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Remains Positively Identified as Those of Caylee Anthony

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:05:00 GMT

The skeletal remains found last week in the woods near the home of Caylee Anthony have been positively identified as those of the missing toddler. A county medical examiner said her death is considered a homicide.

The medical examiner, Dr. Jan Garavaglia, said that DNA tests confirm that the remains match Caylee Anthony’s genetic profile but the findings give no clue as to how the girl was killed. The remains, some of which were as small as pebbles, were discovered by a utility worker on the edge of the Anthony's neighborhood about 10 miles southeast of downtown Orlando.

Caylee's mom, Casey Anthony, was charged with first-degree murder in October in the disappearance of her daughter and recently pleaded not guilty. According to a spokesperson for her attorney, Casey is aware of today's findings but there has been no comment from her or her family.

Caylee Anthony hadn't been seen since June, but her mother didn't report her missing until a month later. The child's grandmother, Casey's mom, called authorities in July to report that she hadn't seen her granddaughter in a month and that her daughter's car smelled like death.

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sweatpantsmom — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:55:00 GMT

The skeletal remains of a small child have been found in Florida, and speculation is that it is the body of missing toddler Caylee Anthony. Caylee's mom, Casey Anthony, was charged with first-degree murder in October in the disappearance of her daughter and recently pleaded not guilty.

Caylee Anthony hasn't been seen since June, but her mother didn't report her missing until a month later. The child's grandmother, Casey's mom, called authorities in July to report that she hadn't seen her granddaughter in a month and that her daughter's car smelled like death.

The body found this morning was discovered by a utility worker on the edge of the Anthony's neighborhood about 10 miles southeast of downtown Orlando. Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary said it was not immediately apparent to investigators whether the remains belonged to Caylee.

Mandy Albritton, a member of EquuSearch - one of the groups that searched for Caylee in the months after her disappearance - said their volunteers did not previously search the location where the remains were found because it was submerged in water. When they returned in November, the site had been closed off by a fence.

Deborah Smith, one of EquuSearch’s volunteers, had already searched the area three times and said “she had a bad feeling” because Anthony had said her daughter was nearby. She said, “it’s really wet and steep and there’s lots of snakes back there.”

“I do believe it’s (Caylee Marie),” Smith said.

As a parent, my heart aches for this little girl. In my opinion her mother should be held fully responsible for her death and her grandparents are guilty to a certain extent for covering up for their daughter.

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Caylee Anthony Remains Found?

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Divers searching the area of Little Eonlockhatchee River in Orlando, Florida have found a plastic bag containing small bones and toys. Authorities are still trying to determine if there is a connection between the find and the case of missing 3-year-old Caylee Anthony.

Inside the bag recovered today, were two toys and small bones the size of fingers and toes. There was also a shamrock, which is said to have been a favorite symbol of Casey Anthony. The bag was weighted down by bricks.

Caylee's mom, Casey Anthony, was charged with first-degree murder last month in the disappearance of her daughter and recently pleaded not guilty.

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Video: Is Little Caylee Anthony Alive?

Sassy Smith — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Three-year-old Caylee Anthony went missing in June and her mother Casey Anthony has been indicted by a Florida grand jury on a first-degree murder charge. However, there is at least one person who believes the little girl is still alive - Caylee's grandmother, Cindy Anthony. She refuses to believe that her granddaughter is dead or that her daughter had anything to do with her disappearance.

Cindy told TODAY's Meredith Vieira on Wed's show, "I know Caylee is alive."

She said, "I know my daughter. There is nothing in this world that could make me believe that Casey did anything to Caylee. There has never been any child neglect, child abuse or anything. This young lady loves her child, more than I love Casey."

According to reports, there have been "sightings" of Caylee since her disappearance, and now a court ruling now states that authorities have to turn over those reports to the family, that will give them names of the people who called police claiming they've seen the little girl.

Cindy added, "There's a lot of people out there that have seen Caylee. We're going to reach out to those people once we get their names and we're going to go ahead and start tracking them down ourselves.... I know in my heart that we are going to find Caylee before this trial takes place."

However, not everyone agrees with Casey's grandmother. Florida State Attorney Lawson Lamar's office obtained the grand jury indictment against Casey on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and four counts of lying to investigators about her child's disappearance months ago. She's also facing charges on passing bad checks that she allegedly used to purchase beer and lingerie.

Cindy Anthony said she's been spending as much time with her daughter as she can - she sat with Casey in her lawyer Jose Baez's office.

She said, "I just wanted to be around her as much as I could. We've known that they've been building a case against Casey from day one, and they have not been looking for my granddaughter. Her attorney has been preparing for this since day one."

Cindy Anthony said it's been hard for her daughter, waiting for the indictment. "Not only is she facing the charges, I told her the night before: 'You know, they haven't been looking for Caylee.' She's lost her daughter. Someone has her daughter."

Caylee's grandmother added, "My love for Casey is stronger every day. My love for my granddaughter is stronger every day."

You can watch the interview HERE.

I hope they do find Caylee alive, but it's not looking good. Our hearts go out to her.

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sweatpantsmom — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:40:00 GMT

Finally - the mother of missing 3-year-old toddler Caylee Anthony is being held accountable for her daughter's disappearance. A Florida grand jury returned an indictment today charging Casey Anthony with first-degree murder; the state attorney for Orange County said the first count is a capital charge -- which could carry a penalty of life in prison or death.

Caylee Anthony disappeared in mid-June, but Casey Anthony waited a full month before contacting authorities to report her daughter missing. The toddler's grandmother, Casey's mom. called the police in July to say that she hadn't seen Casey for a month and that her daughter's car smelled like a dead body.

While her daughter was missing, Casey Anthony was seen partying at nightclubs and living the life of a carefree single woman, at one point entering a "hot body" contest. She was also accused of stealing a friend's checkbook during this time and forging checks to go on shopping sprees.

Casey Anthony claimed that her daughter disappeared after she had dropped her off with a babysitter, but when police checked out her story they learned that the address that Anthony supplied belonged to vacant apartment. The woman Anthony named as the babysitter said she did not know Anthony.

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Casey Anthony Re-Arrested

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:57:00 GMT

Casey Anthony, the mother of the Florida toddler who has been missing since June, was arrested again on Friday night on fraud and theft charges. The 22-year-old had allegedly used a friend's checkbook to pay for items at several stores and to write a check for cash.

Anthony was released from jail last week on $500,000 bond where she had been held on charges of child neglect, making false statements and obstructing the investigation into her daughter Caylee's disappearance. Although the 3-year-old hasn't been seen since mid-June, Anthony did not report her missing until July.

A bounty hunter with the California company that helped Anthony post bond says he no longer believes the little girl is alive. "Absolutely not," Leonard Padilla said. He also told ABC News that he now regrets getting involved with the case. "Maybe we got duped a little bit. Maybe we overestimated her."

On Wednesday it was revealed that air samples taken from Anthony's car showed proof that a decomposing human body had been inside the trunk.

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Dads Gone Mad: Rampage Jackson Arrested

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:08:00 GMT

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, former light heavyweight champion of the Ultimate Fighter Championships was arrested yesterday after being involved in a hit-and-run accident and then leading police on a brief pursuit. The crash left crumpled cars, shredded tires and sparks in his wake. Jackson was booked on suspicion of felony evading, hit-and-run and reckless driving in the incident that took place in Orange County.

At the time Jackson was driving a lifted, gray pick-up truck with his image plastered on the side. It's always nice to let the cops know who they're chasing after you've smashed up a bunch of cars.

Jackson has three boys, all with the middle name of Rampage: Diangelo, 8, Raja and Elijah, 1. His infant daughter is Naname Nakia ‘Page' Jackson.

Let's hope they kids have only inherited his name and not his driving skills.

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There's A Gwen Stefani Joke About Buns Here Somewhere

Karen — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:02:00 GMT

Gwen, Gavin, Kingston and the bun in the oven recently went to an L.A. bakery.

Gavin scooped up Kingston as Mama looked on.

I kinda hope she has a girl. You?

Gwen Stefani and the Boys: Life is a Beach

Whit Honea — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:57:00 GMT

A very pregnant Gwen Stefani hit Laguna Beach with Gavin Rossdale and little Kingston.

It was freaking hot on Saturday. Like over a hundred degrees hot. Hope Gwen and Kingston had plenty of shade and fluids.

Nobody cares about dads.

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No Doubt Gwen Stefani's at Work

Whit Honea — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:10:00 GMT

No Doubt is back together and working on a new album. You didn't think Gwen Stefani was going to let a little something like a bun in the oven keep her from getting back in the studio, did you?

According to a message that Gwen left on the band's website:

"Hey No Doubters

Been thinking so much about you all lately as I am back in the studio again with the boys trying to write some new music. What an amazing few years it has been. So inspired going through the dance record phase of my life. Thank you so much for all your support! The tour was incredible. We ended up doing over 100 shows around the world and it was so rewarding and again inspiring. Thank you to everyone who came out to see it…memories for life! Great to be home with with all my boys. Feels crazy to be pregnant all over again!!!!! We have been spending every day up in the little studio in our house trying to write music. My favorite part so far is just seeing the guys everyday and hanging out. We have so much fun together. The songwriting part is a bit slow on my part…I think it has something to do with the baby in my belly but I'm sure it is all of the process and I really believe this could be the most inspired No Doubt record so far. Cant wait to see what happens. All my love g"

There you go, straight from the pregnant lady's mouth.

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Gwen Stefani Goes to Hospital

Whit Honea — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:03:00 GMT

Gwen and hubby Gavin Rossdale went to Cedar Sinai Medical Center for her check-up.

I was going to say how Gwen was probably the best dressed patient in the waitingroom (does she have to wait?), but it is Beverly Hills. The nurses probably wear Armani.

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Gwen Stefani Gets Back to Her Roots

Whit Honea — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:40:00 GMT

It's back to the roots for Gwen Stefani. No, not hair color, but Orange County, the land of choppers, housewives and of course, "the real." Gwen has been hanging out a bit with the fam lately as evident by this luncheon with her father Dennis Stefani (the one with the beard).

As I've mentioned before, this is a big moment for Gwen, Gavin and Kingston, the countdown to two kids. Things.will.change. I'm talking to you, Kingston.

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Gwen Stefani is a Nice Lady

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:35:00 GMT

Hey! Come back! I'm not being sarcastic - for once. She really is a nice lady. Gwen Stefani, who grew up in Southern California, is donating all the proceeds from her October 30 concert in San Diego to benefit victims of the recent wildfires that devastated the area. Stefani said she considered canceling the show out of respect for the victims, "but then it occurred to me there might be a more useful solution." This makes me want to go buy her record at the store, instead of downloading it for free off the internet.

Right after I finished writing this post I saw this article, revealing recently released documents that show Britney Spears has an average monthly income of $737,868 and spends $16,000 of it on clothes and $102,000 on entertainment, gifts and vacations. There's a moral to this story in here somewhere.

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FameCrawler : Orange County

Remains Positively Identified as Those of Caylee Anthony

Has Caylee Anthony Been Found?

Caylee Anthony Remains Found?

Video: Is Little Caylee Anthony Alive?

Casey Anthony Indicted by Grand Jury on Murder Charge

Casey Anthony Re-Arrested

Dads Gone Mad: Rampage Jackson Arrested

There's A Gwen Stefani Joke About Buns Here Somewhere

Gwen Stefani and the Boys: Life is a Beach

No Doubt Gwen Stefani's at Work

Gwen Stefani Goes to Hospital

Gwen Stefani Gets Back to Her Roots

Here's Your Chance to Own A Piece of Gwen Stefani

The Bittersweet Days of Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani Pregnant!

Gwen Stefani is a Nice Lady