Documents Released 2-18-09

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-casey-anthony-discovery-021809,0,5750058.story

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Finally! Links to the actual documents!

http://www.wftv.com/news/18739816/detail.html#-

Photos:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-photos-discovery-casey-anthony-021809,0,681810.photogallery

The Orlando Sentinel is doing updates as they read the info:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-casey-anthony-discovery-021809,0,5750058.story

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-casey-anthony-discovery-021809,0,5750058.story

10 a.m. Investigators did not find fingerprints belonging to George Anthony, Cindy Anthony or Lee Anthony on the duct tape found on Caylee Marie's skull, the FBI forensic reports show.

The discovery documents also include lists of the dozens of people who had been at the crime scene, ranging from FBI agents, Orange County Sheriff's Office detectives, crime scene technicians and prosecutors.

Also included is a letter asking the FBI to compare items taken from the Anthony house in December, when a search warrant was executed. Among the items taken from the house are multiple garbage bags, a Bissel steam cleaner, Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner, a Bissel spot cleaner and one red gas can with duct tape.

The sheriff's office asked the FBI to compare the black plastic bag found with Caylee's remains to the garbage bags collected from the Anthonys' house; to compare the duct tape found on the remains to the duct tape on the gas can from the Anthonys' residence; and to examine vacuums and cleaners for possible decomposition materials or other related items.

10:16 a.m.During an interview with Annie Downing, she told detectives Casey Anthony was jealous of her mother's relationship with Caylee. Casey once told her that Cindy Anthony wanted Caylee to call her 'mom' instead of 'grand mom' the report said.

During Caylee's 2nd birthday, Casey Anthony told Downing "Oh my God, this is supposed to be Caylee's Day. I'm her mom. She's not her mom," in reference to Cindy Anthony helping Caylee open presents.

Downing also told investigators that she received a phone call from Lee Anthony in October after information had been made public about Casey telling another friend she could get some Xanex from her friend named Annie.
Downing said Lee Anthony told her, "We all know Casey's done bad things but you need to protect yourself. You need to…if they call you, you need to tell them the truth. You need to tell them anything you know because if you know something you need to tell them….Don't protect Casey."

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-casey-anthony-discovery-021809,0,5750058.story

10:24 a.m.In late 2006 or early 2007 Casey Anthony visited Downing at work and told her she need to talk to someone. Anthony said "she needed to get away and felt like she was having a breakdown," Downing told investigators.

Anthony didn't tell Downing what caused the breakdown, but said she wanted to go to "an institution" and that Caylee could stay with Cindy Anthony, Downing said.

But when Downing called her later that night, Casey Anthony said she'd talked to her mother and she was fine.
The two stopped being close friends around August 2007 because Downing found out that Anthony was a liar, the report said

10:38 a.m.Documents prepared by investigators shows authorities found a World of Disney bag near Caylee Anthony's remains in the heavy wooded area less than a mile from her home. Inside the bag investigators discovered a Gatorade Cool Blue bottle with unknown liquid and white sediment. A syringe in a wrapper was found inside a toilet paper roll that was in the bottle. Other items found at the scene: Winnie the Pooh blanket with Piglet; pink letters that spelled "big," "trouble," "small," and "comes"; torn black plastic bag, a canvas bag, size 3T tag on a strip of cloth; pieces of possible training pant or diaper; and size 24M shorts.

10:37 a.m. After Casey Anthony was released from jail once last year, Annie Downing visited Anthony several times at her home and spent the night once. Anthony told Downing, "when this is all said and done, I have so much to tell you," Downing told investigators.

While Downing was visiting the Anthony home, Casey Anthony found Cindy Anthony on the computer using Casey's email address and signing emails with Casey's name. They argued about it, but Cindy Anthony told her daughter that "if this can find us Caylee, then you know I'm going to do whatever I can."

At one point, while visiting Anthony at home, Downing asked her about the chloroform found in the trunk of her Pontiac, but Casey Anthony explained it away, saying she had stored cleaning supplies there. Anthony also eluded to the fact that her ex-fiancé Jesse Grund had a key to her car and "may have done something to it after it was abandoned," the report said.

Downing told investigators she thought that if Anthony had hurt Caylee, that she would not have acted alone because "she wasn't that smart," the report said. Investigators noted that the statement was only Downing's opinion and she didn't have any evidence to back it up.

While processing the duct tape, the FBI lab found no finger prints.
They did find a perfect shape of a heart that was consistent with the
adhesive side of a heart shaped sticker. In the search area,
investigators found a small heart shaped sticker similar in size. The
sheet from which the sticker came was not found on scene.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/18/new_documents_released_in_casey_anthony_case.html?refresh=1

FBI Lab: Based on examinations, the pieces of duct tape found on the body and on the gas can are "comparable to one another in all physical attributes and in the chemical composition of their backing and adhesive components. Therefore, they originated from the same source roll of tape or from rolls of tape manufactured in the same manner."

10:49 a.m.Casey Anthony complained to a family friend about having a bad relationship with her father, George Anthony, documents show.

The friend is Michelle Murphy, Lee Anthony's old roommate and long-time friend of the Anthony family.

On two different occasions, Lee and George Anthony told Murphy that Cindy and George Anthony were considering getting custody of Caylee, the report said.

In Feburary 2007, Casey Anthony allegedly had a miscarriage from a man named Brandon Snow. None of her friends, including Annie Downing or Murphy, believed this was true.

In March 2007, shortly after the alleged miscarriage, Anthony called Murphy and told her she was feeling "crazy" and was considering getting "herself committed," the report said. Anthony had "imagined this life with Brandon [Snow] and that she was supposed to have this baby in October," according to the report.

Anthony also said she didn't feel like she was being a good mom to Caylee, but did not elaborate on details to Murphy. When Murphy called the following day to check on the situation, Anthony blew her off.

* Orange County investigators found a World of Disney plastic bag near the body of Caylee.
Inside the bag: Gatorade Cool Blue bottle with unknown liquid and white sediment and a syring in a wrapper inside a toilet paper roll in the bottle
* FBI Lab: Based on examinations, the pieces of duct tape found on the body and on the gas can are "comparable to one another in all physical attributes and in the chemical composition of their backing and adhesive components. Therefore, they originated from the same source roll of tape or from rolls of tape manufactured in the same manner."
* While processing the duct tape, the FBI lab found no finger prints. They did find a perfect shape of a heart that was consistent with the adhesive side of a heart shaped sticker. In the search area, investigators found a small heart shaped sticker similar in size. The sheet from which the sticker came was not found on scene.
* In the garage of the Anthony home, investigators found a canvass laundry bag of the same make as one found on the scene.
* Upon finding the body in the woods, the Orange County Sheriff's Office reports, "The duct tape over the mouth area of the skull appears to have caught up the hair along the side of the skull. This is what appears to have kept the tape in place. The hair had to be cut in order for the tape to be properly removed in the way it was found. On the tape within a black oval was written the word "HENKEL". Also written on the tape was "Consumer Adhesives Inc. max temp 200'f Avon Ohio 44011."
* The report goes onto say, "During a search of the southernmost outside shed, crime scene investigators located a red metal gas can with a piece of duct tape on it. On the tape within a black oval was written the work "HENKEL". This tape appears to be of the same make and brand as the tape found on the body. This gas can was photographed and collected.
* During a search of Casey's room, investigators found a photo of Casey and Caylee Anthony. In the picture, Caylee is seen wearing a pink and white vertical striped pair of shorts. Similar shorts were found on the body.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/18/new_documents_released_in_casey_anthony_case.html?refresh=1

11:05 a.m.

Investigators have determined that Caylee died between June 16 and June 27, the report said. Detectives think that the body was stored in the trunk of Anthony's Pontiac for a period of time, but was removed before June 27.

"Evidence on the body suggests that the child's death was not accidental but an intentional act," Detective Yuri Melich wrote Feb. 5. "As of this writing, there is nothing to suggest that anyone but Casey Anthony is responsible for the death and disposal of Caylee Anthony."

Admin wrote:11:05 a.m.

Investigators have determined that Caylee died between June 16 and June 27, the report said. Detectives think that the body was stored in the trunk of Anthony's Pontiac for a period of time, but was removed before June 27.

"Evidence on the body suggests that the child's death was not accidental but an intentional act," Detective Yuri Melich wrote Feb. 5. "As of this writing, there is nothing to suggest that anyone but Casey Anthony is responsible for the death and disposal of Caylee Anthony."

Thanks Admin. You are so nice for putting this up here. I have been gone from the blog for a while now. Just to much going on for me to stay regular. However, I do like to come to the breaking news and get your updates. Your updates are better because you compile from all the sites. I appreciate what you do. Thank you. I will stop iin and say hello. I miss all you guys.

11:19 a.m.Crime-scene technicians spent several days at the scene where Caylee Anthony's remains were found and recovered numerous items, some of which was related to the case and a lot trash.

Here is a partial list of what was found:

- Several bones, including human teeth and animal bones. - Numerous pieces of plastic bags - A pregnancy test - Several discarded soda cans - A broken Winnie the Pooh helium balloon - Barbie doll legs - A disposable camera - A piece of "Henkel Consumer Adhesives" duct tape, the same kind found wrapped around the skull and attached to a gas can at the house.


(We miss you too, Utah!)

From the Anthony home, a piece of paper missing it's heart sticker...



I matched it up with the heart found at the scene, and IMO, it is not a match. Although who knows what effect 8 months out in the elements had on the heart sticker.

Text of Casey's Diary Page:

I have no regrets, just a bit worried. I just want for everything to work out ok. I completely trust my own judgment. I know that I made the right decision. I just hope the end justifies the means. I just want to know what the future will hold for me. I guess I will soon see. This is the happiest I have been in a very long time. I hope that my happiness will continue to grow. I’ve made new friends that I really like. I’ve surrounded myself with good people. I am finally happy, let’s just hope that it doesn’t change.
Dated June 21st, opposite side of page reads “Every day is a new beginning” and “Carpe Diem – Seize the Day.”

Investigators conducted a search warrant at Anthony's Hopespring Drive home after the Caylee's remains were found. Here are some of the items seized: - Nine pair of women's shoes from Casey Anthony's closet - A white/red heart-shaped sticker backing with sticker removed that was found in a shoe box in Casey Anthony's dresser. - A sheet for red heart-shaped stickers with the three remaining on the page found in a red folder in her dresser. - A sheet for multi-colored heart-shaped stickers in a black binder in her dresser. - Two white-rimmed plastic children's sunglasses. - Two pair of children's denim shorts -- size 24M - Three denim children's skorts - one 3T and two 24M - Miscellaneous doll clothing - Five pairs of children shoes - One black garbage bag found inside a suitcase in the garage area - Two handwritten notes from a chest in Caylee's room - Some muscle-relaxers and anti-anxiety medications were taken from the master bathroom that were prescribed to Cindy Anthony.

# Investigator interview from Casey friend Michelle: "Michelle believed Casey was lying about her job. Michelle says Casey did not want her mother to find out about the bad things she's done. When asked to elaborate about what "bad things" these were, her alleged second pregnancy and a party she planned to throw at the Hopespring address that Cynthis did not know about."
# Investigator interview from Casey friend Michelle: "In February or March of 2007 Casey told Michelle that she had been pregnant with Brandon's child and later had a miscarriage. While pregnant, Casey shared this with Lee who in turn told Cynthia. Michelle said that Cynthia was very upset with this news. Michelle doubts Casey was ever pregnant."
# Ivestigator interview from Casey friend Annie: Casey told Annie that her mother Cynthia was a "horrible" person who was trying to control her life and take Caylee away from her. Casey said Cynthia wanted Caylee to call her "mom" instead of "grand mom".

Finally! Links to the actual documents!

http://www.wftv.com/news/18739816/detail.html#-

Just reading the docs...a few notes...

Investigators found a book in Casey’s room, “The Complete and Authoritative Guide Caring for your Baby and Young Child.” The book was not taken into evidence, but several pages that had been bookmarked were photographed. Some of the bookmarked pages dealt with tantrums and, “How to hold the line.” From the Supplemental report, page 6.

On December 20th, when a search warrant was being served, Cindy makes the statement in the presence of officers that one of Caylee’s Winnie the Pooh blankets was missing. Supplemental report, page 9.

In front of Corporal Edwards, Cynthia makes the statement, “I had people walk that area month ago,” meaning the area where the body was discovered. Cynthia states there was nothing in that area then. Supplemental report, page 9

Also, according to investigators, the skull could not have "fallen" out of the bag, it had been in "that" position for quite some time."

http://www.wftv.com/_blank/18740699/detail.html

Annie first learned Caylee was missing when she received a message from Lee on her MySpace asking if she had heard anything from Casey, or did she know where Caylee was? This was on or about JULY 3rd. Annie texted Casey, who in turn wrote back that Lee was crazy and everything was fine.

3:50 p.m. A spokeswoman for Casey Anthony's defense attorney just issued a statement in response to the hundreds of pages of legal documents released earlier today by prosecutors.

"According to defense lawyers for Casey Anthony, the State's forensic report on duct tape, plastic bags and other items is a one-sided law enforcement-generated report and is biased and speculative," spokeswoman Marti Mackenzie stated in an e-mail.

"It uses 'junk science,' the kind of flawed comparative analysis that the two-year study by National Academy of Sciences released today."

Mackenzie, who represents Kissimmee lawyer Jose Baez, also released comments from defense co-counsel Linda Kenney Baden.

Baden addressed the duct tape evidence detailed in the legal documents: "Not only is this brand of tape the most widely sold in the United States, the State is relying on comparative analysis just like comparisons exposed as flawed in the study of bullet lead in 2004. These chemical studies have put hundreds of innocent people in jail."

Mackenzie's statement also noted, from Baez, that no finger prints were found on the duct tape.