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Inquest Into Death of Anna Nicole's Son

Anna Nicole Smith: Exclusive DetailsThe Coroner in the Bahamas will conduct a formal inquest into the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son. TMZ has learned one of the witnesses will testify that Howard K. Stern gave Anna's son one of the drugs that killed him.

The inquest will be held on March 26. We're told more than 20 witnesses will be called, including Smith and Stern. A source in the coroner's office says one of the witnesses will testify that Stern allegedly gave Daniel methadone. And we're told that the witness will testify that Stern flushed the remaining methadone down the toilet after Daniel died.

Daniel was found dead in the hospital room in which Anna Nicole had given birth. He had a combination of seven drugs in his system, including multiple anti-depressants and methadone.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the police have interviewed both Anna Nicole Smith and Howard K. Stern in connection with Daniel's death.

The Coroner made a quick decision to hold the inquiry after getting the police file on the case last Friday.

A call to Stern was not immediately returned.



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16. She isn't married to him. He isn't married to her. They had this "commitment ceremony", in my opinion akin to when you get a promise ring or a pre-pre-pre-engagement ring, or when someone lives with someone and calls him "my fiance" but they don't have a date and a ring and they've been shacking up for 3 years already.

They're not married. They're only "fake married." As long as there are no marriage vows, they're not husband and wife. If they're not husband and wife, unless the Bahamas law has something local about "commitment partners named Anna Nicole Dimwit and Howard K I Killed Him can't testify," they'll have to testify.

Posted at 3:47PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Michele

17. Bunny(heta) A husband or wife may not testify against each other but the only had a commitment ceremony not a marrige so she could testify against him.I hope she does and he goes to jail for a long time and makes somebody a good wife.

Posted at 3:50PM on Jan 16th 2007 by zyski

18. I doght if Daniel knew he was given methadone. Maybe he thought it was a asprin.

Posted at 3:51PM on Jan 16th 2007 by guessing

19. They may have gotten married in the Islands, but it is not legal. so he can testify against her, although I doubt that he will. I do believe that she accidentally killed him. No good will come to her until she gets herself together, and that includes getting rid of Howard K. Stern. He should have recused himself due to the conflict of interest.

Posted at 3:51PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Tee

20. Honestly, it is a sad day....when a woman is too drugged up to realize what is going on around her......

I know that when people drink excessivly, do drugs excessivly.....they REALLY can lose sense of even the simplest things....one day she will wake up and realize the magnitude of her actions, lack of actions....and as a mother....I couild not live with myself knowing being high, killed my child.....

Posted at 3:56PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Great Dane

21. They can't catch a break.

Anna's not safe from authorities in the states or the Bahamas. Poor tramp.

Posted at 4:00PM on Jan 16th 2007 by BJ

22. Thank god someone finially figured out this needed to be investigated.

I guess prayers can be answered.

Posted at 4:04PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Sarah With Issues

23. I thought this would never happen. Next up? Howie goes and meets his new wives at the jail, Anna Nicole gets thrown out of Ben's house one dark and dreary night, and that sweet little baby FINALLY goes to someone we hope is semi-sane. Wonder if he'll consider also taking Sean Preston and Jayden James as a package deal?

Posted at 4:03PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Michele

24. They are not legally married. Plus they are not dealing with a U.S. Court. Who knows what the laws are in the Bahamas.

Hope they lock Howard up. Too funny - freak!!

Posted at 4:04PM on Jan 16th 2007 by BJ

25. they both killed the kid
they both should go to jail
they are both very evil
they are both scumbags

Posted at 4:01PM on Jan 16th 2007 by d - man

26. I don't feel well today so hopefully I am reading this wrong - is this really saying that HKS killed ANS's son by giving him methadone??? Why would he want to kill him? And why would ANS allow a psycho like that near her son? Was she doped up prior to the death?

Posted at 4:07PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Buttercup

27. 1st of all ANS and HKS ARE NOT MARRIED !!! That was a phoney commitment ceremony put on by 2 OPPORTUNISTS who were out to make a buck on the pictures they sold to the media.

It's about time someone is held responsible for the death of that innocent boy. I've known all along that HKS played a major role in Daniel's untimely death. He is a PRICK and callus $$ grubbing a**hole . ANS is a hard core drug addict who is so messed up she has yet to grieve over the loss of her son. The fact that she didn't DEMAND this Inquest from the get -go is very telling. They both are covering-up their involvement in this.

Once they take a look at the stomach contents of Daniel and retrace HKS steps they will find their culprit. It only takes 1 METHADONE tablet to kill someone . Daniel had 7times the Lethal dose in his body. HKS is a murderer. He was the one to BENEFIT from Daniel's death. The fact that ANS has gone along with this shiester is just beyond belief. Her character , morals and ethics are that of a sciopath. She has no consious. Everything is about the money. She is even pimping out her baby daughter for monetary gain. You just can't sink any lower than that.

I believed all along that this was " no accident " HKS is a Criminal who needs to pay for what he has done. THANK GOD the Bahamain authorities have decided to do the "right thing" and do a complete and thourough criminal investigation into this matter. I was begining to think it was the most corrupt place there was. Now the truth wil be told. As soon as the results are back they can take Dannilynn away from those 2 scoundrals before she is their NEXT VICTIM. Better late then never. I hope they pay very dearly for what they have done. SHAME ON BOTH OF THEM and may God rest Daniel's soul. If anyone deserves justice ...he does.

Posted at 4:12PM on Jan 16th 2007 by The wise old owl

28. Maybe they purposely killed her son because HE is the real father of her baby!!!

Posted at 4:56PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Ms. D

29. The only drug that is killing ANNA is called ego . Dickhead .

Posted at 4:32PM on Jan 16th 2007 by nASTY bOIL

30. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/16/arts/CB-A-E-CEL-Bahamas-Anna-Nicole-Smith.php

Of course her Lawyer doesn't think its needed because the Smith camp was satisfied with the reports .

LOL WELL YEAH THEY KNEW HE DID IT.

Posted at 4:41PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Sarah With Issues

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