Terri Schiavo Near Death, Husband’s Attorney Says (claims Michael Schiavo has requested an autopsy)

kwtx.com ^ | 3/28/05 | not stated

[mommadooo3]

Is there a way to find out NOW, who would be the 'legal' coroner in charge of the autopsy?????

(After Klintler and his Downside Legacy,).....Inquiring minds want to know.

[DustyMoment]

Attorney George Felos told reporters late Monday afternoon in Florida that Michael Schiavo has requested that Pinellas County’s chief medical examiner perform on autopsy on his wife once she dies in order to answer questions about the severity of brain damage and to put to rest rumors about her physical condition.

Interesting that he wants the ME to do after she's dead what an MRI or PET could do now.

But, Michael only has her best interests at heart, doesn't he?

[CitizenM]

I think I read somewhere that Greer had already ruled there would be no autopsy Bp> I read that also. So, will Michael be in contempt of court if he does this?

[tallhappy]

My initial guess is you are one of the "dancers".

N'est-ce pas?

There are many freeprs here just as gung-ho as Barney Frank at putting her down.

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

death could come sooner because of the morphine she’s receiving to ease pain as her body fails

This rings odd. If she is unaware of anything, why does she need pain relief? My idea of a vegetative state is a person who reacts to nothing.

The evil of these people who are killing Terri Schiavo astounds me and so do the people who are cheering them on. Dear God, what have we become?

[philman_36]

Are you sure about that?
Read for yourself...
Title XXIX Chapter 406
406.11 Examinations, investigations, and autopsies.--
(1) In any of the following circumstances involving the death of a human being, the medical examiner of the district in which the death occurred or the body was found shall determine the cause of death and shall, for that purpose, make or have performed such examinations, investigations, and autopsies as he or she shall deem necessary or as shall be requested by the state attorney:...
(c) When a body is to be cremated, dissected, or buried at sea.

It doesn't appear that MS's "request" has any bearing whatsoever on the law. It's all up to the ME.

[Nowhere Man]

Some prominent liberals have spoken out against this killing.

I don't really see this as a liberal/conservative issue.

I know on another forum, I butt heads with liberals on almost everything but on this issue a lot of them agree with me. Although I know I would butt heads with them again and again in the future, on this issue, I would welcome them with open arms in this fight.

[visualops]

How on earth that a judge decide that?
Have they such ultimate and total control over a person even after they die?
Cannot whoever has to issue the death certificate require and perform an autopsy (with family permission)? If M. Schiavo denies a request for an autopsy it would make him look pretty bad, IMHO (as if it could get worse).

[tallhappy]

This has brought home how many people are willing to lie in the most outrageous manner to make their case.

Yes. They ape the MSM on this.

[visualops]

"Litigation as Spiritual Practice"

You're kidding me.

[philman_36]

Another way Felos spins it to look as if Felos/Schiavo are clean angels.
Preaching to the choir. I probably should've placed an /sarcasm there.

[Bigfitz]

I read the same thing however it is not up to Greer or Schiavo it is up to the ME everyone goes through his office his call

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Which medical examiner are they gong to buy. The only way they will put these issues to rest is if they allow Terri's parents to choose the examiner.

[visualops]

But it would answer questions about other injuries it's contended she suffered from "unknown causes".

[OldFriend]

Doubtful you and I are on the same page on this issue.

Just to set the record straight.

[visualops]

No she's not brain dead. Any statements to that effect, mostly by the MSM, are incorrect.

[OkieAcres]

Dr. John Thogmartin. A Bush appointee FWIW. Should do a fair job. Not that anyone will care if he says what they don't want to hear.

[jdhljc169]

They could perform a PET scan to find out the condition of her mind while she is still alive, rather that perform an autopsy to find out the condition of her brain after she is dead.

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Good point!

[visualops]

That's what I was thinking.
Where's Quincy when you need him...

[mlc9852]

Forgive me, but I don't think Terri's parents have been very good at choosing people for their side. I just know I won't trust an autopsy done in Pinellas County.