Cell 'Pings' Key To Search For Missing Caylee, Tracking Mother
Attorney: Anthony Preparing For Worst
Local 6 tracked the 754 times Anthony's cell phone communicated with a cell tower -- called pings -- and mapped 20 different towers the calls reached.The pings came during a period from June 16 -- the day Caylee Anthony was last seen alive -- to June 30 -- the day Casey Anthony's car was towed from an Amscot with signs of human decomposition was found in the trunk.Records indicated that 97 percent of the cell phone pings came at or around her boyfriend's apartment near Winter Park, her parents' home located off Chickasaw Trail and the Fusian nightclub and a friend's house in Orlando.However, it is some of the other 3 percent of pings that have raised some questions, Local 6 reported.On June 17, the day after George Anthony said he last saw his granddaughter alive, Casey Anthony apparently returned to the family home at about 2:30 p.m.Then, around 4 p.m., the phone pinged a cell tower southwest of the family home at Lee Vista Boulevard and South Goldenrod, Local 6 reported. The location was near where detectives directed EquuSearch volunteers to look for signs of Caylee several weeks ago.At 5:20 p.m., Anthony's cell pinged a tower near Blanchard Park at state Road 50 and Goldenrod, Local 6 reported. That site was also searched in August by EquuSearch.Records showed that Casey Anthony's cell phone went silent during a time between 5:23 and 8:23 on June 17 -- no text messages, no calls in and no calls out.Anthony then turned up near her boyfriend's apartment, records showed.On June 18, a neighbor of Casey Anthony's parents said they noticed the woman borrowed a shovel and backed her car into her parents' home garage. Cell pings showed that Casey Anthony was at or near her parents' home between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.And after 28 minutes of cell phone silence, Casey Anthony's phone pinged an unusual spot -- along the Econ Trail located south of Lake Underhill, Local 6 reported.It was again an area detectives in which were interested and and asked EquuSearch volunteers to search, Local 6 reported.Investigators first subpoenaed Casey Anthony's cell phone records the day after she was arrested in July and have been analyzing them ever since.
Attorney: Anthony Preparing For Worst
Meanwhile, a day after Local 6 News reported that homicide charges are being sought against Casey Anthony, the mother of missing 3-year-old Caylee, her lawyer would not say whether he expects her to be indicted on those charges.But attorney Jose Baez did tell the "Today" show on Thursday that he and Anthony have been preparing for the worst. Caylee was reported missing in July, but her mother told investigators that she hasn't seen the girl since June. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said last week that Anthony, 22, is a suspect in Caylee's disappearance, though she has only been charged with child neglect and making false statements. Baez said authorities are giving up on their search for Caylee by trying to make a case against his client.State Seeks Homicide Charges
The State Attorney's Office is planning on presenting its case to a grand jury on Tuesday, Local 6 News reported on Wednesday. The grand jury will then decide if prosecutors have enough evidence to charge Anthony, the report said.It is not known if the state will pursue a murder or a manslaughter charge, Local 6 reported.Caylee was last seen in mid-June but was not reported missing until mid-July. Even with no body, the state plans to charge Anthony in connection with the death of her child.Orange County sheriff's investigators -- and Sheriff Kevin Beary -- said they believe Caylee is dead.Anthony was recently named a suspect in her daughter's disappearance after evidence allegedly showed a dead body was inside Anthony's car.Air samples taken from the trunk of the car indicated a dead body was present, investigators said. Cadaver dogs also alerted on the car, according to investigators.In addition, FBI results showed that a hair sample taken from the trunk of the car likely belonged to Caylee, Local 6 News reported. High levels of chloroform were also found inside the trunk, according to the report.Anthony was previously charged with child neglect in her daughter's disappearance.New Video, Documents Released
Newly released surveillance videos show Casey Anthony shopping at different Central Florida stores using stolen checks, according to investigators.Authorities said the video and photos, which were released on Wednesday, prove Anthony is a thief, Local 6 reported.Investigators said Anthony used stolen checks from her one-time best friend Amy Huizenga, and then spent the money in stores including Target.Copies of checks Anthony allegedly wrote were also released Wednesday, including one check on which Anthony apparently signed her own name.When Anthony was initially arrested on charges of child neglect, she was videotaped wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with the number "82" on it.On surveillance video, Anthony can be seen buying the same sweatshirt at a Target store located on Alafaya Trail. Investigators said she made the purchase using a stolen check.According to sheriff's deputies, Anthony stole Huizenga's checkbook while she was out of the country on vacation and then illegally went to at least four stores.Prosecutors said Anthony stole more than $1,300 from Huizenga.Anthony apparently made grocery and clothing purchases during a time in mid-July -- after Caylee had been missing for more than a month and when Anthony was living with her boyfriend.In addition to using Huizenga's checks to buy items, prosecutors said Anthony also cashed a check at a Bank of America where surveillance cameras captured her at a teller window.Anthony allegedly wrote a check to herself for $250, Local 6 reported. Prosecutors said Anthony forged Huizenga's signature on the bottom of a check.Also, on one of the checks Anthony allegedly spent in a Central Florida Target store, she signed "Casey Anthony" on the bottom of Huizenga's check, Local 6 reported.In addition to five paper checks, detectives said Anthony wrote an electronic check to AT&T for $574.If Anthony is convicted of all 13 check fraud charges, she could be sentenced up to 65 years in prison, Local 6 reported.New Motion Filed
Meanwhile, Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, filed a new motion requesting evidence that may be favorable to his client.The motion requests a list of any promises the state has made to any witnesses and any fees witnesses may be paid.It also requests any information investigators have discovered that could be used to Anthony's disadvantage.There have been several reported sightings of missing Caylee.Baez has requested reports from any law enforcement agency that has investigated the case.A national search for Caylee continues.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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- October 8, 2008: Surveillance Video Proves Casey Anthony Is Thief, Investigators Say
- October 4, 2008: Veteran Investigator: Casey Anthony 'One Of Toughest He's Ever Come In Contact With'
- October 4, 2008: Casey Anthony 'One Of Toughest Ever Come In Contact With,' Says Sgt.
- October 1, 2008: Anthony Protesters, Fights Costing $4,000-A-Week, Sheriff Says
- September 30, 2008: 'Flashpoint' Investigates The Search For Caylee Anthony
- September 30, 2008: 'Baby Sitter' In Anthony Case Reveals Face In Fight To Clear Name
- September 26, 2008: Cindy Anthony Theorized That Her Daughter's Friends Had Caylee
- September 26, 2008: New Audio Recordings Of Interviews Released In Case Of Missing Caylee
- September 24, 2008: Docs: Casey Anthony Led Rich Social Life; Not Bothered Daughter Missing
- September 23, 2008: Docs: Death Stench Prompted 'Trunk' Fears; Casey Blamed Dead Squirrel
- September 23, 2008: 600 Documents Of Interviews, Text Messages Released In Caylee Case
- September 22, 2008: 'Common Sense Meter Pegged,' Dr. Phil Says During Anthony Show
- September 19, 2008: Guardian Angels Appear Outside Anthony Home; Deputies Out West
- September 18, 2008: 'This Can't Keep Happening; They're The Same Punks,' Casey Anthony Tells 911
- September 18, 2008: Rock-Throwing Protesters Try To Drag Missing Girl's Grandfather Into Street
- September 17, 2008: Homeowners In Anthony Community To File Suit Again Over Protesters
- September 16, 2008: Casey Anthony Freed From Jail For Third Time; Caylee Search Continues
- September 16, 2008: 'Monsters,' Disruptive Protesters Outside Anthony Home Prompt Suit
- September 16, 2008: Detectives Leave Fla. In Caylee Search; Officers Called To Home 42 Times
- September 15, 2008: Casey Anthony Arrested -- Again
- September 13, 2008: Psychologist: Casey Anthony Managed Questioning Stress 'Disturbingly Well'
- September 12, 2008: Theft, Fraud Charges Filed Against Mother Of Missing 3-Year-Old Girl
- September 10, 2008: Attorney Defends Anthony Family To Nation; Doesn't Understand Why People Angry
- September 9, 2008: Woman Interested In Caylee Anthony Case Takes Trash From Girl's Home
- September 9, 2008: Woman, 65, Lashes Out At Caylee's Grandfather Over 'Push' In Yard
- September 8, 2008: Missing Girl's Grandfather Accused Of Pushing Woman Outside Home
- September 8, 2008: Tourists Travel To See, Photograph Missing Caylee Anthony's Mom
- September 6, 2008: Life-Sized 'Caylee Doll,' 'Baby Killer' Signs Waved Outside Anthony Home
- September 6, 2008: Fights Erupt, Crowds Chant 'Baby Killer' Outside Anthony Home
- September 5, 2008: Casey Anthony Released From Jail; Men Clear Path Through News Crews
- September 4, 2008: $500,000 Bond Posted For Mother Of Missing 3-Year-Old Orlando Girl
- September 4, 2008: Missing Caylee's Grandmother Fires Back After Harsh Words On TV Show
- September 4, 2008: Mother Of Missing 3-Year-Old Girl Will Not Have Court Appearance
- September 3, 2008: Traces Of Chloroform Found In Car Of Caylee's Mom, Source Says
- September 3, 2008: World Will Be 'Shocked' In Caylee Case, Bounty Hunter Says
- September 1, 2008: Evidence: Caylee Is Dead
- September 1, 2008: Bones Found In Baby Blanket During Caylee Search Belonged To Dog
- August 29, 2008: Threats To 'Burn, Kill, Fry' Missing Girl's Mom Follow DNA Results
- August 28, 2008: Tests Show Decomposing Body Was In Car Belonging To Caylee's Mom
- August 27, 2008: Deputy Fired For Lying About Sex, Chats With Missing Girl's Mom
- August 26, 2008: Missing Girl's Mom Lied, Stole From Family, Friends, Document Says
- August 26, 2008: Casey Anthony Wanted To Give Daughter Up For Adoption, Docs Say
- August 25, 2008: Bounty Hunter: Mom Gave Caylee To Friends To Avoid Supervision
- August 23, 2008: Spokesman: Casey Anthony Trying To Help Find Missing Daughter
- August 21, 2008: 'I'm Innocent,' Missing Girl's Mom Says Leaving Jail
- August 21, 2008: Missing Girl’s Mom Freed From Jail
- August 20, 2008: $500K Bond Posted For Missing Girl's Mom
- August 19, 2008: Bounty Hunter, Bondsman Work On Getting Casey Anthony Out Of Jail
- August 19, 2008: Bondsman: Missing Girl's Mother Could Be Bailed Out On Tuesday
- August 17, 2008: Bloggers Scouring Woods In Missing Girl Mystery
- August 17, 2008: Bounty Hunter: Missing 3-Year-Old Girl's Mom To Be Bailed Out Of Jail
- August 15, 2008: No Credible Information On Kidnapping Theory In Missing Girl Case, Sheriff Says
- August 14, 2008: Family Erupts Over Question; Mom Stopped Mentioning Daughter, Man Says
- August 14, 2008: Mom Made Repeated Calls On 'Key' Day In Missing Orlando Girl Mystery
- August 14, 2008: Grandmother Of Missing 3-Year-Old Girl Conducting Own Investigation
- August 13, 2008: Detectives Investigate 3 Key Dates In Missing 3-Year-Old Girl Mystery
- August 12, 2008: Missing Girl's Family Threatened Every Day; Mom Cancels Visits
- August 11, 2008: Appeals Court Denies Bond Motion For Mother Of Missing 3-Year-Old Girl
- August 11, 2008: Psychic-Led Team 'Blind Driving' Central Fla. To Find Missing Girl
- August 10, 2008: Orlando Mystery 'Eerily Similar' To Portugal Missing Girl Case, Attorney Says
- August 9, 2008: Grandfather Apologizes For Outburst; 'Safe House' Considered In Missing Girl Case
- August 9, 2008: Grandfather Rips 'Sensationalizing' Media About Missing Girl Mystery
- August 8, 2008: Local 6 Locates, Talks To Zenaida Gonzalez In Missing Girl Mystery
- August 7, 2008: Home Searched For New Direction In Missing Girl Case, Source Says
- August 6, 2008: Crime Scene Investigators Swarm Home In Missing Girl Mystery
- August 6, 2008: Grandmother: Gas Cans Taken To Look For Other People's Fingerprints
- August 6, 2008: Missing Girl's Family Threatened; Charges Are 'Good Thing', Grandmother Says
- August 6, 2008: Charges Filed Against Mother Of Missing Girl; Search Continues
- August 4, 2008: Immunity For Mother Discussed In Missing Girl Case, Attorney Says
- August 4, 2008: 'She's Close,' Missing Girl's Mom Says; Timeline Now In Question
- August 3, 2008: People Magazine Article 'Blindsides' Missing Orlando Girl's Family
- August 2, 2008: Gas Cans Removed From Home In Missing Orlando Girl Mystery
- August 2, 2008: Bags Of Evidence Taken From Home Of Grandparents In Missing Girl Case
- August 1, 2008: FBI Talks With Missing Girl's Grandmother; Mystery Letter Being Written
- July 31, 2008: 'Who To Trust?' Missing Girl's Mom Asked On New Jailhouse Call
- July 30, 2008: Request To Reduce $500K Bond For Missing Girl's Mother Denied
- July 30, 2008: Ex-Boyfriend Has Missing Girl, Mother Allegedly Tells Inmate
- July 30, 2008: Inmate's 'Ex-Boyfriend Has Missing Girl' Story Can't Be Verified
- July 30, 2008: Photos Allegedly Show Missing Girl's Mom At Club After Disappearance
- July 29, 2008: Judge OKs Release Of Mom's Jailhouse Calls In Missing Girl Case
- July 29, 2008: Mother Is Only Obstacle In Finding Girl, Say Frustrated Investigators
- July 29, 2008: Released Calls Of Missing Girl's Mom Hurt Investigation, Attorney Says
- July 29, 2008: 'In My Gut, She's OK,' Missing Girl's Mother Says In New Jailhouse Call
- July 28, 2008: Missing Orlando Girl's Mother Wants To Talk With Local Investigators







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