Casey Anthony's Parents Fight Back
Ever wondered what happened to Casey Anthony, the woman at the center of one of America's most sensational murder trials? More than 15 years after being found not guilty of the murder of her daughter, Casey's life looks a lot different than it was before the infamous trial. So, what has Casey Anthony been up to?
Background
Casey Marie Anthony, born on March 19, 1986, lived in Orlando, Florida with her parents when her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, was reported missing in July 2008. After a month-long absence and the discovery of a foul smell from Casey's impounded car, her mother reported Caylee missing. Casey falsely claimed a babysitter kidnapped Caylee. Caylee's remains were found in December in the woods near the family's home, and Casey was charged with first-degree murder. In 2011, she was acquitted of murder charges but found guilty of lying to police, causing her to serve a short jail sentence.
Business Ventures
After her release from jail in 2011, Casey attempted to rebuild her life. She launched a photography business, Case Photography, LLC, in 2015, but dissolved it within three years. In 2021, she opened a private investigation firm, Case Research & Consulting Services, LLC, in Florida. However, reports suggest she has not taken on any clients.
Work and Personal Life
For the past decade, Casey has worked as a research assistant for Patrick McKenna, the lead investigator on her defense team during the trial. She also lived rent-free with McKenna, whom she considers a father figure, under the condition that she kept her location private by not taking any photos. She continued to live there until 2022, after which she moved to her own place in South Florida.
Casey now suffers from extreme social anxiety, and she mostly avoids crowded places. She has never been married and did not have any more children. Casey has accused her father of sexually abusing her, and no longer speaks to him at all. She maintains limited communication with her mother and brother.
Media Appearances
Casey's story continues to draw attention. In 2022, she appeared in the Peacock docuseries "Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies," where she blamed her father for Caylee's death. This docuseries marked her first televised interview since the trial. More recently, her parents, George and Cindy Anthony, appeared on A&E's "Casey Anthony's Parents: The Lie Detector Test," where they underwent polygraph tests and discussed lingering questions about their granddaughter's death.
Despite her efforts to move on, Casey Anthony remains a figure of intense public fascination and controversy. Her secluded lifestyle, coupled with intermittent media appearances and ongoing family tensions, keeps her story in the spotlight. As new revelations continue to emerge, the world remains captivated by the unresolved mysteries and dramatic twists in Casey Anthony's life.
References: Where Is Casey Anthony Now? A Look at Her Life After Acquittal | Casey Anthony lives a solitary life 12 years after she was found not guilty of her daughter's death — here's where she is now | Where Is Casey Anthony Now In 2024? What Caylee Anthony's Mother Is Doing After Prison
