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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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46. Walter, They would NEVER know if it was Daniel. He wouldn't be claiming paternity. She could state "unknown" or "unwillling to state," and leave it. It's not Daniel; It's LB. She delays the test as a strategy to cost Larry more money, thus motivating him to settle the custody matter with her. No offense, but I've said a million times here. Also, if a hair sample was done on Dannielynn, it would show methadone from birth, By three months of age, an infant's hair is new.

I am SOOO HAPPY about this!!! I believe ANS is the "surprise" witness against HKS. She's thrown him under the bus, just like we all told her (and I'm sure others did, too) she should.

Sarah, I'm with you on the danger theory. Dannielynn is in grave danger now, I believe. HKS must see the walls closing in. I think ANS is biding her time; maybe not as evil as we've theorized. Whack and influenced, but possibly not evil.

Posted at 5:54PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Diego Chick

47. Sarah....seems they are in no hurry to resolve anything...this inquest should have been in the works months ago.... agreed? The Bahamas' along with Mexico, and Aruba...they just don't give a dam about anything... but tourism...
especially if a death is questionable...and it certainly....is....

simply amazing......

Posted at 5:55PM on Jan 16th 2007 by homegirl101

48. Walter, They would NEVER know if it was Daniel. He wouldn't be claiming paternity. She could state "unknown" or "unwillling to state," and leave it. It's not Daniel; It's LB. She delays the test as a strategy to cost Larry more money, thus motivating him to settle the custody matter with her. No offense, but I've said that a million times here. Also, if a hair sample was done on Dannielynn, it would show methadone from birth, By three months of age, an infant's hair is new.

I am SOOO HAPPY about this!!! I believe ANS is the "surprise" witness against HKS. She's thrown him under the bus, just like we all told her (and I'm sure others did, too) she should.

Sarah, I'm with you on the danger theory. Dannielynn is in grave danger now, I believe. HKS must see the walls closing in. I think ANS is biding her time; maybe not as evil as we've theorized. Whack and influenced, but possibly not evil.

Posted at 5:55PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Diego Chick

49. What would happen if Howard and Anna DID get married legally before the court date? Would that prevent them from having to testify against each other?

Posted at 6:13PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Hailey J.

50. I recall ANS claiming she had no memory of Daniel's death (yeah, right!). Can't she still make that claim? I can see her now with her fake tears up on that stand.

Posted at 6:30PM on Jan 16th 2007 by The Real Linda

51. Talk about a motive for murder. If Howard is the new babies father he would want Daniel out of the way when ANS gets her money from the old man.

Posted at 7:14PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Anonymouse

52. #45: Seems to me that ANS is still evil. Her attorney told People magazine that the hearing could still be quashed. In legal terms, that basically means that it's set aside or declared invalid. You can bet that's what HE'S up to.

I see trouble brewing before March. I think it's going to be just as much of a battle to get ANS and Howie to open their yaps and testify as it is/was to get them to the church on time, as it was/is to get paternity testing accomplished, as it was/is to get them out of the house.

Posted at 6:36PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Michele

53. Oh MY Gosh!! This is such a surprise!! I am so glad to read this news.

My personal opinion is the same as DaChick's.... Vicky has thrown Howie under the bus..... I am not too certain that Howie is the one who gave Daniel the methadone... I believe that Vicky gave it to Daniel.

Daniel was hurting, emotionally and physically. Vicky was only trying to help her son in the ONLY way that she knew how.... illegal drugs.

IMHO, I believe that she fully REMEMBERS everything about that early morning and she knows that she has got to place blame on someone to keep her "you like my bodddeee" out of prison.

Vicky doesn't give a crap if Howard goes to jail, forever... just as long as she has her freedom.

REGARDLESS, of what or who has done this, a great BIG THANK YOU to each of you who sent letters............................ because of each of you, we are seeing these revelations today.

"Thank you" to each of you that wouldn't allow this to die!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.. and Thank GOD!!!!

Was it you, Sarah that said that you can't wait to see how ET reports this. I am with you on this.

And if I see ONE more picture of a near naked Anna with a bottle shoved in her baby's face and the anouncer calling it, "nursing" I will PUKE.

Again, this is FABULOUS news.

PS... Have a nice day, Howard!!!!!

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 16th 2007 by blonde2thebone

54. I bet we will soon be reading that the newlyweds have broken up.

Howard doesn't want to become someone's girlfriend in prison, and he will soon be singing like a bird.......

I know that he is obsessed with Anna and the moola, but I doubt enough to go to prison for her.

The honeymoon is just about OVER!!!

Posted at 7:03PM on Jan 16th 2007 by blonde2thebone

55. And for those that are ready to correct me... I KNOW they are not legally married.

Again, FTR.. Anna gave him the drugs in her way to help him.
Howie flushed them down the toilet.
Howie provided them in the first place.

This is just an inquest.... we have a long wait ahead of us.

But, this is just too cool....

Methadone, anyone? (j/k'ing)

Posted at 7:08PM on Jan 16th 2007 by blonde2thebone

56. I just pray to god this doesn't have a tragic ending that it goes to the courts and that baby is taken out of that house before they get desperate and do the unthinkable.

Keep your fingers crossed this is going to be a trying time for Dannilynn and Larry im sure hes very worried at this point as we all are.

Posted at 7:09PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Sarah With Issues

57. I always thought Stern gave the kid something to help him sleep that night. Ever try sleeping in a hospital, it's impossible. However, I don't think the truth will come out or justice will be served.

Posted at 7:21PM on Jan 16th 2007 by K

58. he had ambien in his system and meth and other drugs they OD him and they know it Anna said you did this and they will prove what happens from here who knows... With the way the bend the law and for some reason get away with it over and over...Wasn't there a hearing for the house today nancy grace at 8 tonite

Posted at 7:27PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Brenda

59. Well I hope this is all handled in a professional manner. If this is not the case and everything works out to be the way the two of them ( Anna and Howard ) have claimed won't that be horrible. Otherwise there are some truly horrible people out there. I guess I just don't want that to be the case. Not a case of having to wake up, I just really hope they didn't kill that young man. I'm sure everyone feels that way. Hopefully.

Posted at 10:56AM on Jan 17th 2007 by sharlene

60. Whenever... I see Stern.....he has guilt....written all over him, can't be sure as to what.....wasn't in the room.....but he did something and he's looking very quilty...and not only as an enabler, and control freak......
I agree Anna will throw him under the bus...she doesn't give a F---...about anyone...he's no different.....than the others...he knows it too....
"Time has come today"...

Posted at 7:49PM on Jan 16th 2007 by homegirl101

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