Retired police officer George Anthony is the grandfather of toddler Caylee Anthony, who went missing over the summer of 2008 and whose remains were found in December 2008. His daughter Casey Anthony has been charged with murder and is awaiting trial.

On February 12, 2009, reports said George Anthony met with Ronald Cummings, the father of missing Florida five-year-old Haleigh Cummings. Anthony was said to have offered his support to the Cummings family and volunteered his time in the search for the missing girl.WDBO.com (Orlando): George Anthony joins search for Haleigh (February 12, 2009) MSNBC: Girlfriend Describes Waking Up, Finding Haleigh Gone (February 12, 2009)

George Anthony was involuntarily taken to Halifax Hospital for psychiatric evaluation by police in Daytona Beach, Florida, on the morning on Friday, January 23, 2009. He was reported missing after he failed to meet with his wife and their attorney on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The police chief said that George Anthony sent several text-messages to his family members suggesting that he intended on taking his own life.Newsday.com: Police: George Anthony Hinted He Wanted to End Life (January 23, 2009) Police said George Anthony had written a five or six page suicide note.MSNBC: Caylee Anthony's Grandad Found (January 23, 2009)

George Anthony's daughter Casey Anthony was indicted on the charge of first-degree murder in October 2008. She pleaded not guilty.Orlando Sentinel.com: Murder trial for Casey Anthony set for January (October 28, 2008) On December 11, 2008, the remains of a young child were found near the Anthony's home in Florida. The identity of the body was confirmed to be Caylee Anthony on December 19, 2008.Central Florida News 13: Deputies Discover Body Of Child (December 11, 2008) Later in December, George Anthony and his wife Cindy Anthony asked prosecutors for immunity in the case against their daughter. No bargain has been made as of January 1, 2009.FOXNews.com: Caylee Anthony's Grandparents Seek Immunity (January 1, 2009)