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ORANGE COUNTY, FL -- A voicemail left by Cindy Anthony (
photos) to a detective has raised new questions in the case against
Casey Anthony.
In the voicemail, which was left for Sergeant John Allen in July of 2008, Cindy emphasizes that she is trying to help the investigation.
"I'm very sorry, because I've been more bent over backwards than anybody else in this investigation," Cindy said. "Casey had to have help, no matter what the scenario might be, so there are people who know that information."
The four minute message was recorded in the early stages of the search for
Caylee Anthony (
photos).
The message contradicts statements made by the Anthony family earlier this week, when they said they didn't believe Casey could hurt her own daughter.
On Wednesday, George and Cindy Anthony said they are standing behind Casey, who is accused of killing Caylee, her 2-year-old daughter.
The couple appeared Wednesday on CBS' "The Early Show." They said it is unlikely that Casey will accept any sort of plea deal in the case, adding that the 23-year-old "is not going to admit to something she hasn't done."
"I don't think it's possible for my daughter to hurt anyone. And she wouldn't definitely hurt her own child. My gosh, I've seen the love every single day that she had for her," George said.
Cindy said the reason Casey waited so long to admit that Caylee was missing was because she felt her family was in danger. "She feared for all of our lives,'' Cindy said. She gave no reason for the concern. "I think the truth will have to come out at trial, and that's what we have to wait for.''
George also talked about his emotional difficulties since Caylee's remains were found.
In January, he was admitted to a hospital after he was reported missing and found in a Daytona hotel. Authorities said he had sent despondent text messages to family members.
"There's only so much a person can take," George said.
Caylee went missing in June 2008. Her remains were found in a wooded area near her home in December. Casey Anthony, is charged with first degree murder. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.
The Anthonys were scheduled to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show next month. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Oprah canceled the interview because the couple decided to appear on other programs.
