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Here is the addy to the Transcript page for the Caylee Case ....

http://www.acandyrose.com/caylee_anthony_transcripts.htm

To get to the Names List associated with the documents just look for the link in the top left hand corner.

New transcripts are being added daily to what she already has there.


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Equusearch may pull out of Caylee search

Last Edited: Monday, 13 Oct 2008, 6:14 AM EDT
Created: Sunday, 12 Oct 2008, 11:50 PM EDT

BY TRACY JACIM
FOX 35 NEWS

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) --  Texas Equusearch, a non-profit group that is helping to organize searches for missing 3-year-old Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony, may be pulling out of Orlando for good.

"We gotta think about what's good for Equusearch in these tough economic times, because people who donate money may not donate again if all our money goes to one person when there are more (missing persons) out there," Equusearch founder Tim Miller told FOX 35 reporter Tracy Jacim in an exclusive interview on Sunday.

The fact that Miller says Equusearch has already spent $44,000  on the search for Caylee, only having recouped $5,000 from the Orange County Sheriff's Office and another $7,000 from private donations, and the fact that the Anthonys are not cooperating, is forcing Miller to reconsider continuing the search.

Miller flew into Orlando on Thursday with a few members of the group and a board director.   New York Times bestselling author Judith McNaught is helping with the financing and came to support Tim in what she calls "a draining case."
     
"I'm out here to write checks, that's what the Board of Directors does, because we all want it to turn out so well," said McNaught.  "At the same time, this is the first time I've made a public appearance on any case, because he (Tim) is so exhausted," she said, adding "I'm worried about our main resource."

Tropical Storm Fay forced Miller and his team to table a search a few weeks ago.   Since returning, Miller says he and about ten others have done small-scale searches with the Sheriff's Office and have turned up nothing.   He says water is still an issue too.

Miller says he'll have his final decision Monday.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7631148&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1


If you do not hear this from Tim or the TES office it is NOT true

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Grand Jury Hearing Slated In Anthony Case
Judge Not Expected To Rule On Motions On Monday

POSTED: 10:05 am EDT October 13, 2008
UPDATED: 11:32 am EDT October 13, 2008


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Prosecutors plan to move forward with a grand jury hearing on Tuesday that could result in homicide charges against Casey Anthony.

Anthony is accused of child neglect after failing to report the disappearance of her daughter, Caylee Anthony, for one month.

A judge's decisions are also expected on several motions filed by Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, but a court official said it won't come on Monday.

Last week, Baez requested more travel time, allowing Anthony to visit sites to help her defense prepare her case.

Other motions include a request to keep Anthony's travel schedule sealed from the public, and they sought the preservation of DNA samples so the defense can conduct their own tests.

http://www.wesh.com/news/17702112/detail.html

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Possible murder charge against Casey Anthony could come as early as tomorrow

11:06 AM EDT, October 13, 2008

Prosecutors are expected to present the case against Casey Anthony to an Orange County grand jury Tuesday morning.

At least 15 jurors will hear from witnesses, including Anthony's father, George Anthony, and others, before they decide whether the 22-year-old should be indicted on more serious charges, possibly murder.

Anthony is currently charged with child neglect, filing a false statement with law enforcement and check fraud. Investigators have said she is the main suspect in the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter, Caylee Marie.

Anthony's family reported the toddler missing on July 15 but Anthony told investigators she hadn't seen the girl since mid-June.

Officials with the State Attorney's Office will not comment on the Tuesday's proceedings, which are not public and are supposed to be held in secret. This is to protect jurors and witnesses from being subjected to any outside pressures.

Anthony -- like any accused person -- can not be forced to testify before the grand jury.

And unlike a trial, no defense is offered.

After testimony and evidence is offered, the jurors will discuss the case to determine if there is enough to indict Anthony on murder charges.

A tally is taken and at least 12 members must agree for a decision to be made. The grand jury has two options. They can return a "true bill," which becomes an indictment once it's filed in court.

Another result could be a "no-true bill," which means the grand jury found there wasn't enough evidence to issue an indictment.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/casey-anthony-missing-101308,0,1967447.story

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The search would resume on Wednesday. 
http://www.local6.com/video/index.html

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Casey Anthony Awaits Grand Jury Decision On Possible Charges

POSTED: 4:31 pm EDT October 13, 2008
UPDATED: 5:46 pm EDT October 13, 2008


ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Monday night could be Casey Anthony's last night of freedom. Eyewitness News is digging into the case against Casey and has obtained new inside information about Tuesday's grand jury testimony and how soon she could be re-arrested.

Tuesday's grand jury testimony will be behind closed doors, but sources are revealing more information to Eyewitness News about what will happen.

 
Casey Anthony's mother Monday accused prosecutors of playing politics and rushing the case to the grand jury before the November election, but Eyewitness News was told there are more important deadlines, legal ones, steering the strategy.

Casey could've pleaded guilty to child neglect to try to close the case before more serious charges were filed. Taking it to the grand jury stops that.

"Are you nervous about the grand jury?" WFTV reporter Kathi Belich asked Casey Anthony on Monday.

Casey didn't answer as she rushed to her weekly jail. She was not wearing her big white stolen sunglasses, either.

Casey's father George, a former sheriff's deputy in Ohio, will be one of the key witnesses against her Tuesday before the grand jury.

Casey's mother came to the jail Monday, as well, complaining that investigators are no longer accepting tips about Caylee.

"I'm worried for my granddaughter. Casey is gonna be able to defend whatever is out there right now, because it's just purely circumstantial evidence. I'm worried for Caylee. I found out they are no longer taking tips on my granddaughter," Cindy Anthony told Eyewitness News (watch full interview).

Eyewitness News has learned the grand jury will hear from half a dozen witnesses Tuesday, investigators from the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the FBI, FBI lab specialists and Casey's father. The grand jury will hear how investigators found high levels of the potentially toxic chemical chloroform in the trunk where they say Caylee's body had been.

If the grand jury indicts Casey for murdering her daughter Caylee, prosecutors would very likely drop the child neglect charge against her, because she couldn't be charged with neglecting Caylee by not reporting her missing if she had already killed her.

Depending on what the grand jury does Tuesday, Casey's visit to her lawyer's office Monday could be one of her last and Monday night could be the last night she spends at her parents' house.

http://www.wftv.com/news/17705500/detail.html

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Last Edited: Monday, 13 Oct 2008, 8:31 PM EDT
It is unknown whether or not the grand jury will take up the case in the morning or the afternoon.  FOX 35 will carry breaking news if and when a decision is released.  It is our plan to carry court action and news conferences live on the air and streaming through MyFoxOrlando.com.

The State does have some damning evidence, but investigators still have not located a body.  While prosecutors feel confident that they can indict Casey, her attorney,  Jose Baez, believes the missing toddler is alive.  The State only has to prove that there is probable cause in the murder of Caylee. Ultimately, it will be up to fifteen people to decide.

New lead attorney for Casey?

Should Casey face a homicide charge, she could be going to trial with a new lead counsel.  FOX 35 has learned from the president of the Criminal Defense Attorney's Association that Baez might not be permitted to represent Anthony in a first degree murder trial.

Richard Hornsby said Baez does not meet the standards set forth by attorneys in capital cases.  To be lead counsel you must:

have had five years experience as an attorney
served as co-counsel on two death penalty cases
demonstrated proficiency and commitment which exemplify quality representation in capital cases
However, Baez could still be part of a legal team.   Todd Black, spokesperson for Baez, offered this response on Monday:

"It will not change the commitment of the Baez Law Firm and they are fully prepared if an indictment is handed down to represent Ms. Anthony to the fullest."

more at site
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7637901&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.1.1

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October 13, 2008
Caylee Anthony - The Scoop Behind The Dress

If you watched Nancy Grace tonight, you'll recall that she made a big deal out of the discovery of a dress - similar to a dress of Caylee's - that was "just found" near the airport. During the show, Grace interviewed Tim Miller, who mentioned that the find had been leaked to a member of the media. I am that member of the media and I can provide you with the details of that find.

On Saturday, I received an email from an individual in Florida, who informed me that he was with a group who found a child's dress in an area, not far from the airport - that was identical to the dress that Caylee is wearing in photo #3 at the following web link: www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/17399904/detail.html.

Texas EquuSearch did not make the find. It was found by an independant search group that had helped out in the first search for Caylee.The email went on to describe the item and the fact that the individual had an "exclusive" photo of the dress.

After receiving the email, I contacted Tim to confirm the find. As you can imagine, Tim was quite upset that the information had been leaked. Not only that, but he was also upset because the information the person was providing constituted a direct violation of search and rescue protocol.

Tim told me that the authorities did not believe the dress was connected to the Caylee case. He also said that the dress was "too big" for Caylee. As a result, I chose not to publish that information. The last thing we needed was another media frenzy, at a time in which Tim was trying to determine what to do. Grace has since picked up on the find, which is why I am addressing it now.

I am not going to identify the name of the organization involved, as they should not be judged by the actions of a single person; however, I will say that Tim told me that there are suspicions regarding the origin of that dress and how it ended up in that area.

http://blogs.discovery.com/criminal_report/2008/10/caylee-anthony.html

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Witnesses arrive for grand jury in Casey Anthony case

Sarah Lundy and Bianca Prieto | Sentinel Staff Writer
9:02 AM EDT, October 14, 2008
TODAY'S UPDATES:

Witnesses Arrive
9 a.m. Witnesses began to show up to testify before the Orange County grand jury. The lead detective - Yuri Melich - was the first to arrive outside the courtroom. State Attorney Lawson Lamar arrived minutes later.
Prosecutors today are expected to present the case against Casey Anthony -- the mother of missing 3-year-old Caylee Marie -- to members of a grand jury who will decide whether she will face more serious charges, possibly murder.

The 22-year-old mother is the main suspect in the disappearance of her daughter, who was reported missing July 15. She told detectives that she last saw Caylee in mid-June when she left the girl with a baby sitter. When Anthony returned later, both Caylee and the baby sitter were gone, she said. Authorities have not been able to find the nanny, and they question whether she exists.

Anthony is currently charged with child neglect, filing a false statement with law enforcement and check fraud.

For the grand jury, State Attorney Lawson Lamar and an assistant state attorney will question witnesses as part of the closed-door proceeding.

Anthony's father, George Anthony, is expected to be one of the witnesses, a source said. Typically, detectives are called to speak before the grand jury.

How does a grand jury work?

People who have drivers licenses or state identification cards are selected at random to serve on grand juries.

They are allowed to ask witnesses questions and, if needed, ask to hear from specific witnesses. However, the state cannot force Casey Anthony to testify if she doesn't volunteer, and prosecutors must also question any witnesses who can offer evidence that could clear Anthony.

The state has to prove only probable cause to charge Anthony with a crime. Proving a case beyond a reasonable doubt is the standard for a criminal trial.

Is the grand jury open to the public?

No. What happens before a grand jury is secret. By law, witnesses, jurors and prosecutors are not allowed to talk about testimony. If they do, they may be held in contempt of court.

The media is not allowed in the grand jury proceedings. This is to ensure the witnesses and jurors are free from outside pressures.

However, participants can speak about the proceeding once the grand jury makes a decision.

What could happen?

After witnesses are questioned and evidence is presented, the jurors will talk about what they heard and will make a decision. It takes only 12 jurors to agree when deciding what to do.

The jury could opt for a lesser degree of murder, such as manslaughter.

They can issue a "true bill," which becomes an indictment once it's filed with the court. The indictment remains sealed to the public until authorities take the defendant into custody, which could happen the same day.

If jurors agree there isn't enough evidence, they can issue a "no-true bill," which means no indictment.

What happens after a no-true bill?

Prosecutors can opt to present the case again.

There is no statute of limitations for murder charges, so the state can pursue them at any time.


Bianca Prieto of the Sentinel staff contributed to this report. Sarah Lundy can be reached at slundy@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-6218.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey-anthony101408,0,6776908.story

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George Anthony Is Here
October 14, 2008 - No Responses

George Anthony and attorney Mark NeJame just walked past the media and into a conference room outside the room where the grand jury is meeting. We have counted 18 grand jurors, made of of 10 mostly older women. The men appear slightly younger, more in their 30s and 40s.

Who Is On Grand Jury?
October 14, 2008 - No Responses

Members of a grand jury are chosen similarly to other juries — from a pool of people with driver’s licenses or a state ID card. The proceedings, unlike a trial, are held in private and only the prosecution presents witnesses. At the end of the process, the grand jury votes on an indictment on a charge. They do not have to be unanimous. When could this happen? As soon as later today.

Also, just getting word now that George Anthony is on his way up.

Lamar Has Arrived
October 14, 2008 - No Responses

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Lawson Lamar just arrived at the grand jury. He declined to speak to the media, but called out a greeting to the people inside the courtroom as he entered.

http://www.wesh.com/breakingnews/index.html

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George Anthony In Grand Jury
October 14, 2008 - 3 Responses


George Anthony and Mark Nejame

By Bob Kealing, WESH 2 News:




At 9:24 George Anthony was just escorted in to the grand jury room along with  his attorney Mark NeJame.  Just before going inside, Anthony was visited in a conference room by an FBI agent and Prosecutor Jeff Ashton. Ashton is a veteran prosecutor who has tried many homicide cases over the years. He tried to first successful DNA case in Orange County two decades ago.

A nineteenth grand juror has also arrived. A man who appears to be in his late 20s or early 30s. That makes almost an even split of ten women and nine men. A court baliff explained to a member of the public trying to get inside that this is not an open proceeding.

State Attorney Lawson Lamar told us he would comment after the hearing was over.

A spokeswoman for the ninth judicial circuit says the grand jury’s findings will be read in open court after the jurors reach a decision. If an indictment is reached, the suspect would not be named if the person is not yet in custody.

No timetable yet on how long it might take.

Anthony Done Testifying
October 14, 2008 -


10:55 a.m.: By Bob Kealing, WESH 2 News

After more than an hour with an Orange County grand jury, George Anthony has completed his testimony. Anthony appeared somber as he waited for the elevator to take hm back downstairs. All the while he held a plastic folder with his missing granddaughter Caylee Marie Anthony’s picture on the front.

“Mr. Anthony answered all the questions he was asked,” said his attorney Mark NeJame, “Beyond that we’re really not allowed to comment.”

We’ve also seen the canine handler whose cadaver dog “hit” on the back of Casey Anthony’s car and the Anthony’s back yard.

One court deputy said she believes there are about a half dozen witnesses to testify. It’s also believed that this is the only case the grand jury is hearing.

More On George Anthony
October 14, 2008 - One Response

11:29 a.m.: WESH 2 News reporter Amanda Ober is outside the courthouse and caught up with Mark NeJame and George Anthony when they left earlier this morning. As he said to media inside the courthouse, NeJame said he wasn’t legally allowed to talk about what was said inside the grand jury room. But he added:

“All we can say is that George Anthony answered all questions directly and honestly and did what no human being could be prepared to do.” He added that if an indictment is handed up, he will comment.

After his testimony, George Anthony had no comment, but several of you have asked for more details on what he said before entering the courthouse. Here is the quote:

“This is going to be hard for me to do. My focus is always on my granddaughter. It always will be. I love my daughter, wife and my son.” He tend asked everyone to pray, especially for Caylee. He did mention praying at 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., although he didn’t explain the significance, if any, of that time.
http://www.wesh.com/breakingnews/index.html

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Grand jury hears testimony in Casey Anthony case

Sarah Lundy and Bianca Prieto | Sentinel Staff Writer
11:26 AM EDT, October 14, 2008

TODAY'S UPDATES:

Testimony of dog handler lasts 30 minutes
11:17 a.m. Deputy Jason Forgey walked out of the courtroom after giving his testimony.

Dog handler next to testify

 

10:45 a.m. Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Forgey was called before the grand jury. He had testified earlier in a bond hearing that his cadaver dog alerted on the trunk of Casey Anthony's car. This signaled that a body was once held there. The dog also alerted to a section of the Anthonys' backyard but nothing was found when officials dug up the area.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey-anthony101408,0,6776908.story

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TODAY'S UPDATES:

Baez spokesman issues statement
11:50 a.m. The spokesman representing defense attorney Jose Baez issued a statement this morning accusing State Attorney Lawson Lamar of using Casey Anthony's case for his political benefit.

"Lawson Lamar has allowed authorities to let any real search fall by the wayside, to let his fight to keep his political office benefit from being placed on the front burner," the faxed statement from Todd Black said.

READ FOR YOURSELF: Casey Anthony documents related to check fraud charges "THE TRUTH IS -- there's no time limit on bringing murder charges against any suspected offender. But, there is a limit on how much time Lawson Lamar has to impress voters, and, sadly, it is less impressive for him to deliver a missing child alive, or he would DEMAND that law enforcement keep investigating," the statement said.

"What Lawson Lamar has chosen to do is commercialize Ms. Anthony's missing daughter, Caylee, as the 'perfect springboard' to squeeze out his re-election. HIS TIME LIMIT ….the November elections!"
 http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey-anthony101408,0,6776908.story

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Here is video of Casey going to Baez office





http://www.wftv.com/video/17711648/index.htm

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Grand Jury Breaks For Lunch
October 14, 2008 - 8 Responses

11:59 a.m.: The prosecution team just left as the grand jury is taking a break for lunch. Testimony is expected to resume at 1 p.m. So far this morning, the witnesses we have seen come in and out of the grand jury room are George Anthony, an FBI agent and a deputy whose cadaver dog hit on the trunk of Casey Anthony’s car. Orange County Sheriff’s Detective Yuri Melich also is here, and expected to testify later. Other than him, it is not known who will be called before the grand jury or when exactly it will end today.

Please check back for more updates after lunch — and post comments with questions that we answer.

http://www.wesh.com/breakingnews/index.html

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Oct 14, 2008 | 1:03 PM Baez will make statement at 1:30 p.m. with Casey
12:58 p.m. Casey Anthony's attorney Jose Baez announced a few moments ago that he will hold a short press conference with his client outside of his Kissimmee office.

The press conference will start at 1:30 p.m.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-ca
sey-anthony101408,0,6776908.story

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1:15PM UPDATE: Grand jurors have resumed listening to testimony in the case against Casey Anthony. She could be re-arrested Tuesday for murder depending on the outcome of a grand jury hearing. Prosecutors are trying to get a murder indictment against her for the death of her daughter, Caylee Anthony.

http://www.wftv.com/index.html

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TODAY'S UPDATES:

Anthony will turn self in if indicted
2 p.m. If the grand jury decides to indict Casey Anthony on homicide charges this afternoon, she will turn herself in to authorities, attorney Jose Baez said at his office.

Anthony stood next to her attorney, wearing a white collared shirt with a Where's Caylee button, during the six-minute press conference.


"She is doing her best to stand tall in front of everyone," Baez said. "They [the sheriff's office] threw the kitchen sink at her a long time ago."

Anthony, who has never appeared at a press conference, did not comment. She became emotional at times and shed a few tears.

"Casey is going through a nightmare," Baez said. "She has a missing child. She is also someone's child."

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Lead detective takes the stand
2:22 p.m. Orange County sheriff's Detective Yuri Melich has begun his testimony in front of the grand jury. Melich, who is on crutches because of an earlier motorcycle accident, is reportedly the last person to testify today.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey-anthony101408,0,6776908.story

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Last Witness On The Stand
October 14, 2008 - No Responses
2:33 p.m. By Bob Kealing, WESH 2 News

A court deputy tells me the last witness to testify before the grand jury is now on the stand. He is Orange County detective Yuri Melich who has been on the case since Caylee Anthony was reported missing three months ago this week.

We’ve counted around a half dozen witnesses presented by the state, they include: George Anthony, Orange County’s cadaver dog handler, and an FBI agent also closely involved with the case, Nick Savage.

Once the testimony is complete and all the evidence presented, the grand jury of ten women and nine men will deliberate. Once they have reached a decision, the media will be invited in to the courtroom to hear from State Attorney Lawson Lamar whether the grand jury has decided on a “true bill” or “no true bill” decision; To indict or not to indict. If Casey is in custody, her name will be revealed at that time; if not, we’ll hear the charges.

http://www.wesh.com/breakingnews/index.html