Current:Home > InvestCasey Anthony's Dad Answers Questions About Caylee's Death During On-Camera Lie Detector Test -AdvancementTrade
Casey Anthony's Dad Answers Questions About Caylee's Death During On-Camera Lie Detector Test
View
Date:2025-04-16 00:47:33
Casey Anthony's father emotionally confronts questions about the death of his late granddaughter Caylee Anthony in a new TV special.
More than a decade after Casey was found not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter in a highly publicized trial, her parents Cindy Anthony and George Anthony sat down in front of cameras to take a polygraph. During Casey Anthony's Parents: The Lie Detector Test, an upcoming A&E and Lifetime special, the couple and responded to questions related to allegations Casey's defense team made about her dad—including that he helped cover up the toddler's death—during her trial.
As seen in a preview of the special released Jan. 2, when asked during his exam if he knowingly concealed Caylee's whereabouts during the months authorities were searching for her, George responded, "No. I mean, I didn't know where she was at."
When the test administrator asked why he appeared to be "struggling" with the question, the 72-year-old replied, "Maybe it's because I—it was close to our house, that she was found."
In December 2008, five months after she was reported missing by her grandmother, Caylee's remains were found in the woods near the home where she lived in with Casey, George and Cindy. The local coroner's office ruled Caylee's death a homicide.
George, who continued to appear pained during the polygraph test, also confirmed that he did not know where Caylee was during the times he searched for her. "I didn't know where she was at," he said. "Did I conceal her whereabouts? I did not know where she was at."
During the 2011 murder trial, Casey's lawyer Jose Baez alleged that Caylee drowned in the family swimming pool and that George sought to cover up the accidental death. The attorney also accused George of molesting Casey. Her dad later testified in court that he never molested his daughter and knew nothing about his granddaughter's drowning.
In fact, according to an A&E press release, Casey's "explosive allegations" are what prompted George and Cindy to undergo lie the detector tests.
Casey Anthony's Parents: The Lie Detector Test will be broadcast on both A&E and Lifetime Jan. 4 at 9pm ET/PT.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (52531)
Related
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- 'Goodnight, Odie:' Historic Odysseus lunar lander powers down after a week on the moon
- Movie Review: It’s lonely out in space for Adam Sandler in pensive sci-fi psychodrama ‘Spaceman’
- Firefighters face difficult weather conditions as they battle the largest wildfire in Texas history
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Babies born March 2 can get a free book for Dr. Seuss Day: Here's how to claim one
- Suspended Heat center Thomas Bryant gets Nuggets championship ring, then leaves arena
- 'Tremendously lucky': Video shows woman rescued from truck hanging from Louisville bridge
- Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
- CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks and testing in new 2024 recommendations
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Where to watch Oscar-nominated movies from 'The Holdovers' to 'Napoleon'
- Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures
- Kate Spade Outlet Slides into Spring with Chic Floral Crossbodies Starting at $49, Plus an Extra 25% off
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- 'Excess deaths' in Gaza for next 6 months projected in first-of-its-kind effort
- Driver rescued after crashed semi dangles off Louisville bridge: She was praying
- Pharrell encouraged Miley Cyrus to 'go for it' and shed Hannah Montana image from Disney
Recommendation
Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
Trump wins the Missouri caucuses and sweeps Michigan GOP convention as he moves closer to nomination
Olympian Katie Ledecky is focused on Paris, but could 2028 Games also be in the picture?
CVS and Walgreens to start dispensing the abortion pill in states where it's legal
The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
Woman behind viral 'Who TF Did I Marry' series opens up in upcoming TV interview
Does Lionel Messi speak English? Inter Miami teammate shares funny Messi story on podcast
Israel accused of opening fire on Gaza civilians waiting for food as Hamas says war death toll over 30,000 people