Posted: 6:46 am EST December 15,
2008Updated: 12:47 pm EST December 15,
2008
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- FBI agents and investigators with the Orange County Sheriff's Office were back searching a wooded area Monday for more evidence after a child's skull was discovered by a utility worker Thursday morning. Sources close to the case told Eyewitness News that dozens of bones, which may or may not be related to the skull, and other evidence has been found.LEE REMOVES MEMORIAL:Raw Video | See Images MESSAGE BOARD:Has Caylee Been Found? TEAM COVERAGE:Search Continues | Anthonys Return Home RAW INTERVIEW:Anthonys' Attorney Speaks To Channel 9Search teams were starting where the bag with the skull was found and were slowly moving out in circles around that spot. While others bones were found, there were no details released on what kind of bones they were or if they are connected to the child's skull that was found last week.Eyewitness News has also learned other evidence has been recovered, but details on what the evidence was specifically have not been released. Crews were collecting whatever they find just in case it may be connected to the discovery of the skull.A team of experts from the sheriff's office, the Orange County medical examiner and the FBI spent all weekend combing the woods for any more remains. Investigators sifted through buckets of leaves and dirt and detectives pulled out branches. They are methodically checking the area where a utility worker found the child's skull covered in duct tape and in a bag left near Suburban Drive. Investigators are trying to determine if the remains belong to Caylee Anthony.The Medical Examiner's Office has sent some of the evidence found to the FBI lab in Quantico, Va. for DNA testing. They said it could be at least a week before the remains are able to be identified.The case of Caylee touched the whole community. Strangers came to the crime scene bringing teddy bears and flowers. They also set up a makeshift memorial in front of the police tape."We just pray the family has some peace. I feel so sorry for the Anthonys because this must be a tremendous heartache for them," Orange County resident Jennifer Neira said.Detectives said that they plan to search the wooded area for the next few days. EXPERT SAYS "INSECTS" COULD COMPROMISE EVIDENCEOn Good Morning America, a forensic expert said Monday there's a need to speed up testing on the remains.The expert, who specializes in insects, is on Casey Anthony's defense team. Timothy Huntington said the study of insects could determine the time of death, but he said "insect" evidence changes over time and insects could be compromising evidence right now."The sooner I could get access to that, the better it is and the more accurate it will be," he said.Huntington said even scientists can modify insect evidence while conducting tests and that's the reason why the defense team wants to take a look at the evidence at the same time as investigators. LEE ANTHONY REMOVES CAYLEE MEMORIALA memorial for Caylee placed in front of the Anthonys' home was taken away by the little girl's uncle, Lee Anthony Saturday."Do no follow me on our property," he said to reporters.LEE REMOVES MEMORIAL: Raw Video | See ImagesAfter weeks of staying away from the cameras, Lee appeared at his parents' house and quickly removed the memorial. Flowers, teddy bears and pictures of Caylee were placed on the Anthonys' yard Friday night. Onlookers and cars riding past the Anthony home were back as well.Channel 9's camera caught people snapping pictures and standing outside the east Orange County house. The onlookers said they had to see Caylee's home to find closure in such a tragic story. GEORGE & CINDY ANTHONY RETURN HOME George and Cindy Anthony were back in their home Monday morning after staying in a hotel, because their house was considered a crime scene. Orange County investigators were in the house searching for evidence over the weekend.Their new attorney Brad Conway told Eyewitness News that they're devastated and want their privacy. Conway also said they're trying to come to terms with the fact that their granddaughter Caylee may be gone forever."They would like the public to understand what they're going through and to be left alone," Conway said. "They're devastated."The Anthonys' private investigator returned to their home Sunday night. Eyewitness News saw him holding up a device with a blinking red light around the house, which may indicate that he was searching for hidden surveillance devices that may have been placed inside the home by investigators.Conway said the rumors about his clients have been constant since the remains of a small child believed to be Caylee were found in a wooded area down the street."These people have done nothing wrong, I don't like the public criticism, and I don't like the false rumors," he said.Last week, Eyewitness News was told that prosecutors may consider building an obstruction of justice case against the Anthonys."They've cooperated fully, they've got nothing to hide and they'll continue to cooperate," Conway stated.Conway is also George and Cindy's official spokesman, following a news conference at the Anthonys' church, where family spokeswoman Michelle Bart announced she was stepping aside after nearly two months on the job."Do not assume whatsoever anything regarding my choice to step back and let Brad do the job he's been retained to do," said Bart. LARGER FBI TEAM JOINS IN EVIDENCE SEARCHA larger FBI team returned Saturday to the scene where the remains of a small child were found near Caylee Marie Anthony's home. The team helped the Orange County Sheriff's Office process the crime scene and the area around it by sifting through buckets of dirt.Baez took several items from the Anthony home. His search follows a search by detectives late Thursday night and Friday morning.Casey's brother, Lee Anthony, also showed up at the home Saturday afternoon. When he arrived, he ripped up a makeshift memorial made of flowers, teddy bears, and pictures. The memorial was placed in the Anthony’s yard Saturday night. Orange County Sheriff's officials say evidence is mounting that the skull belongs to toddler Caylee Anthony. Caylee's mother, 22-year-old Casey Anthony, reported the girl missing in July and was charged with first-degree murder before the remains were found. A utility worker found the remains Thursday, about a half-mile from Anthony's home. One of Anthony's attorneys said Friday that "anthropological measurements and hair color" of the remains matched Caylee. The Orange County Medical Examiner's office and FBI forensics experts say it could be a week before conclusive DNA results are released.George and Cindy Anthony spent Saturday night away from their home for the third night in row."They want to be left alone," said their attorney, Brad Conway. "They want to grieve and go through the process without the publicity that's been focused on them so long."The residence on Hopespring Drive was cleared Friday morning as a crime scene and George and Cindy Anthony returned there in the afternoon for a short time(watch video | see images) after spending Thursday night at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel (see map). 911 CALL RELEASED OF SKULL REPORTFriday afternoon, the Orange County Sheriff's Office released the 911 call made from the Orange County Utilities Emergency Dispatch to the Orange County 911 call center reporting the discovery of a human skull. The skull discovery was made around 9:30am Thursday by a meter reader relieving himself in the woods. He immediately called his boss, who called 911.911 CALL:Discovery Of Human Skull"This is Orange County Emergency Dispatch, we found a human skull," the 911 caller said."Oh, my gosh," the dispatcher responded.The call lasted approximately two minutes."A skull we believe is human," the caller said."What's the location?" the dispatcher asked."It's right off of Suburban and Chickasaw in the Caylee Anthony area," the caller said."Ohhh," the dispatcher said. "Okay, if you can please try to stress to him to not draw attention to the area.""Okay," the caller said."And that would be great just in case it is something. It may be nothing but just in case," the dispatcher said.Eyewitness News has learned that man who found the skull, an Orange County water meter reader, may be eligible for the reward.
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Bones, Evidence Found As Area Near Skull Searched
Posted: 6:46 am EST December 15, 2008Updated: 12:47 pm EST December 15, 2008
LEE REMOVES MEMORIAL: Raw Video | See Images
MESSAGE BOARD: Has Caylee Been Found?
TEAM COVERAGE: Search Continues | Anthonys Return Home
RAW INTERVIEW: Anthonys' Attorney Speaks To Channel 9
Search teams were starting where the bag with the skull was found and were slowly moving out in circles around that spot. While others bones were found, there were no details released on what kind of bones they were or if they are connected to the child's skull that was found last week.Eyewitness News has also learned other evidence has been recovered, but details on what the evidence was specifically have not been released. Crews were collecting whatever they find just in case it may be connected to the discovery of the skull.A team of experts from the sheriff's office, the Orange County medical examiner and the FBI spent all weekend combing the woods for any more remains. Investigators sifted through buckets of leaves and dirt and detectives pulled out branches. They are methodically checking the area where a utility worker found the child's skull covered in duct tape and in a bag left near Suburban Drive. Investigators are trying to determine if the remains belong to Caylee Anthony.The Medical Examiner's Office has sent some of the evidence found to the FBI lab in Quantico, Va. for DNA testing. They said it could be at least a week before the remains are able to be identified.The case of Caylee touched the whole community. Strangers came to the crime scene bringing teddy bears and flowers. They also set up a makeshift memorial in front of the police tape."We just pray the family has some peace. I feel so sorry for the Anthonys because this must be a tremendous heartache for them," Orange County resident Jennifer Neira said.Detectives said that they plan to search the wooded area for the next few days.
EXPERT SAYS "INSECTS" COULD COMPROMISE EVIDENCEOn Good Morning America, a forensic expert said Monday there's a need to speed up testing on the remains.The expert, who specializes in insects, is on Casey Anthony's defense team. Timothy Huntington said the study of insects could determine the time of death, but he said "insect" evidence changes over time and insects could be compromising evidence right now."The sooner I could get access to that, the better it is and the more accurate it will be," he said.Huntington said even scientists can modify insect evidence while conducting tests and that's the reason why the defense team wants to take a look at the evidence at the same time as investigators.
LEE ANTHONY REMOVES CAYLEE MEMORIALA memorial for Caylee placed in front of the Anthonys' home was taken away by the little girl's uncle, Lee Anthony Saturday."Do no follow me on our property," he said to reporters.
LEE REMOVES MEMORIAL: Raw Video | See Images
After weeks of staying away from the cameras, Lee appeared at his parents' house and quickly removed the memorial. Flowers, teddy bears and pictures of Caylee were placed on the Anthonys' yard Friday night. Onlookers and cars riding past the Anthony home were back as well.Channel 9's camera caught people snapping pictures and standing outside the east Orange County house. The onlookers said they had to see Caylee's home to find closure in such a tragic story.
GEORGE & CINDY ANTHONY RETURN HOME George and Cindy Anthony were back in their home Monday morning after staying in a hotel, because their house was considered a crime scene. Orange County investigators were in the house searching for evidence over the weekend.Their new attorney Brad Conway told Eyewitness News that they're devastated and want their privacy. Conway also said they're trying to come to terms with the fact that their granddaughter Caylee may be gone forever."They would like the public to understand what they're going through and to be left alone," Conway said. "They're devastated."The Anthonys' private investigator returned to their home Sunday night. Eyewitness News saw him holding up a device with a blinking red light around the house, which may indicate that he was searching for hidden surveillance devices that may have been placed inside the home by investigators.Conway said the rumors about his clients have been constant since the remains of a small child believed to be Caylee were found in a wooded area down the street."These people have done nothing wrong, I don't like the public criticism, and I don't like the false rumors," he said.Last week, Eyewitness News was told that prosecutors may consider building an obstruction of justice case against the Anthonys."They've cooperated fully, they've got nothing to hide and they'll continue to cooperate," Conway stated.Conway is also George and Cindy's official spokesman, following a news conference at the Anthonys' church, where family spokeswoman Michelle Bart announced she was stepping aside after nearly two months on the job."Do not assume whatsoever anything regarding my choice to step back and let Brad do the job he's been retained to do," said Bart.
LARGER FBI TEAM JOINS IN EVIDENCE SEARCHA larger FBI team returned Saturday to the scene where the remains of a small child were found near Caylee Marie Anthony's home. The team helped the Orange County Sheriff's Office process the crime scene and the area around it by sifting through buckets of dirt.Baez took several items from the Anthony home. His search follows a search by detectives late Thursday night and Friday morning.Casey's brother, Lee Anthony, also showed up at the home Saturday afternoon. When he arrived, he ripped up a makeshift memorial made of flowers, teddy bears, and pictures. The memorial was placed in the Anthony’s yard Saturday night. Orange County Sheriff's officials say evidence is mounting that the skull belongs to toddler Caylee Anthony. Caylee's mother, 22-year-old Casey Anthony, reported the girl missing in July and was charged with first-degree murder before the remains were found. A utility worker found the remains Thursday, about a half-mile from Anthony's home. One of Anthony's attorneys said Friday that "anthropological measurements and hair color" of the remains matched Caylee. The Orange County Medical Examiner's office and FBI forensics experts say it could be a week before conclusive DNA results are released.George and Cindy Anthony spent Saturday night away from their home for the third night in row."They want to be left alone," said their attorney, Brad Conway. "They want to grieve and go through the process without the publicity that's been focused on them so long."The residence on Hopespring Drive was cleared Friday morning as a crime scene and George and Cindy Anthony returned there in the afternoon for a short time(watch video | see images) after spending Thursday night at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel (see map).
911 CALL RELEASED OF SKULL REPORTFriday afternoon, the Orange County Sheriff's Office released the 911 call made from the Orange County Utilities Emergency Dispatch to the Orange County 911 call center reporting the discovery of a human skull. The skull discovery was made around 9:30am Thursday by a meter reader relieving himself in the woods. He immediately called his boss, who called 911.
911 CALL: Discovery Of Human Skull
"This is Orange County Emergency Dispatch, we found a human skull," the 911 caller said."Oh, my gosh," the dispatcher responded.The call lasted approximately two minutes."A skull we believe is human," the caller said."What's the location?" the dispatcher asked."It's right off of Suburban and Chickasaw in the Caylee Anthony area," the caller said."Ohhh," the dispatcher said. "Okay, if you can please try to stress to him to not draw attention to the area.""Okay," the caller said."And that would be great just in case it is something. It may be nothing but just in case," the dispatcher said.Eyewitness News has learned that man who found the skull, an Orange County water meter reader, may be eligible for the reward.
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