ORLANDO -- The remains of a small child were discovered early Thursday morning by a worker for the Orange County Water Department. We are following this story closely with constant updates.
See Friday updates here.
Minute-To-Minute Update Thursday, Dec. 12
8:31 p.m.: Sheriff's investigators have shown up at the Anthony home to serve the search warrant. They brought in brown bags and boxes.
6:08 p.m.: A search warrant has been signed for investigators to go into the Anthony home. They could be at the house between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to serve the warrant.
6:03 p.m.: Deputies called off the search at the scene for the evening. The sheriff's office will remain out at the site overnight. They also said the utility worker went into the woods to relieve himself when he found the bag. He opened the bag, noticed the bones and called police. The sheriff's office clarified the bag was found only 20 to 30 feet into the woods. Sheriff Beary told reporters earlier in the afternoon it was found 50 to 60 feet.
5:46 p.m.: Tim Miller, founder of Texas EquuSearch, says that the area where the child's remains were found was under water when they tried to search in September. They suspended the search because they were afraid they would push any possible remains down into the mud or destroy them. "The smartest move I ever made was to stop the search the first time," Miller said.
5:01 p.m.: Texas EquuSearch arrives on the scene where the remains were found. Also, Todd Black, Jose Baez' spokesman, said Baez would not be making a statement until the medical examiner releases her findings.
4:58 p.m.: Beary tells News 13 that they are going to let the ground around the alleged crime scene dry overnight and start searching for evidence again on Friday morning.
4:25 p.m.: Casey's attorney Jose Baez files a motion to preserve and inspect evidence and forensics in Thursday's discovery. It will be heard Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. Read the Motion.
4:20 p.m.: The Anthonys arrive at Orlando International Airport from a trip to California.
4:10 p.m.: Beary told the media, "I want no craziness at the Anthony house."
4:05 p.m.: Mark NeJame, the former attorney for George and Cindy Anthony, tells News 13 that he has spoken with lead detective John Allen and with the FBI. He said Allen told him that the Anthonys were called about the remains before they left California so they would not find out from the media.
NeJame also said that part of the reason he resigned as the Anthonys lawyer was because they were in denial about their daughter's involvement in Caylee's disappearance and that he could not endorse them saying Casey is innocent. "I resigned a few weeks ago because I could not support, in any way, shape or form, Casey."
"I've been expecting this day for a while and although it is a very, very sad day, I think in many ways we can now really pass on our full blessings to this child and allow her to go in the peace that she deserves and allowing her mother to be prosecuted as she deserves," NeJame said.
3:50 p.m.: Sheriff is trying to get a warrant to search the Anthony home. The remains have been removed from the discovery scene.
3:30 p.m.: Beary says sheriff's office is seeking a search warrant for the Anthony's home. Beary said the Anthonys are being cooperative and warns he does not want "craziness" at the Anthony home. The home has been secured as a possible crime scene.
2:07 p.m.: According to the sheriff's office, the body was found approximately 50 to 60 feet into the woods. Sheriff Beary said the State Attorney's Office has asked them not to release any information about the evidence found.
1:44 p.m.: The sheriff's office closes the intersection of Suburban and Hopespring Drive, preventing parents from picking up their children at Hidden Oaks Elementary School.
1:38 p.m.: Beary told the media that the FBI at Quantico is awaiting any remains that Orange County forensics wants examined. He said the discovery has been made a priority and they would work through the weekend if necessary.
1:25 p.m.: Sheriff Kevin Beary speaks to media. Beary said investigators will be on the scene for a long time -- all night if necessary.
1:10 p.m.: Sheriff Kevin Beary arrives. News 13 learns that the utility worker who found the remains works for the Orange County Water Department.
1:05 p.m.: Investigators say they will be on the scene for an extensive period of time.
12:51 p.m. CNN tells News 13 that George and Cindy Anthony will be arriving at the Orlando International Airport around 4:25 p.m.
12:47 p.m.: Cold rain is making the search for evidence difficult. The remains have not yet been removed. News 13 talked to a number of people involved in Texas EquuSearch's efforts to find Caylee. One man said he had been searching a very short distance away from where the remains were found. He also said, while they were looking for the girl, there was a feeling among the group that there was something eerie about the area they were searching.
12:37 p.m.: Mobile command unit arrives on the scene of the discovery.
12:27 p.m.: News 13 reports that about 12:05 p.m., a woman drove up to the Anthony home and rushed inside. She was followed shortly by a sheriff's deputy who knocked on the door and asked the woman to leave.
12:10 p.m.: Medical examiner arrives on the scene where the remains were found.
12:06 p.m.: The Anthonys said through a representative that the area where the remains were found had already been searched. Texas EquuSearch says that when they tried to search this area in September, it was under water. When they returned in November, the area had been roped off.
11:49 a.m.: George and Cindy Anthony say Caylee is still alive.
11:48 a.m.: OCSO Angelo Nieves says the Anthonys have been notified.
11:46 a.m.: FBI lab will examine the remains.
11:40 a.m.: Anthony spokesperson Michelle Bart says she is flying to Orlando this afternoon.
11:35 a.m.: Sheriff's office establish media center at a church near intersection of crime scene.
11:30: a.m.: Sheriff's Office: We don't know if body is Caylee Anthony.
11:18 a.m.: Anthony's spokesperson said they have not been notified by sheriff's office.
11:17 a.m.: OSCO confirms the discovery is a small child. Utilities worker said a skull rolled out of the bag when he picked it up.
11:10 a.m.: Anthony family spokesperson Michelle Bart said Cindy and George Anthony do not believe that the discovery is that of their granddaughter. The Anthonys are returning from California where they were on "Larry King Live." See story. The Anthonys are scheduled to arrive at Orlando International Airport in the next few hours. News 13 will attempt to meet with the Anthonys once they land to get their reaction.
11:07 a.m.: News 13 confirms FBI headed to the scene.
9:32 a.m. : Utilities worker finds remains.
What We Know
- Skeletal Remains Found
- Discovery Near Anthony Home
- Remains Have Been Removed
- Anthonys Back From California
- Anthony Home Secured
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