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Anna to Be Released Soon, Who Gets the Body?

Anna Nicole Smith[3:07] UPDATE: A Florida judge has ruled that he will not release the body of Anna Nicole Smith until he can determine the next of kin.

[2:00]
TMZ has learned that a Florida hearing is underway to determine details for the release of Anna Nicole Smith's body.

A California judge is clearing the way for Anna Nicole Smith's body to be buried, but the question remains -- to whom will the body be released?

Moments ago, a California judge withdrew his request to put a 10-day hold on Smith's remains, meaning her body may be released and buried, pending a corresponding ruling from a Florida court. A decision is expected in the next few days.

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91. it should go to Prince Frederick Von A-Hole of Beverly Hills.

I heard that he plans to have Anna Nicole stuffed and that he will put the body in his living room for him and Zsa-Zsa to enjoy!

Posted at 4:36PM on Feb 14th 2007 by Edguardo

92. When did ANS name HKS as father to her baby? After Daniel's death or right away at birth? I think this is significant. I also believe HKS was blackmailing ANS during her pregnancy and especially after Daniel died. They were going to marry only because spouse's cannot testify against each other...supposedly they were going to marry Feb. 27th.

Also, why is no one is questioning HKS as suitable parent with all the medications - xanax, methadone, vicodin - which were found in Florida hotel room? All of those were in his name? No one is talking about whether he is in the right state of mind to care for Dannielynn. I really fear, as many of us do, for that little girl's safety. She needs to be removed from that HOME now.

Posted at 4:32PM on Feb 14th 2007 by Susan

93. Waiting to determine exactly who the "next of kin" is? Well, since a 5 or 6 month old infant can't possibly make decisions like this - and since ANS assisted her 20 year old son in killing himself - wouldn't that leave the dead skanks mother as the next of kin?

Do everyone a favor - toss the rotting carcass in a swamp somewhere in Florida.

Posted at 4:28PM on Feb 14th 2007 by MyTwoCents

94. ana did not like her mother at all.
ana's last wish is obviosly to be buried with her son danniel w. smith.

this is exactley wht needs to be done.

WE SHOULD ALL HAVE RESPECT FOR THE DEAD REGRADLESS OF OUR PERSONAL OPINIONS!

Posted at 6:45PM on Mar 20th 2007 by haley

95. And she probably hated her mother because she didn't want ANS slutting around and was probably the only person who told her "no" ... it's not cool to be a drug-addicted whore.

Posted at 3:37PM on Feb 14th 2007 by WTF

96. You know, ANS is not a story. She was a stripper turned Playboy model, turned gold-digger, turned drug addict. She had nothing to offer society and when her world fell apart she, sadly, didn't have the skills or ability to save herself. She was an empty shell. She had no real "talent". She was just a bombshell.
She surrounded herself with losers who only wanted "in" on the action and didn't care about her at all. It's a pathetic waste but her life and her sad end have no impact on anyone other than her family. Everyone else is just salivating over the dirty details. As the daughter of someone who was addicted to prescription drugs, it's sad and painful to watch her slurring her words on tv every night.

Posted at 9:52PM on Feb 14th 2007 by WTF

97. HOWARD I AM WITH YA....LORD KNOWS YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALOT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AS WELL....I BELIEVE THAT ANNA TRUSTED YOU FOR A REASON AND THAT SHE CLAIMED YOU TO BE HER BABY'S DADDY FOR A REASON........TRUST!!!!!!! I HOPE ALL OF THIS WORKS IN YOUR FAVOR.....I DO NOT BELIEVE YOU KILLED ANYONE....YOU HAD NO REASON OR MOTIVE....YOU ALREADY HAD THE MONEY AND THE BABY, EVEN BEFORE DANIEL DIED...I DO HOWEVER BELIEVE THAT ANNA HERSELF MAY HAVE GIVIN DANIEL METHADONE TO HELP WITH HIS NOT FEELING WELL AND AND THAT SHE MAY HAVE OVERDOSED ACCIDENTILY HERSELF ON THIS SAME DRUG......IF ANNA DID DRUGS/ THATS ON ANNA....FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER DONE THEM YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT IF YOU WANT THEM U WILL GET THEM REGARDLESS/ AND HOWARD K. STERN IS NOT THE PERSON WE SAW MESSED UP AND SLURING THAT WAS ANNA........VISIT MY PAGE DETICATED TO ANNA@ WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KNOXHOLLY3

Posted at 5:42PM on Feb 14th 2007 by kNOXHOLLY3@AOL.COM

98. Are you guys nuts!!! Anna wants to be near her son. Grant her wishes!!! She HATED her so called mother. Watch her interview on ET tonight and see for yourself.

Posted at 3:40PM on Feb 14th 2007 by becky

99. NEWS FLASH! The Judge is going to determine who the next of Kin is according to Florida LAW (not public opinion and conjecture) and case review! Would be helpful to know how FL law defines "Next of Kin".....

Posted at 4:41PM on Feb 14th 2007 by My02Cents

100. Anna hated her mother and there are reasons why she hated her. Howard LOVED Anna for years and years. Of course he should get her bodies and their child. THAT is what Anna wanted and that is what should happen.

Shame on all you people that claim Howard killed anyone! Shame on you. May YOU one day be called the killer of the one you love!

Posted at 3:40PM on Feb 14th 2007 by Jim

101. ANNA LIED ABOUT BEING FROM "MEXIA" TEXAS AS A VERY POOR FAMILY..WHEN SHE WAS REALLY FROM A MIDDLY CLASS FAMILY IN HOUSTON...

SO HOW CAN WE BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT SHE SAID OR THAT "THEY" SAY ABOUT WHAT SHE WANTED AS THE TRUTH?

Posted at 3:40PM on Feb 14th 2007 by elaine

102. If the law reads only next of kin can claim the body, then ANS mother should claim the body. However, I do feel her mother needs to honor ANS wishes and have her remains placed in the grave next to her sons. Daniel was Anna's one and only true love in her life. Everyone involved should realise this and finally let this woman rest in peace, peace she never had the last few months on this earth!

Posted at 7:59AM on Feb 15th 2007 by Renee

103. Howard "NUMB-NUTS" Stern is going to be real pissed off when they release Anna's body to her mother...since he is an "attorney" you would think he would have thought to get these kinds of details in writing in the event anything like this ever happened (especially since she's tried to commit suicide twice since the death of Daniel). He's been following her around like a puppy dog for over 10 years...I guess it didn't give his dumb-ass time enough to think about something like that. If her Mom is any kind of Mom at all she will have ANS buried beside Daniel (even if it means exuming his remains and bringing them to Anna).
Someone needs to get the baby away from HKS...I have a weird feeling that he finds out that he's going to lose custody we will be hearing about a murder/suicide.

Posted at 4:39PM on Feb 14th 2007 by Angie

104. The law does not always make decisions on next-of-kin. In our case once, it was who came up with the money for the buriel expenses. In high personality profiles, who knows ? There seems to be a lot of coincidences between this and Scott Petersen case. HKS, looking to purchase a boat, and his commitment partner on the brink of death ? What about that stupid baseball cap, and the crockodile tear, I mean (tearsssss)...How come he is always around for FUN photo opts, and MIA when someone dies ?. Even if he is the father, he and all the rest are just sperm donors. Anna made a fortune making people believe she was a ditzy blonde...OK she was different, beautiful, rich, and loved her children. Now she is dead, and Dannylynn has no mother in her life. Anna losing her son broke her heart. HKS, along for the ride. All he talks about is what BELONGS TO Dannylynn..(as he salivates for a piece of the PIE!) ..what????????

Posted at 3:44PM on Feb 14th 2007 by mbet rowe

105. Let's go back to what's important. This woman actually lived and apparently created a last will and testament. Why doesn't her attorney take the will before the court (along with the executors) and go by her last wishes? Apparently AnnaNicole had enough trust in Howard K Stern (for whatever her reason) to publicly name him as the baby's father, name him co-executor of her estate and actually had him in her child's life. The biological father at this point, should play no part in who takes possession of her body. Let her be laid to rest next to her son (her wishes) and give her some peace. This is becoming a circus and 99% of the men involved are carving notches in their belts because AnnaNicole can't defend herself. Where were they as her REAL friends when she was in agony over Daniel's death, bad publicity and legal problems? Let's be real, she was an actual person who had real life problems and just wanted to be loved. Let her rest and lets give her life memory a little dignity. No one knows what was really in her heart.

Posted at 3:55PM on Feb 14th 2007 by Susan

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