Casey Anthony Remains In Jail Despite Promises By Bounty Hunter
Posted: 4:50 pm EDT August 18, 2008Updated: 12:30 pm EDT August 19, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony remained in jail, Tuesday afternoon, despite a bounty hunter's efforts to free her. With celebrity bounty hunter Leonard Padilla in Orlando working out details to bail Casey Anthony out of jail, sources tell Channel 9 it could be at least Tuesday before she is released. If Casey is released, an associate of Padilla will live with her 24 hours a day, seven days a week, trying to get more information about missing Caylee Anthony. Meanwhile, Casey's attorney, Jose Baez visited her in jail Monday night.
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Leonard Padilla, a bounty hunter who seeks the media spotlight, had said that he planned to post $50,000 of Anthony's $500,000 bond. Anthony is being held on charges related to the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter, Caylee. Caylee was reported missing in June and Casey Anthony's reluctance to give straight answers to investigators has left deputies frustrated.Padilla, who is from Sacramento, said coming to Orlando could be a win-win situation. In addition to getting national media exposure, he says he might even be able learn Caylee Anthony’s whereabouts."She's going to have to trust somebody or she's going to be sitting in jail for a long time, said Padilla."There is no word when, or if, Casey Anthony will be bonded out. She will have to be fitted with an ankle monitor. Her attorney visited her in jail, Monday evening, but did not shed any light on the process.Bounty Hunter Wants Casey's TrustPadilla said he thinks Casey will trust him because of his experience in dealing with similar situations over the past 33 years.He says his nephew, Tony Padilla, a bail bondsman from California, is working through a Tampa-based bail bondsman to finalize the deal to post Casey Anthony's $500,000 bond."I don't think the baby's dead. I think the baby's alive and I think we can find her," added Padilla.Padilla admits he's had IRS troubles over hundreds of thousands of dollars. His campaign website says he spent a year in federal prison over it. Channel 9 asked Padilla what he would do if Casey Anthony said things that would incriminate her in the disappearance of her daughter. "Find the body, call the cops, don't touch the scene," Padilla replied.
Leonard Padilla, a bounty hunter who seeks the media spotlight, had said that he planned to post $50,000 of Anthony's $500,000 bond. Anthony is being held on charges related to the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter, Caylee. Caylee was reported missing in June and Casey Anthony's reluctance to give straight answers to investigators has left deputies frustrated.Padilla, who is from Sacramento, said coming to Orlando could be a win-win situation. In addition to getting national media exposure, he says he might even be able learn Caylee Anthony’s whereabouts."She's going to have to trust somebody or she's going to be sitting in jail for a long time, said Padilla."There is no word when, or if, Casey Anthony will be bonded out. She will have to be fitted with an ankle monitor. Her attorney visited her in jail, Monday evening, but did not shed any light on the process.Bounty Hunter Wants Casey's TrustPadilla said he thinks Casey will trust him because of his experience in dealing with similar situations over the past 33 years.He says his nephew, Tony Padilla, a bail bondsman from California, is working through a Tampa-based bail bondsman to finalize the deal to post Casey Anthony's $500,000 bond."I don't think the baby's dead. I think the baby's alive and I think we can find her," added Padilla.Padilla admits he's had IRS troubles over hundreds of thousands of dollars. His campaign website says he spent a year in federal prison over it. Channel 9 asked Padilla what he would do if Casey Anthony said things that would incriminate her in the disappearance of her daughter. "Find the body, call the cops, don't touch the scene," Padilla replied.
Previous Stories:
- August 18, 2008: Bounty Hunter Arrives In Orlando, Tries To Bail Casey Out
- August 15, 2008: Eyewitness News Reveals Remote Area Where Casey Made Calls
- August 14, 2008: George Anthony Screams At Reporter Asking About Theories
- August 14, 2008: Investigators Want To Know Where To Search For Caylee Anthony
- August 13, 2008: Leaked Phone Records Reveal Details About Casey Anthony Calls
- August 13, 2008: George Anthony Says Caylee's Kidnappers "Are Being Watched"
- August 12, 2008: Psychic Team Joins Search For Caylee Anthony
- August 11, 2008: Tip Involving Smell Leads Nowhere In Caylee Anthony Search
- August 11, 2008: Casey Anthony's Parents Meet Again With Detectives At Sheriff's Office
- August 8, 2008: Theory Suggests Caylee Anthony Drowned In Family Pool
- August 8, 2008: Search Warrant Reveals Numerous Lies Told By Casey Anthony
- August 8, 2008: George Anthony Lashes Out At Media; Casey Refuses Brother's Visit
- August 8, 2008: Casey Anthony Refuses Brother's Jailhouse Visit
- August 6, 2008: Casey Anthony's Attorney's Background
- August 5, 2008: Mom No-Show For Visit On Day Casey Gets Formally Charged
- August 5, 2008: Anthony Family Posts Help-Wanted Ad For Unpaid Assistants
- August 5, 2008: Prosecutors Offer To Discuss Immunity To Get Casey Anthony To Talk
- August 4, 2008: Caylee's Grandparents Meet With Sheriff's Office Investigators Again
- August 3, 2008: Father Visits Casey Anthony In Jail, Leaves Without Answers
- July 31, 2008: New Jail Phone Call Has Brother Asking Casey About "Letter"
- July 31, 2008: Anthony's "Rotten Pizza Theory" Tested By Eyewitness News
- July 31, 2008: Toddler's Grandmother: "I Cannot Give You Names Of People"
- July 31, 2008: New Jailhouse Phone Call Released Between Casey Anthony And Brother
- July 31, 2008: Casey Anthony Won't Get New Bond Hearing
- July 30, 2008: Casey Anthony's Attorney Appeals For Another Bond Hearing
- July 29, 2008: Waving Casey Leaves Court After Judge Denies Attorney's Motion
- July 29, 2008: WFTV Uncovers Incident Report About Break-In At Anthony's House
- July 28, 2008: Nearly 200 Attend Vigil For Missing 2-Year-Old Caylee Anthony
- 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: 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: Crime Expert Analyzes Casey Anthony Case, Evidence
- 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: Investigators Say Missing Girl's Mom Borrowed Shovel From Neighbor
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