Husband finds missing wife dead in the snow (in Kingdom Hall parking lot) (page 3)

thetrueone

Has there been an autopsy report on the cause of death ?

What might of happened is, she passed out from consuming too much alcohol

and fell into a snow bank. In this blanked out state the cold overwhelmed her body

bringing her into state of hypothermia comatose.

During this time the heart rate and blood pressure continually lower themselves

eventually stopping the heart all together.

The key to establishing a diagnosis of hypothermia is rapid determination of true core temperature. In the emergency department, core temperature is best measured using a low-reading temperature probe in the bladder or rectum or an esophageal probe. In the field, core temperature may be more difficult to establish reliably. A special low-reading thermometer can be used orally or rectally, but it may not reflect a true core temperature. Care should be taken not to rely on a temperature from a rectal thermometer lodged in stool because an inaccurately low core temperature can be recorded; the probe's reading will also lag behind the core temperature during rewarming. Additionally, a thermometer may become dislodged; be suspicious if a core temperature reading is identical to the room temperature.

Obtaining a core temperature may help prevent erroneous diagnosis for patients with an altered mental status due to stroke, drug overdose, alcohol intoxication, or mental illness. Standard temperature measuring devices commonly used for triage may lack the capability to report unusually low temperature; obtain a core temperature reading for any patient suspected of being significantly hypothermic.
At a given temperature, specific physical examination findings vary among patients. However, an examination does provide a frame of reference for dividing presenting symptoms into mild, moderate, and severe hypothermic signs. 4
- Mild hypothermia (32-35°C)
  - Between 34°C and 35°C, most people shiver vigorously, usually in all extremities.
  - As the temperature drops below 34°C, a patient may develop altered judgment, amnesia, and dysarthria. Respiratory rate may increase.
  - At approximately 33°C, ataxia and apathy may be seen. Patients generally are stable hemodynamically and able to compensate for the symptoms.
  - In this temperature range, the following may also be observed: hyperventilation, tachypnea, tachycardia, and cold diuresis as renal concentrating ability is compromised.
- Moderate hypothermia (28-32°C)
  - Oxygen consumption decreases, and the CNS depresses further; hypoventilation, hyporeflexia, decreased renal flow, and paradoxical undressing may be noted.
  - Most patients with temperatures of 32°C or lower present in stupor.
  - As the core reaches temperatures of 31°C or below, the body loses its ability to generate heat by shivering.
  - At 30°C, patients develop a higher risk for arrhythmias. Atrial fibrillation and other atrial and ventricular rhythms become more likely. The pulse continues to slow progressively, and cardiac output is reduced. J wave may be seen on ECG in moderate hypothermia.
  - Between 28°C and 30°C, pupils may become markedly dilated and minimally responsive to light, a condition that can mimic brain death.
- Severe hypothermia (<28°C)
  - At 28°C, the body becomes markedly susceptible to ventricular fibrillation and further depression of myocardial contractility.
  - Below 27 º C, 83% of patients are comatose.
  - Pulmonary edema, oliguria, coma, hypotension, rigidity, apnea, pulselessness, areflexia, unresponsiveness, fixed pupils, and decreased or absent activity on EEG are all seen.

mrsjones5

"Why wasn't the parking lot cleared of the snow?

Is this the Kingdom Hall parking lot where she was found?"

Parking lots aren't cleared of snow. The snow is plowed into piles within the parking lot, not removed. Cuts down on parking spaces but there's no reason to remove it because it will soon melt. I looked at the pic of the hall and the parking lot and noticed that most of the parking was to the rear of the hall so it seems reasonable that no one noticed that her car was still there if it was to the rear and out of sight of the road and the entrance of the hall if this was the actual hall.

I wonder why the hall and the parking lot wasn't the first place that the husband looked.

thetrueone

I wonder why the hall and the parking lot wasn't the first place that the husband looked.

Most likely because she never mentioned anything about going to the hall and they weren't particularly strong JWS,

they may have not had connections with high profile members such as elders in the congregations.

She may have very well drove into the lot drunk while in transit from somewhere else, maybe to take a pee

or barf (sorry) or to hide away as it were from her husband. If the car was there in the lot most JWS wouldn't be overly concerned

since people leave their cars sometimes from service or its assumed that the person that owns the car is in the hall.

The problem arises also if the person falls into the snow that is somewhat deep and as the days progress

and there is snow accumulation, the snow can actual conceal the body out of sight, all there is is a car in the lot

that no one really knows who it belongs to.

Gayle

Police search for missing woman

Anchorage Daily News / adn.com

Published: December 28th, 2009 10:03 PM
Last Modified: December 28th, 2009 10:04 PM

Anchorage police are asking for the public's help finding a woman who may be suicidal. Robin Rosario, 52, was reported missing by her husband about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, almost a day after she was last seen, police said.

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Robin Rosario

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Her husband reported that he last saw Rosario about 8 p.m. Saturday, when he left their home in the 4800 block of Wesleyan Drive to go to work. When he returned Sunday morning, he assumed she was still in bed and didn't notice her missing until about 4:30 p.m., police said.

Police say Rosario left all her belongings behind and may be suicidal.

A police search team began looking for Rosario just before 11 a.m. Monday but has so far been unable to find her.

Rosario is described as white, 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing about 140 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes and may be wearing a white down or red ski jacket.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call police at 786-8900.

Sorry but I find it hard to find humor in suicide.

What if she took her own life because of being abused by her husband, would that make it funnier ?

MsDucky

thetrueone, WTH are you talking about? You're "truly" trippin'!

obiwan

Just an update....there will be a service held at the KH for Robin. At the very least, herhusband won't have to deal with the elders ruling this a suicide and not having freinds around.

If you look up the Anchorage Daily News in the Obit's section today, Robin's Obit is there.

Husband finds missing wife dead in the snow (in Kingdom Hall parking lot)

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