Posted on 04/02/2005 7:03:33 PM PST by Cableguy
Terri Schiavo's widower has gone into hiding because of the furore over his wife's death and has sought police protection.
Michael Schiavo, 41, is under guard three days after his disabled wife died from dehydration at a Florida hospice.
She had spent 13 days without food or water after a United States judge upheld Mr Schiavo's claim that she would not have wished to continue life in a persistently vegetative state.
"His goal is to find safe housing because of these death threats," said a friend, Alan Shoopak. "It's not over. Unfortunately, it's just beginning."
Mrs Schiavo's parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, who went to the US Supreme Court to block the removal of their daughter's feeding tube, admit that they care little for their son-in-law, but have urged against revenge attacks.
"Our family abhors any violence, or any threats of violence. We ask that all those who support our family be completely kind in their words and deeds towards others," said Mrs Schiavo's sister, Suzanne Vitadamo.
Anger at Mr Schiavo's actions has been fuelled by the revelation that a court order from a county judge, George Greer, who repeatedly refused the Schindlers' pleas to let their daughter live, will allow him to have her cremated and her ashes interred in Pennsylvania. The Schindlers' request for a share of the ashes or even a lock of their daughter's hair has also been refused.
The family see it as the final act in a 12-year campaign of spite by their son-in-law. Other alleged snubs include having his wife's wedding ring melted down to make a ring for himself.
Last week, while his wife's life ebbed away at the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida, Mr Schiavo moved into quarters on site, to avoid protesters outside. Some had banners expressing vitriol for Mr Schiavo and Judge Greer. "You are going to hell, murderers," one read. The hospice also received hoax bomb threats last week.
For several days, Mr Schiavo has not returned to the home in Clearwater he shares with his fiancée, Jodi Centonze, and their two children. Friends speculate that they may leave Florida altogether.
The results of a post-mortem examination, which it is believed may shed more light on years-old bone fractures Mrs Schiavo suffered, and the extent of her brain damage, will be published within weeks.
Mr Schiavo's friends and family speak of a man who honoured his wife's wishes and released her from what he perceived to be a life without hope. After cradling her in his arms as she died on Thursday morning, he placed a rose in her hand and kissed her goodbye.
A Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday.
Didn't Greer not grant a restraining order to a woman and she was murdered shortly after. One would think Greer would forever be trying to atone for that.... Instead he is committed to getting others killed.
I'm sure he will. I imagine every sudden loud noise he hears will make him flinch.
I guess getting people killed just gets easier.
Don't you suspect that Jodi Centoze is as odious as Michael?
I pray that Michael relises he committed a designed mortal crime and lays his soul on the feet of Christ. He is unforgiven among those that live and breathe.
I'm still hoping, somehow, public pressure can be brought to bear to prevent him from profiting from the starvation of his wife. Probably wishful thinking since Hollywood probably considers Mikey a hero.
How very true. My heart goes out to her parents. For him not to give them a lock of their child's hair or a bit of her ashes is cruelty beyond belief. How can any human be so vile...
Exactly right. People need to lay off Mr. Schiavo. His day is coming and he will rue the day of his evil.
To compare him to Salman Rushdie is telling. That is awfully trollish of you. Salman Rusdie is a decent man who took a stand against fundamentalist Islam, Micahel Schiavo killed his wife. To compare the two is profane.
RE: #35
Hmmm...maybe MS can follow further in Judas' footsteps...
Maybe he will pull a Scott. Dye his hair and grow a beard.
Someone here has a pix of him w/a beard.
Mexico are looking for workers. I can't imagine anyone hiring him here.
I just had a horrible thought - what if MS applies to the Police Dept in FL. Isn't the sheriff his friend who gave him a job in the jail? A hot-head with a gun 24/7.
Yes, that is my point for the most part.
When I said 'his wife' - I meant Jodi.
I associate wife/husband when it comes to children.
When that Kennedy guy raped the girl in Palm Beach I predicted that he'd get into trouble again. Sure enough, he did. Well I predict that Michael will get into more trouble down the road. He'll start abusing his girlfriend or he'll lose his temper with a coworker one of these days. Maybe not immediately but within a few years we are going to hear much more about this guy. He can't help himself.
"I guess getting people killed just gets easier."
Sadly, that's true in Greer's case. But don't mistake him for a native born Florida boy. He's a Brookyln born commie from the womb.
I have prayed for such people before. Prayers will not be answered if they are for people who reject GOD in their own lives at any level. Put your prayers in reserve for more deserving people. Make your prayers mean something to Jesus. HE is a very busy guy. I have an open application to help HIM out when I'm done toiling around here:)
You got it fat_a**!
If we are going to promote life then we need to send a clear message to those who might get in the way. We cannot let this world slip out from God's grace because we let murders' of the hook.
I agree with you. Also, w/OJ. Didn't he beat up his girlfiend some time back.
I believe those that aren't brought to justice - live their own hell.
That isn't surprising.
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