A search warrant affidavit unsealed in Houston and obtained by the L.A. Times today appears to confirm what we have speculated for several weeks now:
Michael Jackson died June 25 after a lethal dose of the anesthesia Propofol.
Also, The Associated Press confirms that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, upping the chances of criminal charges will eventually be filed against the doctor who was with him when he died.
According to the report, Dr. Conrad Murray told police he had been treating Jackson for insomnia, giving him 50 milligrams of Propofol every night via IV. Murray feared the singer was getting addicted and reduced the dosage to 25.
The morning of June 25, Dr. Murray gave the star Valium at 1:30 a.m. Murray said that didn't work, so he gave the singer an IV injection of Lorazepam, an anti-anxiety drug. Jackson was still awake, so Murray then gave him Midazolam, a sedative.
He didn't stop there. At 10:40 a.m., Dr. Conrad Murray administered 25 milligrams of Propofol. Murray told police Jackson repeatedly demanded the drug.
Conrad Murray told police that about 10 minutes after administering the Propofol, he "left Jackson's side to go to the restroom and relieve himself."
Murray said he was away from Jackson's side for two minutes maximum, not several hours before calling 911 as some investigators have speculated.
Upon his return, Murray noticed that "Jackson was no longer breathing."
Police found eight bottles of Propofol in Jackson's house after he died, but do not know where Murray purchased it. Officials also found and seized Valium, Tamsulosin, Lorazepam, Temazepam, Clonazepam, Trazodone and Tizanidine.
According to the report, the various drugs in Michael Jackson's house had been prescribed to him by Dr. Murray, Dr. Arnold Klein and Dr. Allan Metzger.
Dr. Murray, who refused to sign the star's death certificate at UCLA Medical Center, told police he gave Propofol to Jackson but was not the only one.
He said he was at a Las Vegas cosmetologist's office where Dr. David Adams gave Jackson Propofol. It is unclear if there are other doctors implicated.
Murray is expected to be charged criminally this week or next. Manslaughter or even murder seem likely at this point. Klein may face malpractice charges.
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August 24th, 2009 5:38 PM
i think that the doctor is to blame
August 24th, 2009 5:41 PM
What kind of doctor does something like this?? He gave MJ all of these drugs and Propofol, knowing the risks and that it should be administered at a hospital. MJ was the one who wanted the drugs, but for a person who is addicted it's hard to say no. This doc should have been getting him therapy, no instead he decreased his dosage. Lock him up.
August 24th, 2009 5:44 PM
Guess Michael never heard of melatonin. It's legal, it's cheap, it works, and you don't need to hire "doctors" to give you illegal drugs intravenously. Seriously, the celebs need to get a grip. Just because you *can* buy anything you want, doesn't mean it's a smart idea.
August 24th, 2009 6:10 PM
Cocktail molotov.Better poor than dead
August 24th, 2009 8:40 PM
Yes, Michael Jackson no doubt had money grubbing, unethical doctors that over medicated/prescribed lethal drugs for him. But Michael had the ultimate responsibility and brought about his own death...he KNEW the potential risks involved and yet continued to abuse a myriad of substances. His doctors, friends and family warned him but he chose to ignore their advice...and subsequently died.
His children and fans are the losers in this sad situation.
August 24th, 2009 10:14 PM
All of this is still speculation and rumours. The doctor has not yet been charged of a crime. Let us first wait for the court case(if there is going to be one)before we pass judgement. The doctor is innocent until proven guilty.
August 25th, 2009 7:32 AM
I have said it from day One. This doctor Murray Conrad should be imprisoned
He killed Michael. yep, he administered the dose that killed him. how can u keep giving different drugs after the other. I heard the diprivin shouldnt be mixed with other drugs.
August 25th, 2009 8:54 AM
My goodness! Bury him already! He was a very messed up person who bares full responsibility for his own death. The leaches around him (including family) are just bottom-feeders who played to his ego for their existence. If they could stuff him and go on tour, I am sure they would since his fans are just as screwed up for admiring this degenerate.
August 26th, 2009 2:40 AM
The difference in this "Hollywood" drug-case, as i call it, is that while Michael may or may not have been addicted, he was prescribed all these meds, and then had a doctor (?) present to administer them to him. Do you know of any other addict whose doctor administers an overdose? Then leaves the room? This quack killed Michael. No he is trying to cover his tracks. If he doesnt fry for this, something is really wrong with our legal system
August 28th, 2009 11:43 AM
it is a disgrace that a medical professional who is a cardiologist would ever think of doing what he did. another horrible docter who abuses the system for money. he conrad murray and the other horrible docters have to live with themselves of what they did to michael and how many others. just because you are a cardiologist it does not make you a specialist in anesthesia and sedative types of treatment. anyone in the medical field knows this. all the people in Mr. Jacksons family and who he employed should have helped him . To deny he had a problem for money is a shame or walk around with blinders. Shame again. Prayers to his children. i hope the people get arrested who were respondsible especialy this ego murderer Conrad murray. and all the supposed sperm men enough think of the children not of your wallet or fame minutes.