Celebrity Justice
Daniel's Death Officially Ruled Accidental

A jury in the Bahamas investigating the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son Daniel has ruled it was caused by an accidental drug overdose, recommending no criminal charges be filed.


This verdict is huge because of what the jury didn't say -- that Howard K was responsible for the death.

The jury unanimously concluded Daniel died from "non-dependent drug use" -- meaning he wasn't addicted to what killed him.

Story developing ...

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91. Once again I would wonder why it would be accidental when supposedly it is illegal to have methadone in the Bahamas. How did it get there, the methadone.

Posted at 4:00PM on Mar 31st 2008 by I will not be brainwashed

92. SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS REMAIN AND IF HOWARD LOVED DANIEL AND ANNA SO MUCH, WHY WAS HE ENABLING THEIR DRUG USE? PERHAPS TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THEM? TOO MANY PEOPLE WITNESSED HIM ADMINISTERING DRUGS TO ANNA OR OBTAINING THEM FOR HER UNDER HIS NAME. AND IT IS NO ACCIDENT THAT HOWARD IS STILL IN CONTROL OF ALL OF ANNA'S ASSETS BUT THE BABY. EVEN HOWARD'S CLAIM TO BE THE FATHER WAS FRAUDULENT. WHAT KIND OF MONSTER DELIBERATELY ATTEMPTS TO DEPRIVE A FATHER OF HIS CHILD? IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE THAT, WHY IS HE STILL LIVING IN HER HOUSE? IS HE ENJOYING ANNA'S YACHT? THE WHOLE SITUATION DOES NOT PASS THE SMELL TEST AND NEVER WILL.

Posted at 4:02PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Cindylou

93. HKS had nothing to do with Daniel or Anna's deaths, OJ is not guilty, Spector didn't shoot Lana Clarkson, Bill Clinton didn't inhale and the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus are real.

Posted at 4:03PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Not surprised

94. 80. So where dod this leave HK$tern? Whose house is he sitting in in the Bahamas? Where is the yacht he bought the day Anna Nicole died? Why is he still keeping his ocean view apartment in Santa Monica? What does this man do for entertainment besides manage his offshore accounts full of Anna's proceeds? It's hard out there for a pimp. Tell us your secrets Howard.

Posted at 3:43PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Steve Ivins, Esq.

Are we paying YOU with our tax money to use the computer at work?

Posted at 4:02PM on Mar 31st 2008 by ?

95. Bahamas is corrupt


BAHAMAS IS CORRUPT

BAHAMAS IS CORRUPT

Posted at 4:03PM on Mar 31st 2008 by he

96. 84. The inquest was postponed so the nannies could be found. Apparently they didn't want to lie under oath.

Posted at 3:23PM on Mar 31st 2008 by WatershipDown

Why didn't they want to come tell the TRUTH under oath then. I don't recall anyone asking them to lie under oath.


Posted at 3:45PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Ms. Kitty



Why didn't the nannies bring their proof of being paid off by GBT to court---and put much to rest??

Posted at 4:03PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Dink

97. Howard was the only person that did not use Anna.He loved her and Daniel and then Dannielynn.Larry come in the picture late i do believe that he tried and did the best he could.Now let Anna and Daniel rest in peace and Howard,Dannielynn and Larry live there life.

Posted at 4:04PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Lisa Webb

98. NON-DEPENDENT DRUG USE (says it all)....interesting!

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08027/851211-85.stm "The Trial of Cyril H. Wecht"

Interesting choice of coroners he hired for the (private) autopsy of Daniel Wayne Smith.

Posted at 4:06PM on Mar 31st 2008 by savethechildren

99. Fergie needs to go home now and leave everyone alone! Stop chancing the money

Posted at 4:05PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Michelle

100. Thank God it's finally over. God bless you Howard and family.

Posted at 2:40AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Peppermint

101. 86. nice try for you ps same keep trying though maybe someone will believ you and not everyone by a long shot thinks HKS got away with anything..He is living everyday with the coulda ,shoulda.wouldas and that cannot be easy.I hope none of you internet bullies never have to face a family member who is into drugs. And Dink Larry told of Daniel stealing Annas Pills ,caught on home security tapes. enough said

Posted at 3:48PM on Mar 31st 2008 by wisconsin grandma

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There was about a three hour window of opportunity for Daniel to have overdosed....not 3 months...not 6 months....Whatever Daniel did or didn't do prior to his arrival in the Bahamas...well it is hearsay and irrelevant. I want to know what happened to Daniel from the time the PICTURES were taken.....of a smiling, happy Daniel.....to the pictures...of Daniel.. dead and cradled in his Mother's arms....Daniel took a lot of pills...none of which were prescribed for him...TMZ nailed it.. WHAT the jury DIDN'T say...says it all..HK$ is RESPONSIBLE for Daniel's death....

Posted at 4:13PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Tears for Daniel .....

102. A pathetic and shameful member of the State of California Bar Association.... This story has been a real eye-opener regarding the legal profession.

Posted at 4:16PM on Mar 31st 2008 by bettertobeanhoneststreetsweeper

103. THE BAHAMAS IS AS CORRUPT AS IT GETS!
HKS... KING PHILIP... AND THE PETTERSON HUSBANDS ALL BELONG ON A BOAT TO NO WHERE AND PULL THE PLUG AND DROWN ALL THE ROTTEN B@STARDS!!!!!

Posted at 4:19PM on Mar 31st 2008 by SADISTIC @SSHOLES!!!!

104. THIS IS REALITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU PEOPLE NNED TO GET OFF YOUR HIGH HORSES AND KNOW WHATS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR FACES. THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THIS COUNTRY WITH DRUGS. BLAMING SOMEONE ELSE IS NOT THE ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:25PM on Mar 31st 2008 by OH HAPPY DAY

OH HAPPY SLUT

I HAVE LOOKED FOR YOU TO SAY SOMETHING IN THAT RATTY GEWS DEFENSE....HEY LADY THE DRUG ISSUE IS WITH THE SUPPLIERS.....AKA ....HKS....ALL ANNA's DRUGS WERE IN HIS NAME.......OPEN YOUR MOUTH INSERT ...WELL U GET IT!

Posted at 4:26PM on Mar 31st 2008 by A BIG BLAST FROM YOUR PAST!!!!!!

105. Look at this book I read this weekend I and learned alot about Anna and the whole deal as this chick Missy has the real info and pictures.. I am tired of the phoney facts http://becominganna.com is where I found it. The are telling the real info about Anna Nicole and it makes the whole story make since.

Posted at 4:31PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Lbness

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