Here's a great timeline of the events surrounding Caylee Anthony disappearance - put together by David Lohr, who is the senior investigative crime write for CourtTV's crime library among other things. Lohr's timeline includes links to videos, audios, etc. as well as Casey's MySpace page and other informative secondary support.
The Caylee Anthony Timeline by David Lohr
David Lohr's Website
David Lohr's Bio at TruTv
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
STOP! GO SEE THIS SITE!! DOGS IN DANGER!
Please stop what you're doing and go right now to DogsInDanger.Com and see what you can do to help.
What's the site about? Why the urgency?
From the site's About Us page:
Getting as many of these dogs adopted into loving homes as possible, before their time runs out; and
Raising awareness of the number of dogs being killed in shelters.
The co-founders dedicated their respective skills, The Buddy Fund provided the funding, and the shelters listed the dogs. The founders have many more ideas to implement, all aimed at eradicating the needless killing of those we call our best friends. "
What can you do? Adopt a dog. Donate your time or money. Educate others. Get involved.
What's the site about? Why the urgency?
From the site's About Us page:
"DogsInDanger.com is an award winning web site owned and operated by The Buddy Fund Inc. and was founded by two dog lovers, Alex Aliksanyan & Brenda Bush, both directors of The Buddy Fund. The website was launched in October 2007 with the goal of:
Getting as many of these dogs adopted into loving homes as possible, before their time runs out; and
Raising awareness of the number of dogs being killed in shelters.
The co-founders dedicated their respective skills, The Buddy Fund provided the funding, and the shelters listed the dogs. The founders have many more ideas to implement, all aimed at eradicating the needless killing of those we call our best friends. "
What can you do? Adopt a dog. Donate your time or money. Educate others. Get involved.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Where is Caylee Anthony? The CPS - Criminal Defense Perspective
Those with experience in CPS - Children's Court cases, as well as criminal defense attorneys, are listening to the news stories covering missing 3 year old Caylee Anthony with a bit of a different ear than some of the commentators covering the unfolding saga. It's not our first rodeo with this sort of circumstance, unfortunately.
Right now: Caylee's mother, Casey, has been arrested for Child Neglect and for Providing False Information to a Police Officer. She has a lawyer. Bond has been set at $500,000.00. Tips are coming into the Sheriff's Department, and forensic testing is being done of Casey's car as well as the grandparents' back yard, but the whereabouts and condition of Caylee remain a mystery.
Caylee was last seen over six weeks ago - on JUNE 9, 2008 - and mother Casey has told the police that she dropped Caylee off with a babysitter (named Zenaida) at the Sawgrass Apartments in Orange County, Florida. Grandmother Cindy reported the child missing on JULY 15, 2008, bringing in law enforcement authorities into the situation which led to Casey's arrest. (Source: Orange County Sheriff's Department Media Advisory dated July 16, 2008).
Tonight, there is a prayer vigil for the missing toddler.
Sites with good collections of information include:
Orlando Sentinel (local coverage, lots of videos of court hearings, press conferences, statements by family)
Nancy Grace's Case File on Caylee at CNN.COM
Caylee's Blog
Thoughts on this:
1. Casey Anthony is considered a "person of interest" which translates to many ears as "prime suspect."
2. That half-million dollar bond is a big one. Sounds like there are lots of arguments being made that Cindy is a major flight risk if she gets out of jail.
3. Just because Casey Anthony doesn't sound like we'd like her to sound doesn't mean that she is guilty of killing her child. Inappropriate emotions can mask many things - though it was clearly stupid of Casey Anthony to blab away on an obviously NOT private phone line.
4. Tips are coming in -- helped in part by the $200,000 reward that's being publicized. One interesting tip: a little girl matching Caylee's description boarded a flight out of Atlanta, and spoke with the tipster, and the tip looks promising.
Kids are stolen and kidnapped every day. It would be foolish to rule out that possibility now - or later - just because Caylee's mother isn't crying when we think she should be.
Two questions to ponder:
What the heck is the entire family doing, waiting 6 weeks to notify police that this small child is missing? They're supposedly close-knit. There's a story here.
And, where and who is Caylee's dad? Have any members of his family ever been involved in Caylee's life?
Right now: Caylee's mother, Casey, has been arrested for Child Neglect and for Providing False Information to a Police Officer. She has a lawyer. Bond has been set at $500,000.00. Tips are coming into the Sheriff's Department, and forensic testing is being done of Casey's car as well as the grandparents' back yard, but the whereabouts and condition of Caylee remain a mystery.
Caylee was last seen over six weeks ago - on JUNE 9, 2008 - and mother Casey has told the police that she dropped Caylee off with a babysitter (named Zenaida) at the Sawgrass Apartments in Orange County, Florida. Grandmother Cindy reported the child missing on JULY 15, 2008, bringing in law enforcement authorities into the situation which led to Casey's arrest. (Source: Orange County Sheriff's Department Media Advisory dated July 16, 2008).
Tonight, there is a prayer vigil for the missing toddler.
Sites with good collections of information include:
Orlando Sentinel (local coverage, lots of videos of court hearings, press conferences, statements by family)
Nancy Grace's Case File on Caylee at CNN.COM
Caylee's Blog
Thoughts on this:
1. Casey Anthony is considered a "person of interest" which translates to many ears as "prime suspect."
2. That half-million dollar bond is a big one. Sounds like there are lots of arguments being made that Cindy is a major flight risk if she gets out of jail.
3. Just because Casey Anthony doesn't sound like we'd like her to sound doesn't mean that she is guilty of killing her child. Inappropriate emotions can mask many things - though it was clearly stupid of Casey Anthony to blab away on an obviously NOT private phone line.
4. Tips are coming in -- helped in part by the $200,000 reward that's being publicized. One interesting tip: a little girl matching Caylee's description boarded a flight out of Atlanta, and spoke with the tipster, and the tip looks promising.
Kids are stolen and kidnapped every day. It would be foolish to rule out that possibility now - or later - just because Caylee's mother isn't crying when we think she should be.
Two questions to ponder:
What the heck is the entire family doing, waiting 6 weeks to notify police that this small child is missing? They're supposedly close-knit. There's a story here.
And, where and who is Caylee's dad? Have any members of his family ever been involved in Caylee's life?
Friday, July 11, 2008
Book to Read - The Darkest Evening of the Year
When you stumble upon a book about dog rescue, you gotta tell someone about it. This one got a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, and it's got the ususal suspense - thriller plot that Koontz is known for, plus lots of plot dealing with animal rescue. Here, it's a Golden Retriever rescue organization.The book, The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz, is a thriller, of course, so the dog-protagonist Nickie does have some supernatural powers, and Amy Redwing, the founder of the Golden Heart rescue group, does stumble upon some really dark stuff after she rescues Nickie along with Nickie's family ....
According to Publisher's Weekly, "[t]his is the perfect book for thriller addicts who know the darkest hour is just before dawn and for canine lovers who remember dog spelled backwards is god."
Thursday, July 10, 2008
BEXAR COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARD - ACTIVE SAN ANTONIO BAIL BOND COMPANIES
Bail bonding companies in Bexar County are overseen by the Bexar County Bail Bond Board.
For a list of Board Members, go here. They will be meeting at two o'clock in room 101 of the Bexar County Courthouse three more times this year (August 28, October 30, and December 18) if you're interested - the public is always welcome here.
For a list of Bail Bond Companies, active and listed with the Board as of March 2008, go here.
For a list of Board Members, go here. They will be meeting at two o'clock in room 101 of the Bexar County Courthouse three more times this year (August 28, October 30, and December 18) if you're interested - the public is always welcome here.
For a list of Bail Bond Companies, active and listed with the Board as of March 2008, go here.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
MAIN PLAZA EVENTS IN JULY
From the MainPlaza website, here are the activities in Main Plaza for July 2008:
Sunday's Conjunto -– free conjunto provided by Foxy Garcia and Chucho Perales, 11 am & again at 1 pm
Monday - Friday's Lunchtime Music -- free music every weekday from 11:30-1:30pm. For July and August, it's blues music provided via the American Federation of Musicians. Go here for the scheduled musicians.
Tuesday's Health Fair -- a health fair (no, I'm not sure what's offered here) for mind, body, and spirit, every second Tuesday through the rest of the year from 11-1:30pm
Wednesday and Saturday Kid's Entertainment -- storytime/performances for kids, only in July, at 10:30am. Go here for scheduled performances/storytellers/stories.
Friday's Farmer’s Market -- every Friday through for the rest of the year, from 8-1pm
Friday's Flamenco -- every Friday evening in July, with free parking in the Frost Bank Garage
Sunday's Conjunto -– free conjunto provided by Foxy Garcia and Chucho Perales, 11 am & again at 1 pm
Monday - Friday's Lunchtime Music -- free music every weekday from 11:30-1:30pm. For July and August, it's blues music provided via the American Federation of Musicians. Go here for the scheduled musicians.
Tuesday's Health Fair -- a health fair (no, I'm not sure what's offered here) for mind, body, and spirit, every second Tuesday through the rest of the year from 11-1:30pm
Wednesday and Saturday Kid's Entertainment -- storytime/performances for kids, only in July, at 10:30am. Go here for scheduled performances/storytellers/stories.
Friday's Farmer’s Market -- every Friday through for the rest of the year, from 8-1pm
Friday's Flamenco -- every Friday evening in July, with free parking in the Frost Bank Garage
Monday, July 7, 2008
JURY DUTY IN BEXAR COUNTY - FIVE TIPS
Here's are five tips for you if you're called to jury duty in San Antonio (Bexar County):
1. Parking
You can park in the parking garage that is directly south (actually, southwest) of the Bexar County Justice Center at a discount -- just get your ticket validated at the Jury Room.
How much? Just $2.00 - a real bargain for downtown, where the lots closest to the Courthouse and the Justice Center are going for $13. Oh, and plan to stay for the day: no lot or garage offers in-and-out privileges.
2. Food
The Central Jury Room is situated directly across from the Justice Center cafeteria, and there are several vending machines available to you there, as well. Things are reasonably priced, and there's a real cafeteria line with hot food for lunch.
Of course, your lunch break is your own: Bill Miller BBQ is close at hand (across Main Plaza); there's a good corner deli on Main Plaza, as well (sandwiches, soups, and things); and you have your choice of Mexican Restaurants, too.
Remember you're on a time limit though: you don't want to be late getting back, so beware of any long waits for a table....
3. Money
There are ATMs located with the Justice Center and the Courthouse. You'll need cash in hand for parking in the morning, though.
4. Taking the Bus or Using Park in Ride
You get a bus coupon with your jury summons. Call 362-2020 a few days before you're suppose to appear for jury duty, and get directions on which bus to take and what time you need to catch the bus. You need to show both the Bus Coupon and the Jury Summons to ride for free.
If you choose park and ride, drive to the St. Paul Square park-n-ride lot, and jump on the Streetcar for a free ride downtown. It's free to park in the Ellis Alley park and ride. The Streetcar is free, too, if you show your bus coupon and summons.
5. Careful What You Bring With You
You've heard the long stories about setting for hours, or days, in the Central Jury Room and not getting picked for a jury - much less getting picked for a jury and having to spend several days away from your regular life, down at the courthouse.
It's smart to bring things with you to pass the time. However, remember in this post-9/11 world, security is a priority. You will be required to pass through metal detectors every time you enter the building, and the guards will not hold any pocket knives, embroidery or knitting needles, etc. Bring something that won't pass security and you lose it. Safe bet? Paperbacks, magazines, the newspaper, IPODs, and the like.
1. Parking
You can park in the parking garage that is directly south (actually, southwest) of the Bexar County Justice Center at a discount -- just get your ticket validated at the Jury Room.
How much? Just $2.00 - a real bargain for downtown, where the lots closest to the Courthouse and the Justice Center are going for $13. Oh, and plan to stay for the day: no lot or garage offers in-and-out privileges.
2. Food
The Central Jury Room is situated directly across from the Justice Center cafeteria, and there are several vending machines available to you there, as well. Things are reasonably priced, and there's a real cafeteria line with hot food for lunch.
Of course, your lunch break is your own: Bill Miller BBQ is close at hand (across Main Plaza); there's a good corner deli on Main Plaza, as well (sandwiches, soups, and things); and you have your choice of Mexican Restaurants, too.
Remember you're on a time limit though: you don't want to be late getting back, so beware of any long waits for a table....
3. Money
There are ATMs located with the Justice Center and the Courthouse. You'll need cash in hand for parking in the morning, though.
4. Taking the Bus or Using Park in Ride
You get a bus coupon with your jury summons. Call 362-2020 a few days before you're suppose to appear for jury duty, and get directions on which bus to take and what time you need to catch the bus. You need to show both the Bus Coupon and the Jury Summons to ride for free.
If you choose park and ride, drive to the St. Paul Square park-n-ride lot, and jump on the Streetcar for a free ride downtown. It's free to park in the Ellis Alley park and ride. The Streetcar is free, too, if you show your bus coupon and summons.
5. Careful What You Bring With You
You've heard the long stories about setting for hours, or days, in the Central Jury Room and not getting picked for a jury - much less getting picked for a jury and having to spend several days away from your regular life, down at the courthouse.
It's smart to bring things with you to pass the time. However, remember in this post-9/11 world, security is a priority. You will be required to pass through metal detectors every time you enter the building, and the guards will not hold any pocket knives, embroidery or knitting needles, etc. Bring something that won't pass security and you lose it. Safe bet? Paperbacks, magazines, the newspaper, IPODs, and the like.
Friday, July 4, 2008
GUS Won the 2008 Ugliest Dog Contest
Just goes to show that you can never tell... remember how PeeWee Martini had the early lead in the Ugliest Dog competition this year? (See 05/21/08 post)
Well, good ol' Gus snuck by PeeWee to win this year's contest. Gus has lost an eye, and one leg, so he walks a little funny.... Gus also has no hair except for a splat of white fur on his head, but he's a pedigreed Chinese Crested who's beloved by his family.
Congrats to Gus! (His winnings include $500, two television appearances, and instant fame.)
Photo Slideshow of Gus
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