Posted on 03/28/2005 1:42:09 PM PST by eartotheground
Jon R. Thogmartin, M.D., District Chief Medical Examiner 10900 Ulmerton Rd., Largo FL 33778 Telephone #. (727) 582-6800 Fax # (727) 582-6820 mailto:wpellan@co.pinellas.fl.us
Dear Dr. Thogmartin:
When Terri Schiavo dies, the potential exists that a crime will be covered up by her planned cremation without autopsy. That potential crime is NOT the issue at the center of the present controversy, but the yet unsubstantiated allegation that an assault led to her condition in the first place.
It has been reported in the press that Michael Schiavo intends to cremate Terri Schiavo immediately upon her death.
According to the Medical Examiner's department policy posted at: http://www.co.pinellas.fl.us/forensics/policy/policystatement.htm#CA , the medical examiner must approve or deny all such requests.
The attending physician in Terri Schiavo's case has a history of 5 NPDB reported malpractice cases. There is an open quesiton of what led to her original "event".
Please disallow the cremation until the medical examiner's office can perform an appropriate investigation and/or postmortem examination to determine both the immediate cause of death AND the proximate cause of death, including the search for any injuries from the past consistent with a potential crime.
Despite the currently accepted rationale for her initial “event”, evidence on postmortem examination may reveal that Terri Schiavo was the victim of a crime many years ago.
Judge Greer has not allowed an MRI or PET Scan. PET scans are of no value post mortem, but MRI may have some limited benefit, in addition to the physical autopsy, particularly for small, old injuries to ligaments and muscles that would be consistent with a trauma that occurred due to a crime (e.g. strangulation or abuse) if one had occurred.
If there are perpetrators of a crime covering something up, they will not want such an examination done. They will be afraid of justice.
Please act now to assure no authorization is given for cremation without a proper investigation and autopsy to address these issues.
Sincerely,
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And on your side of the debate, you have 'just your own personal opinion".
Is that correct?
You do realize you are making a fool of yourself?
If it is done in Pinellas County officials, all it will be is just another whitewash.
This scan, taken 53 weeks after Terri's collapse revealed that Terri had fractured ribs, damage to her pelvic area, LI vertebrae, spine, both knees and both ankles. It also revealed that Terri had suffered a broken femur and a broken back.
You mean Jeb Bush, the brother of the born-again christian, compassionate conservative president? The son of the thoughtful Barbara and George HW Bush? Naw, Jeb wouldn't screw up with his family backing him! /sarc off
Seriously, Jeb Bush, GW Bush, and all of the republicans are making a huge mistake by their inactions, IMHO, and are going to pay for their mistakes in the Schiavo case dearly. Not only within this country but throughout the world...
And, it seems that the demorats are loving every minute of it......
Thank you for your post. Letter sent. Defend the helpless. Fight for justice.
The Bush brothers have publicly declared themselves to be impotent to intervene in this liberal judge's outrageous, murderous ruling. They said they have tried and come up empty, that they lack power to help. Of course the liberals translate this to mean they lack the courage and resolve to intervene, they view this as a sort of public surrender to them, which is exactly what it was. God help us all.
Re: "Jeb wouldn't screw up with his family backing him! "
Yes - and through that that family (Mom and Dad) influence - it has deprived Jeb of being seen as a strong leader...just weak - and ineffective! Sad!
Now comes Jesse Jackson (a liberal) to save the day (?) - whereas - it could have been the Bush brothers! Sad!
When will our elected officials learn NOT to listen to the media ("the President's approval rating has gone down by 7 points, yada yada...")?
The media also predicted that Kerry was going to win!
That is why our officials (esp. President Bush and Jeb, Tom DeLay, etc.) who were so vocal for Terri in the beginning before the poll results - should act on Terri's behalf and Not listen to the polls!
Just do the right thing!
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