Monday, July 4, 2011

Casey Anthony Sentence for Caylee Anthony Death

Casey Anthony is on trial today for involvement in the death of her 2 year old daughter Caylee Anthony.  The jury has been deliberating Casey Anthony's sentence for over 4 hours now and a sentence will soon follow.  The main question that hangs in the balance is whether Casey Anthony will get a charge of Felony Murder or Premeditated Murder.  The latter of course would bring the death penalty into play.

What the Casey Anthony Trial will Decide:

Jurors on the trial are currently deliberating on the following charges:

First Degree Murder - if Casey Anthony is found guilty of first degree murder she will either get the death penalty or life in prison.


Aggravated Child Abuse - if Casey Anthony is found guilty of aggravated child abuse she will get up to 30 years in prison for this charge alone.


Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child - if Casey Anthony is found guilty of aggravated manslaughter of a child she will get up to 30 years in prison for this charge alone.


Four Counts of Providing False Information to Law Enforcement - if Casey Anthony is found guilty of any of the counts of providing false information to law enforcement the sentences could vary widely.


We at Kansas City News will keep you posted on what the jury decides, and how Casey Anthony can plan to spend the rest of her life.


The Background Story of the Death of Caylee Anthony
In June 2008 Caylee Anthony, daughter of Casey Anthony and an unknown father (claims have been made that a man named Michael Duggan from Massachusetts is the father) was reported missing by her grandmother, Cindy Anthony.  Cindy, mother of Casey Anthony, and her husband George were working in the yard on July 13th, 2008 when a certified letter was delivered stating that their daughter Casey's car had been towed and was currently impounded at a tow lot.  Father George Anthony went to the tow lot to pick up Casey's car and both he and the tow lot worker agreed that the car had a "foul smell" coming from the trunk.  Upon examination of the trunk, they discovered a bag of trash, but no body or sign of foul play.  Two days later, on July 15th, Casey's mother Cindy became concerned with the whereabouts of her grand daughter Caylee and placed a 911 call to report Caylee missing.  During the 911 call Cindy Anthony told the operator "There is something wrong. I found my daughter's car today and it smells like there's been a dead body in the damn car."  Casey Anthony was also present during the phone call and she told the 911 operator that Caylee had been missing "for 31 days".

The First Explanation of Caylee Anthony's Murder:
Casey Anthony offered up several versions of what had happened to Caylee during the entire length of the investigation.  The first story was that Caylee was kidnapped by her "nanny", a woman named Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez, or "Zanny".  Zenaida does, in fact exist, however she claims that she has never heard of Casey or Caylee Anthony and Zenaida has filed a civil lawsuit against Casey for defamation of character.

The Second Version of The Caylee Anthony Murder Story:
The next version of the story was first brought up by Casey Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, who suggested that Caylee had accidentally drowned in the swimming pool behind Casey Anthony's house - and that the family, most notably George Anthony, had attempted to cover up the death.  While on the stand, George Anthony denied this by stating "I would have done everything possible to save my granddaughter if what was said happened, happened".  This second story about Caylee Anthony drowning was soon dispelled when a utility worker named Roy Krunk found Caylee Anthony's remains wrapped in plastic in the woods about a half mile away from Casey Anthony's house.  The skeletal remains of Caylee Anthony were discovered with duct tape on the skull.  This looks like it may be one of the facts that proves premeditation in this case.  The duct tape was placed on the child in such a way that the duct tape would have covered her mouth and nose.

Casey Anthony gets Arrested - Four Times!
Casey Anthony was offered a limited immunity deal by prosecutors until September 2, 2008, but did not take it.  Boy I bet she wishes she could take that decision back.  Casey Anthony was arrested initially for lying to the police, child neglect, and obstructing a police investigation.  Her bail was paid the first time by a nephew of bail bondsman Leonard Padilla, to the tune of $500,200 in hopes that Caylee would be found (and probably for some side benefits from Casey).  Soon after she was bailed out she was arrested again on charges of forgery, fraudulent use of personal information, and petty theft for forging $700 worth of checks and using her friend's credit cards without permission.  She was released from these charges but was fitted with an electronic tracking device.  Casey was arrested for a third time when new charges of theft arose and she was once again bailed out by her parents, George and Cindy Anthony, on a promissory note for $500,000.  Finally, on October 14th, 2008, Casey Anthony was indicted by a grand jury on charges of Felony Murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter of a child and four counts of providing false information to police.  Casey entered a plea of "not guilty" at this time.  This would be the last time that Casey Anthony would see daylight.

Police then launched an all out investigation which included the seizure of Casey Anthony's home computer which revealed that she had done internet searches of "neck breaking", "how to make chloroform",  and "death".  New evidence that up until this case had never been used was a hair follicle test that shows that a dark circle forms around the base of a hair after death.  This was used to test hairs found in Casey Anthony's car that her father recovered from the tow lot. 

The following entry was entered by Casey in her diary:  "I have no regrets, just a bit worried. I just want for everything to work out OK. I completely trust my own judgment and know that I made the right decision. I just hope that the end justifies the means. I just want to know what the future will hold for me. I guess I will soon see – This is the happiest that I have been in a very long time. I hope that my happiness will continue to grow– I've made new friends that I really like. I've surrounded myself with good people – I am finally happy. Let's just hope that it doesn't change."

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Royals Blow Out Rockies

We might not have an NFL season, but the Royals were on the winning end of a football looking score today in Colorado. Kansas City's offense exploded late, giving the Royals a 16-8 victory over the Rockies.

Kansas City's offense put up staggering numbers this afternoon, which helped it overcome some poor pitching and defense. The Royals set a franchise record with 12 extra base hits, and Melky Cabrera enjoyed a monster game from the plate. Cabrera hit home runs in the first and third inning, giving Kansas City a quick 6-0 lead.

Colorado didn't go away quietly, however, and soon cut the lead to 6-5 with a huge fifth inning. The Royals quickly answered back, scoring six runs in the sixth and four runs in the seventh to put the game out of reach. Kansas City ended the day with 21 hits, a season high.

Kansas City will get back to its American League schedule tomorrow, when they travel to Chicago to take on the White Sox. Game one starts at 6:10 p.m., and Jeff Francis (3-9) will get the start for the Royals.

Fireworks in Overland Park, Leawood, Kansas City Displays

Fireworks displays in Overland Park, Leawood, Kansas City and more for July 3rd and 4th:

Info for 2015 Celebrations

City of Leawood 4th of July Celebration in the Park and Fireworks Display
Once again this year, barring a rain delay like we had last year, the City of Leawood will be holding their annual Celebration in the Park.  There are several events going all day long including a moonwalk, a train ride, face painters, a show by Lynn O'Brien's Cheer and Dance Camp, a concert from Kansas City band The Shanks, and at 9:45pm there will be a fireworks display.  Parking is not allowed in the Leawood Park but parking will be available along Tomahawk Creek Parkway.

Overland Park 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display at Corporate Woods
The 4th of July fun starts in Overland Park at Corporate Woods at 4pm with beer, food and live music.  We have a special treat this year as Congressman Kevin Yoder (R) will be opening the fireworks show with a welcome speech.  Yoder was recently elected to Congress - congratulations Kevin!  The more republicans we can pack in there the better, let's get out of this welfare based political path that Obama is trying to lead us down.  There is some old people band playing and then the fireworks begin at 9:30pm!

Riverfest Kansas City Fireworks Display on July 3rd
Can't wait until Monday for fireworks?  No problem, head down to the Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park for carnival rides, food, drink and live music from Brody Buster and other Kansas City bands.  The festival will be running on July 3rd and July 4th from 1pm - 11pm.  Fireworks will be launched on both Sunday night and on Monday night around 9:30pm.  Fireworks displays will light up the Kansas City skyline!  So if you're in downtown Kansas City, or at The Power and Light District, you will be in for a fiery, booming treat.

Worlds of Fun Fireworks Show July 3rd and 4th
Ugh, our poor sad amusement park, with duct tape on the roller coasters and all, will be holding their annual fireworks display on July 3rd and July 4th at 10pm.  Kansas City needs to build a new amusement park closer to the Southwest side of the city, where the money is, possibly near Stilwell.  Worlds of Fun is jammed so far into white trash-ville, that it is fighting for it's life to stay open each year.

Parkville, Missouri 4th of July Fireworks Festival
Due to flooding, it appears that this year's fireworks display in Parkville will be cancelled.  Hopefully the flood takes the Parkville Police station under water - those guys are complete assholes.  Fuck Parkville anyway.  We're going to be doing a follow up story on the topic of small towns with corrupt police departments soon so come back and see us :)

We will be enjoying the double delight of watching the Overland Park Corporate Woods fireworks show, and then turning our chairs slightly to watch the nearby Leawood fireworks show that immediately follows at 9:45pm from our secret spot that we will not post here.  Happy 4th of July Kansas City!

Friday, July 1, 2011

DUI Checkpoints for Kansas City, Shawnee July 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Kansas City Police and Shawnee Police have announced that they will conduct DUI checkpoints on July 1st, 2nd and 3rd in many areas of the city.  Exact locations were not disclosed, but the usual suspects are:

ANYWHERE along Ward Parkway or Southwest Trafficway, the area around 75th and Wornall and 93rd and Wornall.  There will most certainly be a LARGE DUI checkpoint next to the Sunfresh in Westport, as they usually have the school bus at that one, waiting to take away drunk drivers by the hundred.

Remember that the best rule of thumb when you've been drinking and you are stopped by a DUI checkpoint is to tell the truth.  Tell the officer that you have been drinking but stopped earlier in the night so that you could drive.  Lying to the police will get you pulled out of your car every time.  They can smell the booze on you no matter how strong the breath mints are you ate.  Just tell the truth, act cool and tell your drunk ass friends in the back seat to shut the hell up :)

Be safe this 4th of July weekend and get one of your teetotaler friends to drive, take a limo, use a car service, or heck, you can even use the Pedicab Service of Kansas City for a real kick.  Save the dangerous part of the weekend for the lighting of that questionable looking large firework that your insane brother brought to the picnic.  Light fuse and GET AWAY.

Water Contamination in Effect for Johnson County, Olathe

A boil advisory has been issued due to contaminated water in the Johnson County area until at least 5pm Saturday.  At 7am this morning a 54 inch water main ruptured  at 78th Street and Quivira Drive that resulted in a loss of pressure system wide, which could have drawn contaminants into the water system.  Over 400,000 customers of Johnson County Water District No. 1, including most of the county but excludes most of Olathe, are being advised to boil tap water at least two minutes before consumption.  This does not include water used for bathing or washing clothes. 

WaterOne spokesman Eric Arner said that the Johnson County water boil advisery will need to be in effect for at least 18 hours to test the water and to flush the contaminants from the system.  Arner said that they were able to restore the water pressure after the water main ruptured by using pumps and releasing elevated and underground water stores.

To find out if your water may be contaminated call 913-599-9911.

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