Casey Anthony Caught on Date with NH ‘Situationship’ Mystery Man, But Who is He? — What We Know [WATCH]

Casey Anthony has once again found herself in the headlines, this time not for courtroom drama but for her romantic life.

The woman once infamously dubbed “America’s most hated mom” was recently spotted on what appeared to be a date night in Manchester, New Hampshire — and now, we know who the mystery man is.

TMZ was first to identify him as Ben Beauchemin, a bearded local business owner and military veteran with an intriguing background.

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Beauchemin, who owns a gun shop called Wicked Weaponry in nearby Hooksett, is no stranger to disciplined service or adrenaline.

He’s a former Army Ranger, a war veteran, and someone who enjoys skydiving in his free time. His résumé also includes time spent working in law enforcement as a police officer.

The pair were seen getting cozy at a sports bar on Wednesday night, sharing beers and food in a laid-back, casual setting.

The following day, Anthony was spotted shopping at a nearby T.J. Maxx, possibly enjoying a relaxed New Hampshire weekend.

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While the nature of their relationship has remained vague, a local source told TMZ that Casey and Ben are referring to their connection as a “situationship.”

The term, often used to describe a romantic entanglement that doesn’t quite meet the standards of a formal relationship, seems to reflect their current undefined status.

But the public exposure of their budding connection has apparently caused waves behind the scenes.

According to a family source, Ben shut down his Facebook page and stopped responding to family members after photos of his night out with Anthony were made public.

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This sudden radio silence has raised eyebrows among those close to him.

“No one in the family knew Ben was hanging with Casey until we published the photos,” said the source, adding that his relatives remain in the dark about how or when the two first met.

This development has seemingly blindsided a family known for being tight-knit, with Ben reportedly coming from a large, close family.

While Beauchemin may be new to celebrity gossip circles, this isn’t the first time his name has appeared in the news.

In January 2024, he was featured in The New York Times’ election coverage, where he appeared in an on-camera interview expressing uncertainty about who to vote for in the primaries.

During that interview, Ben revealed he supports the Second Amendment as well as women’s reproductive rights, a nuanced stance in today’s polarized political climate.

Ben Beauchemin, a gun shop owner in New Hampshire, says he’s undecided about who to vote for in the primary elections. He said he supports the Second Amendment and also advocates for women’s reproductive rights.

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Politically, his hometown is also a study in contrast.

Hooksett, where Ben’s business is located, leaned pro-Trump, with the former president winning the town by 4.8 points in the 2024 general election.

Meanwhile, neighboring Manchester, where he was spotted with Casey, swung in the opposite direction — Kamala Harris carried the city by 7.7 points, and ultimately won the state and its four electoral votes.

As for Beauchemin’s own vote? That remains a mystery. “It’s unclear who Ben voted for … but his politics don’t seem to be turning Casey off,” TMZ noted.

Casey Anthony, who has remained largely out of the public eye since her 2011 acquittal in the death of her daughter Caylee, has lived a relatively quiet life in the years since her trial.

Still, moments like this — particularly when captured in candid date-night photos — thrust her back into public scrutiny.

Whether this “situationship” is fleeting or evolves into something more is anyone’s guess.

For now, both Casey and Ben are keeping things under wraps, though their night out has certainly turned heads in New Hampshire and beyond.

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