Celebrity Justice
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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91. Virgie had the guts to say it like it is/was rather than be an enabler and pretend Anna's problem didn't exist. Most addicts would rather be around an enabler than someone who is trying to take away their vice. Virgie did help Anna into the Betty Ford Clinic in Rancho Mirage, CA. I don't recall any rehab facilities that HKS as her lawyer, business partner, good friend, confidant and supposed lover helped her get into. Lastly, please tell me what HKS did to get off of drugs as mentioned in my ORIGINAL post to you. I'll await your reply.

Posted at 3:07PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Ms. Kitty

OH PLEASE! HKS did save ANS's life many times. They just didn't feel the need to PUBLISH it for pats on the back as Virgie and her crew harps!! Wasn't that almost 2 decades ago?

Posted at 3:11PM on Mar 20th 2008 by OMG WHO CARES!!!!

92. 88. I never beleived that he was murdered. But I do beleive that his mothers death was no accident. I feel bad for these two and really hope that they are at peace.

Posted at 3:09PM on Mar 20th 2008 by kerry

__________________________IMPOSTER ALERT_______________Kerry is on a cruise!_______________

Posted at 3:12PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ and their sources are retards

93. 92. It was reported somewhere that the person "butterfly" helped
Howard, Kista Barth & Bonnie dig up information on Virgie Arthur in
order to trash her. So I think they are asking that she be added to
the lawsuit for trashing Virgie.

Posted at 3:10PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Jesse

Another one that doesn't know how to read court docs. Is there a
class someone can take...somewhere. These people need HELP!

Posted at 3:13PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Some people need an EDUCATION before they speak!!!

94. 82. http://annanicoleandhowardkstern.com/

You can read the true version or you can wait for spin master snazzy Art's version,where crucial facts are left out.

Posted at 3:03PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ and their sources are retards

You trust that crap that QV wrote, a few sentences? And why is she starting trouble now about Wayne Munroe? Is that any of her business where he was? That's starting trouble for no reason. I think not. You people are the retards, period!

Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 20th 2008 by ?

95. These people live in LaLa Land...

I would stay away because they are dangerous...incompentent, and self-serving...

Wow, there is not any justice for anyone anymore, even those with money...

It's a new world.

Posted at 3:16PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Just Facts

96. 94. 88. I never beleived that he was murdered. But I do beleive that his mothers death was no accident. I feel bad for these two and really hope that they are at peace.

Posted at 3:09PM on Mar 20th 2008 by kerry

__________________________IMPOSTER ALERT_______________Kerry is on a cruise!_______________

Posted at 3:12PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ and their sources are retards

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 20th 2008 by AND HOW ARE YOU DOING, WHACK?

97. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_558276.html

No verdict this week in Wecht trial

Posted at 3:19PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Contemplate

98. Munroe did not show up when Howard took the stand yesterday. I think he was afraid he would go to prison expecting Howard to perjured himself...

What a wimp! What a couple of wimps!

Posted at 3:20PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Mrs Marple

99. NASSAU, Bahamas — A judge on Thursday postponed deliberations of a Bahamas jury charged with deciding what killed the son of former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith.

Magistrate William Campbell said the jury will reconvene March 31. "The evidence appears to be simple, but it requires more time for review," he said.

The seven-member jury will formally determine what killed Daniel Smith and has the power to recommend criminal charges if it finds evidence of wrongdoing.

The 20-year-old died September 2006 shortly after he arrived in the Bahamas to meet his baby sister, Dannielynn, who was born in a Nassau hospital.

Police have said there is no evidence of homicide and an autopsy found that Daniel likely died from a combination of drugs, including methadone and antidepressants.

The inquest began in November but was delayed when the court tried to obtain testimony from witnesses in the U.S.

During the final days of testimony this week, two of Anna Nicole's former boyfriends gave conflicting accounts.

Larry Birkhead testified that Daniel was a troubled young man who struggled with drugs and alcohol. Howard K. Stern said he was surprised at the autopsy report and said he had never seen Daniel using drugs.

Anna Nicole Smith died from an accidental overdose in Florida in February 2007, several months after her son's death.

Posted at 3:20PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ and their sources are retards

100. The only person HKS loves is himself. He's always been about "what's in it for me". Name one deal he brokered or represented ANS on that didn't have some perk or monetary payoff for himself involved.

Posted at 2:34PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Ms. Kitty

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Lets see TRIM SPA THIS WAS ABOUT ANNA NOT HOWARD

Her Movie ANNA WAS IN IT NOT HOWARD



Posted at 3:20PM on Mar 20th 2008 by OH HAPPY DAY

101. Why would Howard murder them??? He has no money now and no where to live really HE wouldnt do it he loved all of them. People are just trying to find a reason so blame the closest person to her. Sad how judgemental people can be without even any facts to back up their claims!!!!

Posted at 3:21PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Star

102. OH HAPPY DAY.... YOU PUT THEM IN THEIR PLACE!!!!! I love ya!

Posted at 3:22PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Star

103. osted at 3:12PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ and their sources are retards

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 20th 2008 by AND HOW ARE YOU DOING, WHACK?

How do you know Whack did not go with her???

Posted at 3:22PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ and their sources are retards

104. OH PLEASE! HKS did save ANS's life many times. They just didn't feel the need to PUBLISH it for pats on the back as Virgie and her crew harps!! Wasn't that almost 2 decades ago?

Posted at 3:11PM on Mar 20th 2008 by OMG WHO CARES!!!!

And you know HKS saved her life many times? - How?
Did she OD leading credence to VIrgie's claim she was a drug addict?
You still didn't answer what HKS did to help Anna get off drugs.

Posted at 3:24PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Ms. Kitty

105. 106. OH HAPPY DAY.... YOU PUT THEM IN THEIR PLACE!!!!! I love ya!

Posted at 3:22PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Star


OK< OH Happy day we think you are Broncha Stern and you are writing on Leon's desk Top! Howard is the type of person only a mother could love and a couple of hags on Rosespeaks!!

Posted at 3:24PM on Mar 20th 2008 by TMZ and their sources are retards

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