Cindy Anthony Testifies Again Against Daughter Casey

Final Prosecution Witnesses Testify Tuesday

On what was expected to the the final day of witnesses for the prosecution in the Casey Anthony murder trial, Cynthia Anthony, mother of Casey, testified regarding the length of her hair over the years, duct tape and some missing items from the home, including white canvas bags, after Casey moved out in June, 2008.

A Winnie the Pooh blanket was missing and a Teddy Bear, she said, items that later turned up as evidence in the trial. Prosecutors also were making it clear that Cindy's hair was not the same as the hair that later showed up in Casey's car.  The white laundry bag was where the murderer placed Caylee's body.

Prosecutors say the hair found in Casey's 1998 Pontiac was Caylee's, and the dead tot's body was in the car for several days. DNA found in the hair sample can be identified as being from any of the Anthony females, Caylee, Casey, or Cindy.

Cindy was in Los Angeles on December 11, 2008 when Caylee Anthony's tiny skeleton was found and the same day a search warrant of the Anthony home was executed by Orange County deputies.

An Ohio manufactured-brand duct tape found in the home was stored in the garage, she said, and could have been also used in the "command center" during the search for Caylee. The tape, she said was also used by George Anthony on the gas can. 

The defense is trying to tie the duct tape, found on Caylee's skull, and the gas can to Mr. Anthony. The prosecution says the duct tape may have covered the child's mouth and possibly the nose as well, suffocating her.

The final questioning was about the "Big Trouble" shirt Caylee was wearing in a photo with Casey, and later found with her remains in the woods. Cindy began crying as she told the jury she first saw the shirt photo in a deposition after Caylee was discovered.

Cindy reportedly mouthed "I Love You" in the direction of Casey as she left the witness stand. No reply from Casey was seen.

Defense Case To Begin Thursday June 16

The prosecution will formally rest it's case against Anthony, after a short session, on Wednesday morning, after which the defense will have an opportunity to argue a motion of acquittal for their client. Numerous defense motions for mistrial have been denied by the Judge.

The defense's case, led by attorney Jose Baez, will begin on Thursday, June 16 according to Judge Perry. Baez was asked by the Judge if he wanted to begin Wednesday, but declined. Whether Casey Anthony will testify in her own defense is still in question.