The COVID-19 pandemic’s early days brought unprecedented challenges, and for Angela Michilli, March 2020 marked the beginning of a personal tragedy. Her husband, Ralph, who worked at a car dealership just across the Connecticut state line in New York, contracted the virus and was admitted to Danbury Hospital. Angela alleges that a series of questionable medical decisions and restrictive protocols ultimately led to Ralph’s death, and she is now seeking justice. Ralph’s ordeal began on March 31, 2020, when he developed severe body aches and chills.

What started as a seemingly manageable illness quickly escalated. Angela and thier daughter also contracted COVID-19. As Ralph’s condition worsened, Angela desperately sought treatment, specifically requesting hydroxychloroquine and other medications.She claims she faced resistance and delays,which she attributes to rapidly changing protocols and fear-driven restrictions.By April 9, Ralph’s condition had deteriorated to the point where Angela was forced to call 911. That was the last time she saw him alive outside of the hospital walls.

Upon arrival at Danbury Hospital,Ralph was promptly admitted and isolated.Angela’s pleas to remain by his side were denied, a common practice during the pandemic’s peak to prevent the spread of the virus. Initially, doctors provided optimistic reports, indicating that Ralph was responsive, receiving oxygen, and being administered fluids. However, this brief period of hope was short-lived, according to Michilli.

Within an hour, Angela received a call informing her that Ralph needed to be intubated. Despite her objections, the doctors insisted that intubation was the only way to save him. Angela believes this decision marked the beginning of Ralph’s rapid decline. She vividly recalls the conversation:

Admited into the​ ED,coherent,verbal; everything good on intake; one hour later thay called and ​siad my husband ​must be intubated right then,to make it easier for him to breath!

Throughout Ralph’s hospitalization, Angela struggled to obtain consistent and reliable information about his condition. Communication was sparse and often contradictory. She fought tirelessly for updates, only to be met with vague reassurances or grim prognoses. Adding to her distress, Ralph was administered Remdesivir, a drug that Angela later discovered had severe side effects, including kidney failure. Remdesivir was one of the frist drugs authorized for emergency use in treating COVID-19, but its efficacy and potential side effects were subjects of ongoing debate within the medical community.

Over the ensuing days, Ralph’s condition fluctuated, with brief moments of stability followed by devastating setbacks. His kidneys ultimately failed,necessitating dialysis. Despite these interventions, his health continued to decline. The situation became increasingly dire, leaving Angela in a state of constant anxiety and despair. The use of dialysis highlighted the severity of Ralph’s condition and the challenges doctors faced in managing the complications arising from COVID-19.

The call Angela had been dreading came on April 21. The doctor informed her that Ralph was not going to survive and urged her to come to the hospital immediately.By the time Angela and her daughter arrived, Ralph had already passed away. They were finally allowed to see him, but only in death. Angela remembers how peaceful he looked, but the pain of not being able to hold his hand during his final moments continues to haunt her. The inability to be with loved ones during their final moments was a common and heartbreaking experience for many families during the pandemic.

Angela believes that Ralph’s death was not an isolated incident but rather a consequence of broader systemic issues within the hospital system. She contends that hospitals adhered to rigid guidelines, heavily influenced by government incentives and pharmaceutical interests, which prioritized profit over patient care. According to Angela, patients like Ralph were isolated, denied choice treatments, and subjected to drugs like Remdesivir, which often led to severe complications and death. She stated:

My husband got covid in early 2020, before vaccines, and before we knew much about​ it-within one hour of his admission he was steadfast to be positive; Dr says “begin protocol” and he ‍was​ immediately intubated! Remdesivir began the next day in the ICU.

Angela’s story is one of over 1,300 documented by the COVID Humanity Betrayal Memory Project (CHBMP), a mission of the FormerFedsGroup Freedom Foundation. Over 900 of these stories have already been published, and new ones continue to emerge. These accounts collectively paint a disturbing picture of countless lives lost not only to COVID-19 but also to what some perceive as inhumane policies and protocols enforced in hospitals across the nation. The CHBMP aims to provide a platform for these stories and advocate for accountability.

The CHBMP is dedicated to exposing these alleged crimes against humanity and advocating for accountability. A Task Force, comprised of victims, widows, and survivors like Angela, is working to bring these issues to light. Their mission is to prevent these practices from continuing and to ensure that no other families endure similar pain and loss. The organization seeks to raise awareness and push for investigations into the medical protocols used during the pandemic.

The remembrance Project serves as a living archive, documenting the stories of individuals impacted during the pandemic. if you or a loved one has been affected by COVID-related hospital protocols or policies, the CHBMP encourages you to share your story at CHBMP.org. By adding your voice, you can contribute to this growing movement aimed at shedding light on these injustices and demanding accountability. The project hopes to create a extensive record of the pandemic’s impact and to learn lessons that can improve future healthcare responses.