Michael Jackson passed away June 25, and Dr. Conrad Murray has been the singular focal point of the police investigation into the star's death for months now.
Still, no charges have been pressed. What the heck's taking so long?
The LAPD and the D.A.'s office have two words for you: O.J.
MJ's homicide investigation is taking so much longer than expected, because, as one law enforcement source connected with the case said, "We've had bad luck with big cases like O.J. in the past, and we don't want to repeat those mistakes."
O.J. Simpson, many of you surely recall, was acquitted of double murder in 1995 despite a seemingly air tight case - one that unraveled after various blunders.
Fortunately, O.J. got his 13 years later after he kidnapped and robbed some people. But the police want to make sure Murray doesn't slip through their fingers.
The source also pointed to the Robert Blake case, which some experts believe was also botched. But the source added, "There is not a problem with the case."
"Time is on our side. We want to do this right."
There is no pressure to speed things up, department insiders say, and as a result, the L.A. County D.A.'s office and the LAPD have been meticulously working as a unit to "anticipate defense strategies and prepare for them."
The D.A.'s office is actively involved, requesting lots of info from the LAPD as the investigation proceeds. Among the issues they are still yet to fully reconcile:
- Officials have keyed in on Applied Pharmacy in Las Vegas, and want to make sure there were no other pharmacies sending Propofol to Dr. Conrad Murray.
- Another issue: authorities have gone back to their medical experts for more input, as "strategies have changed" in a case they call "very complicated."
As for when the investigation will conclude, authorities are saying they'd like to end it "before the Christmas holidays," but that could get pushed to January.
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November 14th, 2009 6:43 PM
I do not understand why it is taking so long to press charges on Dr. Murray? Do the police know where this man is? I've been a fan of Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five for a very long time. I would like to see justice for what Dr Murray did, not just for Michael fans worldwide, but for his family and his children. Now five months later, no arrest has be made. We know that Michael Jackson was healthy except some arthritis in his back,knees and some lungs problems, that did not kill him. Michael Jackson was healthy for a man of his age. I saw Michael Jackson This Is It movie and I have to tell you Michael looked good to me. Michael was excited, joking around and was involved in everything to make sure his fans like myself would be entertained. Michael was on his way of having a comeback and Dr. Murray snuffed him out just like that. I still can not believe Michael is gone. I hope the DA put Dr Murray away for a very long time. Rest in Peace Michael, Rest in Peace.
November 14th, 2009 11:43 PM
i don't know why is this held .because mj is great person now he is not with us some people take it like a joke and make fun.but i just want him back. i relly miss him.i love you mj . please come back mj;THE KING OF POP;
November 15th, 2009 1:34 AM
They won't mess this one up as well, huh? So we know OJ killed his wife, and its pretty obvious that Murray is responsible for the death of MJ, and the politician guy with his money in the fridge...but they will get justice, for sure, with out mercy...and why? There must be some kind of connection...
November 15th, 2009 7:41 PM
Good things come to those that wait.
I would much rather that authorities take their time and make sure everything is in proper order rather than have Murray slither free via some long drawn out appeals process.
One day soon we will all turn on the news and the indictments will have come down and we will get to see Murray answer for what he has done.
It won't bring Michael back,...however it will allow for some small measure of earthly justice to be rendered.
True justice will be waiting for Murray when he makes his own way to the other side,...God will take care of Murray far better than any earthly judgement can.
November 15th, 2009 7:49 PM
We know what killed Michael,...a greedy money grubbing slinger with gambling debts to pay along with pending child support cases and what not hanging over his head.
Official C.O.D. is in fact listed as HOMICIDE.
November 15th, 2009 8:29 PM
I can't believe this is taking so long. Really, Dr. Murray was a DR, and he KNEW that this drug was powerful. What the heck was he giving it to Michael for? Plus, Michael Jackson obviously needed HELP. Aren't DR's supposed to help their patients. I think LaToya summed it up perfectly when she said "If I asked you for a million dollars, would you give it to me?" No. Obviously. So, why would this DR. Now three children are without a parent...and as much as I hurt everyday knowing that Michael is not here, I cannot imagine the unbearable pain of his children. This is life long. Paris will have no daddy to walk her down the isle, no daddy to show their newborn babies too. JUSTICE must come. Dr. Conrad Murray is a MURDERER.
November 15th, 2009 11:53 PM
Well, I'd say part of the problem in any case like this is getting the idiots to stop saying things like, "This murderer must be brought to justice!" before they've seen the case laid out in a courtroom. You shouldn't condemn people, no matter how seemingly "guilty," no matter how many fingers point toward them, etc. until you know the facts of the case as clearly as they can be known. Yet so many have "leaked information" and know of Murray's troubles via random "tabloid journalism" and such and now call for his head? It's not very moral...not very Christian...not very American...not very anything but idiotic and possibly hypocritical. People need to grow up.
November 16th, 2009 3:19 PM
I watch HLN NEWS waiting for a news update on this case. Michael was leaving his fans with a supershow and his "curtain call", and all we have is the THIS IS IT REHEARSAL .I still miss him terribly and i am looking forward to see justice being done.Hpoe it is done by 2009.
November 16th, 2009 3:40 PM
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November 17th, 2009 4:53 AM
Perchè non parlate mai di Thome Thome? L'individuo diventato il portavoce ufficiale di Michael .... Che l uomo si era Preso tutto di Michael ... Le sue proprietà, la sua fiducia, allontanando amici e parenti ..... convincendo Michael un tariffa Quei famosi concerti ..... sicuramente convincendolo Minacce di Sotto e Ricatti .. Michael infatti Aveva paura per la vita dei Suoi figli.Hanno forse chiesto qualcosa al dr.Murray?