Caylee Anthony: Remains Identified as Those of Missing Toddler

by politisite | December 19, 2008 at 11:09 am
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Casey Anthony's defense team: Caylee is dead

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The five-month mystery ended today when authorities confirmed that skeletal remains discovered in woods last week belong to the missing two-year-old girl.

WESH in Orlando is reporting information revealed at the 2 pm News Conference

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office revealed Friday that the remains found near the Anthony home last Thursday are in fact those of Caylee Marie Anthony.Dr. Jan C. Garavaglia, the medical examiner, made the announcement during a 2 p.m. news conference. She said the identification was made through DNA match at the FBI lab in Virginia. She said the death was by homicide, but she is not able yet to say how the child was killed.Garavaglia said the remains were bones only. Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary declined to say what, if anything, else was found at the scene.

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Amy Judd

So sad. I can't believe it, even though I think everyone knew it was coming.

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politisite

I agree it has been very sad. 

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Amy Judd

Thank you for adding all the links as well.

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Jarrett Martineau

Thanks for this.

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harringtola

What an amazing turn of events and it is still not over.

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