While this is not typical celebrity news, I still had to report because of the magnitude of the case. Casey Anthony, who was cleared of charges of killing her daughter Caylee in July, has released a video talking to the public.

Casey had a new hair cut, dye blonde, and wore black-framed glasses and a white tank top. Not discussing anything about the case itself, she talks about her life in probation – how happy she is to have a computer, phone and camera she can call her own. She also mentions that she has adopted a dog. Check out the video below.



While many wonder if this is really Casey, two sources have confirmed to PEOPLE that it is indeed her. Casey is serving out probation, which ends at the end of February, in an undisclosed location. It's just a little surreal how much things have changed since July, and how many things haven't changed," she said in the video. "But the good thing is that things are starting to look up and things are starting to change in a good way. I just hope that things stay good and that they only get better." 

Casey said, "This is the first of many, and I'm looking forward to this. It's a little scary, because I hate being on camera. But I need to conquer that fear at some point, and this is a good start." 

While she may or may not just have gotten away with a horrific crime, nothing can stop her from sharing her feelings on YouTube. Plus there are reports of people wanted to buy her story (magazines, books, whatever). Of course, much of the public that commented on those reports said that they wouldn't pay attention to her, but we are a nosy public. I wouldn't buy a book or anything, but a video on the Internet like this of her, I would have to check out. Don't look out for a Casey Anthony video diary series here though...

 

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According to PEOPLE, George and Cindy Anthony will break their silence on the high-profile case of their daughter Casey Anthony. Casey was set free after being found not guilty of killing her daughter Caylee in 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony will appear on the season premiere of The Dr. Phil Show on Sept. 12.

"Cindy and George have suffered a horrific loss with the untimely death of their granddaughter Caylee, and they have since endured an unprecedented public attack on their family," Dr. Phil said in a statement. "Have these attacks been warranted, or not? I looked them straight in the eye and asked some very tough questions. Nothing is off limits during this interview."

Whoo. No punches. I can only imagine. And for those who think that the couple is getting money for this, that's a no. The interview is being done in return for a donation to Caylee's Fund, the Anthonys' charity. "The couple will derive no income from Caylee's Fund," says Dr. Phil, explaining that the charity is "intending to focus on promoting processes to educate the public about – and advocate for grandparents' rights."

"We knew that we'd want to speak at some point and we figured there was no better place than with Dr. Phil," Cindy Anthony said in a statement. "We are hoping that by doing this interview, we will be able to help other people who may be experiencing struggles of their own. We certainly don’t want anyone to experience what we have these last three years."

I'm not surprised. Over this next year, I'm expecting more interviews and stories on this case. I wasn't expecting Mr. and Mrs. Anthony to talk for money. I was expecting them to talk to really just get things off their chest. I am definitely expecting Casey to get some deals. I'm not going to go in, because I have other work to do, but I know that she will be raking in some money when she does her first interview. And it'll have been planned by her and her team. No doubt.

I say now what I say when Casey was found "Not Guilty." Caylee, I pray that one day justice is done, and the truth comes out. What's done in the dark will eventually come to light...RIP babygirl.

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