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Monday Jan. 26, 2009

2 PM ET - After a suicide scare, Grandfather George Anthony will remain in a Daytona Beach, Florida, hospital. According to a family attorney, George Anthony is feeling better, but still needs time to heal over the death of his granddaughter, Caylee. There’s still no word on a funeral or memorial service for the toddler girl. Anthony is set for release from Halifax Medical Center possibly this week. The defense files new motions requesting sanctions against the state for allegedly holding back evidence from 2 experts connected to the case. And the murder case heads back to court this week where the judge will hear a string of motions. Tot mom Casey Anthony expected to attend now that the judge has signed off an order forcing her to appear at future court hearings.

Friday Jan. 23, 2009

4:30 PM ET - Another tragedy strikes today in the Caylee Anthony story. Casey Anthony’s father, George Anthony, was reported missing by the family attorney. Urgent 911 calls just released say George Anthony left home with several bottles of medication & some family photos. The Anthony family became increasingly concerned when they started receiving disturbing text messages from George, reportedly saying he did not want to live anymore & he wanted to be with Caylee. Other alleged text messages sent by George Anthony said he wanted to be left alone & wanted to make sure Caylee was in God’s arms. Police were able to locate George Anthony inside a motel room where they reportedly found remnants of fast food & beer, blood-pressure medication & other pill jars. Also found inside his car was a 5-page suicide letter indicating he wanted to do harm to himself. George Anthony was taken to a nearby hospital where he is currently under medical & mental evaluation. Stay tuned to Nancy Grace tonight to find out the all the latest, breaking details in the case.