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Thousands Show Up for Caylee's Funeral

But accused mom Casey isn't watching from jail, officers say

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 10, 2009 10:16 AM CST
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(Newser) – Caylee Anthony’s funeral drew an estimated 1,200 mourners today, many of whom hadn’t even met the slain tot, the Orlando Sentinel reports. “When you watch it every day on TV, you feel like you’re a part of it,” said one man. Others said they needed closure, or felt "compelled to see this to the end." But one person who’s definitely not watching? Caylee’s accused murderer and mom, Casey Anthony.

Anthony is on record as objecting to the public ceremony, which was planned by her parents, George and Cindy. “I still don't want the public with cameras and everyone around for Caylee's funeral service,” she said in a statement released through her attorney. “I can't stop my parents from doing what they want. I truly hope it will help them.”

Medical Examiner Dr. Jan Garavaglia announces that she has ruled the death or Caylee Anthony, shown in photo at left, a homicide in this file photo.
Medical Examiner Dr. Jan Garavaglia announces that she has ruled the death or Caylee Anthony, shown in photo at left, a homicide in this file photo.   (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Casey Anthony 22, takes notes Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 during a court hearing at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Fla.
Casey Anthony 22, takes notes Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 during a court hearing at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Fla.   (AP Photo/Red Huber, pool)
This undated photo released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando, Fla. shows Caylee Anthony.
This undated photo released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando, Fla. shows Caylee Anthony.   (AP Photo/Orange County Sheriff's Office, File)
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Guest
Feb 9, 2009 11:53 PM CST
Right, AnnieOkie58.
AnnieOkie58
Feb 9, 2009 11:33 PM CST
It was a beautiful service, but very hard to listen as Cindy talk about Casey's love for her daughter Caylee...This was suppose to be a tribute to Caylee from my understanding...not a build up of Casey's character as a loving mother.
Caps
Feb 9, 2009 10:26 PM CST
Hey, you don't give a dam about your parents, or you would not have caused them all this grief.

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