I don't think anyone should jump to conclusions. No one has seen the images, not the Sheriff's Office or the individual that is involved. As the sheriff's investigation continues, the eyes of the nation are turned once again to Florida as a legal fight in the courts set for March 19 will determine if the photos are released to the media and the public. Earnhardt's widow, Teresa Earnhardt, and the Orlando Sentinel are embroiled in a legal struggle over the issue. Prior to Sunday's race in Las Vegas, Mrs. Earnhardt issued a plea to fans across the nation to write or call elected state officials and Gov. Jeb Bush to stop the release of the photos.
Autopsy photos are public records under state law.
Mrs. Earnhardt filed suit on Feb. 21 in a Volusia court to keep the photos under seal, and Judge Will issued a temporary injunction on Feb. 22 barring their release. Will said an anonymous caller told him that Campbell might have copies of the photos, possibly due to a security breach at the county Medical Examiner's office. I would be very surprised if they got out before that date, too. It's sensitive information. He told one reporter that he had the photos, and told another he had arranged to get copies this weekend.