When Caylee Anthony was reported missing in Orlando, Florida, in July 2008, the public spent the next three years following the investigation and the eventual trial of her mother, Casey Anthony. On July 5, 2011, the case that captured headlines worldwide exploded when, against all odds, defense attorney Jose Baez delivered one of the biggest legal upsets in American history: a no--guilty verdict. In this book, Baez shares secrets the defense knew but has not disclosed to anyone until now and frankly reveals his experiences throughout the entire case, discovering the evidence, meeting Casey Anthony for the first time, being with George and Cindy Anthony day after day, leading defense strategy meetings, and spending weeks in the judge's chambers.

Liar, liar, pants on fire The phone rings The bond hearing Rookie lawyer Casey comes home again and again The Grand Jury indicts The car The wack pack The day Caylee was found The days after The Kronk chronicles A staged crime scene The Anthony family secrets What happened on June 16, 2008 Making up a cause and manner of death The prosecution's evidence was garbage The prosecution's fantasy of forensics

Slings and arrows The shrinks Your Honor Preparing for trial The sides are drawn Picking a jury A flower in the attic The Fockers David finds his rock The State's case turns to human decomposition Hoping it sticks My turn Destroying the fantasy The pet cemetery The laughing guy Justice A prisoner in her own freedom.