Casey Anthony trial: Did woman whose child drowned in 2007 have 'indirect' contact with Casey?
"Snip" By Anthony Colarossi and Walter Pacheco, Orlando Sentinel
5:23 p.m. EDT, June 21, 2011
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A prosecutor in the Casey Anthony murder case revealed a surprising detail to Chief Judge Belvin Perry while jurors took a lunch break today.
Assistant State Attorney Linda Drane Burdick said an investigation was launched after authorities learned a woman who was booked into the Orange County Jail in 2009 had a child who had accidentally drowned in the family's back yard pool and was found by his grandfather.
Whalen could become a relevant issue before the end of the case, Burdick told Perry.
Wise takes the stand
The latest witness called by the defense, analytical chemistry expert Dr. Marcus Wise, testified about testing done on items found the trunk of Anthony's car.
Defense to depose Vasco Thompson
In a late filing Tuesday afternoon, the defense announced its plans to depose surprise witness Vasco Thompson on Wednesday.
Thompson's attorney, Matt T. Morgan, has filed a motion to quash that subpoena, saying that Thompson "has no personal knowledge of facts relating to the alleged killing of Caylee Marie Anthony."
Judge Perry slams Baez
Earlier today, Perry has found that Casey Anthony's lead attorney made substantial and willful evidence-sharing violations related to one of the experts who is testifying today in the murder case.
Forensic botanist Dr. Jane Bock opinion
Forensic botanist Dr. Jane Bock offered a sometimes confusing testimony about the length of time Caylee's skeletal remains were placed at the east Orange County crime scene before officials recovered them.
Jennifer Welch's testimony
Dorothy C. Sims questioned Welch for the first time.
Orange County Sheriff's Office CSI Jennifer Welch, has already testified repeatedly in the case.
Prosecutor Jeff Ashton said he was late in getting a report, opinions and other materials from Richard Eikelenboom, a Dutch forensic expert who specializes in "Touch DNA" involving small amounts of the genetic material.
Ashton said he intended to call for new sanctions against Baez for failing to disclose the information.
An angry Perry said he was concerned about a trend of his orders being
"continuously" violated.
He also said he would handle Baez' potential discovery violation following the proceedings.Perry appeared on the verge of excluding the defense witnesses from testifying, but held back out of concern it would unfairly punish Anthony.
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