Though not a criminal investigation, The Florida Dept of Children and Families conducted a 3 year investigation into Caylees death and did conclude that FCA failed to protect Caylee which contributed to her death.
Casey Anthony's 'failure to protect' contributed to Caylee's death, DCF says Aug 2011
Casey Anthony's 'failure to protect' contributed to Caylee's death, DCF says
"It is the conclusion of the Department of Children and Families that [Casey Anthony] failed to protect her child from harm either through her actions or lack of actions, which tragically resulted in the child's untimely death," DCF spokeswoman Carrie Hoeppner said Thursday.
One local expert who followed the case also suggested that DCF's conclusions could help the state child-protection agency take swifter action if allegations of abuse are ever raised in Florida against Casey Anthony in the future.
"If Casey Anthony were to have another child, theoretically, these findings by DCF could be brought up in future allegations,"Orlando lawyer Richard Hornsby and commentator on the Casey Anthony case said.
The nearly three-year investigation verified three allegations classified as "maltreatments," including death, failure to protect and threatened harm.
Investigators noted in the report that Casey Anthony's actions were "neglectful."
She failed to "report her child missing in a timely manner" and left her in the care of "a baby-sitter for which she was unable to provide accurate information."
The review also states the 25-year-old mother did not seek help if the child had "experienced an accident or medical emergency."
