Who Is Ben Beauchemin? Casey Anthony Spotted Getting Close to Ex-Cop in New Hampshire

In a rare public appearance, Casey Anthony—the Florida woman once dubbed “the most hated woman in America”—was spotted Thursday evening (July 10) at Seasons Tickets bar in Manchester, New Hampshire, sitting closely with a man now identified as Ben Beauchemin.

The two spent about 90 minutes together, drinking Bud Light, sharing food, and watching the Red Sox vs. Rockies game on TV. According to eyewitnesses, Anthony was flirty and physically affectionate, gently touching the man’s arm and leg during their time together.

Who Is Ben Beauchemin?

Ben Beauchemin is a 39-year-old former police officer and U.S. Army Ranger veteran, according to The New York Post. He resides locally in New Hampshire and made a small wave in media earlier this year when he was featured in a January 2024 New York Times article on undecided voters ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

In the profile, Beauchemin described himself as deeply pro–Second Amendment and admitted he often clashed with friends over his strong gun rights beliefs. While he keeps a relatively low profile, Thursday’s appearance with Anthony has sparked fresh curiosity about his background and potential relationship with her.

A Closer Look at the Bar Sighting

Photos from the evening circulated online, revealing Anthony’s left shoulder tattoo — a floral mandala with peonies — clearly visible. The tattoo now covers her once-infamous “La Bella Vita” script, which she had removed in 2018.

One source described the couple as “at ease” and “enjoying each other’s company.” Although Anthony is reportedly not a New Hampshire resident, she seemed relaxed and familiar with the man, suggesting more than just a casual meetup.

What Is Casey Anthony Doing Now?

Though she mostly avoids the spotlight, Casey Anthony, now 39, shared a rare career update in March 2025 via TikTok. She revealed that she is now working as a legal advocate and researcher, a role she says she’s been involved in since 2011.

“If I’m going to continue to operate appropriately as a legal advocate,” Anthony said, “then I need to start advocating for myself and also for my daughter.”

She also launched a Substack blog where she discusses wrongful prosecution, trial ethics, and her personal experiences with the justice system. Her first post emphasized the importance of the presumption of innocence, highlighting the damage caused by public judgment before trial.

Revisiting a National Scandal

Anthony was acquitted in 2011 of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony, after a highly publicized trial. While jurors found her not guilty, public opinion was swift and unforgiving. Many still associate her name with one of the most polarizing legal cases in modern American history.

Despite her acquittal, Anthony’s life has been closely watched, with every relationship, move, and job scrutinized. She reportedly moved to Tennessee last year with a different man, and past reports suggest she’s dated several men since the trial.

What’s Next?

Whether Anthony and Beauchemin are dating or simply friends remains unclear. But the sighting has renewed public interest in her life—and in the man sitting beside her.

Neither Anthony nor Beauchemin have commented publicly on the sighting.