Judge: No 2nd autopsy
ORLANDO (AP) – A judge on Tuesday denied requests from the mother of a missing Florida toddler to force investigators to turn over their photos, videos and drawings from the woods where a child’s remains were found last week.
The judge also denied motions from Casey Anthony’s attorneys to appoint a forensic expert and allow a second autopsy. Anthony’s attorneys say they have concerns about how the remains are being preserved.
“I can’t assist you by interfering in a murder investigation. That’s basically what this amounts to,” said Circuit Judge Stan Strickland in rejecting the motions during an emergency hearing. “I just can’t do it. They’re still investigating it.”
Casey Anthony was charged in October with killing daughter Caylee, who was reported missing in July. The remains have not been positively identified but recent comments from attorneys and authorities indicate they believe the body is likely Caylee’s.
Anthony is being held without bond in jail, where she was removed Tuesday from psychological observation. She was placed under observation last week after the remains were discovered. She is in a cell by herself and has no contact with other inmates, according to jail spokesman.