Nearly 200 Attend Vigil For Missing 2-Year-Old Caylee Anthony
Posted: 10:10 am EDT July 28, 2008Updated: 11:12 am EDT July 28, 2008
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- The Anthony family said they hold private vigils every day at their home on Hopespring Drive, but they held a public prayer vigil with the community Sunday night, which they said gave them strength.
SLIDESHOW: Images From Emotional Vigil
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VISITATION LOG: Casey Anthony Jail Visitation Log (PDF)
Nearly 200 people gathered at the Anthony family home to honor the missing toddler. Despite the rain, the Anthony's front yard was filled with people who showed up for the prayer vigil in honor of missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony.The Anthony family refuses to give up hope that Caylee is still alive. They asked people in attendance Sunday night to continue spreading the word and looking for Caylee."Casey has gotten deceived and we are standing here to ask God to break that bondage off of her," a preacher at the prayer vigil said.Casey Anthony made a promise to her family to call them every day while she is in jail.Casey's brother, Lee, said his sister gave him some information that could help with the investigation. He said she gave him the names of two former co-workers who introduced her to Zanaida Gonzalez, the mysterious babysitter Casey claims has Caylee."My sister had mentioned two particular people who introduced her to Zanaida because they had children, and Zanaida was their nanny and that's how that connection was made," said Lee Anthony, Casey's Brother.
GRANDMOTHER SAYS CASEY TRYING TO PROTECT FAMILYCindy Anthony told Channel 9 on Saturday that her daughter is trying to protect her family by remaining silent. She said Casey told her there is a threat against Caylee and the entire Anthony family and claims this is the reason she has been silent and oftentimes misleading detectives.Casey apparently wouldn't say what the threat was.Cindy Anthony says detectives are focusing too much attention on Casey, instead of following up on the threat and tips. Because of this, she says, Casey doesn't trust local law enforcement, but would be willing to talk to the FBI.
JAIL PHONE CALL RELEASEDThe Orange County jail released a recording of a phone call Friday between Casey Anthony, the mother of missing 2-year-old Caylee, and several family members and friends. In the call, Casey yells at her loved ones, accusing them of turning against her."I don't know what your involvement is sweetheart. You're not telling me where she's at," Cynthia Anthony tells Casey in the call."That's because I don't f**ing know where she's at, are you kidding me?" Casey screams back to her mother."Casey, don't waste your call to scream and holler at me," her mom says."No! Waste my call sitting in, oh, the jail!" Casey yells back."Whose fault is it that you're sitting in the jail? Are you blaming me that you're sitting in the jail?" Cynthia asks."It's not my fault," Casey says."Blame yourself for telling lies," Cynthia said.Investigators continue to follow leads in the search for missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony. Meanwhile, the toddler's mother, Casey Anthony, remains in jail on a $500,000 bond. Her lawyer has filed an appeal to lower what he says is an unfairly high bond amount.
Nearly 200 people gathered at the Anthony family home to honor the missing toddler. Despite the rain, the Anthony's front yard was filled with people who showed up for the prayer vigil in honor of missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony.The Anthony family refuses to give up hope that Caylee is still alive. They asked people in attendance Sunday night to continue spreading the word and looking for Caylee."Casey has gotten deceived and we are standing here to ask God to break that bondage off of her," a preacher at the prayer vigil said.Casey Anthony made a promise to her family to call them every day while she is in jail.Casey's brother, Lee, said his sister gave him some information that could help with the investigation. He said she gave him the names of two former co-workers who introduced her to Zanaida Gonzalez, the mysterious babysitter Casey claims has Caylee."My sister had mentioned two particular people who introduced her to Zanaida because they had children, and Zanaida was their nanny and that's how that connection was made," said Lee Anthony, Casey's Brother.
GRANDMOTHER SAYS CASEY TRYING TO PROTECT FAMILYCindy Anthony told Channel 9 on Saturday that her daughter is trying to protect her family by remaining silent. She said Casey told her there is a threat against Caylee and the entire Anthony family and claims this is the reason she has been silent and oftentimes misleading detectives.Casey apparently wouldn't say what the threat was.Cindy Anthony says detectives are focusing too much attention on Casey, instead of following up on the threat and tips. Because of this, she says, Casey doesn't trust local law enforcement, but would be willing to talk to the FBI.
JAIL PHONE CALL RELEASEDThe Orange County jail released a recording of a phone call Friday between Casey Anthony, the mother of missing 2-year-old Caylee, and several family members and friends. In the call, Casey yells at her loved ones, accusing them of turning against her."I don't know what your involvement is sweetheart. You're not telling me where she's at," Cynthia Anthony tells Casey in the call."That's because I don't f**ing know where she's at, are you kidding me?" Casey screams back to her mother."Casey, don't waste your call to scream and holler at me," her mom says."No! Waste my call sitting in, oh, the jail!" Casey yells back."Whose fault is it that you're sitting in the jail? Are you blaming me that you're sitting in the jail?" Cynthia asks."It's not my fault," Casey says."Blame yourself for telling lies," Cynthia said.Investigators continue to follow leads in the search for missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony. Meanwhile, the toddler's mother, Casey Anthony, remains in jail on a $500,000 bond. Her lawyer has filed an appeal to lower what he says is an unfairly high bond amount.
Previous Stories:
- July 28, 2008: Jail Phone Call, 911 Calls Released In Casey Anthony Case
- July 25, 2008: Crimeline Being Flooded By Tips In Caylee Anthony Search
- July 25, 2008: Grandfather Of Missing Toddler: "Don't Paint Bad Picture Of Family"
- July 25, 2008: 911 Call: "Smells Like There's Been A Dead Body In The Damn Car"
- July 24, 2008: Source Claims New Slab Of Concrete Or Pavers Behind Anthony Home
- July 24, 2008: Casey Anthony's Friends Reveal New Details To Channel 9
- July 24, 2008: Lawyer For Arrested Mom Makes Accusations Against Sheriff's Office
- July 23, 2008: Undisclosed Holds Put On Release Of Missing Toddler's Mother
- July 23, 2008: Anthony Family Says Caylee Is Alive, Trying To Post Bond
- July 23, 2008: Judge Sets Bond At $500,000 For Mother Of Missing 2-Year-Old
- July 23, 2008: Crime Expert Analyzes Casey Anthony Case, Evidence
- July 22, 2008: Arrested Mom's Ex-Fiancé Reveals Information That Could Change Timeline
- July 22, 2008: Mom Of Missing 2-Year-Old Could Be Released On Bond Tuesday
- July 21, 2008: Lawyer Says Denial Of Bond For Arrested Mom Was "Incorrect Ruling"
- July 21, 2008: Casey Anthony's Lawyer Trying To Get Her Out Of Jail On Bond
- July 20, 2008: Search For Toddler Continues, Prayer Vigil Held In Her Honor
- July 18, 2008: Cadaver Dogs, Investigators Search For Missing 2-Year-Old In Backyard
- July 18, 2008: Five Big Lies Hang Over Case Involving Mother Of Missing Toddler
- July 18, 2008: Investigators Say Missing Girl's Mom Borrowed Shovel From Neighbor
- July 18, 2008: Web Sites Give Glimpse Of Arrested Mother's Life, Family Problems
- July 17, 2008: Grandmother Of Missing Girl Praying For Toddler's Safe Return
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