UPDATE 12/29/08: Cindy And George Anthony Seeking Large Venue For Caylee's Memorial Service

Update to previous post-
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Brad Conway, the Anthony's attorney wanted to reiterate that the Anthony's are NOT soliciting donations earmarked for Caylee's funeral or memorial service. They are planning a private funeral service after the holidays, and a public memorial as well.

Large Venue Sought

While he did not name a date or place for the tributes, Conway did say, "The public memorial will have to be located at a large venue so that everyone who wants to pay their last respects to this beautiful child may do so," Conway said.

A spokesman for the jail where Caylee's mother and accused murderer, Casey Anthony, is being held pending trial said that Casey would not be able to attend a funeral or memorial service because of the charges against her, as well as for safety and security reasons. Casey is charged with first degree murder, and being held without bond.

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Anthony's Attorney Brad Conway Presser December 21, 2008 (Entire)

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Brad Conway, George and Cindy Anthony's attorney, held a press conference Sunday, December 21, 2008. He discussed the gifts left at Caylee's memorial, plans to donate them and why; the Anthony's in general; funeral arrangements; and the search warrant served upon the Anthony home on Saturday December 20, 2008.

Following is the press conference in its entirety, in two parts.

Brad Conway Presser Part 1

Brad Conway Presser Part 2



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Caylee Anthony Memorial Toys To Be Donated To Needy Children; Funeral and/or Memorial Arrangements Not Set (updated)

Speaking through attorney Brad Conway, George and Cindy Anthony have made arrangements to have all the toys and stuffed animals donated to the Orlando Rescue Mission. Hundred of toys and stuffed animals are being left at a tree designated as a memorial for Caylee.

Conway said that it was George and Cindy's wish and that Caylee would want as well, for the toys and animals to benefit children that would otherwise not have a Christmas this year. Conway states there are about 88 children that will benefit from the donation.

Also, George and Cindy went to church service this morning. There is no word yet of funeral arrangements or a memorial for Caylee at this time.


The Anthony's said they would like to visit their daughter, Casey, where she is incarcerated at that Orange County jail, but can not because of the taped visitations.

See the Video: Anthony Attorney Regarding Donation of Memorial Site Toys


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UPDATE: 12/22/08: The general public as well as those leaving mementos at the memorial for Caylee are upset at the Anthony's removal of the items left in memory of Caylee. The Anthony's have agreed that any animals or toys left at the memorial site with notes attached for Caylee will remain at the site, while others will be donated to a local homeless shelter to be distributed to less fortunate children for Christmas. A second memorial has began at the crime scene as well.

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Casey Notified of Caylee's Death

No word yet on Casey's reaction to the news, but Baez is hot under the collar because he did not get to tell Casey himself.

According to OCSO protocol, after a death, the next of kin is to be notified. Due to Casey Anthony being incarcerated, the jail chaplain informed her of the remains being those of Caylee.

Baez was irritated because he wanted to prepare Casey and be the one to inform her.

The Anthony's have remained inside their home and quiet, only releasing a statement through their attorney Brad Conway.

Emergeny Hearing to Be Held Today In Casey Anthony Case

Judge Stan Strickland will address three motions filed by Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez.

The motions will ask that the Orange County Sheriff's Office turn over photographs, video recordings and drawings taken at the crime scene where a child's remains were found on Thursday. The location is very near the Anthony home.

A second motion asks that the defense be allowed to conduct a second autopsy on the remains, and the final motion seeks to preserve forensic evidence and appoint a forensic expert for the court.

There will be a livestream of the hearing at 2 p.m. EST/ 1 p.m. CST
I will post a link to the stream momentarily

Meanwhile, investigators continued to work to identify the remains of the child found last week.

For the first time, Caylee's grandparents, George and Cindy Anthony, said they believe the toddler has died.

The crime scene was quiet early Tuesday morning, but investigators were expected to return for a sixth day to search for clues that could lead them to a killer.

The FBI has taken DNA samples and fingerprints from George, Cindy and Lee Anthony. Family attorney Brad Conway said that's to exclude them from investigation.

Conway said both George and Cindy continue to support their daughter.

"Everybody wants to make sure that there are no mistakes made. Everybody wants to make sure that the person responsible for this crime is held responsible for it, and if that happens to be Casey (Anthony), a jury of her peers will have to make that decision," Conway said.

A memorial to Caylee continued to grow on Tuesday. What started as a single cross with flowers attached to it now includes flowers, Teddy bears, balloons and other stuffed animals.

Anthony's Speak Through Attorney

Anthony family attorney, Brad Conway, holds news conference, begging for Anthony's privacy. This is the first we have heard from the Anthony's since their appearance on Larry King: Live, on Wednesday, December 10, 2008.

Conway states the Anthony's are not yet grieving, but are wanting their privacy during this time of emotion. Conway describes Cindy and George as "worn down and tired".


Watch News Conference Here







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Anthony's Attorney Brad Conway Speaks Out *video*

The Anthony's new attorney, Brad Conway, speaks to WFTV Local 9 regarding Cindy and George's reaction to the search warrant and if there are further charges pending against them.


Raw Video Here




video courtesy WFTV Local 9 Orlando

Did Anthony's Attorney Give Confimation Remains Are Caylee?

Cindy Anthony Leaves Her Home Thursday Night with Dogs and Clothing

Although law enforcement nor the media has yet to confirm the remains that were found Thursday are those of Caylee Marie Anthony, the majority of us "know in our gut" that, unfortunately, they are.

Seems like someone knows something we don't. In this article from WFTV Local 9 Orlando, the Anthony's new attorney, Brad Conway, leads us to believe that the Anthony's have already been advised that Caylee was found.

Read for yourself. I highlighted in bold the statement in reference.

From WFTV Local 9:

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- George and Cindy Anthony returned to their home to sit down with their attorney Sunday afternoon.

After spending a couple of hours with George and Cindy, attorney Brad Conway left saying he has a lot of work to do to make sure prosecutors and the public know his clients have done nothing wrong.

Conway says his clients are trying to remain optimistic, but they’re coming to terms that Caylee’s remains were found in this wooded area near their house. “They’re trying to deal with this the best way they can, they would like privacy, they would like the public to understand what they’re going through, and to be left alone.” 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 after spending Thursday night at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.


Friday morning, investigators collected evidence from the Anthony’s home. Conway says investigated left the place in a mess, but that George and Cindy didn’t have any concerns over what was seized.

Investigators returned to the scene Sunday and spent the day sifting through buckets of dirt and leaves. They wouldn’t say if anything was found.

Geraldo Crimetime in Primetime 12/13/08 pt 5

Includes an exclusive with Brad Conway, the Anthony family's new attorney.

Geraldo Crimetime in Primetime 12/13/08 pt 6