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


See also: Additional Footage

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.

video courtesy WESH Orlando

Sheriff Beary's Reaction to ID of Caylee Anthony's Remains

Sheriff Beary was visibly emotional today during the press conference to reveal the identification of the remains found a week ago. It was confirmed by the State Medical Examiner the remains were those of Caylee Marie Anthony, age 2 at the time of her disappearance in June of 2008.

Cause of death is homicide by undetermined means.

Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, 22, remains in the Orange County Jail without bond under First Degree Murder charges.


Sheriff Kevin Beary's Reaction to ID Confirmation of Caylee Anthony's Remains



video courtesy WESH Orlando

Baez Reacts to Confirmation of Caylee's Remains video

An irritated Jose Baez help a brief press conference after the remains that were found a week ago were identified to be those of Caylee Anthony.

Baez wanted to be the one to inform his client, Casey Anthony, 22,and Caylee's mother. Instead, according to protocol, a jail chaplain informed Casey of the news then Baez was allowed to speak with her briefly.

Baez claims he had asked to be allowed to inform Casey himself.

Orange County Jail Officials will not comment on Casey's behavior or reaction to the news.

video:

Baez Believes in the presumption of innocence



video courtesy WESH Orlando

Remains Found With Hair Attatched to Duct Tape

Investigators are wrapping up their forensic search for the night at the location where a skull and other remains were found Thursday.

WDBO reporter, Drew Petrimo stated tonight on Nancy Grace, that he has learned from sources inside the scene that the duct tape was wrapped all the way around the skull, not just on the mouth. Thus causing flesh to remain intact on the duct tape as well as hair that is similar in color and length of that of Caylee Anthony.

As disturbing as it was to hear and type this information, Justice for Caylee will come from evidence such as this.

It is duly noted the excellent work that Orlando LE and CSI is performing by carefully sifting through buckets of soil to make sure that every last bone fragment is collected so that Caylee may have a proper burial.

Also, to guarantee that every piece of evidence is gathered to ensure Casey Anthony remains behind bars for the remainder of her life.

Please visit Nancy Grace's Find Caylee Blog. Updated blogging by Natisha Lance and other NG producers in the field daily. http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/09/08/NGfindcayleeblog/index.html