BREAKING NEWS: Michael Jackson's Death Ruled A Homicide

Posted on Aug 28, 2009 @ 03:25PM

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It was homicide --caused by a deadly combination of drugs which included the powerful anesthetic Propofol.

Moments ago, The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office finally released the official cause of death of pop superstar Michael Jackson.

Click here to read the report

In a statement sent to RadarOnline.com, Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said:

"The drugs PROPOFOL and LORAZEPAM were found to be the primary drugs responsible for Mr. Jackson's death. Other drugs detected were: Midazolam, Diazepam, Lidocaine and Ephedrine."

Despite releasing the cause of death, the Coroner's Office has opted not to release the full autopsy report.

Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, has been a focal point of the investigation ever since Jackson died of cardiac arrest June 25th at his rented mansion in Holmby Hills, an exclusive area of Los Angeles, CA.

Prior to his death, Murray administered various drugs, including the powerful anesthetic Propofol, to the King of Pop.

Jackson reportedly insisted on taking the drug to help him sleep.

At this time, no one has been charged with any wrongdoing in connection with Jackson's death - but that could change with the release of the official Coroner's report.

At the time of his death, Jackson was 50 and on the brink of launching a major comeback in his storied music career.

He is scheduled to be laid to rest on September 3rd, only days after what would have been his 51st birthday.

The private ceremony will still take place at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

The ceremony "will be limited to family and close friends," according to a statement issued on behalf of the Jackson family.

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WENN

Comments

GOOD IM GLAD IT WAS RULED A HOMICIDE AND I HOPE THEY FRY THE BASTARD THAT DID IT AND MICHEALS DADDY TOO AND ANY OF HIS FAMILY THAT DIDN'T CARE ABOUT HIM. NOW WHAT.

by poonscoots
Posted Mon, 08/31/2009 - 11:46am

this was a combination of doctors, pharmacys and remember mj was a hardened prescription addict which makes him an accomplished participant in his own demise. what was he so wired on where he needed so many things to sleep?

by lyn
Posted Sat, 08/29/2009 - 1:40pm

RIP MJ !!!!!

by JANE DOE
Posted Fri, 08/28/2009 - 9:12pm

dr murray is not the only doctor that should be charged. dr klien and all the other.. we still love michael. i hope after all the bs he can rest in peace.

by missfort
Posted Fri, 08/28/2009 - 7:46pm

Where are all my TMZ buddies. Thought we were boycotting. Just to let you know someone named Mimi
Fang went on there .......it was not me.....! There is a mimi on here already so I had to add hubbys name!

by mimilew
Posted Fri, 08/28/2009 - 7:15pm

Absolutely, Horrible and could have been prevented. As a doctor he had a moral, ethical and medical responsibleity to care and protect his patient....... RIP

by maizieful
Posted Fri, 08/28/2009 - 6:47pm

i think we knew this all along..i hope an example is made of this doc, Conrad Murray and he gets PRISON TIME. just because a addict wants a ton of drugs, the doctor took an oath to do NO HARM!! Murray should have said, "NO!".

by cindy25
Posted Fri, 08/28/2009 - 4:25pm