Thursday, January 1, 2009

Casey Anthony

Casey Anthony is the mother of Florida toddler Caylee Anthony, who went missing in mid-June, 2008. The body of Caylee Anthony was found on December 11, 2008, near the home of her grandparents, George and Cindy Anthony. The identity of the body was confirmed on December 19, 2008, and the medical examiner determined that the cause of death was a homicide.

Chain of events:

Caylee Anthony had been missing since June 9th, 2008.

On July 24th, 2008, Cindy Anthony, Casey's mother and Caylee's Grandmother reported Caylee missing.

Cindy Anthony told 911 dispatcher that Casey Anthony's car smelled like a dead body had been in it.

Casey was arrested July 16, 2008.

Casey was granted bail hearing on July 22, 2008.

Anthony's bond was set at $500,000.

Formally charged with felony child neglect and filing a false statement on August 5, 2008.

On August 27, 2008, lab results confirmed that a human body had been in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car.

Friends consider her a habitual liar.

A judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation for her.

Was also arrested for forgery on August 29, 2008 in an unrelated case.

Indicted on murder charges October 14, 2008.

Body of Caylee Anthony's found near the home of Casey Anthony's parents on December 11, 2008 by utility worker Roy Kronk.
Identity of Caylee Anthony confirmed by medical examiner Dr G on December 19, 2008.