Shaman declines to comment on death of American Leslie Allison in Ecuador

After the death of U.S. citizen Leslie Allison in Gualaquiza, Ecuador during an Ayahuasca ceremony this publication contacted the Shaman directly responsible for the ceremony involving approximately 32 participants.

A reporter from LATINAMERICACURRENTEVENTS.COM phoned Miguel Chiriap a well known shaman provider which focuses on providing rituals for tourists from the U.S. and Europe. He initially agreed answer questions via telephone. However, because of poor cell phone service a set of questions were emailed to his office in EcuadorHowever, after questions were submitted (below) he declined to answer any questions based on advice from his attorney.

Ms. Allison’s remains were cremated in Ecuador On Wed February 3, 2016
ORIGINAL STORY ON LESLIE ALLISON’S DEATH IN ECUADOR
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QUESTIONS SUBMITTED TO MIGUEL CHIRIAP A PROCLAIMED SHAMAN AND HEALER

QUESTIONS
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Was leslie Allison a client of yours for a ayahuasca ceremony in January between the dates of January 12 through January 25?

How many people participated in these ceremonies – were they foreigners? How many employees do you have for certain size groups and are you or they trained for medical emergencies?

How many years have you been a Shaman and offered ayahuasca ceremonies for foreigners or tourists? Are Shamans in Ecuador required to hold any licenses from the government for the use or distribution of Ayahuasca? If so, what is required?

What is your version of what happened to Leslie Allison? Please be as specific as possible.

What measures did you take to try to help her when she began having health issues? Did any of your employees, you, or participants make any efforts to assist Ms. Allsion or attempt to revive here? When and who found Ms. Allison deceased? Were there any signs of physical trauma or injuries to her body? Where was Ms Allison transported to? Did the ayahuasca ceremonies continue after her death on January 15, through January 25, 2016? Did any participants leave the facilities after her death?

When did you report Ms. Allison’s death to authorities (where and which agency?) Have you been interviewed by police or a prosecutor and if so do you know the status of the investigation?

What protective measures does your organization have to insure the safety of participants? And, have you made any changes in your protocols to help insure the safety of future participants?

Are there any other comments you would like to make about this incident and or statements to Leslie Allisons surviving family members and friends.

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Mr. Miguel Chiriap’s response as to questions about Leslie’s death to LATINAMERICACURRENTEVENTS.COM .
Dear
we understand that there are many questions related to the death of Leslie that has affected everyone so much,but because of the advice of Miguel s lawyer we cannot give any answer or declaration at the moment.
when the investigations progress and Miguel s lawyer permits us to respond interviews or give declarations we will get in contact with you,

with kind regards,
Janina