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Orlando, Florida · 2008

Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony

Casey Anthony
Casey AnthonyFlorida government / Orange County Jail · Public domain (U.S.)
Book cover: Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony — Jeff Ashton with Lisa Pulitzer
Book coverImperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey AnthonyJeff Ashton with Lisa PulitzerBook cover via Google Books

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Disputed justice

Two-year-old Caylee Anthony disappeared in Florida in 2008, and her remains were found months later. Her mother Casey’s false statements drew intense scrutiny. In 2011, a jury acquitted Casey of murder and the other major charges, while convicting her of lying to investigators.

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Caylee Anthony recovery area

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Suburban Drive, Orlando, Florida

Caylee's remains were discovered in woods near this road in 2008. Casey Anthony was acquitted of murder; this location does not identify who caused Caylee's death.

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01Books

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Jeff Ashton with Lisa Pulitzer

Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony

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02Movies

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IMDb · Screen title

Prosecuting Casey Anthony (2013)

IMDb title reference connected to the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Listed release: 2013. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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03TV & documentaries

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IMDb · TV episode

Biography — Casey Anthony: How Did We Get Here? (2011)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Listed release: 2011. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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Hulu

Casey Anthony's Parents: The Lie Detector Test (2024)

Hulu title page for this 2024 production connected to Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony. Availability depends on your location and subscription.

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04Newspaper clippings

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The Orlando Sentinel · 2011-07-06 · Page A1

Anthony acquitted of the major charges

Local front-page reporting explains the verdicts and reactions after the jury’s decision.

Anthony was acquitted of murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter.

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The Reporter · 2011-06-17 · Page 2

Defense begins amid intense public attention

USA Today reporting covers the defense presentation and the crowds following the trial.

Published before the acquittal; includes characterizations made during the trial.

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05News & reporting

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Los Angeles Times

Reporting on Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony

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06Podcasts

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Apple Podcasts

Creeps and Creeps — Casey Anthony

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The Casual Criminalist

The Story of Casey Anthony: A Pathological Liar’s Guide to Destroying the Lives of Those Around You

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released May 9, 2023. About 87 minutes.

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RedHanded

FROM THE VAULT - Casey Anthony: Web of Lies - Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released March 5, 2025. About 98 minutes.

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48 Hours

Casey Anthony: Judgment Day

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released July 22, 2026. About 41 minutes.

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Serialously with Annie Elise

Casey Anthony CAUGHT Lying! DESTROYED by Parents in New Documentary: New Footage & Polygraph

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released January 8, 2024. About 69 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 306: Casey Anthony Part I - Ill Wishers

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released March 3, 2018. About 116 minutes.

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Rotten Mango

#146: The Pathological Liar & The Corpse (Case of Casey Anthony)

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released March 13, 2022. About 96 minutes.

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

TOT-MOM CASEY ANTHONY: “MAGGOTS & DEATH SMELL” TO NEW “MEMOIR”

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released June 25, 2026. About 48 minutes.

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RedHanded

FROM THE VAULT - Casey Anthony: Web of Lies - Part 2

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released March 5, 2025. About 75 minutes.

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True Crime Garage

Casey Anthony /// Part 1 /// 101

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released April 25, 2017. About 89 minutes.

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Mile Higher

Casey Anthony: What Really Happened To Her Daughter Caylee?

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released July 2, 2019. About 153 minutes.

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RedHanded

Episode 226 - Casey Anthony: Web of Lies - Part 2

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released December 16, 2021. About 77 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 307: Casey Anthony Part II - The Dancing Belvins

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released March 9, 2018. About 84 minutes.

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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

[Florida Files] Casey Anthony Revisited

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released May 6, 2025. About 81 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Last Update on the Left - Episode 15 - Casey Anthony Revisited

Podcast coverage of the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Released June 21, 2026. About 52 minutes.

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07Social Media

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COURT TV

Judgment of Casey Anthony with Ashleigh Banfield

Video from COURT TV covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 43:54.

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The Casual Criminalist

The Story of Casey Anthony: A Pathological Liar’s Guide to Destroying the Lives of Those Around You

Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 1:26:17.

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Crime 360

Casey Anthony’s Cellmate Reveals What She Was Really Like (S1, E1) | Cellmate Secrets | Full Ep

Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from Crime 360 covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 42:18.

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True Crime News

Crime Watch Daily Exclusive: Casey Anthony's Parents Open Up to Chris Hansen - Pt. 1

Video from True Crime News covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 9:26.

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True Crime Recaps

Will We Ever Know The Truth? | Casey Anthony Case

Video from True Crime Recaps covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 17:37.

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Bailey Sarian

The Wildest True Crime Updates: Casey Anthony, Menendez Brothers & MORE

Video from Bailey Sarian covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 53:10.

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Megyn Kelly

Casey Anthony: A Megyn Kelly Show True Crime Special

Video from Megyn Kelly covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 1:26:46.

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Behind Criminal Minds

Casey Anthony | The Tragic Tale of a Filicidal Sociopath | Episode 1

Video from Behind Criminal Minds covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 56:48.

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Investigation Discovery

Casey Anthony: Liar | True Crime with Aphrodite Jones

Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 3:03.

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Investigation Discovery

Arrest of Casey Anthony | True Crime with Aphrodite Jones

Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony case. Length: 2:21.

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Reddit · r/TrueCrime

Discussion: Video of Casey Anthony walking the LEOs through Universal

Public community discussion connected to Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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Reddit · r/TrueCrimeDiscussion

Discussion: Any good Casey Anthony documentaries?

Public community discussion connected to Casey Anthony & Caylee Anthony. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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TikTok · Creator channel

Serialously with Annie Elise — TikTok channel

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Casey Anthony CAUGHT Lying! DESTROYED by Parents in New Documentary: New Footage & Polygraph.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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Facebook · Creator channel

Serialously with Annie Elise — Facebook page

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Casey Anthony CAUGHT Lying! DESTROYED by Parents in New Documentary: New Footage & Polygraph.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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08Blogs & essays

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09Internet Archive

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

American Perspectives : CSPAN : October 17, 2009 8:00pm-11:00pm EDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Casey Anthony. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

MSNBC News Live : MSNBC : January 25, 2010 2:00pm-3:00pm EST

The archive indexes this broadcast under Casey Anthony. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Eyewitness News at 6 : WJZ : January 25, 2010 6:00pm-7:00pm EST

The archive indexes this broadcast under Casey Anthony. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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10From the journal

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11Court records & documents

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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.

Court opinionArchive copy

Anthony v. State — appeal of the false-information convictions

Decision concerning Casey Anthony’s four misdemeanor convictions for giving false information to investigators. Two are reversed on double-jeopardy grounds. This is not an appeal from a murder conviction.

Court / agency
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Document date
January 25, 2013
Case / citation
5D11-2357
Hosted by
Justia

12Nicknames & media names

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13Where are they now?

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14Positive Outcome

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