Dec 20 2008
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Latest Caylee Anthony – Casey Anthony – Remains Confirmed Caylee Anthony – Orlando - Orange County FLA – Caylee DNA Match
At a News Conference today it was confirmed that the human remains found in a wooded lot in Orlando, Florida, last Thurday are that of Caylee Marie Anthony, aged 3.
This latest announcment comes in the light of much speculation and mystery surrounding this case. Dr. Jan Garavaglia, the Orange County medical examiner had this to say, “It is with regret that I’m here to inform you that the skeletal remains found December 11 are those of the missing toddler”.
This latest news marks the end of a case which has presented many twists and turns. The six-month search for Caylee Anthony has culminated in a tragic ending.
DNA matching was proven to be conclusive that the remains are sadly that of Caylee Anthony. The cause of death was homicide though the actual way in which Caylee died has not yet been determined as they are awaiting the results of the toxicology testing, still being done on the remains.
At the news conference today, Dr. Garavaglia said that “the remains were completely skeletonized and that no tissue was present. She said there was no trauma to the bones before Caylee’s death”. The child’s mother, Casey Anthony, and grandparents have been informed of the results of the findings.
Casey Anthony, 22, now faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and providing false information to law enforcement. She could face a sentence of life imprisonment, but prosecutors will not be seeking the death penalty in this instance.
At the time of Casey Anthony’s arrest, police had found Traces of Chloroform, hair strands and evidence of decomposition in the Trunk of the car. Cadaver police dogs had also picked up the scent of death in the car and also in the back yard to the house.
Caylee Anthony, aged 2 at that time of her disappearance, first went missing in June of this year, though she was not reported as missing until the July. Repeated requests from Caylee’s grandparents to Caylee’s mother asking where Caylee was, failed to yield any convincing answers.
On July 15th Caylee’s grandmother called 911 in distress, to tell them that her daughter would not tell her where Caylee was. She went on to say, “I can’t find my granddaughter. There’s something wrong”. “I found my daughter’s car today and it smelled like there’s been a dead body in the damn car.”
When questioned, Casey Anthony told the police that Caylee was with a babysitter. But when the police checked out her story, there were quite a few discrepancies. The supposed babysitter said that she didn’t know her and the address that Casey had supplied as the babysitters was actually an apartment that had been vacant for quite some time.
Remains have now been found a half a mile away from the grandparents, George and Cindy’s, home where Caylee’s mother also lived. The grandparents have now gone into seclusion at a nearby motel. The house is cordoned off while investigators and police carry out their work.
The call went into 911 after a utility worker discovered the remains of a small child and a human skull in a plastic bag on a wooded lot last Thursday. There is initial evidence that these could be the remains of young Caylee Anthony who has been missing since June this year.
Amongst the remains, hair, bones and skin were found, and the mouth of the skull had residue of duct tape around it. They had been sent away for forensic analysis and DNA testing; which now of course, has proved a conclusive match.
“This is a sheriff’s nightmare,” Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary said. “I think there’s been an open wound in the community. No child should have to go through this, and we have far too many incidents like this across the country all the time.”
“As you can imagine, the Anthony’s are grieving deeply over this loss,” he said. “Please respect their privacy and understand they will stand together as a family in order to get through this”.
“This is a tragic moment in the lives of good and honourable people. Please treat them respectfully so they can grieve with dignity over the loss of this precious child, Caylee Marie Anthony.” -
The resolve of this tragic case brings an end to six months of intense search by the authorities for the missing toddler, and begins the start of the grieving process for the rest of her heartbroken family.
- R.I.P - Caylee Marie Anthony. 8-9-2005 - 2008
Christianna Garrett-Martin
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So sad. It’s terrible that the remains they found were hers. Disgusting; I can’t believe any mother would do such a horrible thing. This really is a horrible thing for the Anthony family to have to come to terms with.
This is such a terrible issue, but once more you’ve covered it fantastically well. Your writing is excellent, you put it all across incredibly strongly, and always your writing is really very interesting. An absolutely brilliant article about a deeply disturing thing to have happened.
All I can do is shake my head…
It is sad Caylee Anthony life was cut short. A parent should love and protect her child. The only hope Caylee have rest in GOD’S hand through JESUS CHRIST at john 5:28,29.