Florida Police Call Casey Anthony an Emotionless Woman
July 24, 2008:
By: David Lohr
Is 22-year-old Casey Marie Anthony a habitual liar who is purposely misleading Florida investigators in their search for her missing 2-year-old daughter, Caylee? On the contrary, is she secretly protecting her daughter as her family claims? Whichever is the case, no one has seen Caylee in over a month, and her mother has been unable to provide investigators with any solid information as to her daughter’s whereabouts.
According to police, Caylee was last seen by her grandparents on June 9. Over the course of the next month, Casey reportedly made several excuses to explain her daughter's absence, including telling friends and family members that Caylee was with her "nanny." The stories allegedly varied, with Casey claiming that her daughter was at various locations with the nanny, including Disneyland, Universal Studios, and the beach.
"Mommy kept making up excuses as to where Caylee was, and the grandmother finally located [Casey] and was insistent in seeing Caylee," Deputy Sheriff Carlos Padilla of the Orange County Sherriff's Office told ABCNews.com.
At the urging of her mother, Cynthia Anthony, Casey allegedly stated that she had dropped Caylee off at a babysitter's house on June 9. She reported that when she returned to pick her daughter up, Caylee and the babysitter were gone. Cynthia convinced her daughter to contact police, and a missing child report was filed on July 16, 2008, five weeks after Casey allegedly dropped her daughter off at the babysitter's house.
There have been several new developments in the case of 22-year-old Casey Marie Anthony, a Florida woman who was recently arrested on charges related to her missing 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.
Yesterday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office released two 911 calls that were made by Casey's mother on the night of July 15.
Listen to the first 911 call Listen to the second 911 call On the first call, an emotionless Cindy Anthony told the emergency dispatcher, "I have someone here that needs to be arrested in my home and I have a possibly missing child. I have a 3-year-old that's been missing for a month."
When asked who she would like to have arrested, Cindy replied, "My daughter, for stealing an auto and stealing some money."
Less than an hour later, Cindy called 911 again; however in the second call her demeanor was significantly different and she sounded emotionally distraught.
"I found out my granddaughter has been taken, she has been missing," Cindy said. "My daughter finally admitted that she's been missing. ... My daughter finally admitted that the babysitter stole her. I need to find her."
After briefly explaining the situation, Cindy's voice begins to crack.
The Orange County Jail has released a call that Casey Anthony made on July 16. During the 13-minute conversation, Casey is heard talking to her mother, Cindy Anthony, her brother, Lee Anthony, and a friend, identified only as "Kristina."
Casey uses profanity during the conversation and appears to be angry about comments her mother made to the media regarding Casey's involvement in the case.
Before speaking with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Casey Anthony's mother called the Orlando Police Department.
Listen carefully to the exchange that takes place, presumably between Cindy Anthony and her daughter, while the officer transfers the call to the sheriff's department:
Orlando police 911 call
Cindy: "My next thing will be to file a child thing and we will get her. If that is the way you want to play, we'll do it."
Casey: "That's not the way I want to play."
Cindy: "Well then you have..."
Casey: "Give me one more day."
Cindy: "No, I'm not giving you another day, I've given you a month."
On July 24, Casey Anthony received a suprise visit from Patrick Bourgeois, a man who claimed to attend high school with her. Casey had trouble remembering who he was and had little to say during their conversation, which lasted less than 2-minutes.
The Orange County Jail has released a call that Casey Anthony made to her brother on July 26. During the conversation, Casey said that she believes that Caylee is OK.
Judge Issues Ruling on Motion to Suppress Casey Anthony's Phone Calls
July 29, 2008 By: David Lohr
Casey Anthony and her attorney, Jose Baez, appeared in Orange County Circuit Court today, in an attempt to prevent authorities from releasing any further audio or video recordings of conversations Casey has with her family while she is locked up in the county jail.
The protective order motion, which Baez filed yesterday, read in part:
"The release of any visitation video-conferencing could impede the investigation, chill the public's willingness to report any leads, and compromise the integrity of the defendant's right to a fair trial. This has proven to be a high-profile case that has gained national recognition and the release of the above-mentioned recordings, or any public records requests made pursuant to chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, could irreversibly taint the criminal process in the above-styled cause."
Read the Motion for Protective Order The order went before Judge Stan Strickland of the Ninth Circuit Court, who presided over today's brief hearing.
During the court proceeding, Baez called Casey's father, George Anthony, to the stand and asked him his opinion on the media's coverage of the case.
"I think some of this stuff is getting completely out of context," Anthony replied. "I think whoever has Caylee, they're going to hear phone conversations and everything that's going on ... and take Caylee farther away from us."
Following Anthony's testimony, Baez addressed the court and said that the release of sensitive material was hindering the Anthony family in their attempts to get information from Casey.
Florida Attorney General Say's Bond Not "Unreasonable"
July 30, 2008 By: David Lohr
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum issued a written response today to an appeal request that Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, filed on July 24. Within the request, Baez had asked that Casey be released from jail without bond, so that she could aid in the search for her missing 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.
"Respondent recognizes that it is well settled in Florida that every person charged with a crime is entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions," McCollum wrote in his response. "… The State is also aware that excessive bail is tantamount to no bail at all ... However, there is also a presumption of correctness as to a trial court's decision and a petitioner has to show an abuse of discretion by the trial court in its determination."
The response also cited Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure, which reads in part:
"In determining whether to release a defendant on bail or other conditions, and what that bail or those conditions may be, the court may consider the nature and circumstances of the offense charged and the penalty provided by law; the weight of the evidence against the defendant; the defendant's family ties, length of residence in the community, employment history, financial resources, need for substance abuse evaluation and/or treatment, and mental condition; the defendant's past and present conduct, including any record of convictions, previous flight to avoid prosecution, or failure to appear at court proceedings; the nature and probability of danger that the defendant's release poses to the community; the source of funds used to post bail; whether the defendant is already on release pending resolution of another criminal proceeding or is on probation, parole, or other release pending completion of sentence; and any other facts the court considers relevant."
The Fifth District Court of Appeals has denied a request by Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, to lower her bond.
According to WESH.com, the request was "denied without comment or explanation."
In addition to denying the bond reduction, the appeals court also ordered that the results of Casey's psychiatric evaluation be sealed.
Florida Attorney General Say's Bond not "Unreasonable" in Casey Anthony Case Meanwhile, a former inmate who was housed at the county jail with Casey came forward today with information about the case. Inmate Travis Nichols, 20, told investigators that Casey spoke with him on Tuesday and told him that Caylee is with one of her ex-boyfriends. The sheriff's office investigated the claim, but say they are discounting it because they have been unable to verify details of the alleged conversation.
Exclusive: Criminal Profiler Calls Casey Anthony "Dark Damsel"
July 31, 2008 By: David Lohr
In an effort to understand the psyche of Casey Anthony, Investigation Discovery enrolled the help of Dr. Deborah Schurman-Kauflin, a renowned criminal profiler who has over 20 years experience in profiling everything from serial murders to aberrant sex crimes. In 1999, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin profiled the BTK serial killer. Years later, when Dennis Rader was arrested for the crimes, the profile proved to be a shockingly accurate reflection of the killer.
According to Dr. Schurman-Kauflin, Casey Anthony is a "dark damsel" who is seemingly ignoring the disappearance of her 2-year-old child, Caylee Anthony.
"The hallmark of a good predator is that she constantly tells lies. If you clutter the truth with enough of what's false, no one can tell what is real," Dr. Schurman-Kauflin said. "This is why the female offender keeps everyone guessing with deception. Keep people chasing their tails, and they don't have the time to fight you. You will often find female offenders are remarkably good at making people do what they want. They are especially skilled at manipulating men. Women know there is more than one way to make a man wild. She can seduce him. She can lead him in circles. When that fails, she can kill. Seduce-circle-kill."
By examining Anthony's behavioral patterns, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin said that her true self will become visible and it will become easier to predict her actions.
"In her eyes, those close to her are mere things that can be tossed in the trash when they get in the way. Follow her men, and you will follow her thinking. What that means is female predators are especially driven by their need to feel sexual and appealing. They need their men more than they need their families. Male attention is exciting, while family is judgmental. Men build her ego, but their children tear it down. What feeds her ego? If you figure this out, you figure her out. Seduce-circle-kill."
In regards to the trail of lies surrounding the case, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin said that they suggest Anthony is desperate for attention.
The Orange County Jail has released a third jailhouse call in the Casey Anthony case. In the most recent call, which took place on July 30, Casey has little to say and tells her brother that nothing has changed.
Listen to the Conversation "I guess understandably just being out of contact. But um. I mean as far as I'm concerned nothing's really changed."
Fourth Jailhouse Call Made Public in Casey Anthony Case
August 01, 2008 By: David Lohr
For the second time in two days, the Orange County Jail has released a jailhouse call in the Casey Anthony case. In the most recent call, which took place on July 31, Casey and her brother, Lee Anthony, briefly discuss a mysterious letter she is supposedly writing.
It is assumed that the letter is the one that Lee referred to in a call late last week, in which Casey was supposed to put together a list of dates and other information for him to follow up on. Unfortunately, they were unable to go into much detail, as Lee lost the connection.
Listen to the Conversation According to prison officials, Casey has requested that only her immediate family be allowed to visit her at the jail. This decision may be a result of the unexpected visitor Casey received last week.
Casey Anthony's Unexpected Jailhouse Visitor Meanwhile, new party pictures have surfaced...
According to a spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, DNA test results from Casey Anthony's car will be completed next week.
Forensic technicians are currently examining human hair, bodily fluid and other evidence that was found during a search of her vehicle. The evidence first came to light during Anthony's bond hearing, when Corporal Yuri Melich testified about a "bad smell" in the trunk of Anthony's car.
"There was a very bad smell in the car," Melich stated. "Briefly, just before I came into the Child Abuse Division, I was a homicide detective for two years with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and in my experience, the smell that I smelled in that car was the smell of decomposition."
Meanwhile, Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, told Local6.com that he is angry with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, specifically Deputy Carlos Padilla, who told Nancy Grace that Baez had asked for immunity for Anthony.
The question of whether there are any new leads in the case of missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, who purportedly disappeared on or around June 9, 2008, seems to be on many peoples' minds this weekend, particularly after crime scene investigators paid a visit to Casey Anthony's parents' home yesterday, August 1, 2008. According to reports in various Orlando, Florida media outlets, CSI personnel only stayed for about five minutes at Caylee's maternal grandparents' home, but were seen leaving the house with two large paper bags. The Orange County Sheriff's Office, recently under fire from the district attorney's office for leaking information about the case to the media, would not reveal what was taken from the home but indicated that the family was being cooperative with investigators.
Although the cops seemed to have clammed up with regard to revealing details about their investigation, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that there is something wrong with the date(s) of Caylee's alleged disappearance. In addition to the June 9th date, family members claim that Caylee was last seen on June 15th, and Casey's ex-fiancé claims to have heard Caylee's voice in the background during a telephone conversation he had with Casey on June 24th, the same date that Caylee's grandfather, George Anthony, reported the gas cans that he believes were stolen from his shed. Someone, it would seem, could provide a precise date when Caylee was last seen, and that most likely someone would be Caylee's mother.
Orange County investigators believe that the biggest obstruction to finding out the truth about what happened to Caylee is her mother, who claimed at one point that she had left Caylee with a babysitter, Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez.
