August 6 – Armed with a search warrant, a team of forensic investigators show up at the Anthony family home and remove several articles of clothing from Casey's closet.
According to the search warrant, Casey's mother, Cindy Anthony, recently told investigators that she had found clothing inside the vehicle Casey had been driving before she made her first 911 call. Cindy "removed the pants and washed them due to the fact that they smelled like the car," the report said.
Read the search warrant
Bryan Crews, the attorney for the parents of Jesus Ortiz, a young man who some armchair detectives suspect is Caylee's father, holds a news conference and announces that the Ortiz family has never heard of Casey Anthony.
"This is the first they were ever told that Caylee might be a grandchild of theirs," Crews said. "They became interested in that, because that's all they would have left of their son, who died at age 20. This is a real surprise to them. I think another news station broke the story to them as a 'hello, big surprise' at their front door, and that was a very shocking event for them. Since that time, they've gotten unwanted media attention."
During an interview on Fox News, Casey's father, George Anthony, admitts, despite previous denials, that his daughter had in fact stolen the gas cans from his shed. George said he found the cans in the trunk of the car Casey was driving when he went looking for a tire tool.
In addition to the gas can revelation, Cindy Anthony comes forward and tells investigators that she has been receiving death threats via phone calls, e-mails and letters. Investigators are currently looking into the incidents.
Meanwhile, an Orange County Sheriff's office dive team begins making plans to search lakes near Casey Anthony's home.
August 7 – Contray to reports by the media, investigators say that the planned dive is unrelated to the Anthony case.
"Nothing has led us to believe [Caylee] would be in the water," Deputy Carlos Padilla said in an interview with the Orlando Sentinel.
Sources close to the investigation reveal that investigators have gone over every page of Casey's cell phone records and have not found a single call or text message to or from anyone named Zenaida Hernandez-Gonzalez.
August 8 – Casey refuses to see her brother when he arrives for a previously scheduled jail visit.
Casey's attorney files a second motion to have her bond lowered.
WFTV.com reports that investigators suspect Caylee may have drowned in the family swimming pool on June 16. The station also reveals that investigators are conducting further tests on Casey's car to determine whether there is evidence of decomposition.
Meanwhile, supporters and members of the community attend a vigil for Caylee Anthony.
"Your prayers and support means more than you can even imagine," George said, addressing the small crowd. "Thank you for giving me some strength."
August 9 – Caylee Anthony's third birthday.
August 10 – Casey refuses to see her parents when they arrive for a previously scheduled visitation.
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