Info about Teresa...
I actually made progress, and got info from the Nashua Police. The sergeant I spoke to was excellent. I've left the names and telephone numbers out of this note.
She DID call 911, she was having a lot of trouble breathing, and also told the 911 operator that she had COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which my father had. She also had asthma, and diabetes. When the paramedics and police got there, they couldn't get in because the door was locked. They had to force their way in, and she was already down. They tried CPR and other attempts to revive her, but it didn't work. They made the decision to not transport her to the hospital. So, more or less, she died at home, by herself. Gods, that hurts to type...
The NH Medical Examiner was called down. The police determined that there was nothing suspicious about the scene. I believe her laptop and cell phone were seized to try to find information about next of kin. The Davis Funeral Home transported Teresa's body to the State Hospital, where they performed an autopsy, where they determined that there was nothing suspicious about what happened to her, no foul play, or anything like that. Any kind of toxicology tests will come back in a few weeks. It was found that her blood sugar was extremely elevated, though.
I was given the number of the State Medical Examiners' Office and name of the Deputy Medical Examiner that attended to Teresa. I called office, and left a message. The person who called me back was, suffice to say, not as stellar as the Sergeant. She couldn't wrap around her head the information I was giving her (like NO, I'm not blood-related - I'm her ex-fiancee - which I had to say again as that I was romantically involved with her), and would not put me in contact with the DME that the sergeant had given me the name of, claiming that he was only a Field Examiner. Uh, so??? I had to keep repeating and re-explaining myself. And she didn't seem to get the idea that there is a good possibility that next of kin may NEVER claim her, because of them becoming estranged when she came out. When I asked her about taking responsibility for her if her family is never reached, I was told I couldn't, unless I got written permission from the family. Anyone else notice something sounding really WRONG with that last sentence?? I then asked what would happen if she never gets claimed...and this is what tore me apart at work... She will stay in the morgue until ths state takes care of her. I can't have that. I just can't. The slightest thought of her staying on that cold slab any longer than she should is JUST NOT RIGHT. It's not fair to her. Her own family doesn't want her?? She HAS family in US. WE are her family, damnit. Blood does NOT always equal family.
Those last few sentences sucked to type. Something's gotta happen. Teresa needs to be taken care of, not left to be buried or something by the State.
If I find out any more information, I'll let everyone know. Thank you, gang, for the support and your love. Love you guys more than you realize.
She DID call 911, she was having a lot of trouble breathing, and also told the 911 operator that she had COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which my father had. She also had asthma, and diabetes. When the paramedics and police got there, they couldn't get in because the door was locked. They had to force their way in, and she was already down. They tried CPR and other attempts to revive her, but it didn't work. They made the decision to not transport her to the hospital. So, more or less, she died at home, by herself. Gods, that hurts to type...
The NH Medical Examiner was called down. The police determined that there was nothing suspicious about the scene. I believe her laptop and cell phone were seized to try to find information about next of kin. The Davis Funeral Home transported Teresa's body to the State Hospital, where they performed an autopsy, where they determined that there was nothing suspicious about what happened to her, no foul play, or anything like that. Any kind of toxicology tests will come back in a few weeks. It was found that her blood sugar was extremely elevated, though.
I was given the number of the State Medical Examiners' Office and name of the Deputy Medical Examiner that attended to Teresa. I called office, and left a message. The person who called me back was, suffice to say, not as stellar as the Sergeant. She couldn't wrap around her head the information I was giving her (like NO, I'm not blood-related - I'm her ex-fiancee - which I had to say again as that I was romantically involved with her), and would not put me in contact with the DME that the sergeant had given me the name of, claiming that he was only a Field Examiner. Uh, so??? I had to keep repeating and re-explaining myself. And she didn't seem to get the idea that there is a good possibility that next of kin may NEVER claim her, because of them becoming estranged when she came out. When I asked her about taking responsibility for her if her family is never reached, I was told I couldn't, unless I got written permission from the family. Anyone else notice something sounding really WRONG with that last sentence?? I then asked what would happen if she never gets claimed...and this is what tore me apart at work... She will stay in the morgue until ths state takes care of her. I can't have that. I just can't. The slightest thought of her staying on that cold slab any longer than she should is JUST NOT RIGHT. It's not fair to her. Her own family doesn't want her?? She HAS family in US. WE are her family, damnit. Blood does NOT always equal family.
Those last few sentences sucked to type. Something's gotta happen. Teresa needs to be taken care of, not left to be buried or something by the State.
If I find out any more information, I'll let everyone know. Thank you, gang, for the support and your love. Love you guys more than you realize.