No Homicide in Death of Anna Nicole's Son

Posted Mar 20th 2008 1:21PM by TMZ Staff

Big news in the Daniel Smith inquest -- the magistrate in the case will not be giving the jury the option to rule his death a homicide.

In a Bahamian court today, the parties discussed four possible options as the cause of death -- accident, "misadventure," non-dependent drug use and an "open verdict."

We're told the magistrate will instruct the jury on those options on March 31.

No one, including Virgie Arthur's lawyer, suggested that homicide was an option.

As for the options, "misadventure" is defined as "a hazardous course of action which ended fatally." An open verdict means the jury can't decide the specific cause of death.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith

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16. Thank god this has been cleared up. I was losing sleep over it!

hedlinerz.com

Posted at 1:04PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Chad

17. 15. THANK YOU BAHAMAS for seeking the truth in the twisted tragic death. I hope we all have learned the lessons of abusing prescription drugs and the toll celebrity life in the media takes on celebrities and their children.

We are ALL HUMAN

Rest in Peace Anna Nicole and Daniel.

Posted at 1:02PM on Mar 20th 2008 by butterfly

From your lips to God's ears. They may NEVER rest in Peace ..... wishful thinking on your part. It is OFFICIALLY the first day of Spring...the butterflys are a twitter.....

Posted at 1:08PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bea

18. poor little Daniel....he was upset because mommy didn't want to sleep with him anymore.

Posted at 1:11PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Rico

19. Andbody who thinks that Howard would ever even hurt Daniel is truly stupid as **it!
People like you should not be allowed to reproduce!.Your offspring should not be
allowed to infect the rest of the planet!

Posted at 1:12PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Proud of Howard

20. 16. Open verdict simply means the jury could not make a determination and the inquest is officially closed.

Amazing how the last, desperate of the Howard Haters cannot simply let go and just continue to drum themselves up into frenzies of idiotic theories and speculation. Good Lord! They will keep it up until March 31 and beyond.

Posted at 1:04PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Facts, please

As for the options, "misadventure" is defined as "a hazardous course of action which ended fatally." An open verdict means the jury can't decide the specific cause of death.

Open verdict means they can't decide, then the Magistrate will decide! Get your facts right!

Posted at 1:13PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Larryis

21. The above photo , (likeness) of Anna; looks a if it could be .....wax??

Incidentially; was 'Maya' the name of Daniel's former girlfriend? - Again; her personal insight could prove to be quite revealing.

Posted at 1:16PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Let it Be

22. 21. Andbody who thinks that Howard would ever even hurt Daniel is truly stupid as **it!
People like you should not be allowed to reproduce!.Your offspring should not be
allowed to infect the rest of the planet!

Posted at 1:12PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Proud of Howard

Why don't you go write that letter to Scott Peterson! I'm sure he is waiting for your letter! Howard filmed Anna 8 months preg. stoned out of her mind and laughing at her! Is that what you call love???

Posted at 1:17PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Is this a mushroom trip?

23. No one killed them. They killed themselves. Life choices can and will kill you. There is no mystery.

Posted at 1:17PM on Mar 20th 2008 by pearlywhite

24. "If the jury at the inquest fail to agree on the cause of death, the Coronor can either accept the majority decision of the jury or if the decision is tied, discharge the jury and hold a new inquest."

Posted at 1:21PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Facts, please

25. TMZ LIES!! Homicide IS still being considered. Who is your source Harvey? The liar? The one you are in bed with?

Posted at 1:23PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ lied

26. 6. Has Daniel's former girlfriend been interviewed? - She, quite possibly, could lend a great deal of insight into the matter.

Posted at 12:55PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Let it Be
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Good point. Has anyone thought of this? Will this poor kid EVER get any justice? You cannot believe that he went to the Bahamas to see his new sister and commit suicide. Preposterous.

Posted at 1:28PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Poor Daniel

27. Rest in Peace Anna Nicole and Daniel.

Posted at 1:02PM on Mar 20th 2008 by butterfly

ROT IN HELL--YOU FREAKS!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:28PM on Mar 20th 2008 by mammy

28. STERN IS GUILTY~!!!!!

Posted at 1:29PM on Mar 20th 2008 by mammy

29. 26. "If the jury at the inquest fail to agree on the cause of death, the Coronor can either accept the majority decision of the jury or if the decision is tied, discharge the jury and hold a new inquest."

Posted at 1:21PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Facts, please

What role does the Attorney General play in this or is that just connected to the Coroner's decision?

Posted at 1:30PM on Mar 20th 2008 by butterfly

30. IF MY MOM WAS A WHORE LIKE HER I'D KILL MYSELF! YES! AND TAKE PAIN PILLS !!

Posted at 1:31PM on Mar 20th 2008 by koo koo

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