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Model's death remains a mystery Model's death remains a mystery
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An initial autopsy has failed to find the cause of Anna Nicole Smith's death, the doctor who carried it out has said.An initial autopsy has failed to find the cause of Anna Nicole Smith's death, the doctor who carried it out has said.
No illegal drugs were found at the scene of her death, and her stomach did not contain pills, experts say.No illegal drugs were found at the scene of her death, and her stomach did not contain pills, experts say.
But medical examiner Joseph Perper said he had not ruled out an overdose as a cause of death, and was waiting for the results of chemical analysis.But medical examiner Joseph Perper said he had not ruled out an overdose as a cause of death, and was waiting for the results of chemical analysis.
Ms Smith, a former Playboy model who fought a long battle for her late husband's estate, died on Thursday.Ms Smith, a former Playboy model who fought a long battle for her late husband's estate, died on Thursday.
She was 39 years old.She was 39 years old.
There is "no evidence... to suggest a crime occurred," Police Chief Charlie Tiger told reporters in Florida.There is "no evidence... to suggest a crime occurred," Police Chief Charlie Tiger told reporters in Florida.
But he said the investigation would remain open until Dr Perper, the Broward County medical examiner, completed his investigation.But he said the investigation would remain open until Dr Perper, the Broward County medical examiner, completed his investigation.
Dr Perper said that could take from three to five weeks.Dr Perper said that could take from three to five weeks.
"It is a medical puzzle which we have to resolve to get a comprehensive picture of what happened," he said.
Custody battleCustody battle
He said DNA samples had been taken from the late model.He said DNA samples had been taken from the late model.
"In every case in America, the examiner's office takes samples," he said."In every case in America, the examiner's office takes samples," he said.
Smith's son Daniel died only months ago Smith is said to have been heartbroken at the death of her son
Ms Smith died only five months after the birth of her daughter - the subject of competing paternity claims.Ms Smith died only five months after the birth of her daughter - the subject of competing paternity claims.
At least three men claim to be the father of the child, who is potentially heir to a multi-million-dollar fortune. More than one man claims to be the father of the child, who is potentially heir to a multi-million-dollar fortune.
Ms Smith married Texas oil billionaire J Howard Marshall II in 1994, not long after being named Playboy's Playmate of the Year.Ms Smith married Texas oil billionaire J Howard Marshall II in 1994, not long after being named Playboy's Playmate of the Year.
She was 26 and he was 89.She was 26 and he was 89.
He died 14 months later, setting the stage for a battle over his estate that pitted Ms Smith against Marshall's son.He died 14 months later, setting the stage for a battle over his estate that pitted Ms Smith against Marshall's son.
The case has not yet been resolved, even though Marshall's son died last year.The case has not yet been resolved, even though Marshall's son died last year.
Ms Smith's own son Daniel died in September, leaving her daughter as her only surviving offspring.Ms Smith's own son Daniel died in September, leaving her daughter as her only surviving offspring.
Both Ms Smith's lawyer and partner, Howard K Stern, and her ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead say they are the father of the baby.
Ms Smith said Mr Stern was the father, but Mr Birkhead was demanding DNA testing even before Ms Smith died.
A judge has ordered that Ms Smith's body be preserved until a paternity hearing later this month.