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Let Anna Nicole Smith rest in peace

Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:50 PM by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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We've just witnessed an ugly example of what big money can do for you: It can take away your peace, even after death.

If Anna Nicole Smith hadn't married J. Howard Marshall, a billionaire 63 years older than she was, the cable news networks might have actually had to cover the Iraq War today. Instead, we were treated to a spectacle so ludicrous you had to laugh out loud, and then shake your head, embarrassed that you were finding humor in a woman's death.

In Logical Land, there should never have been a doubt about where Anna Nicole should be buried. Sure, at 39, she was probably not thinking about her final resting place, but once her 20-year-old son Daniel died shockingly early, and she (or her companion, Howard K. Stern, or her entourage, or whoever) decided to bury him in the Bahamas, that should have been the end of it. Naturally, a mother, especially one who, according to Stern, rarely left her room and was certainly never the same after her son's death, would want to be buried next to her child.

Her mother wanted her in Texas? Her mother hadn't seen her in person in over a decade, although boyfriend Larry Birkhead said that when pregnant, Smith cried out for her mother.

Smith wanted to be near her idol, Marilyn Monroe? That's easy to believe, but that was almost surely before her son died, and his burial place was set. Family trumps movie-star idols, at least in Logical Land.

But we don't live in Logical Land, we live in Crazy Currency Land. If there's money involved, someone will put up their dukes and fight for every last penny, no matter how unseemly the circumstances. Thankfully, it appears that the judge's decision will allow her to rest next to her son, but did it really take such a big circus to get here?

If we make this big of a fuss over a woman who idolized Marilyn Monroe, it's lucky for all of us that the real Marilyn is already gone. Were she to die today, the ensuing craziness would make the uproar over Princess Diana's 1997 death look like a quiet day in church.

Bury Smith in the Bahamas, next to her son. And if it were up to Logical Land, someone would stop the battle over Marshall's billions and donate them all to charity.

If you believe, as I do, in judgment after death, there are a lot of people who will have more than a little explaining to do about how they've acted, chasing the almighty dollar. A lot of people will have to explain how they ruined a five-month-old girl's chances at a normal life. And a lot of people's motives are going to come up wanting.

"Rest in peace" shouldn't be just a carving on a tombstone. It should be an inalienable right, for plumbers or for Playmates.

 

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It's about time someone in the media said this. Enough of turning this woman's death into a circus for God's sake.

John, Canada (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 5:57 PM)

Anna's mother should let it go, let Anna be with son. No parent (in this case) should have the decision where to bury a child. If Anna was in the care of her mother (disable) yes she should have a say. No parent should buy plots for the whole family (children)and expect them to lay to rest in the plot. Children grow up get married, etc. and make their own decisions. No parent should force a grown child where to be bury this is selfish on the part of a parent. Anna clearly wanted to be with Daniel. Let her go Ms. Arthur go home and be at peace. Pray now that who ever the father is and ultimitly gets custody will give you visitation rights.

Mapu (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 5:58 PM)

I do not understand why it took so long to figure out where she should rest in peace. Instead they had to bring up everything else. Now im hoping she will rest in peace and glad she will be with her son,

Linda , New Hampshire (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:02 PM)

I would think the child's interst would be better served by Anna's burial in Californis. Danneilynn, Birkhead, and Stern could all view her there.

Dennis Campbell (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:03 PM)

Absolutely right on your article, however, now the quote unquote 'Mother' of Anna Nicole has filed an appeal to stop Anna from being buried next to her own son so that woman (not a Mother's behavior where I am from) will be judged accordingly after she takes her last breath. I hope the judicial system sees this woman for the gold digger she is and say NO to her request to let her daughter's remains stay in limbo even longer then they already have.

Linda, North Carolina (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:05 PM)

Rest in peace is exactly what Anna deserves. It doesn't matter about her lifestyle. Why would anyone continue to put her down even after her death? Give the woman some kind of dignity. It's obvious that she loved her son more than anything so of course she would want to be buried next to him. I'm really disgusted with the fact that images of Anna in a not so normal state were played during this trial. These will be seen by her daughter in the future and will play a big impact on how her daughter ends up turning out. As for Vergie appealing the decision, she needs to get over it! She hasn't been in her daughter's life for over a decade and is only thinking of herself!

Kristie, Grand Rapids, MI (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:05 PM)

Anna Nicole Smith was a misfortunate, drug addicted drama queen. Involved with a man, Stern, who cared in an unfortunate, sefish manner, used her for publicity and her money, never stepping up to the plate to get her help with her addictions. Cowardly, not even stepping up to the plate for a DNA test to rule him as the father or NOT the father. He should not be in charge of her body in death, he was not man enough to be in charge of her, in her "living" let alone her death. The judge was far too emotional over a case that was media hyped, and through all this media hype, he hoped to be a male Judge Judy. Of course, a mother would want to be buried by her son, far more important than being buried in a "family" plot in Texas, as her mother wanted. Time to let this story go bye-bye. God rest a lost soul, who played on everyone's emotions and was not responsible enough to be a mother. Shame on everyone, who stood beside, watched her "diddle" away her life on frivolity, sex, drugs and media hype and never stepped in with intervention. Just a bunch of "hanger-oners". Pure crap.

anne muray, omaha, nebraska (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:07 PM)

good god! This whole debacle of a court proceeding should be investigated. our justice system can't be that bad- can it? The judge was on his own mission to make himself a name and when it came down to it he ultimately gave the right to bury her to a gaurdian ad litem. He did not know Anna. She should be buried with her son and her mother should not want her in death if she could not be around her in life.

daphne Elyria, Ohio (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:07 PM)

As a mother I can only say that this matter should have never been allowed to go before a judge, especially this judge. He acted in an unprofessional idiotic manor. He was hungry for not only publicity but for being the appointed judge in the up coming paternity suit. He should be disbarred. However, no one person below God himself, not Vergie, Birkhead, Stein or any court of law, should be able to decide whether or not a mother can or cannot be buried next to her child. THE END!!! NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NEEDED!!!

Melissa Walters, River Vale, NJ (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:08 PM)

It looks as if Howard K. Stern has won this round, even though he's probably has something to do with her and Daniel's deaths. He made his living off of her in life, and I don't doubt that he will continue to do even after her death. He should be ashame of himself.

Annia, North Little Rock, AR (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:09 PM)

Let this woman be with her son. I am so sick of how this whole tragedy has been blown out of proportion. I actually cried today as the order was being read. I cried because this woman has been dead almost a month and people are fighting over where she should be laid to rest. It is a no-brainer, next to her son. I know she lead a very public life, but, when she died, to me, the public life died with it. Let her rest in peace! I have prayed for Anna Nicole and her baby girl; this poor baby is going to have all of this circus shown to her as she grows up and all it is going to do is scar her more. If it's really about the "child" lay her to rest and let her be. And, hopefully, this child will have some kind of chance of leading a normal life. Anna Nicole deserves to be by her son, period!

Erica, KY (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:10 PM)

Please let this be over. How can her mother appeal? Ridiculous! Bury her with Daniel; find out who the baby's father is and let the poor woman rest in peace! This circus has been ridiculous and demeaning to her memory.

Deb (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:13 PM)

Anna Nicole seemed to be able to control all situations within her life, including the control she had over Howard K. Stern and Larry Birkhead. She seemed to very clear on her feelings towards her Mother, a feeling a hate. Which in reality I believe all she really wanted was a real Mom, not one that would exploit her daughter. Yes she was abusing presciption medications and on many occassions she showed the effects of them. But her real true passion in life was her son Daniel, and loosing him was more than she could handle. I firmly believe when she was forced to make the decision on the place of burial for her son she also made the decision for her own burial, which was in the Bahamas. Maybe in a since even though she seemed to worship Marilyn Monroe she also needed privacy for the final reasting place of herself and Daniel away from all media scrutiny and away from the family she walked away from so many years ago. May she and her son now rest in peace and may her family and friends try to pull together what was torn apart so long ago.

Virginia, Texas (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:16 PM)

please!!!!!!!!!!! just let this end and let anna nicole FINALLY rest in peace with her son who im sure is waiting in the gates of heaven for her entrance!rest in peace anna !

debbie finaldi (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:19 PM)

please!!!!!!!!!!! just let this end and let anna nicole FINALLY rest in peace with her son who im sure is waiting in the gates of heaven for her entrance!rest in peace anna !

debbie finaldi west paterson, new jersey (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:19 PM)

thank god this is over, i think the judge has made the right decision to award her body to her daughter, that is very fair! i agree let anna nicole lay to rest with her one and only son daniel.... may they both reunite in heaven and rest in peace forever!

deborah ann finaldi, west paterson new jersey (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:24 PM)

Finally, Anna can rest in peace...she obviously loved Daniel and I can't believe her mother would want to separate her from the one person who seemed to make her truly happy (even if only for a short while). Hopefully, her mother will let it go and accept that her daughter no matter where her earthly body is Anna is with Daniel again...happy at last. Please Mrs. Arthur let your daughter rest in peace...her life was in total turmoil for the last few years...let her go.

Diana DeBolt, Midwest City, OK (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:25 PM)

Yes,Please let her rest in peac next to her son in the Bahamas.And keep her mother away from there because all she sees is $ signs

Bea, apple valley ca (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:25 PM)

In all honesty, this is and should have been a cut and dry case. Ultimately the correct decision has been made. Anna Nicole Smith would not have bought a burial plot next to her son had she not wanted to be buried beside him. As for the money the child stands to inherit, in my opinion this is preety much cut and dry also. The money should be put into some kind of trust allowing so much a year to provide for the child in the type of life the child would have had if Anna had not died in the first place. When the child reaches a certain age she should inherit the rest. I think if it is set where the person who stands to inherit the money would not receive so much at once we would probebly see all these other men step back and they would not want the child so much. Lets face it the poor child has two men who oubviously wanted to be her father which in the end the child will probebly be one of theirs after all. It is just ashamed this child looks like nothing but money in most of the mens eyes. The money should not run the childs life it should only be there to help and something she ( Dannilyn) will eventually have in order to help her with her own future.

Anna Noakes, Plainview, Arkansas (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:27 PM)

Justice was served here because in the end, the one person whose intentions are not in question will get to lay Anna Nicole Smith to rest. The baby is the perfect, only and truly rightful owner of Anna's remains. And the decision to bury her next to her son is only right. Anna's mother disgusts me. I understand the need to fight for your child. But why weren't you fighting for her those ten years when she was alive and you were estranged? Why weren't you in court saying I think Anna is on drugs and cannot care for herself properly? You can't do in death what should have been done in life. Let this woman go. If you truly wanted what was best for her, you'd know that you don't physically need her body to be near her spirit. In the end, the body is meerily deteriorating bones and flesh. The soul left the body long ago. Let it rest. If you love your daughter, let she and her son be in peace. Though I didn't agree with the way this judge handled the case, I sure am impressed with his decision.

LW, Indiana (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:28 PM)

Let Anna Nicole rest in peace. Be done w/ it and move on. Upon the final resting place for Anna Nicole Smith, the focus should be on her beautiful daughter, DannieLyn. Hopefully, she will have a chance to have some normalcy in her life and be w/ her loving father, Larry Birkhead. He is the only one to truly have a genuine interest in the welfare of this child. And, if all goes in his favor, I would think he will give visitation rights to her grandmother w/ a shot of having a descent childhood. Now, Howard Stern on the otherhand is a sleeze bucket who should think about moving elsewhere to get out of the media. Then again, oops his parents will have to send him the money since he hasn't worked in years. He is a LOSER. if you look that word up that is what you will see it. It's disgusting to see how he can condone drugs as it was clearly stated in the video w/ anna looking like a clown. For God Sakes, she was w/ child and another child was visting as well and at risk. He doesn't deserve to see Dannielynn. Plain and simple, the biggest loser around and i don't know how he can ever practice law again. Get out of town howard.

Jennifer, CT (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:30 PM)

Well I as a Mother of Grown ,married Children, although anna wasn't married,, ,,but this all seems a little out there as far as this Judge,hmm maybe i shouldnt say this on here,, but think he was paid off? anyone ever think of that?? and If that baby was my grandchild U bet your touche i would have that baby in my custody!@! not that so called man! that probably took anna's life, or contributed to it anyway.. so. that being said,, I also think if anna never left her wishes' with someone credible" like a family memeber" as to where she wanted to be buried, then I think he Mother should have the say so in that too!!! so there i disaggree with most of U but then i have lived a long time!, God Bless you all and Rest in Peace wherever that may be anna....

Tiny.. Oklahoma (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:33 PM)

Oh my gosh, how sad, is about all I can say. And I totally agree with the fact that there shouldn't have even been a discussion, let alone this circus, as to where her body was to be put to rest. Let us just hope that she has moved well beyond this and has her peace with Daniel.

Vanessa (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:34 PM)

So glad she will be buried next to her son. It took too long for court to decide, but I liked that the decision was handled the way it was. Now, DNA should be done so the child will know her real father. I also would take it a step further, (since Stern, and Birkhead and Grandmother seemed to be in it for the money), that guardianship should continue, and if at any time monies from the Marshall estate is resolved,t would be put in a trust for Danniel Lynn. Whoever is determined to be her father, and if he gets custody, he should be man enough to raise her own his on like any other father, without requesting compensation from her deceased mothers estate, or from any trust fund that she may have. Wonder if either would want her under those circustances?????

Ruth (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:34 PM)

Fianlly a judicial system that works!

Susie, Indiana (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:35 PM)

One question. Why does so many people use tragedy to gain profit? Anna's mother is nothing more than a gold digger, seeking one day of fame. How can you not be in contact with your daughter for more than 10 years? And when tragedy strikes, then you appear!! The first day of Anna's death, the first thing out of her mother's mouth was "the death of Anna had to be drug related". What kind of mother, who had unconditional love for her child, would say something like that?

Kay, Texas (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:38 PM)

So glad she will be buried next to her son. It took too long for court to decide, but I liked that the decision was handled the way it was. Now, DNA should be done so the child will know her real father. I also would take it a step further, (since Stern, and Birkhead and Grandmother seemed to be in it for the money), that guardianship should continue, and if at any time monies from the Marshall estate is resolved,t would be put in a trust for Danniel Lynn. Whoever is determined to be her father, and if he gets custody, he should be man enough to raise her own his on like any other father, without requesting compensation from her deceased mothers estate, or from any trust fund that she may have. Wonder if either would want her under those circustances?????

Ruth Georgia (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:38 PM)

I definitely agree with the judge's decision! It is so obvious that Anna Nicole would have wanted to be buried next to her son! It is very obvious to everyone except her mother and her mother is only thinking of what she wants.

Debby Littlefield, Houston, TX (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:39 PM)

In all honesty, this is and should have been a cut and dry case. Ultimately the correct decision has been made. Anna Nicole Smith would not have bought a burial plot next to her son had she not wanted to be buried beside him. As for the money the child stands to inherit, in my opinion this is preety much cut and dry also. The money should be put into some kind of trust allowing so much a year to provide for the child in the type of life the child would have had if Anna had not died in the first place. When the child reaches a certain age she should inherit the rest. I think if it is set where the person who stands to inherit the money would not receive so much at once we would probebly see all these other men step back and they would not want the child so much. Lets face it the poor child has two men who oubviously wanted to be her father which in the end the child will probebly be one of theirs after all. It is just ashamed this child looks like nothing but money in most of the mens eyes. The money should not run the childs life it should only be there to help and something she ( Dannilyn) will eventually have in order to help her with her own future.

Anna (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:39 PM)

What a complete spectacle this was! At least the right decision was made. Everyone used Anna Nicole Smith, Howie, Birkhead, and that trailer park trash of a mother... so at least she can rest in peace with the only person that did love her... her son.

Chris Long Island NY (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:39 PM)

Lets all keep in mind that Anna Nicole has yet to "win" a cent from her ex-husband. It would be very interesting to see and/or hear this case if it would have come out prior that there was zero money headed to Anna Nicole's estate

Michael, Riverside Ca (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:42 PM)

I had some sympathy for Anna Nicole's mom when testifying, however, I believe her appeal should be dismissed summarily. The only sensible answer, and I agree, should never have been a court case, is to bury her next to her son. However, this has NOTHING to do with the paternity of Dannielynn and she needs to be protected as a US citizen. Unbelievable 3 days for what should have been 1/2 day at most.

Kathleen Ball (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:43 PM)

MSNBC Legal Analysts were commenting right after the judge's ruling today that perhaps Dannielynn's legal guardian would want Anna Nicole buried in the area where she will eventually be raised but that that is difficult if they don't know who the baby's father is yet. To me, that is ludicrous. Bury the poor woman next to her beloved Daniel (Vergie, that's a no-brainer!) and if little Dannielynn leaves the Bahamas to be raised in Texas or California, well, then hello, there's these things called airplanes that will allow her to visit her mother's gravesite anytime she wants!

Cindy J., CA (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:43 PM)

Judge Seidlin should be praised, not criticized, by cable television’s light weight attorney “talking heads”. This hearing was riveting and dramatic because of all of the parties, their attorneys and the many complex illegal and factual issues involved, but it was not a ‘circus’(the circus comments come seemingly from those who have little idea about bench hearings in probate or family law courts). Through his rulings and demeanor Judge Seidlin cajoled the parties and lawyers into finding common ground. He controlled the 18 or so lawyers in his courtroom (no simple or easy task) and gained their respect. He showed great flexibility in allowing in evidence not normally permitted in a criminal or civil jury trial. Why? Because as the "trier of fact" sitting as an Equity Jurist he could separate the “wheat from the chaff" without having concern for a jury being tainted by the introduction of improper evidence. Most importantly, through his rulings and his conduct of the hearing he wore down the combatants/litigants and caused them to settle their differences resulting at long last in a decent disposition of Anna Nichole’s remains for burial. Thank you Judge Seidlin.

Scott, Des Moines, Iowa (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:46 PM)

What a sad situation. I am not sure how I feel about Howard. That he was "kept?" I believe that he actually worked a job, as her press agent, her manager, her legal advisor that he did not receive pay checks for but received other compensation for, such as housing, clothing and expenses. Come one, other celebrities pay assistants to do what he did for her, so to say he lived off of her is probably not a true statement. He paid her bills, etc. But one thing is for sure, HE IS THE LISTED FATHER ON A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, and from every video I have seen he appeared to have had a true affection for Anna. How can anyone believe otherwise. I truly believe that he had no other motive for her burial in the Bahamas than that he truly wanted her to be with her son, because she loved her son. I believe that Larry Birkhead had the opportunity to have been a father before the baby was born and chose not to, so if the baby is truly his then give him visitation rights and make him pay child support. I wonder then how hard he would fight to be her father. She is with Howard now. DNA does not make you a father. She wasn't important enough to him to fight for her while Anna was pregnant, she wasn't important enough to him for him to be there when she was born, or after she was born, but then he wanted her so Anna would have to pay him child support. I don't think he is as innocent as he is portraying. Just think of the money he will make off of her now, in death with all of the pictures he has taken. Let Howard have the baby, he was with Anna through thick and thin. I really feel sorry for this man. Look at him, really look at him. This man is not an actor. It was pure grief I saw on his face! I don't know what anyone else was looking at. Send her mother back to Texas, she has NO RIGHTS HERE!

connie, raleigh, north carolina (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:46 PM)

Daniel may be in the Bahamas, but isn't anyone thinking this through? He was buried right after Anna had given birth, she was emotionally & physically drained. Never mind about drugs. It would be unthinkable to make long distance arrangements to bury a son, knowing you dare not take your newborn with you, lest you get detained for paternity testing. She had no option @ the time. They should both be brought home to Texas.

Janet, Vancouver, WA (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:47 PM)

I am pleased with the judges decision although it took way too long to come to a decision that any reasonable person would have come to without all the drama. Nicole always deminstrated her closeness to her son. Perhaps because he was the only one around her that she could be sure really loved her for herself. I feel bad for Anna's mom but children make there own way in life and where they end up should be their choice. As far as who is really the father of Danilyn...stay tuned

charlotte, nc (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:49 PM)

I'm glad that Anna can finally be buried. It should not have taken for her body to decompose to decide a burial site. However, I do understand her grieving mother and her plight, estranged OR not. She birthed Anna into this world and rightfully so wanted her buried in her birthplace. Her mom was not some trailer trash as some have speculated, but a mother who just lost a daughter. Put yourself into her shoes. At any rate, I'm just glad she will receive a proper burial

Jazz, Houston TX (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:49 PM)

I don't think I've ever seen such an unorthodox mockery of the judicial system as I saw in this case. It was mostly trauma, drama, stress, and unnecessary heart ache- Period! I certainly think that despite the Judge's dramatic, perhaps idiocyncratic style in which he presided over the matter was over the top- however the esteemed Judge DID get the Job done. I also firmly think that what he ruled was the ONLY thing he COULD rule in the matter TO be right about it, and in accordance with the law. While I harbor extreme doubt that Mr.Stern is fit to be Dannielynn's father, OR the Executor of Ms.Smith's will. It is irreprehensible that he turned a blind eye and did nothing effective to help Anna Nicole, and equally tragic that Anna Nicole's judgement was possibly impared to the extent to trust that man. Mr.Birkhead ended up looking marginally better- until he partnered up with Virgie Arthur...Now! That woman is a nightmare on two legs! Her part in the matter was NOT about honoring her daughter, or doing what was best FOR her. It was ALL about Virgie- and Virgie's quest to get her fat,grubby, white cracker trash paws on her daughter's wealth,with the express intent of leaving Dannielynn to go with out! Then again, it COULD be all about Virgie's apparent proclivity to be a tyrannical,control freak of a bully cursed with a good dose of infaliability. Although my opinion isn't worth much, I don't think Stern, Birkhead OR Virgie Arthur are fit TO have custody of that little girl! I think it would be the absolute best thing FOR Dannielynn NOT to have to grow up with the trainwreck and catastrophe surrounding her as it is now. Perhaps it might be the BEST thing for her if she were to be adopted into a good Christian Family, and ALL the records of this media nightmare, and feud for this child be placed under court seal, the money held in trust until she is an adult.- With the express hopes that she would have a normal,healthy life minus the insanity and dysfunctional hell on earth she has already faced.

Genita Wichita KS (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:50 PM)

She should be cremated and her ashes given to Britney Spears to wear around her neck to remind her everyday how her life is going to end up if she doesn't stay in rehab

Lisa, Stuart, Florida (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:51 PM)

Kindly allow this human being some peace...........

Valerie Oliver, Woodbury, New York (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:52 PM)

thank goodness it is over! let her mother go back to texas and anna be laid to rest finally by her son where she belongs! the judge isnt the greatest, but he did do the right thing!

laille green (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:52 PM)

Only problem there Chris, is, Maybe her Mother knew more than we think she knew, Mothers do that u knoq.... and her not being around her for ten years ,maybe thats what Anna wanted!and Not the Mother. you would have to live a few years to know what im talking about,, and its about Money? where her Mother is concerned? come on! get real! these men that want her monet and her Child was not either oneher husband, This woman is and was her Mother! so when Anna said i wannna be buried by my son, maybe she was high at the time!! sry for sounding crude but its just facts ! lifes crude..Bloods thicker than water! and moneyy

Tiny..Oklahoma (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:53 PM)

This is the most diabolical case I've ever heard of. What happened to common sense here? She already picked her sons plot and bought three more, so you must realize that she wanted to be there. Her will was old, however she left everything to her son, so it should roll over to her daughter. No one else! The sickening nerve of these people. The court can and should order DNA to get this over with. Whomever it is should have to enroll in parenting classes and have CPS watching over father and daughter for up to a year. If the biological father refuses to raise the child without the inheritance, he shouldn't have her as they both can take care of her very well by themselves. Ship the so called mother back who would probably be standing in the cemetary (or in Texas,) (the yard) selling tickets.

M Williams (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:54 PM)

It was obvious where Anna wanted to be buried or she would have not purchased the plot next to her son in the Bahamas. How obvious was that. Our justice system is embarrassing to say the least. May Anna and Daniel rest in peace.

M Rivera (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:54 PM)

It's unfortunate that while there is bickering and appeals being made, Anna's body is decomposing. How is she supposed to rest in peace and have a decent viewing/funeral as day by day goes on and her body becomes more and more unrecognizable. Please send the body to the Bahamas and respect her wishes.

Lisa, New York NY (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:55 PM)

Its too bad family dirty laundry has to be aired on national television.Anna had personal problems and clearly could not stand her mother on or off drugs.The Judge presiding over this case should be disbarred at once this was just a public tabloid's dream only you don't have to wait for it to come out on the newstands.His emotional reading of his verdict was humorous at best.Why they do not just do a quick paternity test is beyond the rest of america or abroad for that matter.What's the hold up?I listened to the timeline by Larry on the stand and I do not believe it is his child but the fellow in South Carolina b/c of the time she got pregnant and when the baby arrived.Its definately not Howards and I think he knows that.I think they should investigate Howards motives more closely he could in some states be charged as accessory if not worse.He did knowingly allow her to damage herself on a repeated basis even at best his attorney liscense should be revoked for that kind of behavior.Larry seems to be the best canidate out of all of the men to be the father he actually acts like he doesn't care about the money but the child.

Deborah Greenville North Carolina (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:01 PM)

I've been seeing this case since day one, and I think this hole process has a limit! Let her rest in peace with her son! Everybody knew what she wanted, so lets grant that wish! Ana's mother need to stop making more drama in this case, She just wasted her time appelinf for something nobody want's to deal with it anymore! If they agree with something, just stick with it! I hope like the judge said, they take the right decision because THIS IS RIDICULOUS!

Carol (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:03 PM)

I'm glad Daniel won't be alone in Bahamas. Please let her rest in peace with her son. I can't believe Nicole's mother appealed to stop the burial plans. Mother!! I'm begging you to let her go and respect Nicole's wishes with her son.

Lynn, CO (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:05 PM)

I can't believe how sick the news has made me lately over the death of Anna Nicole. She lived, she loved, she laughed, she cried and now has died. For whatever purpose she had to her life, Anna made her choices and noone has the right to try to take her final decisions from her. Clearly there was alot of turmoil in the relationships she had with family and friends. To the mother I would say go home and have a private ceromony if you must but leave Anna alone because she clearly did not want anything more to do with you. To the jerks trying to claim to be the father of Anna's child, especially the so called husband to Zsa Zsa Gabor, how do you look yourself in the mirror, Just goes to show what greed can to do to a persons mind and honor. Rest in Peace sweet Anna, May you finally have the joy and peace you so desperately tried to find.

Robert Widener, Glade Spring, Virginia (Sent Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:07 PM)



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