Michael Jackson's Death: LAPD Treating As Homicide Investigation

(Foul Play was suspected in King of Pop Michael Jackson's death. MSNBC reports.)

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Multiple law enforcement sources tell TMZ the LAPD is already treating Michael Jackson's death as a homicide, and they are focusing on Dr. Conrad Murray.

Law enforcement sources tell us the evidence points to the anesthesia Propofol as the primary cause of Jackson's death. As we first reported, vials of Propofol were found in Jackson's home after he died.

Law enforcement sources say there is already "plenty of powerful evidence" linking Dr. Murray as the person who administered the drug to Jackson. The evidence includes various items found in Jackson's house, including the Propofol, an IV stand and oxygen tank.

Dr. Murray's lawyer would neither confirm nor deny if his client administered the Propofol.

And we've learned the LAPD has had "multiple conversations" with the L.A. County District Attorney's office, although the case has not been formally presented to the D.A.


MSN Music News----

(Coroner's official serves subpoena to Jackson doc.)


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- A Los Angeles coroner's official has visited the office of Michael Jackson's dermatologist to serve a subpoena seeking additional medical records.

Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter went to Arnold Klein's Beverly Hills office around midday Tuesday.

Speaking to a throng of reporters outside the office, he said Klein had been cooperating in the investigation. Craig Harvey, the coroner's chief of operations, says it's the second time coroner's investigators have served Klein a subpoena.

They are focusing on the role drugs played in causing Jackson's death.

Klein has recently given TV interviews saying he sedated Jackson for medical procedures. He denied ever giving the pop star an unnecessary dose of drugs.



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