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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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91. I keep checking the newsreels to see if there is anything else on this but to date, nothing more.

I realize that Ms. Vicky isn't normal, but if she "is" the key witness and she knew that Howard poisoned her son, why would she still be with him? There's only two things that I can come up with.. 1) he is her drug supplier and the drugs are too important to her 2) He has something over her.

I think it was Walter Babera that said awhile back in these threads that most likely she has plenty of legal drugs coming in from "physicians to the stars".... so, Howie just might not be her provider..... she may have enough "legal" drugs.

My opinion sways back and forth over who gave those drugs to Daniel... Howie is being blamed, but I still could see it was Anna. I don't think either of them purposely MURDERED Daniel, but I think it was an accident.

The theory about Howie murdering Daniel to get to Anna's money is a possibility, but it isn't Anna's money.. yet. Hopefully, she will NEVER see a penny of it.

Regardless, life isn't all that great in Shangrali. Inguest into murder, baby paternity, house eviction, trimspa endorsement close to OVER, and mouring over a son that you will NEVER see again...... and you can still wear party hats to a New Years Eve party. Those are some drugs, regardless of where she finds them.

A quick word to Kiko and DaChick, keep on posting, please. It's gotten so cold here.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....both of your warmth and humor makes these threads brighten up. And Homegirl, your Eagles song was perfect.

Today as I am thinking that my life is pretty boring and I didn't accomplish all that I wish I would have in my life, I am going to use Ms. Vicky as my mental image and IMMEDIATELY I feel better.

I sure wish I were a fly on their walls to see what is really happening in their compound and in the world they call, "home."

Posted at 12:33PM on Jan 17th 2007 by blonde2thebone

92. Personally, I am pretty disgusted by the bleeding hearts who just want to "gloss over" the behavior of these weirdos. I do NOT feel sorry for either ANS or Howie. They are con artists, and money grubbers, with no common decency. The fact that a young man died under very suspicious circumstances, causes great concern for the infant in their care. It;s mind-boggling to me that Child Protective Services have no swooped in to rescue that poor baby.
As for ANS's chances of getting a dime of the Marshall family;s money, I believe her chances are somewhere between slim and none. She had better find another source of income, because I truly believe Hell with freeze over before she sees $$ from "her late hubby;s" estate. She married Howard Marshall for his MONEY, nothing else, and she is nothing less than trash.

Posted at 12:56PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Snoopy50

93. doesnt matter what happens now cuz the inquiry is open to the media. eyes of the wkrld are on the bahamas.hope this doesnt push someone over the edge. would be sad to find out this was all a plan to go there thinking they would get rid of danel and get the old mans cash and daniels money too.they willl try to blame this on daniel.does this change the lb case?what mother dosnt want to know how her son died. that is suspicious alone.

Posted at 1:30PM on Jan 17th 2007 by ok dave

94. What boggles my mind is that people here are talking about ANS like she's some kind of first rate citizen or some kind of victim. This is the same woman who married an 80-something year old man to just await the day that he keels over so she can run off with his money. Then had the nerve to fight the man's children for his hard-earned money after only being married to him for like a year.

Don't get me wrong, I sympathize with any woman who loses their child but to talk as if she's a victim to some kind of monster, she is a monster!

Posted at 8:13PM on Jan 17th 2007 by truth

95. annie nicole is so inlove with her friend lawyer if she didnt do it she want believe he did. dont be stupid

Posted at 2:15PM on Jan 17th 2007 by deloris mcneil

96. The inquest won't even be held until March 26. Meantime, ANS and her playhubby-glued-on sidekick might just leave for parts unknown with the right offer. (like free, for example) I Hope wherever it is, they're not allowed to take the baby, at least, until paternity is established.
It's hard for me to believe ANS had anything to do with her son's death, including covering up for that leach, Howard, but if she did she better know that if she takes the 'rehab' route so many 'stars' do to tame their bad public image it isn't going to work. ANS is finished.

Posted at 2:19PM on Jan 17th 2007 by sureheather

97. Thats exactly what Vickie Lynn and Howie want you to believe that they are victims.

The whole reason they hired Cyril is because they knew he had covered up alot of stuff in his other autopsies. They could basically say I'll pay you 80 grand and you write what we want on the report. Howie researched that well trust me before he asked that Cyril was brought in on the case.

The liars hire a liar amazing.

Posted at 2:35PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Sarah With Issues

98. Gee, Kristine #98, since she is so fond of tatoos, do you think she has one of her fake hubby, Howie, somewhere that perhaps "cannot be revealed?"
She did get one of herself, don't forget, on her right shoulder next to Dannielynne.
Maybe Howie got tatoos of his alleged daughter and "committed" wife?
If so, why isn't her displaying them like Anna?

Posted at 4:32PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Walter Barbera

99. COURT COURT - Can you imagine the shape Ben's house is in since Vickey Lynn and Howard have been "squatting" there for months?

We know what a PIG Vickey Lynn is. Remember the condition she left Ben's beach home in? Not only human filth (human is questionable) animal waste decorated the walls and carpets through out the house.

You and I know how anxious Ben is to get his house back, but he's not looking forward to seeing the damage that Vickey Lynn has done.

Maybe you and I should accompany him to the "Horizons" home, so he doesn't have to face that alone. What do you say?

Posted at 4:48PM on Jan 17th 2007 by L.P.

100. lara if I were you I'd take a look at who is really suing people. ANS is no virgin to lawsuits, she's suing for money that she's not entitled to according to the will that J. Howard Marshall left. If you remember correctly Anna's name was not mentioned in the will.

Larry has made a career working, Anna has tried to make a career from milking the profit others have worked for. Big difference.

If Larry is the baby he'll be a wonderful father. Since Vickie Lynn has been suing for 10 years now and hasn't seen a dime of the Marshall money she'd better get a real job with a retirement program. I wonder if Wal-Mart would hire her as a greeter?

Posted at 5:04PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Ashlee

101. Poor Ben, I suspect that he is dreading the moment he turns the key in the door! I have heard from reliable sources that the carpets and wood floors in the beach house were NEW when Vickie and Howeird moved in, yet they had to be REPLACED when they moved out a mere few months later. Imagine a small baby living in filth! Ok, L.P. I bite, when do we leave? I can hold Ben;s hand, and maybe push a shovel and broom around.

Posted at 5:13PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Snoopy50

102. Shame on you Ashlee! I don;t want to be greeted by some harlot when I frequent WalMart! Puleeze!!!

Posted at 5:17PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Snoopy50

103. I DONT THINK YOU CAN USE ANNA AND VIRGIN IN THE SAME SENTENCE. LAWS WILL BE BROKE LOL IF LARRY KNOWS HOW ANNA LIVES THEN HOW COME NO ONE IS CHECKING ON THIS KID OR CHECKING INSIDE THE HOUSE WTF IS WRONG WITH ALL OF THEM

Posted at 5:25PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Sarah

104. Gee Ashley you just took the fun out of Walmart for me lol.
I can see her asking lil kids "you want a dose of Methadone?"

I mean smilley face :)

Posted at 5:47PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Sarah With Issues

105. Post # 99 Kristine: Who gives a F*ck about a tattoo on ANS shoulder. WTF......We are talking about a self absorbed narcissist who MAY have conspired to hide and cover-up medicating factors into " who caused the death of her son ". What kind of mother does that ?

A scoiopath........that who. Someone who craves money and attention more than they do a HUMAN LIFE. I don't know what kind of services that NASSAU offers to protect innocent minors from " unfit parents ". But they need to get in there PRONTO and check on that infant. There delay tactics are inexcusbable. If Dannilynn falls victim to an " accidental dose of Methadone " The blame will lie partically on the Bahamain Goverment. Let's hope this is a wake up call for them to call authorities in to take a look at he enviorment that baby is exposed to.

Posted at 5:55PM on Jan 17th 2007 by The wise old owl

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