Judge Denies Anthony Defense Motion For Search Site Evidence
Utility Worker Found Skull, Human Remains
The judge also denied motions from her attorneys to appoint a forensic expert in the case and allow a second autopsy of the remains. The child's remains found last week have not been positively identified. Autopsy results are expected within the next week or two. Casey Anthony, 22, was charged in October with murdering her daughter, who was first reported missing in mid-July. Investigators say Anthony waited a month before reporting the girl missing. She claims Caylee was kidnapped by a baby sitter. Anthony did not attend the hearing.
'Significant Find' Made At Site
Investigators on Monday said they have made "significant finds" during the search the wooded area near the home of Caylee's grandparents, who hope that a child's skull found there doesn't belong to their granddaughter, although they are realistic about the possibility that the remains may be hers, their attorney said. George and Cindy Anthony are asking for privacy until the medical examiner is able to identify the remains found last week in woods near their home, attorney Bradley Conway said. "They're not grieving yet because we don't know whose body this is," Conway said. "But if it is identified as Caylee, they are going to go through that grief process privately, and when they're ready to speak they will." Authorities said Casey Anthony waited a month to report her daughter missing last July. She initially told police that she left the child with a baby sitter, but detectives said her story was untrue. Her parents still believe her story and support her, the attorney said. Caylee and her mother lived with George and Cindy Anthony. The grandparents have returned home after spending time in a hotel while investigators searched their house for evidence late last week. Their attorney said that items were taken from their home which were not on a search warrant. Crime scene technicians and detectives on Monday continued to search the woods near the Anthony home, where the skull was found last week by a meter reader. Capt. Angelo Nieves, a spokesman for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, said he couldn't confirm reports that more bones had been found in the area over the weekend. "There have been significant finds there at the location," Nieves said. "We're not providing additional information as to what evidence has been recovered." Several experts also were being called in to examine the site over the next few days, including a botanist, a forensic anthropologist and an entomologist, or expert on insects, Nieves said. Conway said the grandparents were not being investigated for any crimes, such as obstruction of justice. George and Cindy Anthony have been fingerprinted by investigators but only to rule them out as suspects. They are cooperating with detectives, he said. "They have not obstructed any investigation," Conway said. "They haven't destroyed any evidence. They have in no way interfered with what the ... sheriff's office has to do." The Anthonys have placed cameras at their house and hired a security team because they are wary of neighbors or others who may try to profit from Caylee's disappearance by selling information or photos to tabloids, Conway said. "They don't know who to trust other than themselves and the team that is assigned to protect and defend them," he said.
- December 15, 2008: Attorney: Anthonys 'Realistic About Probability' That Bones Are Caylee's
- December 12, 2008: Signs Point To Caylee's ID After Remains Found Near Anthony Home
- December 10, 2008: Casey Anthony Attorney Seeks Mall Video In Possible Caylee Sighting
- December 8, 2008: Caylee's Grandparents Hope Subpoena Will Aid In Search
- December 5, 2008: State Will Not Seek Death Penalty In Casey Anthony Murder Case
- December 1, 2008: Family Shows New Caylee Pictures
- November 30, 2008: Grandparents Hold Vigil For Caylee
- November 26, 2008: 'Neck Breaking' Among Searches On Anthony Computer, Docs Show
- November 26, 2008: Judge's Ruling On Gag Order Expected In Casey Anthony Case
- November 24, 2008: Casey Attorney To Fight Gag Order, Issues Subpoenas To Reporters
- November 24, 2008: Anthonys Say They Feel Ambushed By Taping, Release Of FBI Interviews
- November 21, 2008: George Anthony In Interview: Casey Listed 'Nanny' As Job On Resume
- November 20, 2008: Anthony Family Attorney Resigns
- November 20, 2008: Attorney: Case Against Casey Difficult To Prove Without Body
- November 19, 2008: Local 6 News Gets Exclusive Tour Of Anthony House During Interview
- November 18, 2008: Anthony Case Witness List Released
- November 18, 2008: Man Becomes Internet Celebrity By Following Caylee Case In TV Truck
- November 17, 2008: Attorney: Cindy Anthony Seems To Be Enjoying Spotlight In Caylee Hunt
- November 17, 2008: Report: 'Mommy Duties' Constrained Party Life Of Casey Anthony
- November 14, 2008: Cell Phone 'Dead Zones' May Hinder Investigation In Anthony Case
- November 14, 2008: Orange County Officials Ask Bounty Hunter To Take Lie-Detector Test
- November 12, 2008: Anthony Family Fires Spokesman
- November 11, 2008: Bounty Hunter Changes Memorial Service For Caylee To Prayer Vigil
- November 8, 2008: Search For Caylee Anthony Nets Fewer Volunteers Than Expected
- November 7, 2008: Mental Health May Determine Fate Of Mom Of Missing Caylee Anthony
- November 5, 2008: Baby Photos Of Caylee's Mom Used In Request To Avoid Death Penalty
- November 3, 2008: Cell Phone Pings Help Track Casey Anthony's Movements Over 3 Days
- October 31, 2008: Case Against Casey: Timeline Into Caylee's Disappearance Probed
- October 30, 2008: Baez Deposes Witnesses In Casey Anthony Murder Case
- October 29, 2008: Report Claiming Casey Received Letters From Scott Peterson Refuted
- October 29, 2008: 1,500 Pages Of Tips About Missing Caylee Anthony, 3, Released
- October 27, 2008: Defense Attorney Says Evidence In Casey Anthony Case Weak At Best
- October 24, 2008: Scientists: Air Samples From Casey Anthony's Car Show Decomposition
- October 22, 2008: High-Profile Attorney Joins Casey Anthony Defense Team
- October 18, 2008: Bounty Hunters To Be Caylee Search Leaders
- October 17, 2008: Caylee Anthony Graces Cover Of People Magazine For Second Time
- October 16, 2008: Baez: We Believe Caylee Is Alive
- October 15, 2008: Cindy Anthony Scolds In Street, Casey Swaps Cars During Wild Ride
- October 9, 2008: State Seeks Homicide Charge Against Mom Of Missing Caylee
- 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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