Brittany Murphy did not die of natural causes, lab report shows

[Andel]

This is the only article I can find on it. There are pictures of the lab report.

http://www.examiner.com/article/brittany-murphy-did-not-die-of-natural-causes-lab-report-shows

 

[LadyL]

so it says that the metal levels are higher than they should be and even suggests poisoning

I find that strange - do labs usually suggest a reason or source for something (as opposed to just giving their findings?)

is this a reputable lab?

I've always had my suspicions about her and her husband's death but I wonder if something in the central air system or the house environment could've poisoned them (not necessarily murder)

 

[ctkid]

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/heavy-metal-poisoning

Heavy metal poisoning is the accumulation of heavy metals, in toxic amounts, in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms and physical findings associated with heavy metal poisoning vary according to the metal accumulated. Many of the heavy metals, such as zinc, copper, chromium, iron and manganese, are essential to body function in very small amounts. But, if these metals accumulate in the body in concentrations sufficient to cause poisoning, then serious damage may occur. The heavy metals most commonly associated with poisoning of humans are lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium. Heavy metal poisoning may occur as a result of industrial exposure, air or water pollution, foods, medicines, improperly coated food containers, or the ingestion of lead-based paints.

 

[ctkid]

so it says that the metal levels are higher than they should be and even suggests poisoning

I find that strange - do labs usually suggest a reason or source for something (as opposed to just giving their findings?)

is this a reputable lab?

I've always had my suspicions about her and her husband's death but I wonder if something in the central air system or the house environment could've poisoned them (not necessarily murder)

Looks like they are reputable, from what I dug up.

http://thecarlsoncompany.net/

 

[ctkid]

What is weird is at the bottom of their site.

http://thecarlsoncompany.net/

Profile of a typical poisoner
(based on over 5000 years of forensic case studies) shown below

Caucasian; male; average to above average intelligence; underachiever; inadequate personality; non-athletic; cowardly; neat and orderly; meticulous; loner; careful planner; and non confrontational (either physically or psychologically).

 

[ctkid]

HM – Heavy or Toxic Metals Evaluation

Heavy metals are natural elements e.g. Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, and many, many, others. Arsenic and its compounds are used as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and in various Arsenic alloys. Unfortunately, it is also used for poisoning humans and animals. The strength of the dosage, the number of doses, and the time period interval of the dosages can cause a poisoning sickness or sudden death.


http://thecarlsoncompany.net/tests.html

 

[ctkid]

Apparently, the levels of heavy metals found in Murphy’s hair were “from 2 to over 9 times” higher than levels considered “high” by the WHO — which could potentially be from ingesting rodenticides and insecticides. The symptoms of poisoning like this often times include headaches, dizziness, tremors, sweating, disorientation (to name a few), all of which Murphy and Monjack both reportedly were suffering. Additionally, at the time of her death, Murphy’s bedroom was found to contain a “staggering amount” of prescription drugs, including antibiotics.

http://www.bustle.com/articles/9002-new-details-about-brittany-murphys-death-are-shocking-sad

 

[Andel]

HM – Heavy or Toxic Metals Evaluation

Heavy metals are natural elements e.g. Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, and many, many, others. Arsenic and its compounds are used as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and in various Arsenic alloys. Unfortunately, it is also used for poisoning humans and animals. The strength of the dosage, the number of doses, and the time period interval of the dosages can cause a poisoning sickness or sudden death.


http://thecarlsoncompany.net/tests.html

From what I remember her autopsy report mentions pneumonia and chronic anemia were contributing factors. Pesticides are usually anticoagulant, which could explain the anemia.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/818130-clinical

I've looked up a few things online, apparently there was some conspiracy theory surrounding her death. I don't buy it, but I figured I would leave the article here for people to read.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/hanna-flint/brittany-murphy-death_b_2162026.html

Also, her mother was sharing a bed with Brittany's husband after her death.

http://www.tmz.com/2010/08/17/simon-monjack-coroners-report-sharon-murphy-brittany-murphy-shared-bed-hme-coroners-report/

 

[tlcya]

she and her husband's deaths always bothered me. Will be interesting to see what comes of this if anything does.

I am puzzled by the time span since her death and this info being released. This should have been caught well before now I would think. Which makes me think someone has recently hired an independent lab to do further testing that may have not been done prior.

sorry bad habit, posting before reading the article.

 

[tlcya]

ah, now all becomes clearer. the findings ARE recent then because the samples were only obtained recently.

 

[fruity]

I was happy to accept pneumonia and anemia as her cause of death until her husband died under very similar circumstances short time later. Then I knew there was something more to it. Not necessarily criminal, but worth investigating.

 

[fruity]

Btw I wondered if the air conditioning unit had been tested for residue if heavy metals. How recent were any house renovations?

 

[ctkid]

Thanks & off to the Quest!

Btw I wondered if the air conditioning unit had been tested for residue if heavy metals. How recent were any house renovations?

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/newsletter/heavymetal.htm

Chromium: air conditioning coolants, engine parts, brake emissions

(Don't think that was on the list)

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Educa...lution-Introduction-for-Health-Professionals/

Heavy Metals: Airborne Lead and Mercury Vapors
lead dust from old paint; mercury exposure from some paints and certain religious uses
- Airborne Lead
- Mercury Vapor

http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch8en/appl8en/ch8a2en.html

Lead (Pb)

Lead is a toxic metal mainly used as an anti-knock agent in gasoline (Lead tetraethyl - Pb(C2H5)4) and in batteries (lead dioxide as an anode and lead as a cathode). Until recently, lead tetraethyl was a main source of atmospheric lead emissions in developing countries. This contribution has dropped in absolute numbers but still accounts for 30 to 40% of total emissions. Batteries are now an important source of lead for transportation, but a very limited amount of this lead is carried through the atmosphere (see water pollution). Extremely poisonous metal. Lead has effects on the metabolism and accumulates in living tissues. May causes anemia, and mental retardation for young children. For instance, an extremely high occurrence of mental retardation in some parts of Mexico city was directly linked with lead poisoning. Small doses may cause behavioral changes. Lead is fixed by plants and animals and re-contaminate the food chain. It has a high potential to accumulate in the environment. Lead can also be transported in the atmosphere over wide distances.

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Since this was 9-10 times the WHO maximum recommendations and there were 10 heavy metals listed. Their house would have had to be the perfect storm of heavy metal poisoning (Apologies to any Styx fans or the song itself).

 

[angela]

This is crazy. How in the world did she have toxic levels of so many metals in her system? His hair needs to be tested as well. Did anyone else live in the home other than her mother? I haven't heard that she had been ill but maybe she didn't live there full time.

 

[ctkid]

This is crazy. How in the world did she have toxic levels of so many metals in her system? His hair needs to be tested as well. Did anyone else live in the home other than her mother? I haven't heard that she had been ill but maybe she didn't live there full time.

I guess his family will have to go thru the same legal processes that her father did. Why should this take so long?

 

[ctkid]

Shouldn't getting a second opinion from a lab, be like getting a second opinion from a doctor. Why is this such a 'legal' process?

 

[tlcya]

I am betting whoever was her POA/agent or executor fought her father on allowing these tests. Which begs the question who is that individual and why?

 

[ctkid]

The question is, who is the 3rd party and why.

 

[ctkid]

Heaven forbid that FBI ever looked at the search history on my computer.

http://house.wikia.com/wiki/Heavy_metal_poisoning

Heavy metal toxicity is, in most cases, a zebra diagnosis - the condition itself is rare and the variety of symptoms mimic many other diseases. As a result, metal toxicity has a very high mortality rate even when victims seek timely medical treatment. In many other cases, the diagnosis is delayed long enough for permanent damage to occur. However, it is often found in clusters as from an epidemiological standpoint, the two most likely reasons for heavy metal toxicity are environmental contamination and occupational exposure. However, iron and lead exposure are fairly common and are usually diagnosed in a timely manner. However, the link between metal and mortality is ancient in origin, having been first described by Hippocrates who saw consistent symptoms in men who ran smelting operations. There is also a strong link between metal exposure and certain types of cancer

In some cases, metal toxicity has been traced to food or nutritional supplements which were either tainted or were in and of themselves toxic. For example, Maria Palko poisoned her husband with a folk medicine that contained gold salts, and Arlene Cuddy used a folk remedy that contained a lead salt. Many athletes have deliberately injected themselves with mercury in the mistaken belief that it builds muscle mass. In one infamous case, cardiomyopathy among beer drinkers was traced to cobalt used to stabilize the head of foam. Toxic metals have also been found in illegal drugs.

 

[tlcya]

When 32-year-old Clueless star Brittany collapsed and died in the shower of her Hollywood home in December, an inquest ruled that she died from pneumonia complicated by her use of prescription drugs.

Barely five months later, Murphy's screenwriter husband Simon Monjack, 40, went into cardiac arrest and died of the same causes at the same house.
It was claimed by TMZ that an investigation was underway by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health because it was believed mould may have killed the couple.

A spokesman at the department told Mail Online that they had no comment to make on the claim.

Sharon Murphy said at the time: 'I have never been personally asked by the coroner or anyone from the Health Department to come and inspect my home for mould.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...usband-Simon-Monjack-death.html#ixzz2klNxcyzl
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As Brittany Murphy's mother and husband continue to mourn her tragic Dec. 20 death Dec. 20, they have emerged to "set the record straight." Following interviews with the Associated Press and CNN, Sharon Murphy and Simon Monjack appeared on the Today show Thursday to speak at length with Matt Lauer about ongoing speculation regarding the 32 year-old actress' sudden demise.
"Brittany was not taking any medication for her mood, for anorexia, or any mental illness," Monjack says in the sad, sometimes bizarre exchange, in which both he and his mother-in-law seem to be in a daze.

Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity...-give-bizarre-interview-2010211#ixzz2klOIlJ1G
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On May 23, 2010, her widower Simon Monjack was found dead at the same Hollywood Hills residence.[39] In July 2010, Los Angeles Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter stated that the cause of his death was acute pneumonia and severe anemia.[40] It was reported that the Los Angeles County Department of Health had considered toxic mold in their house as a possible cause of the deaths, but this was dismissed by Ed Winter, who stated that there were "no indicators" that mold was a factor.[41] Murphy's mother Sharon described the reports of mold contributing to the deaths as "absurd" and went on to state that inspecting the home for mold was never requested by the Health Department.[42] In December 2011, Sharon Murphy changed her stance, announcing that toxic mold was indeed what killed her daughter and son-in-law, and filed a lawsuit against the attorneys who represented her in an earlier suit against the builders of the home where her daughter and son-in-law died.[43]

On January 11, 2012, her father Angelo Bertolotti applied to the Superior Court of California requesting that the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office be required to hand over samples of his daughter's hair for independent testing.[44][45] The suit was dismissed on July 19, 2012 after Bertolotti failed to show up to two separate hearings.[46]

[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany_Murphy"]Brittany Murphy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

the complaint filed by her father