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Anthony Case Inspires Merchandise Bonanza

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 10, 2009 3:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Casey Anthony murder case has inspired a bevy of profiteers hawking everything from “Caylee Sunshine” dolls to “CASEY ANTHONY=DEATH PENALTY” bumper stickers, the Orlando Sentinel reports. “There’s a long history of people being interested in high-profile murder cases and other people trying to make a buck off the situation,” one scholar said. A Casey Anthony voodoo-doll operation had limited success before eBay pulled the plug.

“She cannot defend herself,” Anthony’s attorney said. “God forbid the people who buy and sell these shirts find themselves accused of a crime they did not commit.” Not everyone appears to be out for a buck; the makers of the “Caylee Sunshine” doll say all profits go to charity. Selling the story is another matter—both NBC and ABC have paid undisclosed sums to unidentified people for the use of Anthony family photos and video.

Casey Anthony.
Casey Anthony.   (AP Photo)
George and Cindy Anthony prepare to speak during the memorial for 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony.
George and Cindy Anthony prepare to speak during the memorial for 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony.   (AP Photo)
A teddy bear is part of the memorial for toddler Caylee Anthony.
A teddy bear is part of the memorial for toddler Caylee Anthony.   (AP Photo)
The Caylee Sunshine doll.
The "Caylee Sunshine" doll.   (Showbiz Promotions)
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sache
Mar 11, 2009 7:54 AM CDT
People trying to make a buck off of tragedy. It's sick.
BlahBlahBlah
Mar 11, 2009 4:05 AM CDT
You sick, demented bastards! Anyone who buys that crap should face charges. I dont care if the proceeds go to charity or not. Their are just some things you should not be allowed to sell.

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