Posted on 03/30/2005 8:12:14 AM PST by jdhljc169
CLEARWATER - It is not up to Michael Schiavo to decide whether his wife, Terri, should undergo an autopsy after death. ``He doesn't have any choice in the matter,'' said Bill Pellan, director of investigations for the Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner's Office.
Medical Examiner Jon Thogmartin decides when an autopsy is required under state law, Pellan said.
On Monday, attorney George Felos announced that Michael Schiavo wanted an autopsy performed to silence critics who have accused him of planning to have Terri Schiavo's remains cremated to cover up wrongdoing.
``Claims have been made there is some motive behind the cremation,'' Felos said.
Pellan said Thogmartin had already decided that Terri Schiavo's situation requires him to perform an autopsy when another Schiavo lawyer called Monday to find out whether that was the case.
``There have been allegations that this is not a natural death,'' Pellan said.
Also, under state law, the medical examiner has the discretion of performing an autopsy when a body is to be cremated.
Michael Schiavo has obtained court permission to do so over the objection of Bob and Mary Schindler.
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Hmmm...............
DUH!!!
Yeah well who's the "medical examiner" for this case? One of Greer/Felos' buddies?
(should be any time now)
I wonder what those who are defending Michael will say about this?
I'll be waiting....
Can't Greer just rule that state law doesn't trump his order? I'm confused.
I wonder what those who are defending Michael will say about this?
I'll be waiting....
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End of Article - Felos & Bushnell could not be reached for comment. Suprise, Suprise
This is the video that should be shown on the news everynight - it is even more powerful than the balloon video.
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/ccb/videos/Terri_Big_Eyes.rm
This is not reflex action - she heard the doctor, she opened her eyes as wide as she could to impress him.
Even Fox news has ignored this clip.
I am now waiting for those here at FR who defend Michael to speak up.
Waiting.....
She doesn't need an autopsy.....he needs a polygraph.
NO SURPRISE HERE........
bingo
Problem is this was common knowledge. Yet because Michale wanted her creamated, people ran with the story that he was trying to hide something. Frankly, shame on the Schindler supporters for putting out he was trying to get rid of her before an autopsy could be don when in fact it was legally required. And the requirement IS public knowledge.
I'm wondering what you think MS's "defenders" should be saying or arguing. He apparently wants an autopsy, and one will most likely be performed. The results will likely make their way into various media outlets.
I am sincerely not understanding your point.
"Medical Examiner Jon Thogmartin decides when an autopsy is required under state law, Pellan said."
That is the same as it is in Oklahoma. The M.E. decides. A cremation does not always require an autopsy, unless there are doubts by the M.E.
Finally, a public official properly administering the law. The M.E. is to be commended for making the decision to perform an autopsy, especially so in light of allegations of abuse.
Michael Schiavo should stop pretending he "asked" for this.
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