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.
Good post
Poor Poor Michael! I hope he is his family live in hiding and misery for the rest of their lives!
My feelings exactly. I hope he never sleeps two nights in a row in the same place.
I thought the same thoughts when I read that. The final cruelty, that poor woman used as a pawn by that hateful, vicious man until the very last moment.
Exactly! Terri's quality of life could have been greatly improved but the HINO denied her even the basic rehab care. You're right; that's the worst!
Heavenly Father has been taking notes.
Poppycock!!
Shiavo has been in hiding for the last few weeks just so people might forget his hateful actions against Terry's family. And forget Shiavo's earlier tv appearances where he let loose with vile spews of vicious contempt for Terry's family.
No more of that...Oh no! Now we are presented with Michael the victim.
Or maybe someone sent this thread.
It's showbiz to gain sympathy for poor Michael -- a red herring -- like the rest of his life, pure BS.
"There have been stories like that before, you know."
Wuthering Heights comes to mind. Heathcliff claimed to love Catherine, while his selfishness allowed him no concern for HER wellbeing.
She "haunted" him to his death -- he was mad with the obsession. And she didn't even have to haunt him -- he did it to himself, it was all in his own mind.
"in the obituary"
yes, that is how the Schindlers found out about his adulterous life.
Maybe it is because he knew she wanted a divorce. He is a control freak, so her wanting out of the marriage would "dis" him. The strangulation did not do it, but his spite did not abate.
He will never have a day of peace in the remainder of his miserable life.
I was thinking more of Lou Reed's Strawman...
"When you spit in the wind it comes right back at you."
By the way,
Rushdie didn't take a stand for anything---he ran like a whimpering coward and went into hiding.
Typical British-type liberal intellectuual.
Probably homosexual too.
Regards
He can pay OJ to show him where to hide.
Also like your post that followed. No divorce because it would diss him. I'd also guess (wildly, intuitively) that Micheal is a collector of things, a trophy collector.
"You're going to reap just what you sow."
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Ummm... I kinda sorta figure you meant "sew"...
Or maybe Lou Reed really meant: "You'll be raped by a pig!" !!! ;-))
"I suggest MA"
Hey, things are bad enough here in Massachusetts, we don't want MS here.
When a nurse tried to put a cloth in to ease her contractures he yelled at her. and made her take it out - he insisted this simple comfort measure was therapy, and he didn't want her to have any.
EXACTLY! GOOD POINT! I believe the article is PR for MS. No rose/no kiss/no concern. Why would he be any different NOW than the past 21 yrs. Terri knew him.
I read it on FR - assuming it's true.
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