Current:Home > NewsCasey Anthony's Dad Answers Questions About Caylee's Death During On-Camera Lie Detector Test -EquityWise
Casey Anthony's Dad Answers Questions About Caylee's Death During On-Camera Lie Detector Test
View
Date:2025-04-19 18:37:02
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! (6)
Related
- Kansas City Chiefs CEO's Daughter Ava Hunt Hospitalized After Falling Down a Mountain
- Blink-182 announces Travis Barker's return home due to urgent family matter, postpones European tour
- Entrance to Burning Man in Nevada closed due to flooding. Festivalgoers urged to shelter in place
- Nebraska man pulled over for having giant bull named Howdy Doody riding shotgun in his car
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- New law aims to prevent furniture tip-over deaths
- NASCAR Darlington playoff race 2023: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Southern 500
- John Stamos on Full House, fame and friends
- Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
- Traffickers plead guilty to smuggling over $10,000 in endangered sea cucumbers
Ranking
- FBI: California woman brought sword, whip and other weapons into Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
- Suspected robbers stop a van in Colorado and open fire; all 8 in van hurt in crash getting away
- Taylor Swift ticket buying difficulties sparked outrage, but few reforms. Consumer advocates are up in arms.
- 'Senseless act of gun violence': College student fatally shot by stranger, police say
- 'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
- A Michigan cop pulled over a reckless driver and ended up saving a choking baby
- Upset alert for Clemson, North Carolina? College football bold predictions for Week 1
- Virgo season is here! These books will please even the most discerning of the earth sign
Recommendation
Mega Millions winning numbers for August 6 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $398 million
Sam Hunt Shares Rare Insight Into Family Life With Wife Hannah Lee Ahead of Baby No. 2
Students transform their drab dorm rooms into comfy living spaces
New Mexico reports man in Valencia County is first West Nile virus fatality of the year
US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
Boy struck and killed by a car in Florida after a dog chased him into the street
Daylight savings ends in November. Why is it still around?
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says Giants' Jihad Ward is 'making (expletive) up'