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Casey Anthony's Father Considers Suicide Solution

By David Lohr

George Anthony, father of 22-year-old Casey Anthony and grandfather of now deceased 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, was escorted to a hospital by police early this morning after he allegedly sent suicidal text messages to family members. Anthony was reported missing yesterday, when he failed to show up for a meeting with his attorney. Later that day, he made contact with family members via text messages, in which he reportedly indicated that he wanted to "end his own life." Investigators were able to trace pings from Anthony's cell phone to the Bethune Point area. His vehicle was located at the Hawaiian Inn, a motel near Daytona Beach, at about 2:30 a.m. this morning. According to Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood, Anthony was upset and stated that he was under a lot of pressure...continue to full post

Full post as published by Criminal Report Daily on January 23, 2009 (boomark / email).