Posted on 04/01/2005 1:13:35 PM PST by wagglebee
Dr. Cyril H. Wecht, the well-known forensic pathologist and coroner of Allegheny County, Pa., told listeners of a morning radio show that he was denied permission to observe Terri Schiavo's autopsy, despite the wishes of her parents.
A medical examiner in Pinellas County, Florida, is conducting an autopsy that could help determine what Schiavo's state of consciousness was and whether she was abused by her husband, as the Schindlers allege. Wecht, appearing on the syndicated America's Morning Show with Quinn and Rose, based in Pittsburgh, said that an investigator working for the Schindler's law firm had called him on Thursday to see whether he would be agreeable to observing the autopsy.
Dr. Wecht told Quinn and Rose he was certainly be agreeable to that, but that several hours later he received word that the medical examiner had declined to give him permission.
Dr. Wecht told the morning hosts that he considered this a mistake, according to Rose Somma Tennent. "He said that, if this were in [his] office, [he] would have said sure - not just because of professional courtesy, but because of the controversy sourrounding this case," Somma Tennet said.
Calls made during the show to the medical examiner's office were not returned.
The results from the autopsy are expected in a few weeks.
Who?
It only looks corrupt if you believe the lies spread by the Schindler camp.
In fact the charge that the hospice wanted her killed is particularly ludicrous since as long as she was there it recieved thousands of dollars a month. Hence it was AGAINST its interest to allow her to die. But I have long past given up expecting rational analysis of this particularly when believing lies and misinformation is so much more fun.
Both can be bought by the prosecution or the defense. just
a matter of who gets there first with the most.
Sure seems like it. The fix is definitely in. All the way to the bitter end. That group has no saving graces. Pure scum.
Isn't the hospice currently under federal investigation?
It reeks of corruption, that is so frightening, pinnelis county is corrupt form top to bottom.
Maybe the whole state is ....what a mess
I know that Michael Schiavo was able to hold on to most of the lawsuit money that was originally earmarked for therapy. Hospice care is far less expensive than normal hospital care, and I have a feeling that this hospice "donated" their facility to further the Culture of Death agenda.
All that means is he is knowledgeable about strangulation. For crying out loud, we don't know who the observors are and if there are any. The ME is a forensic pathologist with good credentials.
"...Is there any official in that county that isn't crooked?
Is there any official in Florida that isn't crooked?..."
Is there any official in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA that isn't crooked?
No kidding!! The only thing missing is a gun that changes colors.
NOT according to Terri's own guardian, appointed personally by Jeb. Do you have better information than he, or are you just spreading speculation?
Sorry to hear you are getting harassed. You seem like a very nice person who does not deserve that. I try to steer clear of them.
I hear 'ya friend. :-)
He's already commented extensively on the case, however, so would likely be excluded by the Schindlers.
For very good reason too.
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