Perper -- Death Definitely Not Suicide, Not a Homicide

Posted Mar 26th 2007 10:58AM by TMZ Staff

Anna Nicole Smith was recovering from her depression at the time of her death, but she had not made statements about suicide in the weeks prior to her death.

Dr. Joshua Perper says Anna did not try to commit suicide when she fell in a pool shortly after Daniel died. It was an accident caused by too many drugs.

Dr. Perper says Anna's computer was helpful in determining her state of mind. There was no suicide attempt.

What's more, Dr. Perper dismissed any possibility of homicide in the case. "We did not find any evidence that would point to homicide," he said. "We did not find any fact ... which could raise credible suspicion of homicide."

There was no evidence to suggest forced-feeding of one of the drugs Anna ingested.

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1. Dr. Perfer (Mr. Potato head) has spoken.....

Now, the legal ramblings will continue about the house, Daniel's
inquest and the baby, Dannielynn.Anna wasnt killed, she was neglected
by those who were around her. She was not provided the "tough love"
that she needed. Her mom walked away from her, Larry gave up on her
and those around her let her kill herself with medications that were
supplied in large amounts....Instead of pointing fingers at one
another the family and friends need to look to themselves and ask
what could I have done.

Posted at 11:02AM on Mar 26th 2007 by ER NURSE

2. OMG! Perper sounds like a talking horse for Howard K. Stern! blah, blah, blah

Posted at 11:07AM on Mar 26th 2007 by goodfella

3. All this does is open more question..My Gosh Anna had 9 different prescription drugs in her blood..That is crazy...those around her may not be guilty in the eyes of the law but you best believe that all those so called friends and Coward money hungry Stern is at the top of the list...let her down completely..They were not her friends they were nothing but users...Bottom line..This isn't going to be the end..Bring it on Virgie..Don't buy they report you make them investigate it more...

Posted at 11:09AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Justice For Dannielynn

4. How did he know Anna's state of mind? When a person wants to die they will take anything they can get their hands on? Sorry, I am not convinced "accidental".

Posted at 11:11AM on Mar 26th 2007 by RawDiva

5. they still are to blame they got the drugs for her what bs

Posted at 11:11AM on Mar 26th 2007 by kat

6. watch Oprah Today at 4:00PM Central

Posted at 11:14AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Oprah

7. I know Anna was devastated about the loss of Daniel.... I think her sweet baby Dannielynn gave her the reason to live that she needed. I dont think Anna wanted to leave this world in reality. She may have been incredibly sad and cried a lot but didnt intentionally kill herself. She wouldnt have wanted all these "fathers" taking her baby. The baby needs to be with someone who truly loves her instead of thinking of her as the lottery ($474 million).

Posted at 11:18AM on Mar 26th 2007 by ER NURSE

8. Another person like O.J & M>J & Blake get away with MURDER

Posted at 11:19AM on Mar 26th 2007 by ss

9. Is any one of us out here surprised by this??? Yes, there was some talk that HK$ had something to do with it, but really, she died of an OD... I'm really not surprised. So sad, such a waste. Who's next?

PeaceFrog

Posted at 11:20AM on Mar 26th 2007 by PeaceFrog

10. Whats wrong with you cyclopsed?

Posted at 11:23AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Lisa is handicapped

11. Now that Anna's Death was ruled an "accidental overdose" it appears that she got her wish "to be just like Marilyn"... I believe the conspiracy theories are going to run rampant now for sure! Just think, she can now be remembered as the song "Candle In The Wind" ...her flame went out long before her legend ever did...

Posted at 11:24AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Donna

12. WTF is wrong with Perper's skull ??? !!!!!

Posted at 11:30AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Lisa

13. "Accidental Suicide" could very well be MURDER! Whether intentional or not!

I respect Dr. P, but the headline of this post states "Dr. P rules out homicide." He cannot do that. NOBODY can for sure rule that out.

Posted at 11:38AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Leigh

14. For the first 15 minutes of the press conference ,I thought Perper was accepting an Oscar!
OMG
Remember this probably isnt over
A civil wrongful death suit will most likely be brought against HKS Dr Kris the nurse the drug doctors etc
I still say something is fishy

Posted at 11:39AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Becky

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*********IMO - A GREAT DEAL OF PRESS CONFERENCE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!!!

For example: How would Anna be PHYSICALLY ABLE to inject
herself in her left buttock when she was right handed and how could
she refuse to go to hospital with a 105 degree temperature, which as
I understand at the point of 105 you would be not be MENTALLY ABLE to
refuse treatment???

EXCERPT FROM DR. PERPER PRESS CONFERENCE ON
3-26-2006 -

"Anna Nicole Smith injected a drug into her left buttock
days before her death. Dr. Joshua Perper announced when Anna Nicole
flew to Miami before she died, she was complaining of pain in her
left cheek.She developed chills as she went to the Hard Rock and
developed a fever of 105 degrees. She refused to go to the
hospital."

*********


Posted at 11:40AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Victoria

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