While she had been declared dead , the condition of her fetus was unknown .
Marlise , a paramedic like her husband , had previously told him that in case of brain death , she would not want to be kept alive artificially .
While Marlise had been declared dead , the condition of Marlise 's fetus was unknown .
Marlise , a paramedic like her husband , had previously told him that in case of brain death , she would not want to be kept alive artificially .