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The judge took the bench and was calling the jury in when Jose Baez asked something (couldn't hear with the counsel table mics off). Apparently, defense was complaining they didn't know which witnesses the state would call and therefore didn't have their own files ready.
The judge said it'd be good (although he can't order it) for the state to give the defense a list of, say, 40 witnesses at the beginning of each week so they could have their files ready. Baez told the judge it would take 5-10 minutes to retrieve files for witnesses.
Judge Perry is not happy at all. He wants the parties to come to some agreement so they're not wasting time. He said if this is how it would be, they could expect 35 minute lunches and working late hours. He told them if they couldn't get it together, he'd impose his rules, and he could guarantee neither side would like it.
Witness: Cameron Campana
The state's first witness is Cameron Campana. He was a roommate of Tony Lazzaro, Casey's boyfriend during the time Caylee went missing. He was enrolled in Full Sail college.
Cameron met Anthony after a birthday party for one of his and Lazzaro's friends. Said she seemed like a normal, happy 22 yr old. She would go outside to talk with her mother on phone so that she could "vent."
When they would ask her about Caylee, Anthony would say she was with the Nanny and going to Universal, beach, etc.
Anthony said she worked as an event planner at Universal. Said she'd get tickets to a red-carpet premiere of Batman for the guys, but that never happened.
Campana said Anthony seemed happy, excited about life. Never mentioned her daughter was missing; never asked for their help in finding her.
On cross, Baez asked one question: "Were you at the Anthony home on June 16 2008 when Caylee drowned in the pool?" No, sir. Objection by state/overruled by judge. Cross is done; witness excused.
Witness: Nathan Lezniewicz
Nathan was another of Tony's roommates. He became aware that Anthony had a daughter. He saw Caylee 2-3 times, but never once Anthony began living at their place. He said when they'd ask about Caylee, Casey would say she was with the nanny. Casey seemed normal, happy.
On night Lee came to pick up Casey's computer, he told them that his sister tends to get in trouble and he wished he'd met them first so he could've warned them about her. Defense objected and it was sustained, but that'll be a bell that won't be un-rung.
On Friday nights, they'd go to Fusion, try to drum up business. Anthony participated in a hot body contest. State wants to show him photo. Defense objects. Overruled. He is shown picture of him and Casey, where she's wearing a blue dress.
On cross, Baez asks if he ever saw Caylee malnourished, otherwise neglected. He did not. Baez asked where Casey parked her car (witness said they all parked in random spots but in same area), and pointed out she didn't park it far away from everyone else. Asked if he was present on June 16th "when Caylee drowned in the family pool." Of course, he wasn't.
Witness: Roy "Clint" House
Direct by Frank George: Another roommate of Tony. Met her at the same time Tony did (at birthday party for friend). He said Casey seemed like "a fun party girl" who would get along well with his group of friends. He met Caylee 4-5 times at the apartment, but never after Casey started staying there full-time. When he'd ask where she was, she'd say Caylee was with the nanny. When Caylee visited, she had toys in her backpack and learning aids like flash cards. She liked to play with the drums in the apartment.
House said Casey never seemed worried, nervous, upset. She was happy and her demeanor didn't change from time she'd bring Caylee around til she started living there full-time.
House said Casey would help him and Tony out with their club promotion by being "a promo girl." She participated in hot body contest and mingled with the crowd. They had "shot girls," and although she didn't have a say in selecting them, she would suggest what might be good to wear.
House tells George that Casey was happy, partying, dancing, drinking. Never saw her sad, angry, depressed. He moved out a couple weeks before Cindy came to collect Casey. During that time, he and Tony had a rift and Casey had called/texted him to try to repair things. He said eventually he and Tony worked things out, but it wasn't due to Casey's efforts.
On cross, Baez questions him about club promotion (they drum up business for clubs) and the shot girls (again, Casey liked to help but didn't have any say). Baez asks him to confirm that he said her demeanor never changed throughout the time he knew her, and he does.
Witness: Maria Kissh
Direct by Frank George: Maria Kissh was the girlfriend of Clint House during the time period in question. She met Casey numerous times. She met Caylee once. Maria arrived at apartment to go out with Clint. Caylee opened the door all on her own, unattended by an adult. Maria later saw Caylee on the screened balcony alone and went out to sit with her. Once Casey came out of the bedroom, she told Caylee to put on her socks and shoes so they could go. She didn't help her. Maria saw Caylee struggling with it and helped her get them on.
She was over at the apartment 2-3 times a week, sometimes spending the night, but she never saw Caylee again after that one encounter.
Later, Maria once had a conversation with Casey in the kitchen of the apartment. Casey said she paid $400 week for the nanny; that Caylee's father was deceased; that Casey's parents were moving out of their home and giving it to Casey and Caylee.
Maria was at Fusion when Casey participated in the hot body contest. She heard her telling the shot girls what to do/not do, but didn't hear her advise them on attire. Anthony never told Maria her daughter was missing or kidnapped; that she was trying to locate her. Nor did she ever ask for her help in locating her. She saw no change in her demeanor.
Cross by Baez: Maria once rode (along with Casey, Tony and Clint) in Casey's car when they all sent out for a bite to eat. She didn't notice any odor. Baez tries to suggest that she was jealous of Casey living in the same apartment as Maria's boyfriend. Maria said not at all, didn't bother her a bit since she was Tony's girlfriend.
Lunch recess. New post for the afternoon.
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