2008.12.20 Today's Current News - ***NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE **

Angel Who Cares · #1 12-20-2008, 07:17 AM

Updates for Saturday December 20, 2008. **NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE **

What role will forensics play?
Last Edited: Saturday, 20 Dec 2008, 12:08 AM EST
Created: Saturday, 20 Dec 2008, 12:08 AM EST

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It's the beginning of the healing process. But the work is far from over.
Now it's time to prepare for the trial, processing all the clues from the dirt in the woods.

Casey's murder trial will hold fascinating forensic details; the minutiae that's being sifted through.

We talked to ITT Criminal Justice Chair, Shelly Shaffer, about what is and isn't out there.

First, why toxicology reports will yield nothing:

“Any kind of drug or any kind of substance that perhaps Caylee was given would go into the flesh and the lungs or into the organs,” says Shaffer. ”We don't have any of that flesh, no organs. We just have pure skeletal remains. Just bones.”

And about those bones, that's where the mystery lies.

VIDEO: What role will forensics play?
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pa...Y&pageId=3.2.1

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Casey's lawyer: 'You really do not know half of this story.'
Amy L. Edwards | Sarah Lundy and Walter Pacheco, Sentinel Staff Writers
December 20, 2008

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Baez said his client still maintains she is innocent.
"You really do not know half of this story. You don't," Baez said. "And you will find out in court."

"The Anthony family did not give up hope that Caylee was still alive until we were notified by the Orange County Sheriff's Office at approximately 1:30 today," Conway said. "They now know that their precious granddaughter is safe and hope that she will serve as the angel that protects thousands of missing children and their families."

He said the family wants the same answers as law enforcement and pledged to make themselves available to investigators.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,3173549.story

MiraclesHappen · #2 12-20-2008, 07:25 AM

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pa...Y&pageId=1.1.1

Cause of Caylee death remains undetermined today.
from Fox Orlando

MiraclesHappen · #3 12-20-2008, 07:33 AM

Corrections Dept has Reacted to Baez Comments

http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2...aez%20Comments

from News 13
LP visited news 13 during this video and is in it about half way.

MiraclesHappen · #4 12-20-2008, 07:52 AM

Skeleton does not offer many clues.

FBI announces body was not killed very far from the site where found.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,469785,00.html

Article, today, at Nat'l Fox News.

Thanks to Imajica for this!

okiedokietoo · #5 12-20-2008, 12:21 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/20/....anthony.next/
Defending Caylee's mom a challenge, experts say

Prosecutors don't need to show what killed Caylee, Geragos said. The defense needs to overcome Casey Anthony's statements and behavior.
"Somebody is going to have to give an explanation at some point as to when she last saw the child, who she gave the child to," he said. "And until that is done, I don't care what they put together, it's not going to carry any weight."

Angel Who Cares · #6 12-20-2008, 01:41 PM

Forensic experts: Bones, hair can unlock vital clues in Caylee Anthony case
Susan Jacobson | Sentinel Staff Writer
December 20, 2008

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'It is very challenging'

But experts said bones can reveal only so much. If a victim is beaten, stabbed or shot, bones likely would bear the evidence, they said. Chronic abuse and healed wounds also would show up. Toxic chemicals are another story. They aren't always obvious if organs and other soft tissue are no longer present. And trauma such as drowning and smothering would not be detectable from bones only, said Arni Masibay, an expert in forensic DNA.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,6821621.story

Angel Who Cares · #7 12-20-2008, 01:56 PM

*Note: NEW ARTICLE & VIDEO
Caylee's Death Ruled Homicide
Saturday, December 20, 2008 3:05:50 PM

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Garavaglia said the remains were totally skeletonized, with no soft tissue present, but the DNA extracted by the FBI matched Caylee's profile.

"The manner of death, though, is an opinion based on available information, including examination of the body, information from the scene, as well as circumstantial evidence," Garavaglia said. "Based on all of this, the manner of death in this case is homicide. The cause of death will be listed as homicide by undetermined means. Should other pertinent information become available, the cause of death could be revisited."

What Next For Casey’s Defense?: NEW VIDEO
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2...7;s%20Defense?

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2...nst_casey.html

chicagofa13 · #8 12-20-2008, 03:24 PM

Crime scene investigators at A's home.

Four crime scene investigation vans just pulled up at the Anthony house. The property has been taped off as a crime scene. Deputies have entered the house and crime-scene investigators are waiting outside.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,6774428.story

Angel Who Cares · #9 12-20-2008, 04:18 PM

Camera Watches Caylee Anthony Remains Scene
Saturday, December 20, 2008 – updated: 4:06 pm EST December 20, 2008

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Investigators have cleared the scene where Caylee Anthony's remains were found more than a week ago.

Detectives finished their search of the area late Saturday afternoon. "No Trespassing" signs have been posted and a camera is watching over the property, which is less than a half a mile from the home of her grandparents, George and Cindy Anthony.

Also Saturday, detectives served a search warrant on the Anthonys' home.

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18325661/detail.html

seasider · #10 12-20-2008, 04:40 PM

3:09 p.m.
Investigators tried to release the crime scene to Jose Baez and the rest of Casey Anthony's defense team, but they declined. The scene can now be accessed to the general public.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2...ery_12_11.html

Angel Who Cares · #11 12-20-2008, 05:43 PM

UPDATED: Crime scene open; another search warrant served at Anthony home
Last Edited: Saturday, 20 Dec 2008, 10:56 PM EST
Created: Saturday, 20 Dec 2008, 5:30 PM EST

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Soon after the crime scene was cleared, detectives served another search warrant at the Anthony home. Technicians spent about two hours retrieving items inside the home before leaving. Captain Nieves said that the search was a result of additional clues that had been found at the crime scene.

VIDEO: Anthony crime scene open, search warrant served
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US

NEW VIDEO: Memorial forms at former crime scene
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US

NEW! Anthony Crime Scene Photos:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US

NEW! Anthony Crime Scene Photos:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US

NEW! Anthony Crime Scene Photos:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pa...Y&pageId=3.2.1

Angel Who Cares · #12 12-20-2008, 06:54 PM

NEW VIDEO: Search For Evidence At Caylee Crime Scene Ends
http://www.wesh.com/video/18326241/index.html

NEW VIDEO: Investigators Execute Search Warrant At Anthony Home
http://www.wesh.com/video/18326275/index.html

Angel Who Cares · #13 12-20-2008, 08:28 PM

*NOTE: NEW ARTICLE!
Investigators search Anthony home with warrant
Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writer
8:10 PM EST, December 20, 2008

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The case's lead investigators and crime-scene technicians stayed inside George and Cindy Anthony's Hopespring Drive house for about an hour and 45 minutes before emerging with two large boxes and two bags. Orange County sheriff's Capt. Angelo Nieves would not identify what items were removed from the home, but said that "items of evidentiary value were found."

George and Cindy Anthony were at home when investigators arrived with the warrant, and a visibly upset George Anthony could be seen as they made their way inside.

"It's never a good time for anyone who's lost a granddaughter -- obviously we're going to treat them with respect," Nieves said. "But, we have an investigation to conduct."

Photos: Investigators search Anthony home, release crime scene Photos
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...3.photogallery

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,7870172.story

MiraclesHappen · #14 12-20-2008, 08:52 PM

LE serves Second Search Warrant at Anthony Home:

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pa...Y&pageId=1.1.1

fox Orlando

MiraclesHappen · #15 12-20-2008, 09:16 PM

13 Orlando

New video on the growing memorial at the remains scene

"Clip of the Day" today

http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2...lee%20Memorial

MiraclesHappen · #16 12-20-2008, 10:19 PM

Fox Orlando 10pm ( Florida time) news not yet linked.[/b][/center]

***Impromptu candlelight vigil at remains site as people gather to pay respects and leave items at Caylee memorial

***Atty of G&C Anthony says they will remove the memorial and donate the items to the needy.

***No funeral mass or memorial mass planned as of this time, for tommorow's mass, according to pastor of G & C.

***Capt Nieves fron OSCO says that his Dept will continue to treat the Anthony family with respect during this difficult time.

Apologies not linked yet. It should be available in the early AM, if they put it up.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/My...1&locale=EN-US

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