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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

(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... Read full story »

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