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npincus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:22 PM
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MSNBC: D.C. Madame has committed suicide.
Edited on Thu May-01-08 12:33 PM by npincus
Not a joke. Poor Ms. Palfrey. The justice dept. went after her, and Diaper-boy Vitter did not even have to testify.



on Edit:



http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=79451

''D.C. Madam'' reportedly kills herself in Tarpon Springs


Tarpon Springs, Florida — Detectives are investigating a suicide in Tarpon Springs

This morning they arrived to a mobile home park on US Highway 19 to find Deborah Jeane Palfrey, also known as the "D.C. Madam" dead.

Palfrey, 52, was reportedly staying at this location with her mother, Blanche, who owns the home. She was found in a small storage shed located outside the mobile home. She left a suicide note, but police did not disclose its contents.

Investigators say that at this time, foul play does not appear to be involved.

Palfrey was convicted April 15 by a federal jury of running a prostitution service that catered to members of Washington's political elite, including Sen. David Vitter, a Louisiana Republican.

She had denied her escort service engaged in prostitution, saying that if any of the women engaged in sex acts for money, they did so without her knowledge.


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burythehatchet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:23 PM
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1. Doubt it. (that it was suicide)
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CC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:24 PM
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6. I was thinking the same thing.
Whether it was suicide or not I hope she had many copies of names with proof spread out among a few people that will release them now. Beyond just the phone numbers.



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DadOf2LittleAngels Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:30 PM
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31. Most clear thinking people were thinking that....
Highly doubtful she would kill herself..
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:01 PM
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66. I find this terribly, terribly sad. I LOATHE prostitution but I find suicide
such a sad thing, so lonely. RIP, lady. I hope your next life is happier.
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:23 PM
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2. I guess the only question now is
How many times did she reload?
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Lerkfish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:23 PM
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3. that "suicide" is rather conveeeeeenient.
wouldn't you say?
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KoKo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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13. yep.....
By all I've seen on her...she was a pretty cheerful person...but then...one never knows with cheerful people..but still.
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villager Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:23 PM
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4. Quite a spike in "suicides" - both military and otherwise -- under Wee Bush. Yes?
n/t
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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8. Suicides in general always go up under conservative governments, down under liberals.
As do abortions.

But either she was directly suicided, or driven to it indirectly.
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rainy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:24 PM
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5. I sure hope she gave her files to someone!
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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:24 PM
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7. I wonder if she refused to fly in a private aircraft?



:shrug:



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L. Coyote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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9. Was it another one of those "two gunshots to the head" suicides?
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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10. is this for real? Doesn't Larry Flynt have some information
from her, regarding those in government who were using her service. Sounds like she was targeted.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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11. Suicide or suicided??
WTF???
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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12. Now THAT is scary. Holy shit. nt
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:26 PM
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17. BCF strikes again.
:scared:
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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14. Why can't I help but have a suspicion that she was suicided
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last1standing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:25 PM
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15. Amazing the number of prostitutes who commit "suicide" in DC.
n/t
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:26 PM
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16. here is the info that's out right now---
TARPON SPRINGS, FL -- Police say a woman tentatively identified as Deborah Jean Palfrey has committed suicide. They say she may be the woman known as the "D.C. Madam."

She reportedly was staying at her mother's home on U.S. Highway 19 North. Her body was discovered in a shed on the west side of the mobile home.

Officers say hand written notes were found on scene that describes the victim's intention to take her life, and foul play does not appear to be involved.

Palfrey is the former owner of Pamela Martin and Associates, which the U. S. government alleges was a prostitution service in Washington, D.C.

She was charged with operating a house of prostitution. Palfrey claimed the services she offered were legal. She was nicknamed the D.C. Madam by the media.

On April 15, she was found guilty by a jury on all counts.
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=cf7b5fa1-5dca-4087-bc79-7dec7d6115ee
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:30 PM
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27. hmmmmf... sounds fishy to me.
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Supersedeas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:37 PM
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45. thanks for the link
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newmajority Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:27 PM
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18. Does ANYONE in DC ever actually commit suicide?
I'm thinking she was about to name a client, and it wasn't Diaper Head Vitter, because we already knew about him.
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:29 PM
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25. I wonder if Larry Flynt got some info from her.
well not to be rude, but the corporate media will be all over this, no more Rev. Wright.
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:40 PM
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50. IF I am not mistaken
but legally it reduces the files to hearsay since she is (conveniently) unable to testify.
Case closed.:(
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davidwparker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:27 PM
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19. The usual 3 self-inflicted shots to the back of the head?
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Junkdrawer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:27 PM
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20. Another Duct Tape suicide?
Edited on Thu May-01-08 12:32 PM by Junkdrawer
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AndyA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:28 PM
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21. She knew too much about too many.
With elections coming up, they couldn't afford to take the chance that she might talk.

Suicide, eh? Doubtful.
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Mandate My Ass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:30 PM
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Dead (wo)men tell no tales
This is too convenient for too many hypocritical repukes for me to take at face value that she ended her own life. :tinfoilhat:
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DefenseLawyer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:28 PM
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22. Perhaps she and Tom Hagen had a little chat. n/t
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L. Coyote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:28 PM
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23. "D.C. Madam" possibly commits suicide in Tarpon Springs
"D.C. Madam" possibly commits suicide in Tarpon Springs
Reported by: Cary Williams - http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=cf7b5fa1-5dca-4087-bc79-7dec7d6115ee


TARPON SPRINGS, FL -- Police say a woman tentatively identified as Deborah Jean Palfrey has committed suicide. They say she may be the woman known as the "D.C. Madam."

She reportedly was staying at her mother's home on U.S. Highway 19 North. Her body was discovered in a shed on the west side of the mobile home.

Officers say hand written notes were found on scene that describes the victim's intention to take her life, and foul play does not appear to be involved.

..........

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Palfrey Convicted on Prostitution-Related Charges
Washington Post, United States - Apr 15, 2008 - http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct=us/5-0&fp=4819d73ff900a542&ei=Ef0ZSLzLAZjsqwOa5cn5Cg&url=http%3A//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/15/ST2008041502159.html&cid=0&usg=AFrqEzc2OiCe32M9b49Dlg19ILmoAD0CIw

By Paul Duggan Deborah Jeane Palfrey was convicted this afternoon of racketeering and other charges after a federal court jury determined that her upscale ...

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Four Former Call Girls Testify at Palfrey Trial
Washington Post, United States - Apr 8, 2008 - http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct=us/8-0&fp=4819d73ff900a542&ei=Ef0ZSLzLAZjsqwOa5cn5Cg&url=http%3A//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/08/AR2008040801706.html%3Fhpid%3Dmoreheadlines&cid=0&usg=AFrqEzdh0iB6iqLTFzUjzCrJSdzY4uRk5w
By Paul Duggan Four self-described former call girls testified in federal court yesterday that Deborah Jeane Palfrey ran her DC escort service as a front ...
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shain from kane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:49 PM
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59. "... was convicted ..." --- Remember Ken Lay. If you aren't sentenced, your record is that you
weren't guilty.
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nichomachus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:29 PM
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24. Nothing to see here -- move along
Someone who was embarrassing to the fascist dictatorship "commits suicide." Nothing to see here. Move along. Happens all the time. Just a coincidence. What, are you one of them conspiracy nuts?
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:29 PM
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26. Suicide bullshit! I heard her say on air that she would never commit suicide.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:31 PM
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32. Beyond suspicious
:puke:
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:35 PM
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40. It just doesn't stop.
I heard her on a DU banned internet radio show and she said she was afraid for her safety and that she vowed that she would never commit suicide if anything should happen to her.

This has me in tears here, for the loss of a life and from frustration.

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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:48 PM
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57. They are deadly
This is too sad.
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npincus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:55 PM
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61. hi OmmmSweetOmmmm
I am terribly sad myself. Is it possible to PM me the anme of this radio show? I remember streaming an interview of hers some time back, but I don't remember where from.

My feeling is that she being a very savvy person has left some bombshell material with either her lawyer or a trusted friend. I'm wondering if Larry Flynt may know or suspect something. Will check later... http://www.larryflynt.com/
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Subdivisions Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:13 PM
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69. I heard her with my own ears tell Alex Jones
that if she is ever found dead, it wasn't suicide and that she would never do that. He's talking about it now on his radio show:

http://www.infowars.com/listen.html

Direct Listen Live link:

http://www.infowars.com/stream.pls
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:29 PM
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71. That's show I'm talking about and listening to now.
Alex is banned from DU.
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Occulus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 12:00 AM
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96. On the other hand, if she did in fact say that to him,
and it can be proven- say, with a transcript or audio clip- it's very much a legitimate matter for discussion.

Mods? Care to weigh in on this one?
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fed-up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:30 PM
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28. "suicide" like I believe that.....nt
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book_worm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:30 PM
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29. I wonder who she was going to point her finger to next?
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NorthCarolina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:48 PM
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89. I hope the media asks Senator McCain
his thoughts on this apparent "suicide". I would love to scrutinize his "body language" during his response. Not casting aspersions, just sayin'.....
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RB TexLa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:30 PM
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30. That's her right.
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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:31 PM
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33. Highly suspicious, I hope Larry Flint got part of the real truth
behind the DC Madame's story before she died. Many on her list were in the top
levels of Govt.
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Uncle Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:32 PM
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34. Man, was that timely
I also hope she made back up copies and gave her files to someone, they need to be published.
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Greyskye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:32 PM
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35. IF it really was a suicide...
...I fully expect that there will soon be new documentation relevant to the ongoing investigation showing up soon.

And if it wasn't a 'real' suicide, I hope she had the forethought to arrange for the same thing to happen in the case of her death.

:tinfoilhat:

:(
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robertpaulsen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:32 PM
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36. Which undisclosed location is Cheney currently bunkered down at?
:tinfoilhat:
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GodlessBiker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:33 PM
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37. Maybe she had an agreement with someone. If she dies, they were to release all the information.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:34 PM
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39. that is entirely possible and not unheard of.
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GodlessBiker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:36 PM
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41. I hope she was savvy enough to do it.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:36 PM
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44. i bet she was.
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Mrs. Overall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:33 PM
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38. Wow, this is shocking news. I hope she has gave her info. to someone else.
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Frustratedlady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:36 PM
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42. I trust she has been cremated, too?
Nothing to look at here...move on.
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:36 PM
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43. Another is a looooong list of 'suicides' and 'assassinations'.
Color me unsurprised and unimpressed with the quality of our crack noozhounds.

Where's Perry White, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen when you need 'em.

Where's Sooperman for that matter.
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sellitman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:37 PM
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46. How is Vitter going to get laid now?
I bet he is sooooooo upset.

:sarcasm:
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:43 PM
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54. Vitter was seen singing this
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Junkdrawer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:37 PM
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47. Wonder if she was tortured for info before she offed herself?
:shrug:
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Richard Steele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:38 PM
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48. How convenient. nm
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Cassandra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:38 PM
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49. Like that guy who gave tours of the WH to young men...
during Poppy Bush's term? How convenient.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:42 PM
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51. Who are the "investigators" I wonder.
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npincus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:42 PM
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52. "NBC confirms report"
RIP, Ms. Palfrey.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:44 PM
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55. Ditto
I hope she sent those names to Tom, Dick, Harry and his sister.
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Mist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:42 PM
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53. Just agreeing with everyone that it's doubtful it was suicide. Too convenient. nt
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:48 PM
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56. I'm sure there will be a vigorous investigation
:sarcasm:
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npincus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:49 PM
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58. She faced up to 55 years in prison.
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/DC_madam_commits_suicide_in_Florida_0501.html

On April 15, Palfrey was convicted of money laundering, using the mail for illegal purposes and racketeering. Palfrey faced a maximum of 55 years in prison and was free pending her sentencing July 24.

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cyberpj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:50 PM
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60. No way do I believe this in a L-O-N-G line of "suicides" that are related to this administration
and people who do anything against them.

Amazing that they just keep getting away with the same old technique. Well, not so amazing since we have no free press anymore I guess.

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Cleita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:57 PM
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62. Oh yeah!
Investigators say that at this time, foul play does not appear to be involved.


Professional hits will look like a suicide. I suggest the police dig deeper unless they too are afraid of finding the truth.
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L. Coyote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:59 PM
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63. AP: Police: Woman believed to be 'D.C. madam' kills herself
Police: Woman believed to be 'D.C. madam' kills herself
17 minutes ago - http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h1x4a_tAaBUIIB94OXIkkV3R3a_wD90D02281


TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A woman police believe to be convicted Washington escort service operator Deborah Jeane Palfrey committed suicide, officials said Thursday.

Police said the body was found in a shed near Palfrey's mother's home Thursday morning. There was a suicide note, but police did not disclose its contents or how she killed herself.

Police did not immediately have additional comment when reached by telephone. Palfrey's attorney, Preston Burton, did not return a telephone call and e-mail message.

Palfrey was convicted April 15 by a federal jury of running a prostitution service .......
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seemslikeadream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:59 PM
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64. She was used and then thrown in the garbage
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distantearlywarning Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:00 PM
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65. Yeah, I just bet it was suicide.
Sure. :scared:
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npincus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:07 PM
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67. MSNBC's Pete Williams: "Very strange Palfrey would commit suicide before her appeals process ran out
Edited on Thu May-01-08 01:08 PM by npincus
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:09 PM
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68. Even more amazing - she was free during her appeal
but Governor Siegelman was taken away in shackles.

Suicided is the word.
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backscatter712 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:15 PM
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70. Suicide my ass...
Not surprising considering she embarrassed a lot of powerful SOBs in the Beltway.
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cayuga Donating Member (405 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 01:39 PM
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72. This was no suicide
She possessed information that could sink the Republicans even further (if that is possible). People with that much power don't commit suicide. She was murdered. No question about it. Watch how the media buries this....that will prove they have been told to shut up about it.
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Pachamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 02:04 PM
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73. Another person who might expose the criminals in DC "SUICIDED"
How Conveeeniiieennnt..... :eyes:
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 02:41 PM
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75. You said it. How naive do you have to be to believe this as presented?
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 02:40 PM
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74. Why would she kill herself?
yeah, she was probably headed to jail for a few years, but she was going to get uber rich from book deals, movie deals, and whatnot. She knew that jail was a likely outcome of her business, so I really question her motives to off herself. I wonder if the CIA did it themselves, our contracted it out to a covert spy from another country, like Israel's Mossad.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 02:41 PM
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76. More importantly
why would she hang herself.
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 02:49 PM
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78. If I had to guess..
(assuming it was not a suicide), I would say she was injected with a very fast metabolizing sedative or paralyzer, one that clears through the system in a matter of minutes. The CIA has some nasty chemicals in their arsenal; I hope the coroner thoroughly searches the body for signs of tissue puncture or other tell tale signs and does a tox screen on her (although a tox screen probably would show up normal). Hanging is a pretty effective method for assassinations (especially with disabled or otherwise incapacitated victims), because it is a set-it and forget-it method-- and nobody hears a gun blast.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:16 PM
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79. Well GEM$NBC has already dragged out someone
who claims to have known her (complete with an English accent) to say she's not surprised that she hanged herself. These hacks are good -they've already made their conclusion. Move along now.
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:32 PM
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80. Likely all part of the plan.
I need to do some digging on this guy to find out more, then I will be back!
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:35 PM
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83. OK n/t
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:59 PM
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90. looks the guy was Dan Moldea...
a freelance writer who, according to his website, wrote about the Mafia, Jimmy Hoffa, RFK's death, and a whole host of other conspiracies. Your guess is as good as mine as to whether he is reliable or not.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 06:42 PM
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93. That's the line I'm hearing from all spinners today
I don't know what to believe
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 04:49 PM
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98. I'm not trying to spin anything..
I just found his name in a Time article about Palfrey, and a simple googling his his name brought up his website. here's the article.
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Junkdrawer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:44 PM
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87. The other DC Madam "suicide" was also a hanging...
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Lerkfish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 02:49 PM
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77. no, the question should be: WHO BENEFITS from her suicide?
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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:33 PM
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82. Cleary the Illuminati of Flanders have something to do with it
:hi:
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xynthee Donating Member (322 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:33 PM
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81. Holy shit, these people are scary!!
:scared:

I don't believe it for a second. What's the suicide rate of those with embarrassing info about the BFEE as compared to the general population, I wonder?
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cayuga Donating Member (405 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:38 PM
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84. This email she wrote to DoJ doesn't sound like anyone who would commit suicide
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeanne Palfrey
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 10:25 AM
To: 'William.Cowden@usdoj.gov'
Subject: Jeane Palfrey (US vs. 803 Capitol Street)...

Dear Mr. Cowden… attached please find an article published in this Tuesday’s Baltimore Sun.
The parallels although not completely on-point with my case, are nonetheless sufficiently salient.
The piece here was forwarded to me by a concerned individual NOT to cheer me up (obviously),
but to underscore via the attorney’s remarks the senselessness of my current dilemma, i.e. the
tragic destruction/waste of a viable human being. Of course, I cannot and will not expand upon
my position/defense in this correspondence without benefit of counsel. I understand the
inappropriate nature of such an act. In fact, I fully appreciate the inappropriateness of this
communiqué and equally comprehend your ethical duty to “report me” to both Mr. Sibley and
Mr. Kramer (I am braced to deal with their wrath). However, before matters compound even
more and perhaps irrevocably so, I must take this opportunity to ask that you and your colleagues
take a very hard look from a moral stance, if none other at the matter at hand. I know for a reality
others certainly will question the justification for this effort to prosecute me. The publicity
generated from the unsigned search warrant posted on the online tabloid rag
www.thesmokinggun.com alone last October, gives testament to the interest and subsequent
scrutiny a high-profile case like mine spawns. When Googled, the coverage at its height was
seven plus pages. And the only reason the publicity online (exclusive of other media at the time
– ‘Inside Edition’, ‘Hard Copy’, local news – here and there - and a myriad of news organizations
and newspapers, nationally AND internationally all in hot pursuit of me) was kept to a mere
seven pages was because I evaded everyone/anyone after being apprised initially of the situation
(ironically from The Smoking Gun) while in Germany. It also should be noted the initial
coverage last fall was based solely upon one side of the story and correspondingly did not bode
well for me. As we all know though from life’s adventures, there is always a flip side to every
coin and surely in time, this other side will be reported in the more legitimate press. Again, I
realize the anomalous nature of writing to you. And I apologize for any discomfort this may
cause you. Regardless, I simply cannot emphasize to you the terrible and quite unnecessary
ramifications this case (civil and/or criminal) will set off, if permitted to advance for both sides.
The press will have a field day at each of our expense. Despite my aforementioned disclaimer
not to comment upon my case, let me say this. The attached item rings more true than false when
juxtaposed to my situation. Unlike Ms. Britton however, I am ferocious fighter when need be.
Knowing my intense makeup as I do, far more than even my attorneys comprehend at this
juncture and my belief in the solidness of my case, I can state with unequivocal certainty this
situation will be a very long and unpleasant one; this despite, the sickening and humiliating
additional lambasting I expect to receive in the media. Please reflect soberly upon my various
thoughts, here. This is all I ask. –Sincerely, Jeane Palfrey
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JCMach1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:39 PM
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85. How many posts until someone blames Hillary
or the MSM Rev. Wright?
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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 04:31 PM
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92. Would that constitute Swift Boating, or Vince Fostering?
:argh:
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autorank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:40 PM
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86. Last year...
She commented that she was not the type to commit suicide.

The article starts: "Detectives are investigating a suicide in Tarpon Springs"

How do you investigate a conclusion - suicide - when the investigation is to determine
the cause of death?


That's the tell here.
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 03:47 PM
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88. I hear the technology and methods for "simulating" suicides is fairly advanced
Not to mention that she doesn't seem to have a history of being intimidated by authority nor caring of social conventions (she was a 'madam', fer chrissakes).

This stinks more than the David Kelly and Colonel Westhusing "suicides", combined.
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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 04:20 PM
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91. I sure hope she revealed her secrets to someone.
RIP. :( :scared:
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liberalla Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 07:20 PM
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94. Me too. I hope somebody has a package full of secrets.
It seems Larry Flynt had been talking with her...

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BrightKnight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 11:40 PM
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95. "Suicide" - The Repugs may wear diapers but I wasn't born yesterday. - n/t
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valerief Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-02-08 01:47 PM
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97. Isn't it nice she suicided herself for the Republicans peeing on us? nt
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