Police interviewed Casey Anthony and arrested her for child endangerment after she told investigators several lies concerning the whereabouts of Caylee for the past 31 days. See Event Timeline.
Current Developments
Judge Rejects Casey Anthony Case DismissalOct. 17, 2009
A Florida judge has rejected a motion to dismiss the charges against Casey Anthony, ruling that the motion did not meet the requirements needed for a dismissal.
Previous Developments
Hearing Reveals Casey Anthony's DefenseAug. 21, 2009
Attorneys for Casey Anthony argued during a court hearing in Orlando that she was in jail when the body of her 2-year-old daughter was placed in a wooded area near her parents' home.
Judge Seals Video of Casey Anthony's Reaction
June 16, 2009
The media will not be given access to a jail videotape showing the reaction of Casey Anthony when she learned that the remains of her 2-year-old daughter had been found near her parents' home.
Death Penalty Sought in Caylee Anthony Case
April 13, 2009
Florida prosecutors announced they plan to seek the death penalty against Casey Anthony for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter who was missing for more than 30 days before it was reported.
Casey Anthony Questioned About Her Attorney
March 25, 2009
Casey Anthony swore that her retainer agreement with attorney Jose Baez did not allow him to sell the rights of her story to cover legal fees.
Hearing Reveals Casey Anthony's Defense Strategy?
March 12, 2009
The defense attorneys for the Orlando woman accused of the murder of her 2-year-old daughter may be planning to attack the forensic evidence in the case, according to questions asked during a court hearing.
Casey Anthony's Trial Date Set Oct. 12
March 2, 2009
Casey Anthony has been given a tentative trial date of October 12 after a hearing in an Orlando courtroom. Meanwhile, the judge delayed the release to the public of photographs gathered by the prosecution as evidence.
Caylee Anthony's Mouth Was Duct Taped
Jan. 21, 2009
Court documents released this week indicate that Caylee Anthony's mouth was duct taped when her remains were found in a wooded area near her grandparents' Orlando home. A heart-shaped sticker had been placed on the silver-colored duct tape that covered her mouth and was attached to her head.
Deputy Reassigned Over Caylee Anthony Search
Jan. 15, 2009
An Orange County Sheriff's Deputy who responded to a meter reader's call in August concerning the location of the remains of missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony has been reassigned and placed on desk duty.
Remains Identified as Caylee Anthony
Dec. 19, 2008
Skeletal remains found in a wooded area less than a half of a mile from her grandparents' home have officially been identified as 2-year-old Caylee Anthony. Orange County, Florida Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jan Garavaglia said DNA testing confirmed the identity of the missing Orlando toddler.
Child's Remains Found Near Anthony Home
Dec. 12, 2008
A water meter reader found the skeletal remains of a young child near a small retention pond less than a half mile from the home of missing 3-year-old Caylee Anthony.
Casey Anthony to Face Murder Trial First
Nov. 5, 2008
Rejecting a prosecution request to try the mother of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony on check fraud charges first, a judge has ruled that her murder trial will be held first, in January.
Casey Anthony Indicted on Murder Charge
Oct. 14, 2008
Although no body has been located, the mother of missing 3-year-old Caylee Anthony was indicted by a grand jury on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and four counts of lying to investigators about the disappearance of her daughter.
Casey Anthony Back in Jail Again
Sept. 15, 2008
The mother of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony is back in jail again, if only briefly, after she was arrested on additional charges related to the theft of a friend's checks in July.
Casey Anthony Back in Jail After Bond Rescinded
Aug. 29, 2008
The mother of a missing Florida girl is back in jail after she was arrested on charges of check fraud and theft charges and a California bounty hunter withdrew his $500,200 bond for Casey Anthony on her original child endangerment charges. Tony Padilla said he surrendered the bond due to new evidence and "heightened security concerns."
Test Detects Decomposition in Casey's Car
Aug. 27, 2008
Forensic tests conducted on air samples from the trunk of the car used by the mother of missing toddler Caylee Anthony has detected human decomposition, according to several media sources. Meanwhile, the bounty hunter who bailed Casey Anthony out of jail is having second thoughts about his decision.
Casey Anthony Bailed Out of Jail
Aug. 21, 2008
The mother of a 3-year-old daughter who has been missing since June 16 has been released from jail after a California bounty hunter posted her $500,000 bond. Casey Anthony, mother of missing toddler Caylee Anthony, returned to her parents' home in Orlando wearing a ankle monitoring bracelet.
