Lethal doses of the powerful anesthetic propofol caused the death of Michael Jackson, according to newly unsealed legal documents. Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray said the King of Pop Jackson was suffering from insomnia, and that he had been giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol nightly.
Also, an Associated Press source says the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Jackson's death a homicide. Details After the Jump
Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's cardiologist, has been a primary person of interest in Jackson's death investigation. Murray has admitted to law enforcement that he administered the drug propofol to the singer. The powerful anesthetic is reportedly what killed Jackson.
Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's cardiologist, has been a primary person of interest in Jackson's death investigation. Murray has admitted to law enforcement that he administered the drug propofol to the singer. The powerful anesthetic is reportedly what killed Jackson.
Houston Chronicle / AP
Murray was at Jackson's house on the day that he died. According to new documents, he left Jackson to make some phone calls, and when he returned, the King of Pop was not breathing.
Mark Ralston, AFP / Getty Images
Another one of Jackson's doctors, dermatologist Arnold Klein, has also faced speculation that he may have provided the music legend with illegal prescription drugs. He has denied any involvement in Jackson's death.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
Jackson's nutritionist Cherilyn Lee has told interviewers that Jackson begged her for drugs. "He didn't take any medications from me, I'm just nutritional. When it switched over to medication, especially that particular medication, I told him -- I only deal with nutrition," she says. Records from her office have been taken to aid in the investigation into his death.
Jae C. Hong, AP
The Jackson family released a statement Monday afternoon commending the authorities on their hard work. "The Jackson family has full confidence in the legal process, and commends the ongoing efforts of the L.A. County Coroner, the L.A. District Attorney and the L.A. Police Department," the statement said. "The family looks forward to the day that justice can be served."
Murray, who has been at the center of the investigation into Jackson's death, says he dropped the dosage because he feared Jackson was forming an addiction.
He then gave Jackson 25 milligrams of propofol mixed with other sedatives. On June 25, Murray says he gave Jackson valium, lorazepam, midazolam and other drugs. When Jackson still wasn't able to sleep, Murray gave him 25 milligrams of Propofol after Jackson demanded it. More Info on Propofol
According to the unsealed documents, Murray told police that Jackson was medicated when he left to make phone calls to family members, but was not breathing upon his return. He performed CPR on Jackson, who was rushed to UCLA Medical Center where he was declared dead. TMZ Has the Documents
An Associated Press law enforcement claims the death has already been ruled a homicide, reporting the coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson, causing his death. The AP reports that Murray is already the target of a manslaughter investigation by the LAPD.
According to TMZ, Murray reported Jackson wasn't breathing at around 11 AM, but a 911 call wasn't made until 12:21. Murray made 3 separate calls from 11:18 to 12:05 according to the documents. Murray also refused to sign the death certificate at the UCLA Medical Center, TMZ is reporting.
Authorities said they could find no evidence that Murray ordered or obtained the drugs under his medical license or DEA tracking number. Police did spot at least eight bottles of propofol in the house along with other prescription drugs prescribed to Jackson by Dr. Murray, Dr. Arnold Klein and Dr. Allan Metzger.
Other drugs confiscated in the search of Jackson's house include Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Lorazepam, Tamsulosin, Temazepam, Tizanidine, Trazodone and Valium.
The investigation of Murray's involvement has focused on whether he was negligent in giving Jackson the drug to Jackson outside a hospital setting and whether that justifies an involuntary manslaughter charge.
Last week, Murray released a video in which he claimed he "told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail."
I CARE..... That Doctor needs to pay for murdering MJ. It sounds to me MJ was addicted and the doctor knew it. Any Doctor would know mixing all those drugs is never a good thing and pushing them into an addict is worse. All addicts "demand" their drugs. A "doctor" of all people should know when enough is enough. He let money and greed overcloud his good judgement so now judgement day shall fall on him!
SOME PEOPLE OBVIOUSLY DON'T CARE ABOUT THE ONE PERSON WHO MADE HISTORY TO MOST PEOPLE, SO THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T CARE NEED TO BACK OFF AND LET THE ONES WHO DO FIND OUT THE INFORMATION THEY WANT
There is no way you can say this doctor murdered jackson, he was only doing his job, even if the doctor say no a no and didn't give the medication to jackson, I'm sure if he could he'd probably have gotten it himself and used it, therefore: suicide ..
You are right. Granted, MJ would have found another doctor to fulfill the needs of his addiction. There are always people out there who are not only greedy for money but also revel in the fact they are treating someone famous. BTW, for all of you who keep saying MJ was not an addict, grandmas can be addicts. Anyone who requires the amounts of drugs on a regular basis he did IS an addict!
Look I care too. But MJ was a grown man. Not retarded and had full control of his mental capacity. If he was a poor black man out in the street it would be in OD not homicide. Call it what it was and is.
I think what is happening now is very important for the future of other movie stars. Like someone said, they don't need pushers on the streets when they have unethical doctors that will give these people what they want in the privacy of their own homes. This guy needs to be made an example for all the other doctors to do the right thing. Lets think about the losses we have already had; Anna Nicole being one in particular, but I am sure the list goes on. This needs to stop!
alot of doctors combine lethal combinations of drugs and prescribe them to their patients...why should just THIS doctor have to be held accountable for these actions...the rules should apply the same to ALL people and this is yet another clear case of how they don't...also, it seems to me that the money and greed theory you have can work both ways...i am a fan also, but that doesn't mean that michael did not use his money to make people do what he wanted...the dr may have known that he'd simply find another doctor to give him what he wanted and that could of been even more dangerous...nothing to do with 'money and greed'
MURDER???!?!? are you for real???? MJ liked his "milk".... if he wouldn't have gotten it from this doctor he would've gotten it from another.... maybe we should just start saying that anyone who has ever overdosed was MURDERED!! MJ was an addict. MJ has been an addict for some time. MJ would throw people to the side if they disagreed with what MJ wanted to do. MJ WAS A CHILD.... A DRUG ADDICTED CHILD WHO DIED BECAUSE HE WAS A DRUG ADDICT. oh, and not only was he a drug addicted child.... he touched children in their no-no places and spent millions and millions of dollars trying to keep it hushed up. Funny, it seems whenever MJ wanted something he always spent lots and lots of money to get it. EVEN when those things weren't good for him or those surrounding him
Assuming this report is correct and assuming he is found guilty in a court of law, then there are two people responsible for his death ... Dr. Murray and Michael himself. MJ had full knowledge of the potential consequences of his actions. He not only allowed this moron to administer the drugs, but demanded them. We live in a society that loves to abdicate self responsibility; yes, this so called "phisician" acted in direct violation of his hypocratic oath and likely the laws of the state of California. But Michael knew ... and went ahead anyway. For those of us who liked him in spite of his flaws, that is the biggest disappointment of all.
We appear to live in a world where we want to call our own shots, however, when it falls apart, we look for someone to blame. Mr. Jackson lived life on HIS terms, and died on his own terms. We complain that the prisons are over crowded, but look for any reason to put someone in them! Will it bring Mr. Jackson back? Or will it just make the public feel better for all the thoughts they had about the man. If charged, a jury will decide if he was a doctor, or a "Legalized drug dealer".
ALL DRUG DEALERS BELONG IN JAIL. When a doctor writes a prescription for cash, without regard for the persons health, he IS A DRUG DEALER!! When a man gives a medication meant for an operating room, and leaves the person alone, he is not a doctor. I think we all are aware that with Mr. Jackson's money, he would have gotten the drug anyway. I know that our time on Earth is pre-measured. God Almighty decides when we leave this world. To many times, I have seen people try to kill themselves, but fail due to intervention from one source or another. So let's stop the "Blame Game" There are people still here that are still grieving the loss of this man that gave his life to his fans. The pain that he was in, perhaps REQUIRED him to take the drugs, in order to maintain the image we expected him to provide to his fans. I was called to be a witness, not a judge. Those that degrade the memory of Mr. Jackson never knew him. His Family knew the MAN, not the icon. And they LOVED him. We live in a country where even the ignorant can use the computer, and type all sorts of hate mail. The same people that pass judgement on dead man, will have judgement passed on to them, "As you judge, the same measure of judgement will be placed on you" THINK before you post!
America likes to put their own spin on events, with little regard for the facts. I recall an expression when I was growing up that went like this: "The BEST way to make a mountain out of a mole hill, was to add a lot of dirt! " Mr. Jackson, Rest in Peace. To his children, know that you spent some great time with a man you lovingly called "Daddy". To the rest of the world, let them (His Family) grieve, so they can heal their souls with the memories of their father, son, or brother. Pastor Mark H. Wilkinson Sr. www.SalvationFirst.Com Pastor@SalvationFirst.com
JUST SO THE WORLD KNOWS...ACRES HOMES AREA IS THE FRIGGING GHETTO IN HOUSTON.(OR ONE OF THE MANY) MY BEST FRIENDS SON GOT SHOT IN THE BACK AND LEGS JUST BECAUSE HE WAS THE NUMBER ONE QUARTERBACK. HE LIVED BUT OF COURSE CAN'T PLAY FOOTBALL. IT'S ALL A MOOT POINT NOW, BUT WHAT IN THE HELL WAS MICHAEL DOING WITH THIS QUACK. FOR THE MOST, HE'S A JOKE HERE IN HOUSTON, YOU SHOULD SEE SOME OF HIS OTHER "CLINICS" WHAT ANOTHER JOKE
Lethal doses of the powerful anesthetic propofol caused the death of Michael Jackson, according to newly unsealed legal documents. Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray said the King of Pop Jackson was suffering from insomnia, and that he had been giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol nightly. 
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Monday 24 August
By a fan
I CARE..... That Doctor needs to pay for murdering MJ. It sounds to me MJ was addicted and the doctor knew it. Any Doctor would know mixing all those drugs is never a good thing and pushing them into an addict is worse. All addicts "demand" their drugs. A "doctor" of all people should know when enough is enough. He let money and greed overcloud his good judgement so now judgement day shall fall on him!
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Monday 24 August
By Cortney
SOME PEOPLE OBVIOUSLY DON'T CARE ABOUT THE ONE PERSON WHO MADE HISTORY TO MOST PEOPLE, SO THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T CARE NEED TO BACK OFF AND LET THE ONES WHO DO FIND OUT THE INFORMATION THEY WANT
Monday 24 August
By Krissy
I guess Dr. Murray forgot his Hippocractic Oath, "Do no harm." Shameful and very sad.
Monday 24 August
By Theres better news to listen to then MJ's death-R.I.P
There is no way you can say this doctor murdered jackson, he was only doing his job, even if the doctor say no a no and didn't give the medication to jackson, I'm sure if he could he'd probably have gotten it himself and used it, therefore: suicide ..
Monday 24 August
By sanjoy159
I Care
Monday 24 August
By Red
well said
Monday 24 August
By CeCe
You are right. Granted, MJ would have found another doctor to fulfill the needs of his addiction. There are always people out there who are not only greedy for money but also revel in the fact they are treating someone famous. BTW, for all of you who keep saying MJ was not an addict, grandmas can be addicts. Anyone who requires the amounts of drugs on a regular basis he did IS an addict!
Monday 24 August
By Maryanne
I was deeply sorry to hear of Michael's passing, whatever the means. He was an excellent showman, and I wish there were more like him.
Condolences to his family, particularly the children. May he rest in peace!
Monday 24 August
By Demone
Look I care too. But MJ was a grown man. Not retarded and had full control of his mental capacity. If he was a poor black man out in the street it would be in OD not homicide. Call it what it was and is.
Monday 24 August
By Angela
I think what is happening now is very important for the future of other movie stars. Like someone said, they don't need pushers on the streets when they have unethical doctors that will give these people what they want in the privacy of their own homes. This guy needs to be made an example for all the other doctors to do the right thing. Lets think about the losses we have already had; Anna Nicole being one in particular, but I am sure the list goes on. This needs to stop!
Monday 24 August
By dolores
I agree with you that doctor needs to be hold accountable for what he did .I feel so sad for his Family .
Tuesday 25 August
By coley
alot of doctors combine lethal combinations of drugs and prescribe them to their patients...why should just THIS doctor have to be held accountable for these actions...the rules should apply the same to ALL people and this is yet another clear case of how they don't...also, it seems to me that the money and greed theory you have can work both ways...i am a fan also, but that doesn't mean that michael did not use his money to make people do what he wanted...the dr may have known that he'd simply find another doctor to give him what he wanted and that could of been even more dangerous...nothing to do with 'money and greed'
Tuesday 25 August
By dejeve
MURDER???!?!? are you for real???? MJ liked his "milk".... if he wouldn't have gotten it from this doctor he would've gotten it from another.... maybe we should just start saying that anyone who has ever overdosed was MURDERED!! MJ was an addict. MJ has been an addict for some time. MJ would throw people to the side if they disagreed with what MJ wanted to do. MJ WAS A CHILD.... A DRUG ADDICTED CHILD WHO DIED BECAUSE HE WAS A DRUG ADDICT. oh, and not only was he a drug addicted child.... he touched children in their no-no places and spent millions and millions of dollars trying to keep it hushed up. Funny, it seems whenever MJ wanted something he always spent lots and lots of money to get it. EVEN when those things weren't good for him or those surrounding him
Tuesday 25 August
By JASON
NOBODY MURDERED THAT FREAK NOBODY FORCED THOSE DRUGS ON HIM GET A LIFE AND QUIT WORSHIPPING A FREAK
Tuesday 25 August
By David
Assuming this report is correct and assuming he is found guilty in a court of law, then there are two people responsible for his death ... Dr. Murray and Michael himself. MJ had full knowledge of the potential consequences of his actions. He not only allowed this moron to administer the drugs, but demanded them. We live in a society that loves to abdicate self responsibility; yes, this so called "phisician" acted in direct violation of his hypocratic oath and likely the laws of the state of California. But Michael knew ... and went ahead anyway. For those of us who liked him in spite of his flaws, that is the biggest disappointment of all.
Wednesday 26 August
By Pastor Mark H. Wilkinson Sr.
We appear to live in a world where we want to call our own shots, however, when it falls apart, we look for someone to blame. Mr. Jackson lived life on HIS terms, and died on his own terms. We complain that the prisons are over crowded, but look for any reason to put someone in them! Will it bring Mr. Jackson back? Or will it just make the public feel better for all the thoughts they had about the man. If charged, a jury will decide if he was a doctor, or a "Legalized drug dealer".
ALL DRUG DEALERS BELONG IN JAIL. When a doctor writes a prescription for cash, without regard for the persons health, he IS A DRUG DEALER!! When a man gives a medication meant for an operating room, and leaves the person alone, he is not a doctor.
I think we all are aware that with Mr. Jackson's money, he would have gotten the drug anyway. I know that our time on Earth is pre-measured. God Almighty decides when we leave this world. To many times, I have seen people try to kill themselves, but fail due to intervention from one source or another. So let's stop the "Blame Game" There are people still here that are still grieving the loss of this man that gave his life to his fans. The pain that he was in, perhaps REQUIRED him to take the drugs, in order to maintain the image we expected him to provide to his fans. I was called to be a witness, not a judge. Those that degrade the memory of Mr. Jackson never knew him. His Family knew the MAN, not the icon. And they LOVED him. We live in a country where even the ignorant can use the computer, and type all sorts of hate mail. The same people that pass judgement on dead man, will have judgement passed on to them, "As you judge, the same measure of judgement will be placed on you" THINK before you post!
America likes to put their own spin on events, with little regard for the facts. I recall an expression when I was growing up that went like this: "The BEST way to make a mountain out of a mole hill, was to add a lot of dirt! " Mr. Jackson, Rest in Peace. To his children, know that you spent some great time with a man you lovingly called "Daddy". To the rest of the world, let them (His Family) grieve, so they can heal their souls with the memories of their father, son, or brother.
Pastor Mark H. Wilkinson Sr.
www.SalvationFirst.Com
Pastor@SalvationFirst.com
Monday 24 August
By Juhm
pancake, Teen Titan! she will save michael jackson! i saw him at the bojangles!
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Monday 24 August
By SZN
JUST SO THE WORLD KNOWS...ACRES HOMES AREA IS THE FRIGGING GHETTO IN HOUSTON.(OR ONE OF THE MANY) MY BEST FRIENDS SON GOT SHOT IN THE BACK AND LEGS JUST BECAUSE HE WAS THE NUMBER ONE QUARTERBACK. HE LIVED BUT OF COURSE CAN'T PLAY FOOTBALL. IT'S ALL A MOOT POINT NOW, BUT WHAT IN THE HELL WAS MICHAEL DOING WITH THIS QUACK. FOR THE MOST, HE'S A JOKE HERE IN HOUSTON, YOU SHOULD SEE SOME OF HIS OTHER "CLINICS" WHAT ANOTHER JOKE
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Monday 24 August
By MJPl0x
If only the reporter here could probably spell "dosage," what an idiot.
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Monday 24 August
By Al
Don't you mean "properly" spell dosage?? Look at the pot calling the kettle black...LOL!