Casey Anthony: Judgment Day
7/22/202641 min
It was a case that captivated the country. In 2008, 2-year-old Caylee Anthony disappeared, only to be discovered six months later near her home. Her remains were stuffed in plastic bags and her mouth sealed with duct tape. Her mother, Casey Anthony, was charged with murder after not reporting her daughter missing for a month, and allegedly lying to police.
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 1· Soundbite0:00
[dramatic music] State of Florida versus Casey Marie Anthony. As to the charge of first-degree murder, we the jury find the defendant not guilty.
Speaker 20:11
[cheering] It was like O.J. all over again. Absolutely shocked. I think they totally got it wrong. I cannot believe the verdict today.
Jose Baez· Soundbite0:22
You cannot convict someone until they've had their day in court.
Speaker 40:26
It began three years ago with a mystery.
Cindy Anthony· Soundbite0:31
My daughter's been missing for the last 31 days.
Speaker 40:34
That turned into an unthinkable crime.
Speaker 6· Soundbite0:38
This morning, a bag of bones was found, a skull attached. They believe it to be the body of Caylee Anthony.
Speaker 40:46
[shouting] A community outraged.
Speaker 20:49
Baby killer. She's a criminal. Baby killer.
Speaker 40:53
A family- Bitch ... torn apart.
Jose Baez· Soundbite0:56
What we've been through- Shut up. Shut up ... has been hell.
Speaker 41:00
And a nation- A horrific discovery- Little two-year-old Caylee Anthony ... focused on one woman.
Jose Baez· Soundbite1:05
People hate her. Get away.
Linda Kenney Baden· Soundbite1:07
She's been portrayed as an evil person.
Speaker 41:10
Tonight on a special edition of 48 Hours, we will take you inside one of the most dramatic murder trials in recent memory.
Belvin Perry· Soundbite1:18
Is the state ready? Is the defense ready?
Jeff Ashton· Soundbite1:22
Casey Anthony is guilty of murder in the first degree.
Jose Baez· Soundbite1:26
This is not a murder case. This is a sad, tragic