Suspicious Deaths
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Lisa McPherson Memorial Page
Dedicated to a young woman who this site says was "killed by the Church of Scientology." Overview of the case, timeline, news coverage, information on the civil lawsuit for wrongful death, court documents, autopsy photos.
Scientologist Lisa McPherson's Tragic Death
http://www.watchman.org/sci/mcpherson.htm
Article by Craig Branch. From the Watchman Expositor, 1997.
Deaths at Flag
http://www.whyaretheydead.net/
Raises the question why so many Scientologists have died under mysterious circumstances.
Judge Releases McPherson Autopsy Photos
http://www.sptimes.com/News/072100/TampaBay/Judge_releases_McPher.shtml
The Church of Scientology tried to prevent publication of photos from Lisa McPherson's autopsy, but the Second District Court of Appeal ordered that the photos be released to the public.
Judge Rejects Church Argument
http://www.sptimes.com/News/040800/TampaBay/Judge_rejects_church_.shtml
Circuit Court judge rules that religious practice is not the issue in Lisa McPherson's death, pointing out that Scientology does not forbid medical care. Therefore the Church of Scientology's involvement is not protected by the Constitution.
Scientology Promises Long Fight
http://www.sptimes.com/TampaBay/121698/Scientology_promises_.html
The church will vigorously battle charges in the Lisa McPherson case, an attorney says.
McPherson Relatives Lead Protest
http://www.sptimes.com/SouthPinellas/120698/McPherson_relatives_l2.html
Protesters gather in a somber ceremony outside the Fort Harrison Hotel, where Lisa McPherson spent her final days.
Former Scientologist Shares Familiar Tale of Force-feeding
http://www.sptimes.com/TampaBay/120598/Former_Scientologist_.html
Church officials say the Denmark man's allegations lack credibility in a case similar to that of Lisa McPherson.
Church Pleads Innocent to Criminal Charges
http://www.sptimes.com/TampaBay/120198/Church_pleads_innocen.html
The Church of Scientology requests a jury trial in the case of member Lisa McPherson, who died in 1995.
Commentary: Scientology's New Tack
http://www.sptimes.com/Commentary/112098/Scientology_s_new_tac.html
Church of Scientology officials now admit they made a mistake in the case of the Lisa McPherson, who died in the organization's care, but questions remain.
The Lisa McPherson Files
Police interviews, sworn statements, depositions, and other evidence from the Clearwater Police Department investigation.