AP Exclusive: Michael Jackson's autopsy report shows he was a fairly healthy 50-year-oldOctober 1st, 2009 AP Exclusive: Autopsy shocker: Jackson was healthyLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's arms were covered with punctures, his face and neck were scarred and he had tattooed eyebrows and lips, but he wasn't the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids, according to his autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. In fact, the Los Angeles County coroner's report shows Jackson was a fairly healthy 50-year-old before he died of an overdose.
Michael Jackson's body moved to secret freezerAugust 17th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jacksons mother has moved the King of Pops body to a secret freezer because she wanted it kept where she could visit him privately. Jacksons body had been temporarily entombed in Motown legend Berry Gordys family crypt at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.
Michael Jackson's death to be treated as murder, says policeJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's death is to be treated as a murder and would be investigated as such after an autopsy has shown that the King of Pop died from an overdose of heavy-duty painkiller Diprivan, police said. Police have told Jackson's family that they will press charges against one or more people within a few days and that there will be a criminal trial.
Jackson's body stored in Motown boss' crypt: reportJuly 11th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has been temporarily laid to rest in a crypt owned by Motown record label founder Berry Gordy until the singer's family agrees on a final burial place, according to a report. The King of Pop's casket has been housed in a top secret location since his memorial in Los Angeles Tuesday, when it was displayed for all to see at the Staples Center, reported IANS-WENN.
Father alleges foul play in Michael Jackson's deathJuly 10th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's father alleged Friday that "foul play" led to his son's death. Joe Jackson's comments to ABC News came amid growing indications that the criminal abuse of prescription drugs killed Jackson, and as celebrity website tmz.com reported that at least two of Jackson's doctors were not cooperating with the coroner's request for the pop icon's medical records.
Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe to miss his funeralJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop icon Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has decided to skip the singer's memorial service because she feels her presence could be a distraction for others who will gather there later Tuesday. Jackson's funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.
Coroner's official returns to home where Michael Jackson was fatally strickenJune 30th, 2009 Coroner's official returns to Jackson homeLOS ANGELES — An official of the Los Angeles County coroner's office has gone inside the rented mansion where pop superstar Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter was seen entering the estate in Holmby Hills at midday Monday, accompanied by several other people including a photographer.
Coroner team gathers medications from Michael Jackson's homeJune 30th, 2009 Coroner team gathers evidence at Jackson homeLOS ANGELES — Investigators on Monday retrieved medications from the rented mansion where pop star Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week, a coroner's official said. Two coroner's investigators and two police detectives spent several hours inside the three-story estate home and then emerged with two large red bags filled with evidence.
Jackson's body to be displayed in glass coffin?June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's body could be displayed in a glass coffin to allow fans from across the world to say their final goodbyes to the late superstar. The 50-year-old singer's family is discussing the possibility of placing his body in a see-through casket to allow his fans to say their goodbyes following his death last Thursday, reports contactmusic.com.
Coroner's official return to home where Michael Jackson was fatally strickenJune 29th, 2009 Coroner's official return to Jackson homeLOS ANGELES — An official of the Los Angeles County coroner's office has gone inside the rented mansion where pop superstar Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week. Chief Investigator Craig Harvey was seen entering the estate in Holmby Hills at midday Monday, accompanied by several other people including a photographer.
Jackson funeral planning still under considerationJune 29th, 2009 Jackson funeral plan still being consideredLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Joe Jackson told reporters outside the family's Los Angeles compound at midday Monday that the second autopsy is under way, but he expects results soon.
Jacksons left "speechless and devastated" by Michael Jackson's deathJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family has said that the loss of the King of Pop has left them "speechless and devastated". The legend's father Joe Jackson has come out with a statement describing days following the death as " one of the darkest moments of our lives", Sky News reports.
Michael Jackson's Autopsy Picture and VideoJune 27th, 2009 Michael Jackson's autopsy picture is shown on the cover of The Insider (on right). Previously Rev.
Coroner's official says determining cause of Michael Jackson's death requires further testsJune 27th, 2009 Coroner: More tests needed on Jackson's deathLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey says determining the cause of Michael Jackson's death will require further neuropathology and pulmonary tests that will take four to six weeks. Harvey says there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body during the three-hour autopsy.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy to be performedJune 27th, 2009 Rev. Jesse Jackson says family wants 2nd autopsyLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy following the pop star's sudden death at age 50.