Perper -- Death Definitely Not Suicide, Not a Homicide

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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31. Sorry that so many of you folks are so disappointed that her death was accidental. Just remember that you should measure out your doses of cough syrup and other medications. Don't just swig it straight from the bottle any more. You may not wake up the next morning if you happen to be taking something that isn't dangerous by itself like aspirin or a glass of wine that would interact with it. Every drug says on the bottle, Do not combine with alcohol, May cause drowsiness etc.

Posted at 11:53AM on Mar 26th 2007 by anna f

32. I can't belive people don't belive the docter's I guess I wouldn't want any of you on my jury everyone is out to blame someone except Anna she took med's her hole life and alway's a little more then she should but this time it was fatal so get off murder and people who are depress or no people who are there are alot of med's one take to stablize them it's sad that no one trusts any one in this world there alway's has to be guilt that's why we have court's and trial's.

Posted at 1:22PM on Mar 26th 2007 by cindy

33. This is the drug used for date rape. It comes in a liquid form. It doesn't have a taste. How can Perper say with a straight face that is not homicide? Do you need a video of Stern pouring the drug in her drink to suspect him? I hope the Bahamians are less corrupt than the Americans and Daniel gets justice. Is too easy to get away with murder in this country. Sickening!

Posted at 12:11PM on Mar 26th 2007 by Anna

34. All the doses were within theraputic levels.
Even the chlorohydrate dose was not lethal,it was over the reccommended dose but not a lethal dose.(How many of you have swigged your cough medicine?) it was that combined with the illness and her other medications that proved fatal.

And it was also proven that she must have died only shortly before the paramedics got there since the atropine was in her bloodstream, and Dr Perper said if she had been dead long before the atropine could not distribute in her blood.

The 105 fever was 3 days before she died, after that her temp never went over 100.
She chose not to go to the Hospital. Howard "Begged" her to go and she refused!

I wish you people would dake a large dose of reality.
The only reason she would have lived if going to the hospital would be because she would not have been able to take her sleep medication of choice.

HOWARD STERN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANNA'S DEATH .....GET OVER IT ALLREADY.

Posted at 12:03PM on Mar 26th 2007 by Teresa

35. Profile of the Sociopath
• Glibness and Superficial Charm
• Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
• Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."
• Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
• Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
• Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
• Incapacity for Love
• Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
• Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
• Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
• Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
• Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
• Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
• Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
• Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

Posted at 12:01PM on Mar 26th 2007 by He did it....Fooled them all!

36. ISNT it funny DR. Jack is in prison for telling people how to kill themselves? But HKS who CoCKED the GUN & PROBABLY pulled the TRIGGER Isn't going to be in PRISON? WTF? Why are these DUMBASS people even in CAHRGED with ANYTHING? NO connected to this case seems to HAVE any common-sense!! FROM the CRAZY JUDGE SEIDLIN all the way to the CORONER!! I just don't get it!

Posted at 12:00PM on Mar 26th 2007 by ANNA

37. 16. Great....note to self....

If I decide to murder someone, I do not.....repeat....I do not give them toxic dosage levels of a medication, it will look too suspicious.

Rather just do my research find out which medications have bad interactions with each other, then I give them therapeutic doses of each and then cross my fingers.

The mix of drugs will do the murder for me.....and the death will be declared accidental!

P.S. HK$ lied under oath, he said ANS had not taken metadone for a least 5 months, while Dr. Perp said it was in her bile (2-3 days prior)

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


For your information

Howard said she had not taken it in his presence or to his knowledge.
Also ... Traces of Methadone was found in her bile, and bile can hold onto things for months just so you know.

It does not matter what is True and factual... You people will simply refise to accept the truth you have to blame Howard. Ofcourse you all know so much more then all the experts.

Posted at 12:04PM on Mar 26th 2007 by Teresa

38. KAREN B:

It's obvious Anna had poor judgement, look who she associated with, HKS. No only was he negligent in his duty to her as her attorney and provide legal services which served himself instead of his client, he was a ASS POOR FRIEND. I doubt he was ever her lover unless she was OUT COLD. She also exhibited poor judgement in choice of doctors, that is one investigation I believe will be ongoing. I just hope something is there to charge Howard, Moe and his wife (the nurse?) with. Others probably contributed, but were not present at the critical time.

WOULD YOU REALLY WANT HOWARD IN YOUR CORNER? WHERE'S YOUR BETTER JUDGEMENT?

Posted at 12:20PM on Mar 26th 2007 by Suzie Q

39. Suzie Q, I am a NY girl, did I work with you in a LA law firm?

Karen B, we will find out when we go to that other place, but I bet you are wrong.

Becky -- I think everyone should have a best freind named Becky, but do you belive OJ was innocent?


Boy, am I opinionated!!! lol

Posted at 12:42PM on Mar 26th 2007 by BigSis

40. Howard is not the creep everyone says he is. I think the media has played a large role in trying to destroy Howard. There are just too many facts that we or the press will ever know or understand that was the relationship between Howard & Anna. I pray to God that somehow he is Dannielynn daddy. There are reasons that Anna got away from Larry Birkhead and didn't want him to be part of Dannielynn's life. AND DEAR GOD PLEASE don't let that scum bag, pathetic piece of crap, money grubbing Virgie get her hands on Dannielynn!!!

Posted at 12:06PM on Mar 26th 2007 by Bobbie O

41. The 105 fever went down to normal the day before she died and she was able to eat a normal meal. All the medications in her system were within normal dosage range. She wouldn't have died if she hadn't taken too much of the chloral hydrate. She drank it out of the bottle or a glass herself. Nobody else gave it to her. She didn't want to die. HKS didn't want her to die. Nobody wanted her to die. She just wanted to sleep. Thus the conclusion: accidental overdose. Sorry foks. No matter what you say, you can't change that.

Posted at 12:07PM on Mar 26th 2007 by anna f

42. come on people everything that is going on with her and her death is not normal .... AT ALL i smell stinky foul play and im sure someone is going to pay for it in the end .... and im sure we all know who is going to end up in the slammer and i hope he gets more than that everything dosent add up when u look at the facts the girl was killed the son was killed money people is the root of all evil .. bye

Posted at 12:08PM on Mar 26th 2007 by brandy

43. no proof howard did anything wrong but howard haters will say anything to make him look guilty no proof ha ha

Posted at 12:14PM on Mar 26th 2007 by matilda

44. Becky

The writing is on the wall......accept it!
I am sure the Dr. Perper, the police and everyone else involved are lying
just to protect Howard...Yeah Right!

You are entitled to your own opinion as I am to mine.....but the writing is on the wall ACCIDENT!

Posted at 12:08PM on Mar 26th 2007 by Karen B.

45. You people just won't stop I knew Howard did'nt kill Anna!! And he didn't kill her son either,You people listend to every bit of GOSSIP that comes in the news I stoped watching a station I'ved watch for years because of the jerry springer like coverage they were doing,I think every one that said he murderd Anna should apologize AND TMZ IS JUNK I WON"T BE LOGGING BACK ON TO THIS SITE AGAIN YOU ALL CAN GO TO HELL YOU CAN SIT THERE ALL YOUS WANT NOW AND DIG AND TWIST FOR ALL THE NASTY COMETS I GOT FOR STICKING UP FOR HOWARD EAT CROW BITCHES!!!!!!!! And theres no sense in trying to say he killed Daniel either because he didnt FOR ALL OF US STERNIES THERE IS A GOD GO HOWIE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND ONE MORE THING LARRYS NOT THE FATHER LOL!!!!

Posted at 12:16PM on Mar 26th 2007 by little g-unit gansta zack

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