Today authorities confirmed the FBI DNA reports indicate Caylee's dead body was in the trunk of her 22-year-old mother's car.
Several days ago, tests of air samples taken from the trunk of Casey Anthony’s car indicated the presence of human decomposition, yet it could not be confirmed the body was Caylee's. Subsequently, DNA tests confirmed that decomposing hair found in the car belonged to Caylee.
The Body in the Trunk Was Caylee
On Sunday, WESH reported that for the first time Orange County investigators acknowledged the FBI DNA tests confirmed that Caylee’s dead body was in the trunk of her mother Casey’s car. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. John Allen stated, “The information we’ve gotten back from the lab that she was in the trunk of that car and that she is dead is certainly something we take seriously.”
The Search Continues
Equusearch, the Texas-based organization that assisted in the search for Natalie Holloway, is in Orlando searching for Caylee, with the help of about 150 volunteers. Regarding the search, Sgt. Allen commented, “We’re providing search areas that we think might be fruitful. Since we’ve gotten things back from the FBI lab, we know that we’re probably looking for a body.”
Casey Re-arrested
On Friday night, prior to today’s announcement, Casey was re-arrested for fraud including the use of forged checks and petty theft. Crowds of protesters, anxious to see Casey back in jail, surrounded the house yelling at Casey and clapping for joy that she was being sent back to lock-up. Allegedly, Casey stole over $700 in checks from a friend on or about July 8. Casey's bail was set at $3,000 for the new charges, which only required a $300 bond to release her.
Bail Rescinded
Casey had been out of jail since August 21, monitored by an electronic ankle bracelet. This was due to Tony Padilla, a California bail bondsman, who posted her $500,000 bail regarding the original charges surrounding the investigation into Caylee’s disappearance. Padilla is the nephew of television bounty hunter, Leonard Padilla, who has spoken publicly about revoking Casey’s bail after the forensic evidence had been publicly released. Saturday the $500,000 bond was rescinded so Casey will be unable to leave jail even if the $300 bail is posted on the new charges.
Family Remains in Denial
Despite the mounting evidence that Caylee is dead, Cindy and George Anthony, Caylee’s grandparents refuse to believe the reports and continue to support their daughter, Casey. On Friday, prior to Casey’s re-arrest, George went into a rage when he unleashed his fury on two individuals sitting in front of the Anthony house protesting Casey’s being out of jail. George picked up their chairs and threw them while yelling at the protesters to get off his property.
Cindy Anthony now denies Casey’s car ever had a foul smell even though Cindy had told a 911 operator when reporting Caylee missing that Casey’s car smelled like a dead body. Later Cindy claimed it was rotting pizza, and now states a smell never existed. Also reporting the stench of death in the vehicle was the tow truck driver who towed Casey’s car and recognized the smell was similar to a vehicle he had towed in which the owner had committed suicide. As Cindy busily hammered “no trespassing” signs into her lawn on Friday, she was asked about the odor in Casey’s car, and Cindy responded, “Maybe someone put a body in the car after it was towed to the tow yard. Why don’t you talk to them about their security?”
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this baby is dead.. The lunatic mother killed her. I dont belive there was
an accident. If it were an accident and she did "panic" and
coverup the accident, she would still be devastated. Certainly not
laughing, smiling, and partying. This looney killed her baby. For what
reason i dont know. Maybe she struck the baby in anger and killed her,
maybe she met a man and the baby was an "issue", or perhaps shes
jealous of her baby and killed her. Your guess is as good as mine. The fact
remains the baby is gone, the mother is responsible. And as for the
grandparents, these people actually loved , cared for and took care of this
baby. They are in denial because they love the baby and want her
back..alive...and as far as their daughter ..they deny her wrongdoing
because again they cant believe the baby could be dead esp. At the hands of
someone they raised. Imagine how they will feel when they accept the fact
that this precious baby is dead and their daughter did it..
Sep 1, 2008 9:42 AM
Guest :
If Cindy and George Anthony, the parents of Casey would take their blinders
off and acknowledge the fact that they know their daughter is involved in
the death of little caylee they would feel much better. The longer it takes
for them to honestly acknowledge the fact that their daughter is capable
and did kill their granddaughter, the longer the parents remains in denial,
the longer they are shackled because their daughter Casey is shackled.
They should walk into that jail, confront their daughter, tell her that
they believe she did it, cut out all of the drama and ask her to tell them
where they hid the body. Probably all of Caseys life she has gotten away
with lying, stealing and playing games. If we as parents allow our
children to get away with this type of behavior, this is a prime example of
what will happen in the future. They should for the first time in their
daughter's life do her a favor! (Tough Love) Years later while sitting in
her jail cell she will acknowledge that she appreciated it. Think about
it! Caylee deserves a decent burial. Don't allow her decaying body or
ashes to lie out there somewhere as if she had no family or home. Her
memory deserves better than that.
Sep 1, 2008 7:27 PM
Guest :
I do not believe a body will ever be found because Ms Casey Anthony
disposed of her child's body by burning it. She did take tanks of gasoline
and why would anyone in her position want or need that? She will not say a
word because it benefits her to remain silent and force the FBI and local
police to create a hard case against her. She will just wait them out and
that buys her a lot of time.
Sep 10, 2008 4:24 PM
Guest :
Gosh, I know this sounds awful, but I'm trying to think of all places she
could have disposed of little Caylee's remains...I'm wondering if she maybe
Casey burned her remains in a fireplace somewhere? With people like
that...you can't rule out anything. I hope we can find Caylee. She deserves
justice.
Sep 16, 2008 8:02 AM
Guest :
Nichola:
This woman is actually a pyscotic lunatic!!!! I believe
she killed her own baby!!! I feel so sorry for the grandparents. They look
like they are suffering the most. They really loved that little girl...They
should try to be a little realistic no matter how hard it is and
acknowledge that little caylee has passed on and is in a better place right
now. This is a sad thing. I cannot get over the fact that a mother
can do such a vile and inhumane thing...god have mercy on her soul because
the devil sure as hell will not!!
Sep 30, 2008 12:16 PM
Guest :
I definately think that Casey was/is jealous of her daughter. From the
evidence, it seems as though Casey was the black sheep of the family, and
Casey's parents were hopful the birth of Caylee might turn their daughters
life around, but to no avail. Devistated parents of a bad daughter, who has
a daughter of her own. Obviously, Caylee is dead. And there isn't a place
hot enough in hell for people who hurt kids.I am sure Casey's parents
probably were always worried for Caylee's safety, well fare, and all. But
what can someone do? Wish for the Best, fear for the worst. I am sure this
fear is shared by many others in this nation, in this world. We need to
wake up America!!
Oct 20, 2008 2:57 PM
Guest :
I have been following this case, since the 911 call made by Cindy Anthony,
I had a gut feeling that Caylee Anthony, was no longer alive. And such
a beautiful little girl. It seems a shame that mommy, wanted to party, and
found that having a child around 24/7, was not in her best interest. She
should have called her mom,Cindy and said I cannot take care of Caylee any
longer, and taken Caylee over to her moms, casey may have not liked what
her mother had to say, but at least Caylee would still be alive. Now Casey
will face death, or a long term in prison, one will be a blessing, to end
her torment, by death. or the long prison term, to live each day, facing
the reality that she caused her daughters death, no more parties, no more
boyfriends, no more stealing, no more writing bad checks, no more lying.
Nov 16, 2008 6:15 PM
Guest :
i just fell bad for caylee the mom's a liar she did it ad she will get a
long prison term for sure I'm sure soorry this beautiful liile girl had to
pay with her life. If she had been my daughter i would be out there night
and searching for her and copperating with police breanna
Dec 21, 2008 8:00 PM
Guest :
I think the child died accidentally - that maybe Grandpa lost his temper or
Grandma ran over her or maybe she choked on a marble - and everyone in the
family is involved in a cover-up. I think they all belong in jail at this
point. If i turns out that it was murder, I hope the authorities invoke
the death penalty.
Dec 27, 2008 9:54 AM
Guest :
How far is this place (where the body was discovered) to where Casey's car
was towed? Maybe there were some stores nearby that's got surveillance
cameras? They might be able to get a timeline from that.
Aug 31, 2008
