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Caylee Anthony

Caylee Marie Anthony (August 9, 2005 – June 16, 2008) was a two-year-old American girl who was allegedly murdered by her mother, Casey Anthony.

• Disappearance and Investigation: Caylee was reported missing on July 15, 2008, by her maternal grandmother, Cindy Anthony. Cindy claimed that Casey Anthony had not allowed her to see Caylee for a month and that Casey's car smelled like a dead body. This initiated a widespread investigation.

• Casey Anthony's Arrest and Trial: Casey Anthony was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter. Her trial was highly publicized. The prosecution argued that Casey murdered Caylee to be free of parental responsibilities. The defense argued that Caylee's death was accidental, claiming she drowned in the family's pool and that George Anthony, Caylee's grandfather, covered up the death.

• Evidence and Controversy: The prosecution presented circumstantial evidence, including traces of chloroform found in Casey's car and the discovery of a hair strand with a "death band" in the trunk. However, no direct evidence definitively linked Casey to the murder. The defense cast doubt on the prosecution's forensic evidence and portrayed Casey as a young woman who made poor decisions while grieving.

• Verdict: On July 5, 2011, Casey Anthony was acquitted of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter. She was found guilty of four counts of providing false information to law enforcement.

• Aftermath: The verdict sparked public outrage. The case remains controversial and highly debated, with many questioning the justice system and the lack of conclusive evidence. Caylee's remains were eventually found in a wooded area near the Anthony home in December 2008.