From the beginning one bizarre character to another has entered the scene, each appearing to be working for their own agenda, including a mother described by friends as a habitual liar, questionable decisions made by judges and investigators who seem to miss opportunities to solve the case.
The following timeline features some of the events that helped and hindered the return of Caylee.
June 9, 2008
Caylee Anthony - Missing 31 Days Before Police Are Told
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June 12, 2008
Casey Anthony Tells Mother Caylee Is Staying With the Nanny
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June 15, 2008
Last Day Grandparents Saw Caylee Anthony
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Cindy Anthony Calls 9-1-1 - Reports Caylee Is Missing
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July 16, 2008
Casey Anthony's Lies Lead to Her Arrest
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July 17, 2008
Casey Anthony Charged, Held Without Bail
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Anthony Home Searched - Cadaver Dogs Hit On Possible Human Decomposition
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Police Take Possession of Casey's Car
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Attorney Holds News Conference - Tries to Dispel Rumors
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July 22, 2008
Bond Hearing - Family and Investigators Testimony
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Tipster Reports Seeing Caylee at the Airport
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July 23, 2008
Reward for Caylee's Safe Return Increases
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July 25, 2008
Family Visit Casey Anthony in Prison
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