Michael Hastings Cremated Despite Family Wishes to Have BodyPaul Lawrance Hastings died on June 18th after his Mercedes crashed into a tree and had burst into flames in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, causing speculation to arise that Hastings, who was working on a major expos of the CIA, could have been set up. Kimberly Dvorak of San Diego 6 who spoke directly with friends of Hastings family said, A close family friend did confirm that Michaels body was sent home in an urn, meaning he was cremated and it wasnt the request of the family.in fact the family wanted Michaels body to go home. It is very suspicious that now Michael Hastings body is unable to be a part of any evidence that can possibly contradict the LAPDs claim that there was no foul play in the journalists death. Hours before the car crash Hastings had sent out an email to family and friends claiming that he was onto a big story and needed to off the rada[r] for a bit. Earlier this month San Diego 6 reported that police and firefighters were told not to speak about the death of Michael Hastings. Paul Lawrance writes for Eyes Open Report, where this article first appeared. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 