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Chloroform Found in Caylee Car Trunk

Posted Sep 4, 08 4:59 AM CDT in US, Crime & Courts

(Newser) – FBI tests have found traces of chloroform in the trunk of the car belonging to the mother of missing toddler Caylee Anthony, a source told CNN. Mom Casey Anthony's computer also revealed web searches about chloroform, which can be used to incapacitate people but is fatal in excessive doses.

Prosecutors are expected to build a case against Anthony using the chloroform evidence, along with traces of human decomposition in the car and a hair found in the trunk that investigators believe is Caylee's. Dozens of people are continuing to search the area in and around Orlando, Fla., for Caylee, who has been missing since June. Her mother remains behind bars on unrelated fraud charges.

Source CNN

18 comments |

ok now im not sayen hate your daughter and dont care what the law does to her because im not sayen do that .that is your baby and always will be but surport the fact she needs help serious help get that girl seen about b cuz theres a bad problem for her to do that to her baby maybe it was accidental maybe she just wanted to put her to sleep and didnt realize what that stuff would do to her but theres no excuse for that ...i wished you would of took that baby from her but we cant go back now

| Sep 4, 08 1:32 PM CDT

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Caylee's mother, Casey, has the facial deformities, the behaviors, and lack of self control of someone with fetal alcohol syndrome/effect. These females often have children out of wedlock. Their emotional maturity does not exceed 12 years old. They do whatever feels good and react before thinking and are not capable parents. This would also explain, if Casey's parents know that Casey is impaired, why they are hiding the details.

| Sep 4, 08 4:30 PM CDT

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Something is so wrong all the way around this family. The stress of the constant lying is beginning to tell, especially with George. He looks about ready to go postal. Cindy should be seriously questioned about washing those pants, because as we know, she washed them because "they smelled like the car", and the car smelled "like there was a damn body in it"

linda | Sep 4, 08 5:22 PM CDT

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if i were casey's mother, my hands would be around her neck until the truth came out.of her mouth. the parents are too lenient with this girl. why not use truth serum, or are they afraid to hear the real truth? don't kid yourselves, the poor baby is not on this earth anymore. it is a shame the poor kid had to pay a price for a nutty mother.

m. kay | Sep 4, 08 6:13 PM CDT

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GOOD FOR YOU, glad to hear that others feel the same as I do. That family is a shame to the Cops and Nurses ot this state. The grandmother knew exactly what she was doing taking Caylee pants and washing them. The grandfather is very wise to the law and he helped Cindy destroy evidence. I feel they should both be foumd guilty of tampering with evidence.

vlash@tampabay.rr.com | Sep 4, 08 6:33 PM CDT

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I also agree with the two previous comments. It is apparent that Casy has little respect for her parents otherwise she wouldn't put them through this grief. And dropping the F--- word to her mother on the recorded phone tapes while in jail displays such lack of respect. She needs a real shake-down from her parents. They need to demand some answers...enough manipulation already! How much evidence do the Anthony's need before they begin to doubt Casey's theory? IF someone has the child, don't you think they would come forward for the reward?

MI | Sep 4, 08 7:36 PM CDT

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Let's just all keep praying that Caylee is found alive and well. Why her mother would have her in hiding, I don't know, but that should be investigated more. If she is dead,and Casey did kill her, I hope she finds it in her heart to tell where her body is , and this whole ordeal can be put behind us and the healing process begin. CAYLEE, my prayers and thoughts are, as always, with you. KAYE

kaye stults | Sep 4, 08 7:40 PM CDT

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some random thoughts: 1)- the grandma is an enabler and in denial, a possible coverup is in play here 2)- casey's irresponsible bahavior and lies have been nurtured by the parents 3)- ALL in that family should be offering ALL FACTS in the case, not the LIES continously perpetuated 4)- that beautiful baby is DEAD 5)- I hope that bitch eventually fries ans suffers beyond my wildest imagination.. more to say but it disgusts me to even type these words. Burn baby burn.

nickatdabeach | Sep 5, 08 5:30 AM CDT

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has anyone looked into a suitcase that had been reported to have a childs decomposed body found in texas

olivia | Sep 5, 08 7:29 AM CDT

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has anyone looked into a suitcase that had been reported to have a childs decomposed body found in texas

olivia | Sep 5, 08 7:29 AM CDT

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I wonder where the KILLER would go if her parents didn't allow her to reside with them while she is awaiting her final home..JAIL

Laurie | Sep 5, 08 5:47 PM CDT

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I agree that the grandparents are guilty of covering up for Casey. Her dad knew they never should have touched those pants. If they are so positive that Caylee is in Texas or Mexico whey are they doing the searches in Florida and now in Texas.

Eva Mullendore | Sep 5, 08 9:51 PM CDT

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What this mother did is the most horrible thing a mother could ever do! What a beautiful child! Let the people take care of Casey --like strangle her! She doesn't deserve to live. Such a preciouis child. I think the parents know a lot more than they're letting on!

Dianna | Sep 6, 08 7:43 PM CDT

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Hard to believe that she has yet to be charged with murder.what more do they need to prove shes the killer,and further more,to her mother,shame on you.you can continue to love and support your daughter,but dont condone these actions

dite | Sep 6, 08 10:34 PM CDT

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I hope the police are hard at work on this. This puzzling case has been driving me nuts. I pray that by some miracle Caylee's body will be located so we can get down to the real truth. The truth and the Anthony family are strangers!

D Penn | Sep 8, 08 1:26 AM CDT

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wow sad that women was on drugs

raheem | Sep 9, 08 9:55 PM CDT

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i hope that women rotts if she killed that sweet girl

raheem | Sep 9, 08 9:56 PM CDT

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WHY DON'T THE POLICE GIVE THE MOTHER A LIE DECTOR TEST.

barbaraej | Oct 3, 08 7:19 PM CDT

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Bondsman Leonard Padilla, left, and bounty hunter Robert Dick show up at the Orange county Florida jail in Orlando, Fla., last month to post bond for Casey Anthony. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Caylee Marie Anthony, 2, who has been missing since June, pensively poses for this undated photo. (AP Photo)

Casey Anthony, mother of missing toddler Caylee , is escorted from the Orange County Florida jail by her attorney after posting a $500,000 dollar bond last week. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)