Investigators Search Caylee Anthony’s Grandparents’ Residence

By Sarah Harper

Published on December 27, 2008

On Saturday, investigators searched and removed evidence from the Orlando residence of George and Cindy Anthony, the grandparents of murder victim Caylee Anthony. According to CNN news reports, investigators served the couple a search warrant at 3 p.m. before searching their residence. This was the third search of the couple's residence in the 10 days since the remains of a small child were found in nearby woods.

Caylee was three years of age when she vanished last June. Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, failed to report Caylee's disappearance to family members for over a month. Casey's behavior since the child's disappearance, including conflicting reports to the police, has been the subject of substantial media speculation. Casey is charged with first-degree murder in her daughter's death and is in custody at the Orange County, Florida jail.

The defense has sought, unsuccessfully, access to the autopsy, forensic evidence, and location where the remains were found. The defense also maintains that the lack of evidence as to the cause of death is a credible defense.

George and Cindy have reportedly maintained that the child is still alive. Because of the lack of physical evidence, proving Casey's guilt in the murder will likely be a matter of proving her lack of credibility.

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