Celebrity Justice
Criminal Probe Into Anna's Prescriptions

TMZ has learned the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a criminal investigation into several doctors who prescribed various medicines to Anna Nicole Smith.

Sources tell TMZ the DOJ's Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement has contacted Larry Birkhead, Big Mo (Anna's bodyguard) and others. We're told DOJ is particularly interested in two doctors -- Khristine Eroshevich and Sandeep Kapoor. TMZ broke the story that Dr. Kapoor prescribed methadone to Anna under an assumed name when she was eight months pregnant. Dr. Eroshevich ordered a virtual pharmacy of drugs for Anna, five days after her son Daniel died.

Dr. Eroshevich, who was in the Bahamas with Anna, sent the prescription wish list to Dr. Kapoor. Kapoor's attorney, Ellyn Garofalo, told TMZ "Dr. Kapoor declined the request for prescriptions. He would never prescribe that combination of drugs, in such large dosages, to any patient."

The Medical Board of California launched its own investigation of the two doctors earlier this year. That investigation is pending.

By the way, TMZ has learned Dr. Kapoor is in the process of having twins via a surrogate.



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9721. 9722. http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah3954.shtml


I think this might be the photo you are looking for.

Posted at 11:32PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by shadowbaby



Antinoids, where is Moe? Anna and Howard look great walking in to the Hardrock Hotel.

Read the note under the photograph, which states THIS IS THE LAST PHOTO OF ANNA TAKEN WHEN SHE WAS ALIVE.

Posted at 6:45PM on Jul 26th 2007 by ANTINOIDS, get your facts right

9722. Shadowbaby......Do you notice that the picture on the link that you provided, even though it says that it was the last known picture of Anna in the Hard Rock lobby, there is not a background, and the shadows of Anna and Stern look tlike they were painted in the background, that picture has been retouched, the background was erased. That picture could have been taking anytime anywhere.

The omly thing that is going to prove in what state Anna arrived at that hotel are the tapes from the security cameras. The Seminole police have them.

Posted at 12:11AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Guess Who ?

9723.

antinoids you are the one to get your facts straight.

HOWARD HIRED WECHT. anna knew absolutely nothing about a coroner. yes, her paycheck pid for it like every other thing howard did. but yu bet your bully-silly brain, howard hired wecht.

HOWARD WAS DESPERATE. HE NEEDED SOMEONE WHO WOULD RELATE THECAUSE OF DEATH IN A WAY THAT TOOK THE LIGHT OFF OF HIM. WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT WECHT DID. WECHT REPOTED ON "SOME" OF THE DRUGS IN DANIEL. HE NEVER MENTIONED THE OTHERS....BUT JUST LIKE ANNA, DANIEL HAD A COMINBATION OF DRUGS WHEN COMBINED PROVED LETHAL.

THE ORIGINAL CORONER LATER TOLD THAT ALTHO WECHT WAS NOT WRONG ON THE DRUGS HE FOUND, HE DID NOT MENTION ALL OF WHAT HE FOUND.

WHY DO YOU THNK HOWARD IS RUNNING? BECAUSE WECHT'S ASSESSMENT LIKE HOWARD'S FATE IS IN THE TOILET FOR ERRONEOUS REPORTING.


howard himself said that after daniel died anna was incapable of making any decisions herself (actually she was incapacitated because he MADE her so....he didnt want her telling people he killed daniel.) HOWARD SAID HE TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING INCLUDING BUYING THE BURIAL PLOTS.

WECHT WAS MANUFACTURED BY HOWARD K. STERN!!!! THEY KNEW SHELLY KNEW HIM, BUT IT WAS A "HOWARD' REQUEST.

ANNA WAS SATISFIED WITH THE BAHAMAS CORONER'S REPORT AND TOLD THE CORONER TO PREPARE HER CHILD FOR FLIGHT BACK TO THE UNITED STATES.

HOWARD WILL FRY IN HELL FOR WHAT HE DID. ... YOU WILL PROBABLY HAVE A SEAT RIGHT NEXT TO HIM...

Posted at 12:11AM on Jul 24th 2007 by STERNOIDS LIKE TWISTING THE TRUTH! it aint workin'

9724. So far in my life I've never made a credible point by insulting others. It would be refreshing to hear what Howard's supporters have to say without injecting insults to others who disagree.

Posted at 12:24AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Sinister

9725. Lord only knows what Anna went through after Daniel died. I hope God helped her through it.

Posted at 12:25AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Peggy

9726. 9728. http://hollywood.outsidethebeltway.com/2007/02/last-picture-of-anna-nicole-smith-taken-at-the-hard-rock-hotel/

Posted at 11:41PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Peggy

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Are you stupid. Are you seriously expecting any fool to believe this tabloid nonsense.

1) Photo one, we assume is Anna is wearing a strapless top, TATTOO and immaculate blonde hair, no black roots

2) Photo two, woman is wearing a STRAPPED top, NO TATTOO, and black roots.

No wonder you gullible antinoids are so mislead. You believe anything negatively said about Anna and Howard. You can't even see the proof of the lies in two photos, you even have the temerity to post in the hope that others will be as gullible as you.

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Posted at 1:32AM on Jul 30th 2007 by gullible HKS haters cyber space investigators

9727. Sinister, I think they know how to inject drugs.

Posted at 12:28AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Peggy

9728. The photo that Peggy posted is not the same one that I saw. This one was chopped. Other one shows full just about head to toe. It may give you better view. I will look for the link

Posted at 12:28AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Gtobrat

9729. Kerry that's nice for you to be giving someone advice it's just too bad that you're a liar. I've been in a chatroom with you so don't be telling people you "do not go into chatrooms." What a load of BS! Honey! It's not the room that's the problem. In case you haven't noticed this is the internet - there aren't any rooms - they're a figment of your imagination. It IS the people, honey !

Posted at 12:31AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Chatty

9730. Globrat, You are right. I have it saved in my pictures. I do not know how to put it out here. And I do not remember where the story is.

Posted at 12:34AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Peggy

9731. Here it is Gtobrat,
I found it by google image search. I also think it may have been in January. Don't know for sure though.

http://ahcms.nbcuni.com/assets/images/200702/400x400/21553.jpg

Splash News

(the photo above is the final known photo taken of Anna Nicole, pictured with Howard K. Stern, prior to her death -- together in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, FL)

Posted at 12:35AM on Jul 24th 2007 by buttercup

9732. Chatty, Is Kerry online?

Posted at 12:37AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Peggy

9733. ANNA WAS SATISFIED WITH THE BAHAMAS CORONER'S REPORT AND TOLD THE CORONER TO PREPARE HER CHILD FOR FLIGHT BACK TO THE UNITED STATES.

HOWARD WILL FRY IN HELL FOR WHAT HE DID. ... YOU WILL PROBABLY HAVE A SEAT RIGHT NEXT TO HIM...


Posted at 12:11AM on Jul 24th 2007 by STERNOIDS LIKE TWISTING THE TRUTH! it aint workin'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Independent autopsy
Dr. Cyril Wecht was hired by Callenders and Co., a Bahamian law firm, to do an independent autopsy on the body of Daniel Smith, the son of Anna Nicole Smith who died while visiting his mother in the Bahamas.[15] Dr. Wecht stated Daniel Smith died as a result of the interaction of methadone, an analgesic, and the antidepressants Zoloft and Lexapro. The metabolism and the breakdown of the methadone is delayed in the presence of Zoloft according to Dr. Wecht. Methadone can alter the cardiac rhythm – it’s referred to as a prolongation of the S/T segment. "When that is prolonged, the individual could even lose consciousness, and suffer cardiac disrhythmia. And that is something that can happen from methadone alone, and in the presence of Zoloft and Lexapro, it is more likely to happen," "I don’t mean frequently, and certainly not predictably, so tragically, with this young man this is what happened. So I have no question at all as to the cause of death."[16][17] Dr. Wecht later told the press that he had not been paid. He told the Bahama Journal that he had originally been contacted by Michael Scott, and was ostensibly working with him and Tracey Ferguson (of Callenders and Co.). Scott and Ferguson dropped out of the picture, and attorney Wayne Munroe took over Ms. Smith’s representation. "I believe, quite frankly, that there has been some breakdown in communication, and quite possibly some antagonism. Scott and Ferguson were representing Real estate developer G. Ben Thompson in an action against Anna Nicole Smith over her house in the Bahamas. [18]
On February 8, 2007, Dr. Wecht said on Fox News that there was still no information available as to how Daniel obtained methadone. Although methadone is prescribed in place of other opioids for pain relief and is used in the treatment of heroin and morphine addiction, Wecht had said he had no information to make any conclusion about why Daniel was using it.[19] On February 14, it was reported that his mother Anna Nicole Smith had been given a prescription for methadone under a false name while she was in her eighth month of pregnancy.[20] Ford Shelley claimed that methadone was found in Anna's bedroom refrigerator while her Bahamas mansion was being reclaimed by his father-in-law, real estate developer G. Ben Thompson.[21]
Inquest


Posted at 6:55PM on Jul 24th 2007 by another dumbass post, factually incorrect

9734. Peggy true
I don't think we know what drugs were injected. No matter what route the drugs were delivered it was fatal. To think she could live forever on that regime would be insane. I can hardly believe her caretaker Howard was that ignorant of opiates. Anna didn't have a chance without extensive professional help. It was just a matter of time.

Posted at 12:41AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Sinister

9735. Now save the picture in your file and zoom in on her fingernails.

Posted at 12:42AM on Jul 24th 2007 by Peggy

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