Caylee's grandparents, George and Cindy, have confrontations with the media, while uncle Lee is denied a scheduled jail visit by Caylee's mother, Casey.
Missing three-year-old Caylee Anthony’s grandfather, George Anthony, has been amenable to speaking with the press during the initial weeks of his granddaughter’s disappearance. Yet, on Friday, just prior to another round of investigators removing evidence from the Anthony home, George Anthony lost his normally cool demeanor, verbally attacking the media.
Caylee Anthony went missing on or about June 15, 2008, when her 22-year-old mother, Casey Anthony claims she dropped Caylee off with a babysitter and has not seen her since. Facts about the supposed babysitter are ambiguous and Casey Anthony was subsequently arrested and is suspected as possibly having a role in Caylee’s disappearance.
George Anthony Cracks Under Pressure
As George Anthony stood in his driveway, his home surrounded by a barrage of press, he yelled out to them that he did not want to talk and told them to leave him alone. “You people have no idea what we’re going through!” he shouted. George told his wife, Cindy Anthony to get inside the house as she tried to calm him down, but her efforts to allay his tensions were fruitless. George decided to leave the scene by getting in his car and speeding away while his wife and reporters looked on.
Cindy Explains George’s Frustration
After George’s exit, Cindy approached the press and pleaded with them to understand that her whole family was currently very emotional. She stated the tough exterior put on by her family for the public was the method in which she and her family were coping with the awful situation of not knowing where their granddaughter could be. Cindy stated, “We’re falling apart…You know, we’re all grieving in different ways.” She indicated that her husband George is very angry because he feels so helpless since he hasn’t been able to find their granddaughter, Caylee. “People feel helpless, they get angry about the situation,” Cindy remarked.
Improper Word Choice
Some have questioned why Cindy Anthony used the word “grieving” in her statement, because she and her family continually insist they will find Caylee alive and well. They commented all last week that Caylee would be home on her birthday, August 9—an assurance they received from Caylee’s mother Casey. Sadly, there was still no sign or news regarding Caylee on her third birthday and she remains missing.
Lee Anthony Refused Jail Visit
Also on Friday, Casey’s brother, Lee, had planned to visit her in jail. He spoke to the press before entering the facility and was questioned by them as to whether he believed his sister Casey was telling the truth regarding Caylee and the situation surrounding her disappearance. Lee proclaimed that he believed Casey was telling the truth to the best of her ability. Lee’s visit with Casey never took place, as at the last minute, Casey refused to see her brother for their scheduled visit.
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Yes they are under pressure but they brought it own themselves by denying
that their daughter could do such a horrible thing to this beautiful little
girl. Too many parents try to protect their children instead of making
them accpet repsonsiblity for thier own actions.
Aug 20, 2008 12:21 PM
Guest :
I don't know.. the more I read about this case I find myself getting more
upset with the fact that with each passing day... the hope of finding
Caylee alive grows slimmer and slimmer..
Aug 21, 2008 2:17 PM
Guest :
I would like to know ,what happend to Caylees car seat? And her back
pack,and other items.Ipray she is ok,because that family has gone through,
enough worry,hope them the best,someone has got to find her.
Aug 28, 2008 11:06 AM
Guest :
I've suspected from the beginning that Casey might have killed her
daughter. Although, how can you get through to someone who so obviously is
in another world?
This is the most bizarre family I've ever
seen, I just hope and pray, although I lose hope by the passing day, that
that precious little girl hasnt paid the price for her mothers evil.
Sep 2, 2008 10:18 PM
Guest :
What is wrong with Caylee grandparents that they can't see the forest for
the trees and that there daughter really isnt helping trying to find
daughter
Sep 18, 2008 10:42 AM
Guest :
its sad that this beautiful little angel is missing.....all children are
innocent they are gods little angels and just knowing that something bad
could have happened....its just so sad....just know caylee everyone prays
for you...if the mother was involved i hope they give her the same
treatment caylee went through...
Sep 26, 2008 5:08 AM
Guest :
I have to say something here you know. You people all of you need to leave
this family alone. I can assure you that dealing with a child of your own
who is not ok in and of itself is very very difficult and you have no idea
until you walk in there shoes. Second U have been fighting for my nephews
protection against my own sister who is an awful person for more years then
I can count with no I mean no help until finally she just walked off when
he was 5 thank god. in the mean time I had to allow her in my home put up
with her play games with her just to keep him safe because my fear was this
exact situation would happen. What is a person to do. If you want to make
sure that a child remains in the public eye so that everything that can be
done is done then you tell the world you know she is alive or maybe you
hope in your heart. There is nothing I would not do to my sister and
nothing my mother would not do if we knew in out hearts she was guilty but
you can bet your butt that I would play it out to the public to make sure
that she was charged and I would play whatever game I had too with her as
well to keep her around so they could build a case to charge her with an
innocent child comes first but in matters of family and matters of the
heart how can you tell someone else how you would feel until you have
walked in those shoes. I promise there is no help for parents and even less
for family's in need of help to save the life of a child. so judge for
yourself but I have spent most of my adult life trying to save a child from
the evils of my own sister and you best know I have had to play all kinds
of games as she is a true sociopath to understand do some research don't
sit and pass judegment.
Dec 12, 2008 6:16 PM
Guest :
You know we all want to speckulate.Put your self in there shoes,Im sure you
cant some can but do not pass jugement on anyone.I AM A GRANPARENT that
loves my daughter and grandaughters.Who wants to think that your on blood
could do such a thing come on people give grandparents a break.They are
under alot of pressure who wants to think your on blood could do such a
thing.We all can say she did or didnt but how do you know,tell all the
facts come up so stop all the bull crap talk let them rest and take a look
at it all tv radio people want stop!!!! GOD BE WITH THEM AND CAYLEE AND
MOM! God is the only one that knows the truth and he will take care of
it!!! GOD BE WITH EVERYONE INVOLVED AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH COURGE TO
HAVE PEACE ONE DAY AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 24, 2009 9:14 PM
Guest :
Time has passed, so has little Caylee, huh,gee Casey all the evidence found
at the sight,her blankee,her hair on duct tape with the heart sticker
impression,her hair on the neighbors shovel and the same dirt from the site
she was found. OMG.Now her Dad George wanted to end his life to be with
Caylee and make sure she was in the arms of God. Casey you need to be put
into general population when u go to prison,so your crime buddies can take
care of a baby killer, oh heck Casey they might even place a little heart
sticker over your mouth with duct tape on it as u take your last breath. Susie from Ks
Feb 10, 2009 6:39 PM
Guest :
The memorial was beautiful today. Cindy did a great job even though under
such pressure and grief. George was heartfelt and we all feel for him. May
the family find peace and the media give them a break. Everyone should be
able to learn something about loving unconditionally and have compassion
for others the way they have loved their children. May God grant them
peace and people let them live in private to get through more difficult
times ahead.
Aug 11, 2008
