AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson’s death a homicide; tests reveal propofol, 2 other sedatives

October 6th, 2009 Coroner: Pa. boy, 4, found in septic tank drownedHOOKSTOWN, Pa.

September 6th, 2009 Autopsy inconclusive on boy found in septic tankHOOKSTOWN, Pa. — An autopsy was performed Sunday on the body of a 4-year-old boy found stuffed in a septic tank, but a coroner said more tests are needed to determine how he died.

September 1st, 2009 Jackson death certificate reflects homicide rulingLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's death certificate has been amended to reflect his cause of death as a homicide, specifying "injection by another" as the fatal injury. The designation was not a surprise — coroner's officials said last week that they believed Jackson's death on June 25 was a homicide.

August 30th, 2009 Coroner report: Teen's football death an accidentLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A coroner's report completed months before a high school football coach was charged with reckless homicide in a player's death declared the death an accident.

August 28th, 2009 Coroner: Jackson death homicide, sleep aids causedLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's death was a homicide caused primarily by the powerful anesthetic propofol and another sedative, the coroner announced Friday in a highly anticipated ruling that increases the likelihood of criminal charges against the pop star's personal doctor. The Los Angeles County coroner's office determined the cause of death was "acute propofol intoxication." Other sedatives contributed to the death, most notably lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan.

August 28th, 2009 Lawyer for Jackson doc: Release full autopsy nowLOS ANGELES — The lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor is criticizing authorities for withholding the full results of the singer's autopsy. Edward Chernoff, who represents Dr.

August 25th, 2009 Lawyer: Police twisted Jackson doc's wordsLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson's personal doctor says police have twisted his client's account of the singer's last hours. Dr. Conrad Murray never told detectives he left Jackson and returned to find he had stopped breathing at 11 a.m.

August 13th, 2009 Jackson case pharmacy search was about anestheticLAS VEGAS — Police and federal agents sought records showing Michael Jackson's doctor or his employees bought the potent anesthetic propofol when they searched a Las Vegas pharmacy two days ago. A search warrant made public Thursday shows Los Angeles police and federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents removed only copies of miscellaneous paperwork during a search Tuesday of Applied Pharmacy Services LLC.

August 11th, 2009 AP source: Jackson doc bought anesthetic in VegasLAS VEGAS — The powerful anesthetic that investigators believe killed Michael Jackson came from a Nevada pharmacy that was raided this week, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday. Dr. Conrad Murray bought the anesthetic propofol from Applied Pharmacy Services on May 12 and administered doses from that purchase to Jackson in the hours before his June 25 death, the official said.

August 7th, 2009 AP source: Jackson doc gave sedatives before deathLOS ANGELES — Hours before Michael Jackson's death, his doctor administered multiple sedatives along with a powerful anesthetic the pop star used to sleep, according to a law enforcement official. It's a safe combination if done properly; potentially lethal if not.

August 6th, 2009 Missing Idaho boy found dead; homicide probedBOISE, Idaho — Police say the case of an 8-year-old Idaho boy whose body was found floating in a canal is now an active homicide investigation. Deputy Chief Jim Kerns said Wednesday the death of Robert Manwill was not an accident.

July 28th, 2009 AP Source: Jackson doc said he'd administered drugLOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death says the singer's doctor told investigators he administered the powerful anesthetic that authorities believe killed the pop star. The official, who requested anonymity because the probe is ongoing, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Dr.

July 14th, 2009 Batch of drug central to Jackson probe recalledLOS ANGELES — Federal drug enforcement officials have contacted the maker of the powerful anesthetic propofol (PRO-puh-fall) as part of their investigation into Michael Jackson's death. A spokeswoman for Teva Pharmaceuticals says the Drug Enforcement Administration asked the company about a specific batch of the drug.

July 10th, 2009 LAPD: Michael Jackson's drug history to be probedLOS ANGELES — Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said. Chief William Bratton told CNN that police are waiting for the coroner's report before ruling out any possibilities in their "comprehensive" investigation into the sudden death of the 50-year-old pop star two weeks ago.

July 2nd, 2009 AP source: DEA joins Jackson death investigationWASHINGTON — The Drug Enforcement Administration is joining the investigation into Michael Jackson's death, a law enforcement official said late Wednesday. The DEA is stepping in at the request of the Los Angeles Police Department, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation.