17: Casey Anthony is officially charged with child neglect, lying to investigators and interfering with a criminal investigation. The judge denies bond because she showed a "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child."

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Sidebar/2008/7/17/caylee_marie_anthony_disappearance_timeline.html

[Faith]

I heard last night that the father of this baby died in a car crash last year. I wonder if they spoke with his family, I'm just thinking out loud and hoping maybe they have her?? I haven't heard they had.

I was thinking yesterday that Caylee has Casey's last name, not her fathers (unless his is Anthony also). It makes me wonder if the fathers parents even know she exist b/c we haven't heard from them.

You're theory is plausible.

[Faith]

June 9 - July 12: Casey Anthony tells her parents that she had been going to work every day and that Caylee had been staying with friends or nannies.

I would like to know where she worked.

[Heidi J.]

Good Morning all! I have been trying to catch up since yesterday!

I believe Casey did something to that baby. I think that is why she is acting the way she is.. almost mental. I think it is her mind recovering from the shock.

Casey tells everyone about this ZG, but yet the apartment hasn't been rented since Feb.?:shrug1:

What is really strange is the mention yesterday of Casey needing time to bond with Caylee. It sounds to me as if Gma played a huge role in raising Caylee, and that happens alot now days. But why was Gma not more suspicions earlier??:0009:

:francis: This one is driving me crazy.. I want Caylee found.. unharmed!

[LiveLaughLuv]

June 9 - July 12: Casey Anthony tells her parents that she had been going to work every day and that Caylee had been staying with friends or nannies.

I would like to know where she worked.


She claimed Universal Studios.


Casey Anthony told detectives she worked at Universal Studios and identified people who could vouch for her -- another lie. The apartment Casey Anthony identified as the place she left her child with Gonzalez in June has been vacant for five months
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/orl-caylee1808jul18,0,6650480.story

[SavannahStar]

I was thinking yesterday that Caylee has Casey's last name, not her fathers (unless his is Anthony also). It makes me wonder if the fathers parents even know she exist b/c we haven't heard from them.

You're theory is plausible.

Or it could be simply that they hadn't gotten married.