Posted on 04/07/2005 5:34:06 PM PDT by News Hunter
Edited on 04/07/2005 5:39:05 PM PDT by Sidebar Moderator. [history]
That was a really good post I spent considerable time creating. If you can kindly tell me what private contact information I posted and send it to me via Freep Mail or something I will re-post without the offending data.
I would like to see it on this thread, it had very valuable info in it.
I reluctantly bump you for posting the same evil thoughts that were in my head.
Sounds like granddaughter knows the contents of the will ahead of time and is tired of waiting.
I didn't call anybody!
i merely posted the research that FReeps had made to investigate if Mae's story is real.
Watch who you are calling sick. People have worked very hard to validate this story so that they could HELP the woman.
::SMacks you!::
She didn't have children yet! She was oft (for productive definition) in her late 20's!
She was hot (in men's terms).
She wasn't sagging at the time.
Did anyone besides me catch something here? The Granddaughter had FINANCIAL POA.
Ah HaH! She's drained Grandma dry and is now trying to cover her tracks.
Someone check Grandma's bank account.
AND with her name being attached to potential fraud, she'll end up being fired. She wants it all, folks, and I'm guessing she's already taken Grandma to the cleaners.
bump!
Freepers did do work. this article now is a result.
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The ONLY reference to the word "Florida" is this:
In a situation recalling the recent death of Terri Schiavo in Florida, an 81-year-old widow, denied nourishment and fluids for nearly two weeks, is clinging to life in a hospice in LaGrange, Ga., while her immediate family fights desperately to save her life before she dies of starvation and dehydration.
Kindly note that the article states that the situation recalls "the recent death of Terri Schiavo in Florida." Not that it is happening IN Florida.
It's been fixed, if that is what it said. If this is the only editing error in the article, it is head and shoulders above anything the MSM spews.
They can't get it since THE JUDGE granted the Grandaughter guardianship.
This IS insane. When granny dies, looks like the rest of the family has a great lawsuit against the hospice if they can produce the living Will. However, it may be difficult to get doctors to help, as they notoriously do not like to get involved in family squabbles.
vaudine
They can't get it since THE JUDGE granted the Grandaughter guardianship.
This IS insane. When granny dies, looks like the rest of the family has a great lawsuit against the hospice if they can produce the living Will. However, it may be difficult to get doctors to help, as they notoriously do not like to get involved in family squabbles.
vaudine
I'm the one who mentioned the wonder about Florida. Dog Gone was responding to my comment. Here is the part of the article that caught my eye as seeming out of place.
Florida law requires that a hearing for an emergency guardianship must be held within three days of its request, and Magouirk's hearing was held April 4 before Judge Boyd. Apparently, he has not made a final ruling, but favors giving permanent guardianship power to Gaddy, who is anxious to end her grandmother's life.
Anyone who fails to be shocked that the woman's own expressed wishes are being ignored in order to starve her, is in a moral PVS.
Looks like the WND editor caught that. It's been fixed.
Hey I go Lucky,
I happened to have another window minimized with the post. I'll try and figure out what the mods don't like and re-post it. All of these phone numbers were in the press release
I have been following this on a different thread.
I also was skeptical, however I feel confident that this story is accurate. Below is a summary of the investigations that well known Freepers have taken today to investigate:
#1First the Press Release Post by Schmelvin here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1379016/posts?page=1,50
#2Then Schmelving calling the Attorney Here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1379016/posts?page=106#106
Here's the update:
I don't think this is a hoax. I called the court, gave them the case number, and was able to verify that it is in regards to Mae's estate, but could not get any more info from the woman I spoke to because she didn't know the details. She told me I'd have to speak to Judge Boyd and that he won't be in until 8:00 am tomorrow.
So, Court CASE NUMBER: Estate 138-05 is on record there, and the clerk knew who I was talking about when I mentioned Mae Magouirk's name. The clerk did not know the status of the case or whether or not Beth Gaddy was still Mae's medical power-of-attorney. She did say something about the case being settled yesterday, although I don't know if that means the family won and had the tube reinserted or if Beth Gaddy won and Mae is still starving. I asked if the reason the case had been "settled" was because the patient had already died, and she said, "No".
I called the hospice, but when I mentioned Mae's name, I was immediately transfered to someone who did not pick up the phone. I got her voicemail and left a message. I doubt she will call me back, and I doubt I'll get anything but her voicemail if I call her again.
Another FReeper on this thread said that he/she was able to get through, though, and was told that Mae is in fact a patient there.
I called the attorney's office, and the receptionist told me that she couldn't talk about the case. I told her I was just calling to verify its existence. She still wouldn't talk, but when I mentioned that this was regarding a press release and mentioned the Mullinax name (Mae's sister), she said something to the effect of: "that's the family, our office didn't send out a press release". Then, she told me to email the attorney if I had any questions, and gave me his email address.
I tried to call the family (I have the original press release with all the phone numbers), but the sister's phone rang without anyone picking it up, and the brother's phone number was his work number. He was not there, and the person who answered said, "I don't want to talk about that. He'll be in tomorrow at 7:00 am. Call back tomorrow." I didn't push the matter, because I did not want to cause Mae's brother any trouble at work.
Now, I intend to email the attorney. I will let you know what he says.
#3 BykerBayb making Phone Calls here
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1379016/posts?page=146#146
My experience was almost the same as yours. I called every number except the judge. I didn't keep notes. Every time I finished one call, I went on to the next.
So, from memory, called and e-mailed Kenneth Mullinax. The recorded message confirmed the story, and asked that only media leave messages, to avoid overloading the machine. So I didn't leave a message.
Called Hospice-LaGrange, (1510 Vernon Street, LaGrange “Troup County” Georgia, 706-845-3905. They confirmed they had a patient named Mae Magouirk. I didn't bother asking questions, because I know they wouldn't be able to answer. I simply informed them that if they didn't resume her nutrition and hydration, there would be a major media blitz.
Called Beth Gaddy (XXX-XXX-XXX). The line was being checked for problems. LOL - maybe it burst into flames!
Called Mr. A. B. McLeod (Her Brother). If memory serves, this number was a business, and I think McLeod was part of the business name. I spoke with a nice lady. I didn't ask questions. I just offered to help in any way they might need. I suggested that I could contact media, legislators, or anyone else they suggested. She took my name and phone number.
Called Mrs. Lonnie Ruth Mullinax (Her sister). I don't remember this call specifically. It's on my list of numbers I called though.
Called Hospice LaGrange’s in-house attorney Carol Todd
(706-882-1411). She's taking the week of April 4 off, but you can call her assistant, K. Lewis 706-812-2462. I got her voice mail. I left a message, letting her know that the media is being contacted, and she'd better make sure the hospice isn't breaking any laws.
Called Her local LaGrange, Ga. cardiologist, Dr. James Brennan (xxx-xxx-xxx). I wonder if I was the first caller. The woman was so polite at first. When I told her I was calling about one of his patients, Mae Magouirk, she remained polite, and confirmed she was a patient. I said I wanted to leave a message for the doctor. She asked what my relationship is to the patient. I told her I'm not related, but I heard she was being starved and dehydrated to death, and they should resume her nutrition and hydration. And... CLICK. I called back, and said, "You hung up on me before I could finish. Tell Dr. Brennan the media is being con... CLICK. I guess she heard enough. I didn't call back.
Called Dr. Raed Aqel, (xxx-xxx-xxxx) a highly acclaimed interventional cardiologist at the nationally renowned University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical Center. Along with Dr. Brennan determined that Mae Magouirk’s aortic dissection is contained and not presently life threatening. His secretary was real nice, and took my message. Pretty much the same message: I'm aware she's being starved and dehydrated to death. I and several other people are contacting the media.
Called attorney for saving Mae’s life: Jack Kirby, Kirby & Roberts. The nice lady who answered the phone couldn't give any information, but she gave me Mr. Kirby's e-mail address. jkirby@kirbyroberts.com .
E-mailed Jack Kirby jkirby@kirbyroberts.com . Explained that I read about Mae Magouirk on the Internet, and that I'd like to help. I offered to contact media, legislators, or anyone else he felt was appropriate.
I did not contact the court.
This is all from memory, after the fact. Some of the details may be a little off, but it's basically accurate.
#4 eeevil conservative calling the Judge here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1379016/posts?page=147#147
okay
JUST TALKED TO THE JUDGE!
Case WAS settled Monday--
ALL parties agreed on the following.
Three doctors were picked and approved by BOTH PARTIES!
If 2 of the 3 found that Miss Mae could be moved to Emory or Birmingham with a DECENT chance of surivival then this would happen- and that the grandaughter would remain as guardian.
The Doctors had a phone conference Monday night at about 6:00 pm.
What was decided- the judge does not know--
SO please do NOT bug the judge!
#5 eevile conservative calling the lawyer again
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1379016/posts?page=152#152
This was supposed to be decided on Monday. Today is Thursday and phone calls have confirmed that Miss Mae is still at the Hospice today. Then nothing has been done. Right?
I copied the news release and email it to a dozen FOXNews reporters. Tried CNN but I don't know if they got it. Sent it to local MSM's, too.
#6 eevil conservative talks to the nephew
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1379016/posts?page=229#229
I just talked with the nephew- Kenneth..
The Judge DOES NEED TO BE HOUNDED!
KEEP ON THE JUDGE! Check out Hyscinece for all the latest info on this case-- Kenneth is in touch with them...
He had to get off the 0phone to talk to his attorney- so info should be coming soon!!
#7 and now the WorldNetDaily News story.
Lead story on their home page http://www.worldnetdaily.com/
Granddaughter yanks grandma's feeding tube
There were enough freepers, people I already know from the Terri threads, Bykrbayb for sure, that I think this is real.
It seems sureal, but really after terri Schindler should any of us be surprised.
People LET'S ROLL Everybody ping this post! Let's get organized.
Action trhead is Here
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1379016/posts?q=1&&page=151
"This is happening in hospices all over the country," he said. "Patients who are not dying – are not terminal – are admitted [to hospice] and the hospice will say they are terminally ill even if they're not. There are thousands of cases like this. Patients are given morphine and ativan to sedate them. If feeding is withheld, they die within 10 days to two weeks. It's really just a form of euthanasia."
That slippery slope has been embarked on for some time now. It's taking cases like this to make it known nationally. This is what happens when life is nothing more than the result of time, matter and chance.
This lawless judicial oligarchy can not be permitted to murder innocent people. These traitorous judges have become a greater threat to our republic than any "unlawful" obstruction of their autocratic fiats could ever be. Our democracy is in just as much jeopardy as these poor women's lives.
This case screams for Bobby Lee Cook, of Summerville, GA. He's a criminal attorney, but the niece and the Hospice are very likely breaking existing GA laws.
Surely all freepers now know that being 'inconvenient' to one of your relatives is a "terminal Illness."
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