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.
Yeah; especially when you consider that when one of his parents died (I forget which one), in the obituary, his mistress was listed as his surviving spouse, NOT Terri.
That little tidbit will never see the light of the MSM.
I think he's going to have a difficult life ahead of him IMO.
Yes. It is Jodi's mom who worked for the Sheriff who introduced Michael to Felos and Greer. I think Jodi's been pushin' and PRODDIN' and SUPPORTIN' her man Michael all along.
WOW! Poor Terri was treated worse than dirt.
"I pray and hope no one hurts him"
The sooner he dies and goes to hell the better.
BTW, I'm not sure I believe this story. It sounds like something Felos and company would cook up to drum up sympathy for Michael and paint the Schindlers and other Right-to-Life supporters as bad guys.
MS should try and go to Greer for a restraining order as a wife tried, refused and murdered by the husband a week later!!!
Yeah, right, like he's soooooo scared. If Terri's supporters were so violent, they would have stormed the hospice instead of peacefully trying to bring her water. He just wants to get more attention. And all Terri backers probably want him as far away as possible -- they are not about to hang around his creepiness.
Anyway, why would he want to leave Florida and his web of co-conspiractors? He'll probably be out playing golf with Felos, Greer and O.J. next week.
And isn't Florida the state where you can shelter your money and live a luxurious life even after you get sued for all you are worth. He;s not going to want to part with all that money.
Plus, he wants to stay where he can be found so that the prison groupie women that Scott Peterson turns down will know where to find dear old Michael.
.....Now, the SCHINDLERS may want to get as far away from MS as possible......
I agree with you....I think Greer is in there too. I expect that we'll see at least a couple of them appear to have committed suicide, although I'm not sure that's what will happen. Maybe Hillary can give some tips on how to do it best....
I am certain the things he said about Islam cause me no loss of sleep.
I despise the false religion.
About his being a decent man?
I remember thinking at the time that he was another whining liberal who thought the words he said would have no consequences.
With Mikey, its his actions which will bring the consequences. i.e. ostracism etc.
I am not really saying Rushdie murdered anyone or has really committed any crime at all.
I also don't like him.
The family itself, said it best.
Good God, what awful people!! Not a conscience in the bunch.
Especially since his mother's obituary listed the girl friend and her children as his family and not Terri as his wife.
Felos is spinning this for sympathy.
Whatever....as long as it makes sense to you.
I know!I thought he had sunk to his lowest when he ordered the family out of the room in her last moments,but this is even worse than that!This man is pure evil!
lmao
We are required to turn our backs and walk away from such evil. Do not pray for the masters, pray for the innocent victims of the masters. I read this between two books. I believe one was about Sun Tzu thousands of years ago in what is now China. Christ held the Eastern people under his arm, did you know?
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