CAYLEE Anthony's death resulted in a homicide investigation as police suspected her mother was the culprit.
Although the late Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, was acquitted of any related charges, crime sleuths are curious to know what happened to Casey after the trial.
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Where is Casey Anthony now?
When Casey Anthony's murder trial concluded, she retreated from the public eye to West Palm Beach, Florida.
While living in the area, she shared a home with Patrick McKenna.
Patrick happened to be the lead investigator of Casey's defense team when she stood trial for allegedly taking her daughter's life.
On November 15, 2022, Casey's name returned to the headlines as she was making the rounds to promote her Peacock docuseries Casey Anthony: Where The Truth Lies.
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In the documentary, she makes several claims about the circumstances surrounding Caylee's death.
She even goes as far as to say that it was her father George Anthony who is the perpetrator responsible.
Casey recalls: "I was awoken by my father shaking me and asking me where Caylee was.
"That didn't make sense. She would never even leave my room without telling me.
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"I immediately started looking around the house. I go outside and I'm looking to see where she could be."
She makes more accusations about her father: "He was standing there with her. She was soaking wet. He handed her to me and said it was my fault, that I caused it.
"But he didn't rush to call 911 and he wasn't trying to resuscitate her. I collapsed with her in my arms. She was heavy, and she was cold.
"He takes her from me and he immediately softens his tone and says 'It's going to be ok.'
"I wanted to believe him. He took her from me and he went away."
She added: "During the 31 days, I genuinely believed that Caylee was still alive.
"My father kept telling me she was ok. I had to keep following his instructions. He told me what to do. I tried to act as normal as I could."
On many occasions, George Anthony has denied the allegations made against him in relation to his granddaughter's death.
A New York lawyer, Richard Altman, even told the New York Post that Mr Anthony could sue his daughter for defamation over rape claims she makes in the upcoming Peacock docu-series.
Peacock subscribers will have the chance to relive the case when, Casey Anthony: Where The Truth Lies, premieres on November 29, 2022.
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What happened to Casey's daughter Caylee?
The late Caylee Anthony was last seen alive on June 16, 2008.
After months of investigating, law enforcement discovered her lifeless body on Thursday, December 11.
Two-year-old Caylee's remains were found wrapped in a blanket and hidden in a laundry basket in a wooded area in close proximity to the Anthony residence.
Her death was ruled a homicide and the cause of death went undetermined.
However, Casey was named the prime suspect in her daughter's case.
When was Casey acquitted?
On July 16, 2008, Casey was arrested for child neglect and giving false police statements after her mother Cindy reported Caylee missing the previous day.
Although she was released in August, she was apprehended again and indicted on Thursday, October 16.
On May 23, 2011, Casey's trial went underway as she pleaded not guilty.
On July 5, 2011, the jury in the case deliberated for 10 hours and 40 minutes.
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That Tuesday, the accused mother was found not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter of a child.
However, Casey was convicted of four counts of lying to the police and providing false information.
