[supercat]

Another tactic: if she's "dead" already (in the husband's opinion), sue for wrongful death and put the would be murderers on the defensive.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty certain Michael introduced evidence in the malpractice trial to show that Terri wasn't PVS. Therefore, if she became PVS, she did so while under his care. It'd be nice if the coroner could suggest that that seems suspicious enough to merit an autopsy in the case of Terri Schiavo, notwithstanding the husband's wishes to the contrary (IIRC, the coroner has absolute authority to demand an autopsy, and judges are explicitly denied the authority to refuse).

If Michael believed that he'd have too great a likelihood of getting caught if Terri's killed, he might decide it was better to avoid a murder rap.

[Ohioan from Florida]

Absolutely right. When it benefited his story, he'd say that Terri's experimental surgery worked, but once he got the money, he says she's hopeless.

[l.tecolote]

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty certain Michael introduced evidence in the malpractice trial to show that Terri wasn't PVS. Therefore, if she became PVS, she did so while under his care. It'd be nice if the coroner could suggest that that seems suspicious enough to merit an autopsy ..."

Excellent and unmistakeable point of fact, supercat. I guess I overlooked other references about this contradiction which is clearly demonstrated here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1345963/posts?q=1&&page=51#74
This equates to prosecutorial misconduct situations. But this is a civil rather than criminal case, so the standard for proof is lower. Now if only an attorney or law firm interested in helping Terri would act on this clear contradiction.