Updated Michael Jackson Developments—August 25th

***11:55 a.m. Update August 25***

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles County coroner’s finding that the death of Michael Jackson was a homicide could mean criminal charges for his doctor, who told investigators that he administered a mix of powerful drugs to treat the pop star’s insomnia hours before his death.

The homicide ruling was based on forensic tests that found the anesthetic propofol combined with at least two sedatives to kill Jackson, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released.

While the finding does not necessarily mean a crime was committed, it means more likely that criminal charges will be filed against Dr. Conrad Murray, the Las Vegas cardiologist who was caring for Jackson when he died June 25 in a rented Los Angeles mansion.

Through his lawyer, Murray has said he administered nothing that “should have” killed Jackson.

Murray told investigators that at the time of the King of Pop’s death, he had been trying to wean Jackson off propofol. The doctor said he’d been treating Jackson for insomnia for about six weeks with 50 milligrams of the drug every night via an intravenous drip, a search warrant affidavit said.

Murray said he feared Jackson was becoming addicted to the anesthetic, which is supposed to be used only in hospitals and other advanced medical settings.

The affidavit unsealed in Houston, where Los Angeles police took materials from one of Murray’s clinics last month as part of their manslaughter investigation, includes a detailed account of what detectives say Murray told them. Manslaughter is homicide without malice or premeditation.

Murray told detectives that he had lowered the propofol dose to 25 milligrams and added the sedatives lorazepam and midazolam two days prior to Jackson’s death, a combination that succeeded in helping the pop star sleep. The next day, Murray said, he cut off the propofol - and Jackson fell asleep with just the two sedatives.

But on June 25, Murray said he tried unsuccessfully to make Jackson sleep with a series of drugs that included a 10-milligram tablet of Valium and repeated injections of two milligrams of lorazepam and two milligrams of midazolam.

When they didn’t work, he gave in to Jackson’s “repeated demands/requests” for propofol, which the singer called his “milk,“ according to the affidavit. Murray administered 25 milligrams of the white-colored liquid - a relatively small dose - and finally, Jackson fell asleep.

Murray remained with the sedated Jackson for about 10 minutes, then left for the bathroom, the affidavit said. Less than two minutes later, Murray returned - and found Jackson had stopped breathing.

Cell phone records show three separate calls from Murray’s phone for between 11:18 a.m. and 12:05 p.m., the affidavit said. It’s not clear who received the calls. Murray had told authorities he was administering CPR during that time.

In a statement posted late Monday on his firm’s Web site, Murray’s attorney Edward Chernoff questioned the timeline as depicted in the affidavit, calling it “police theory.“

“Dr. Murray simply never told investigators that he found Michael Jackson at 11:00 a.m. not breathing,“ Chernoff said. He declined to comment on the homicide ruling, saying, “We will be happy to address the coroner’s report when it is officially released.“

The coroner’s office has withheld its autopsy findings, citing a request from police to wait until their investigation is complete.

It is no surprise that such a combination of medications could kill someone, said Dr. David Zvara, anesthesia chairman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“All those drugs act in synergy with each other,“ Zvara said. Adding propofol on top of the other sedatives could have “tipped the balance” by depressing Jackson’s breathing and ultimately stopping his heart.

The 25 milligrams of propofol “is not a whopping amount,“ said Lee Cantrell, director of the San Diego division of the California Poison Control System. It was the cocktail of the other sedatives, known as benzodiazepines, that “may have been the trigger that pushed him over the edge,“ Cantrell said.

“This is horrible polypharmacy,“ he said, referring to the interaction among the various drugs. “No one will treat an insomniac like this.“

The affidavit, signed by a judge July 20, said that the coroner’s office chief medical examiner told police his review of preliminary toxicology results showed “lethal levels of propofol.“

Besides the propofol and two sedatives, the coroner’s toxicology report found other substances in Jackson’s system but they were not believed to have been a factor in the singer’s death, the official told the AP.

Murray didn’t tell paramedics or doctors at the UCLA hospital where Jackson was rushed about any drugs he administered other than lorazepam and flumazenil, a “rescue drug” to counteract problems from too much lorazepam, according to the affidavit.

It was only during a subsequent interview with Los Angeles Police detectives that Murray gave a more full accounting of the events leading up to the 911 call, the document said.

A call to the coroner’s office was not returned Monday. A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s said no case had been presented so the office had nothing to comment on.

The line between safe and dangerous doses of propofol is thin, and according to the drug’s guidelines a trained professional must always stay bedside. Home use of propofol is virtually unheard of - safe administration requires both a specially trained anesthesiologist and an array of lifesaving equipment. Murray was trained as a heart doctor, not a pain and sedation specialist.

Murray told investigators he didn’t order or buy any propofol, but investigators served a search warrant Aug. 11 at a Las Vegas pharmacy and uncovered evidence showing Murray legally purchased from the store the propofol he gave Jackson on the day he died.

Jackson’s family released a statement Monday, saying it has “full confidence” in the legal process and the efforts of investigators. It concludes: “The family looks forward to the day that justice can be served.“

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***4:05 p.m. Update August 18***

Michael Jackson’s Doctor Posts Video Thanking Supporters

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson’s personal physician has posted a short video thanking his supporters.

The one-minute video posted Tuesday on YouTube is the first time Dr. Conrad Murray has spoken publicly since Jackson died on June 25. He is being investigated on manslaughter charges.

Representatives for Murray say he has received death threats and has hired a bodyguard. In the video, he says he is afraid to return phone calls or use e-mail.

Murray thanked those who reached out to him with messages of support and said, “I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail.“

Murray is at the center of the manslaughter investigation because he was with Jackson the day he died and has acknowledged giving him various medications.

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***3:10 p.m. Update August 18***

Los Angeles, CA—Randy Jackson just confirmed to TMZ.com that he and his brothers will serve as pallbearers at Michael Jackson’s burial service.

Here’s the message TMZ.com just received straight from Randy: “ I will be there…and yes, the brothers will carry him from the hearse to the front of the mausoleum.“

Randy, his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon were the pallbearers at the Staples Center Memorial, last month.

Now, the family is preparing for the private burial which is set to take place August 29 at Glendale Forest Lawn, on what would have been Michael’s 51st birthday.

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***4:55 p.m. Update August 17***

Judge Will Again Consider Michael Jackson Deals

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Official Michael Jackson merchandise could start arriving in stores soon if a judge grants approval to two agreements.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff has scheduled a hearing for Monday afternoon on a deal that would begin the flow of official merchandise such as apparel and digital goodies. Another agreement with concert promoter AEG Live could bring a tour of Jackson memorabilia to three unnamed cities.

Approval of the agreements was held up last week after attorneys for Jackson’s mother, Katherine, raised objections. That prompted Beckloff to name an attorney to evaluate the interests of Jackson’s three children.

Katherine Jackson and the children are the main beneficiaries of the King of Pop’s estate.

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***1:20 p.m. Update August 17***

TMZ.com: Michael Jackson’s Doctor Sued for Eviction

Dr. Arnold Klein—Michael Jackson’s doctor for decades—has been sued for eviction from his Beverly Hills medical offices.

According to the documents, filed August 6 in L.A. County Superior Court, Dr. Klein failed to pay July rent, totaling $28,515.69. The lawsuit alleges the owners of the building gave Klein the first 5 days of August to make good on his rent, but the doc didn’t so the landlord sued for eviction.

But Dr. Klein redeemed himself. The landlord’s lawyer told us Dr. Klein paid the back rent on August 10 and the landlord’s lawyer will dismiss the case this week.

The L.A. County Coroner has requested files from Dr. Klein on Michael Jackson’s treatments at his office.

No word on why the landlord was all business with a long-term client and moved so quickly to file legal papers.

As for Dr. Klein, we left word with his lawyer but so far no comment.

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***2:15 a.m. Update August 15***

TMZ.com: Michael Jackson’s Deep Freeze

Los Angeles, CA—Michael Jackson has not been buried, multiple family sources tell TMZ.com. We’re told he’s above ground at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills and is being kept in a freezer.

TMZ.com says Katherine has frequently visited the temporary resting place.

As for where the body is eventually going ... no decision yet. TMZ.com reports Jermaine is the lone family member who wants Neverland as Michael’s final resting place. The rest of the family is appalled by Jermaine’s wish, because M.J. hated Neverland after the molestation trial and wanted nothing to do with it.

Increasingly, Jermaine is becoming estranged from the rest of the Jackson brood.

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***2:00 a.m. Update August 15***

TMZ.com: Jackson Doctor Didn’t Live at Michael’s Place

Los Angeles, CA—Sources tell TMZ.com Dr. Conrad Murray was not living at Michael Jackson’s home when the singer died.

As we first reported, paramedics found Jackson in Dr. Murray’s room. The doctor had administered Propofol to Jackson while Michael was laid out on the bed.

When EMT workers arrived—and subsequently when police came on scene—there was no evidence that the doctor had been staying in the room. There was no luggage, no clothes of Dr. Murray’s ... no signs he had been staying there.

Authorities believe Dr. Murray generally showed up in the evenings to administer drugs and left during the day. TMZ.com is told the doctor had administered Propofol to Jackson in the room numerous times. Essentially the bedroom became a home clinic for Jackson, with drugs—including Propofol—hidden in the closet area.

As for where Dr. Murray was staying, law enforcement sources say they have evidence he was living in Santa Monica—approximately eight miles from Jackson’s Holmby Hills home. Interestingly, Nicole Alvarez—the woman who bore Dr. Murray’s 7th child—lives in a Santa Monica apartment.

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***2:00 a.m. Update August 14***

TMZ.com: Stash of Propofol at Michael Jackson’s House

Los Angeles, CA—Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, had a stash of Propofol hidden closet in Jackson’s house, but there are signs Dr. Murray may have either stored Propofol elsewhere or had a steady stream of FedEx deliveries.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com authorities found 3 large bottles of Propofol and 5 smaller vials of the anesthetic in Jackson’s house. The drugs were found in the closet attached to Dr. Murray’s bedroom ... the bedroom where the doctor administered Propofol to Jackson the day he died.

But numerous anesthesiologists tells us ... if the stash was used to keep Jackson asleep through the night, it would require approximately 3 small vials an evening ... so the entire stash would only have lasted about a week.

Law enforcement sources tell us Dr. Murray regularly administered Propofol to keep Jackson asleep for the evening. Our sources say law enforcement believes Dr. Murray was getting shipments of the drug through FedEx and may also have been storing it outside Jackson’s home ... so he could regularly administer the drug.

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***5:30 p.m. Update August 13***

TMZ.com: Search in Jackson Case—Smoking Gun?

TMZ.com says they have obtained the search warrant used to raid the Las Vegas pharmacy that Dr. Conrad Murray has used in the past, and there appears to be a direct link between the doctor and Propofol ... and there may be a link to Michael Jackson as well.

The documents show authorities were looking for credit card receipts and other docs related to drugs purchased by Dr. Murray on May 12, 2009. The warrant then mentions specific vials of Propofol manufactured by Teva and Hospira, Inc.

TMZ.com has already reported the LAPD found Propofol manufactured by Teva at Jackson’s house.

And authorities were looking for FedEx records relating to “the purchase, transfer, receiving, ordering, delivery and storage of Propofol to Dr. Conrad Murray.“

Short story ... it looks like authorities believe they know where and when the Propofol that killed Jackson was purchased.

It is unclear whether authorities got the smoking gun they were looking for. The only thing revealed in the documents is that authorities took “copies of misc. paperwork.“

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***11:15 a.m. August 4***

Custody Of Michael Jackson’s Children Granted to His Mother

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A hearing on Michael Jackson’s estate has ended with the two men named in the pop icon’s will retaining control of his financial affairs.

Attorneys will reconvene next Monday to decide several issues, including a settlement between the estate and concert promoter AEG Live. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff says attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain will continue to administer Jackson’s estate until at least Oct. 2.

Beckloff will also consider whether Katherine Jackson can oppose their appointment. Her attorneys want to explore whether the two have any conflicts of interest that should prevent them from administering Jackson’s estate, of which she and the singer’s three children are primary beneficiaries.

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***4:20 p.m. Update August 3***

Michael Jackson Estate Settles With AEG, Terms Undisclosed

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson’s estate has reached a settlement with AEG, the concert promoter that was preparing to put on the King of Pop’s 50 comeback shows in London when he died.

Terms were not disclosed. Attorney John Branca, a co-administrator of Jackson’s estate, said during a break at a Monday court hearing in Los Angeles that the settlement governed merchandise and rehearsal footage.

The contracts and settlement agreement will be filed under seal, and a judge has five days to review and approve it. A hearing on the matter was scheduled for next Monday.

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***2:00 a.m. Update August 3***

Houston, TX—TMZ.com reports they’ve learned Dr. Conrad Murray has a storage unit in Las Vegas—and there seems to be a growing connection between the doctor’s storage rentals in Vegas and Houston.

Dr. Murray has a 10x20 unit at a Public Storage facility in Las Vegas. We’ve learned an employee of Dr. Murray’s came to the unit as recently as July 30 with Dr. Murray’s credit card number on a piece of paper and paid the rental fee. We do not know if items were removed or stored at that time. Dr. Murray missed the July 15 deadline to make payment and he was charged a late fee.

TMZ.com is told one of the four people authorized on Dr. Murray’s behalf to come and go at the facility is Stacey Howe—someone who figured prominently when Dr. Murray’s Houston storage unit was raided last month. Federal agents seized correspondence addressed to Stacey Howe, and we’re told the agents asked the manager of the storage facility if she knew of Howe.

When agents raided Dr. Murray’s Houston medical practice, they seized two Yahoo e-mails from Stacey Howe.

TMZ.com says they’ve learned Howe works at a Las Vegas hospital in the radiology department, doing filing work.

Law enforcement believes Dr. Murray may have had Propofol—the drug they believe killed Michael Jackson—stored in the various storage units for shipment to the singer, though as far as we know they do not have proof ... at least not yet.

TMZ.com does not know if the Vegas storage unit has been searched pursuant to a warrant.

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***1:12 a.m. Update July 31***

TMZ.com: Michael Jackson Spent Last Hours in Doctor’s Bed

Los Angeles, CA—The reports that Michael Jackson spent the last night in his bedroom are not true, according to TMZ.com, which says they’ve learned Jackson spent his last hours in Dr. Conrad Murray’s bedroom…in Dr. Murray’s bed.

Multiple law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com Jackson did not want people going in and out of his room, so he used Dr. Murray’s bedroom for his IV Propofol. We’re told Dr. Murray administered the Propofol to Jackson hours before he died, while the singer lay in Murray’s bed.

Law enforcement believes Dr. Murray may have been using his room almost nightly to administer Propofol to Jackson. Emergency workers found an IV stand, an empty IV bag and oxygen tanks in Dr. Murray’s room. And as we first reported, the Monday after Jackson died, cops found a stash of Propofol and other drugs hidden in a closet connected to Dr. Murray’s room.

TMZ.com has already reported Dr. Murray left the room at some point when Jackson was receiving an IV drip of Propofol and may have fallen asleep. Cops believe by the time he awakened Jackson’s heart may have already stopped beating.

TMZ.com is told Dr. Murray was not in Jackson’s house during the day. He would show up in the evening and leave in the morning. Law enforcement believes the doctor may have regularly gone to Jackson’s home at night to administer Propofol so the singer could sleep.

Law enforcement believes Dr. Murray could have discovered Jackson sometime around 9 AM the day of his death. One theory cops are working under ... after discovering Jackson either in distress or dead, Dr. Murray called two employees at his medical office in Houston and told them to go to his storage unit and remove certain boxes. Both women told TMZ Dr. Murray did not call them but cops are dubious. The stories of the two women conflict—one says a box of dirty needles was retrieved; the other says she went to retrieve a chair.

As for what may have been in the boxes, law enforcement is investigating whether Dr. Murray had Propofol delivered to his Houston medical office ... possibly put in his storage unit ... and then FedEx’d to Los Angeles as needed.

Dr. Murray rented the storage unit April 1 and the staff went back on 4 different occasions before Jackson’s death.

TMZ.com reports, when the DEA raided Dr. Murray’s Houston medical office, they seized a rolodex card with FedEx information.

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***3:00 p.m. Update July 30***

TMZ.com: L.A. City Attorney Probes AEG

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com reports the L.A. City Attorney is investigating AEG for allegedly making promises to people who paid thousands of dollars to attend the Michael Jackson memorial…but not delivering on its promise to donate the money to the LA Police Foundation.

Sources in the City Attorney’s office tell TMZ.com complaints have been lodged by people who bought suites for the July 7th memorial at the Staples Center. People who paid $5,000 for a suite claim AEG promised the money would be donated to the LA Police Foundation but AEG delivered a cent.

A rep for AEG told TMZ.com there were 18 suites that went for $5,000 a pop and AEG did indeed promise the money would be donated to the Police Foundation. The rep said AEG is still doing a final accounting of the event and “We have every intention of making this donation.“

AEG says the city is trying to get way too much, 7 figures, out of them for the event. But the City Attorney believes AEG is on the hook for expenses including sanitation, transportation, street services and LAPD protection, and that does indeed go into the 7 figures.

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***8:15 a.m. Update July 30***

TMZ.com: Debbie Rowe Settles Custody Issues Over Jackson Kids

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com reports Debbie Rowe has settled her custody issues over Michael Jackson’s children and it doesn’t involve a single penny ... but it does involve a shrink.

Sources tell TMZ.com, Rowe has agreed that Katherine Jackson will be the guardian of Michael’s children, subject to the judge’s approval.

Rowe will get visitation of the two children she had with Michael. But here’s what’s interesting, Rowe wants and will get a psychologist who will visit the children and help them adjust to her being in their lives on a meaningful basis.

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***9:30 p.m. Update July 29***

TMZ.com Dr. Murray’s Employees Tell Different Stories

Houston, TX—The two women who allegedly went to Dr. Conrad Murray’s Houston storage unit and removed boxes just hours before Michael Jackson was pronounced dead are telling inconsistent stories about what was taken from the storage facility.

TMZ.com reports they spoke with LaQuisha Middleton and her sister, LaQuanda Price, both of whom worked for Dr. Murray at the time. LaQuisha is the office manager. LaQuanda was laid off within the last month.

The manager of the storage facility tells us the two sisters came to Dr. Murray’s unit at 9:22 AM, Los Angeles time, the day Jackson died and picked up 3-5 boxes, in addition to other items they carried out by hand. The manager says she personally spoke with both sisters at the facility.

But Wednesday, outside Dr. Murray’s Houston office, LaQuanda told TMZ.com she stayed in the office the day Jackson died and did not go to the storage facility. She says her sister went and retrieved one bio-hazardous box, filled with used needles. She says Dr. Murray did not call and direct either of them to go to the storage facility. As for why they would pick up a box of used needles and take it back to the office, LaQuanda says they were just moving things around in the office.

LaQuisha told a totally different story. She says the only thing she picked up was a chair. She also says Dr. Murray did not direct her to go to the facility. As for why she went, she said “I always go.“

They also don’t believe Dr. Murray administered a fatal dose of Propofol to Jackson.

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***July 28 Update 2:40 p.m.***

AP Source: Michael Jackson Doctor Said He’d Administered Drug

LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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. Conrad Murray said he gave Jackson propofol the day he died. Murray said he had administered the drug several times previously to help Jackson sleep.

The official said police found propofol and various sedatives in a walk-in closet in Jackson’s room. Propofol is only supposed to be administered in medical settings.

Murray’s lawyer has said the doctor didn’t prescribe or administer anything that should have killed Jackson.

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***July 28 Update 12:00 p.m.***

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Federal authorities are searching the Las Vegas home of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor.

Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration were at Dr. Conrad Murray’s home Tuesday as part of a manslaughter investigation into the singer’s death.

Murray was Michael Jackson’s personal physician and was with Jackson when he died. Murray, who is based in Las Vegas and is licensed in California, Nevada and Texas, had his Houston office and a storage unit searched last week by DEA agents. Court records show the agents were seeking evidence of whether the doctor committed manslaughter.

Police say Murray is cooperating and have not labeled him a suspect.

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***July 28 Update 12:21 a.m.***

TMZ.com: Dr. Murray Tells Cops “I Gave Jackson Propofol”

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com has said, since July 15, police believe Dr. Conrad Murray administered Propofol to Michael Jackson—the drug that killed him. There’s a reason police believe it. Dr. Murray told them.

Two days after Jackson’s death, Dr. Murray told LAPD detectives he administered Propofol to the singer hours before he died ... this, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

TMZ.com says Dr. Murray gave Jackson an IV drip of the powerful anesthesia. Police believe Dr. Murray simply wasn’t paying attention when the singer’s heart stopped beating.

Authorities believe Dr. Murray may have actually fallen asleep during the time the drug was administered and may have awakened to find Jackson already dead from heart failure.

An IV drip of Propofol allows a constant, steady infusion of the drug for a period of time determined by the person administering it.

It is considered reckless in the medical community for a doctor to administer an IV drip of Propofol without the patient being monitored by an EKG, which sounds an alarm when the patient’s pulse drops too low. No EKG was found in the house.

Another device—known as a pulse oximeter—is used to determine the oxygen saturation in the patient’s blood. If the patient’s breathing slows to a dangerous level, an alarm alerts the treating physician. Again, no oximeter was found in the house.

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***July 25 Update 2:00 a.m.***

TMZ.com: Hidden Drug Stash Found In Jackson’s House

Los Angeles, CA—Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com Dr. Conrad Murray kept a stash of drugs—including the powerful anesthesia Propofol—hidden in his closet at Michael Jackson’s home.

Sources say when the LAPD first searched Jackson’s home the night he died, they did not turn up Propofol or many of the other drugs that were in Jackson’s house.

Dr. Murray talked to the LAPD the following Saturday and the information he supplied triggered another, broader search warrant. Cops returned to the house the following Monday and discovered “various drugs” secretly stashed in a closet in the guest room where Dr. Murray was staying.

Here’s the amazing thing ...law enforcement sources say Dr. Murray himself told LAPD detectives about the closet when he was interviewed the Saturday after Jackson’s death.

One law enforcement source says: “The drugs were concealed…they weren’t obvious.“ Among the stash—Propofol, the drug authorities believe killed Michael Jackson.

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***July 24 Update 1:45 p.m.***

TMZ.com: Dr. Klein Does Surgery on Jackson in Gyno Office

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com says they’ve learned Dr. Arnold Klein once took Michael Jackson to the office next door to his—run by a gynecologist specializing in vaginal rejuvenation—to perform a minor acne treatment on the singer under full anesthesia.

TMZ.com spoke with Dr. Harvey Richmond who told them ... around 2003, Dr. Klein asked him if he could use Richmond’s surgery center in his office to perform a procedure on Jackson.

Dr. Richmond says, per Klein’s request, he got an anesthesiologist and a scrub tech who worked on Jackson.

Dr. Richmond says he found it “odd” that Dr. Klein performed “some sort of acne treatment” with full anesthesia. Dr. Richmond says he believes the anesthesia used was Propofol, the same drug that may have killed Jackson.

Dr. Richmond says the 2003 procedure was the only time Dr. Klein used his office for Jackson.

And there’s this. Dr. Richmond says Jackson stiffed him on the bill, eventually only paying half after Richmond threatened to take the singer to Beverly Hills small claims court.

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***July 24 Update 12:34 p.m.***

TMZ.com: Jackson’s Time Of Death In Question

Los Angeles, CA—Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com Dr. Conrad Murray was not in Michael Jackson’s room when his heart stopped.

TMZ.com says, as they first reported, authorities believe Jackson died from an overdose of the powerful anesthesia Propofol. Sources say the LAPD believes Dr. Murray may have administered it.

This raises an even bigger question. Dr. Murray called 911 at 12:21 PM. He says he discovered Jackson was in distress a half hour before. But why, then, did Dr. Murray’s employees make a sudden trip to the Dr.‘s storage facility in Houston at 9:22 AM Los Angeles time? Could Jackson have been lifeless hours before the 911 call?

TMZ.com is told by the storage facility manager the women who picked up 3 to 5 boxes became nervous when the manager began questioning them about why they were there.

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***July 24 Update 11:48 a.m.***

TMZ.com: Dr. Murray’s People Scramble For Files

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com reports two people went to Dr. Conrad Murray’s storage facility at 11:22 AM Houston time, the day Michael Jackson died and took files from the storage and put them in two cars.

TMZ.com reports the woman who picked up the material took 3 to 5 boxes and other items. The two women were in a Mercedes and there was a car that followed them. The women were there for 30 minutes.

The timing is interesting. It was 9:22 AM Los Angeles time when the women showed up. Dr. Murray called 911 at 12:21 PM. The question—what time did Dr. Murray realize Jackson was in distress?

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***July 24 Update 2:15 a.m.***

TMZ.com: Jackson’s Death ‘Almost Certainly’ A Homicide

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com reports says Law enforcement sources tell them the L.A. County Coroner is scheduled to release the autopsy results in Michael Jackson’s death next week, and the cause of death will “almost certainly” be homicide—death at the hands of another.

TMZ.com reports says the Coroner himself will make the call mid-week, after he gets the final toxicology report from an outside consultant. But based on the draft report as well as what has become “clear evidence,“ causes other than homicide—natural, accidental, accidental overdose, and suicide—have been ruled out.

TMZ.com reports has already reported that for weeks, the LAPD has treated Jackson’s death as a homicide. They have served multiple criminal search warrants—most recently at Dr. Conrad Murray’s Houston medical office. Dr. Murray is actively being investigated as the person who may have administered the powerful anesthesia Propofol to Jackson the day he died.

TMZ.com reports says they are told both the Coroner and LAPD have significant evidence that Propofol caused Jackson’s heart to stop.

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***July 24 Update 2:00 a.m.***

TMZ.com: Jackson Aliases—The Plot Thickens

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com reports law enforcement sources say they are finding a tangled web of aliases that doctors used to prescribe drugs for Michael Jackson.

TMZ.com says, as they reported, Jackson used a variety of aliases to score drugs, including Omar Arnold, Michael Armstrong, Jack London and Peter Midani. TMZ.com says Jackson particularly favored the name Omar Arnold.

Here’s how crazy it got: The L.A. County Coroner’s office took Jackson’s medical records from Dr. Arnold Klein last week. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com, Klein used the name Omar Arnold on some of the files. TMZ.com says they are told inside those files, the doctor refers to Jackson by his real name.

In several cases where Dr. Klein treated Jackson under the name Omar Arnold, TMZ.com says he sent the singer to the Spalding Pain Medical Clinic in Beverly Hills, where he performed procedures on Jackson, who was given general anesthesia. But the files at Spalding referred to Jackson by an alias other than Omar Arnold. TMZ.com sources say the doctor who runs the surgery center made it easy on the Coroner and voluntarily handed over the files in question.

Bottom line—it’s not that easy to track Jackson’s treatment because of the phony names.

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***1:30 p.m. July 23***

Katherine and Kids Need Money—STAT!

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com reports lawyers for Michael Jackson’s estate, along with Katherine Jackson’s lawyer, went to court Thursday morning, seeking temporary financial allowances—and Katherine claims she needs the money to live.

The matter was put off until August 3, when lawyers will all appear in court.

UDATE: 2:29 PM PT: Lawyers for the estate wrote in a written declaration, “We are informed that Mrs. Jackson was also financially dependent upon Michael Jackson and that other than extremely modest social security benefits, Mrs. Jackson has no independent means of support.“

The declaration continues: “Michael Jackson died 4 weeks ago. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the Special Administrators to be authorized to pay family allowance for the benefits of Minor Children in order to ensure that the Minor Children’s needs for maintenance and support are met.“

The document also says other than social security benefits which the kids have not yet received, they are totally dependent on the estate for their care and support.

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***2:10 a.m. July 23***

Michael Jackson’s Kids to be Raised By Aunt

Los Angeles, CA—Multiple sources in the Jackson family tell TMZ.com, even if Katherine Jackson gets custody of Michael Jackson’s kids, Michael’s big sister Rebbie Jackson will raise the children.

The 59-year-old singer, who shares a home in Las Vegas with her hubby of over 20 years, has kept a low public profile, but privately she has been deeply involved in the lives of Michael’s children.

TMZ.com reports Rebbie is currently living with Katherine at the family’s Encino home and is caring for the kids day-to-day. As for the kids ... they all adore her.

Although the family is divided on many issues involving Michael’s estate, TMZ.com reports there’s no argument when it comes to Rebbie caring for the kids. Whether she eventually becomes the custodial parent in name or not, she will end up with the primary responsibility of raising Michael’s three children.

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***2:00 a.m. July 23***

Anesthesiologist’s Records Taken by Coroner

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com has learned the L.A. County Coroner paid a visit to a Beverly Hills surgery center this week, and took Michael Jackson’s medical records…and there’s a Dr. Arnold Klein connection.

Sources say Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter went to see Dr. Randy Rosen, an anesthesiologist at the Spalding Pain Medical Clinic in Bev Hills. Sources say the coroner’s office became interested in the clinic, which is also a high-end outpatient surgery center, after Winter went to the medical office of Dr. Arnold Klein last week and obtained Jackson’s medical records.

TMZ.com was told a review of Dr. Klein’s records led the coroner to the Spalding Pain Medical Clinic, which was founded and run by Dr. Rosen. We’re told the coroner was interested in procedures Klein performed at the clinic several years ago, with the help of two anesthesiologists. Dr. Rosen was not involved in the procedures, but ran the facility at the time and voluntarily turned over medical records to the coroner.

And how’s this, TMZ.com says, as they first reported, Debbie Rowe delivered Michael Jackson’s second child, Paris, at the Spalding Pain Medical Clinic in 1998.

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***5:35 p.m. July 22***

Coroner Wants Jackson Files From Former Nurse

Los Angeles, CA—Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter is inside with Cherilyn Lee…he’s looking for Jackson’s medical records.

TMZ.com asked Lee about Jackson’s use of the drug Propofol, she says he asked her for it but she never gave it to him.

Winter retrieved files from Dr. Arnold Klein last week.

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***4:10 p.m. Update July 17***

Settlement Near in Jackson Custody Case

Los Angeles, CA—As for what they’re discussing, TMZ.com’s sources say the custody of the children, not money, is the issue on the table, but that it looks pretty clear Katherine Jackson will end up with custody, assuming the judge goes along. As for what Debbie Rowe wants…we’re told she too is interested in making sure the children are okay.

TMZ.com’s told Rowe is still collecting money from an agreement she and Michael struck several years ago, around the time of the child molestation trial. That agreement was drafted so it will survive Michael’s death.

As for additional money, TMZ.com’s told Rowe is not requesting that. In fact, TMZ.com’s sources say lawyers for Jackson’s estate have not even been consulted about the discussions between lawyers for Katherine and Debbie. If there were any issue of additional monies, the estate lawyers would have been consulted.

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***2:25 a.m. Update July 17***

Los Angeles, CA—Michael Jackson’s 1984 Pepsi ad…a memorable commercial…because of a terrifying accident…an accident many of Jackson’s confidants believe began his possibly deadly addiction to drugs.

This never before seen video, released by US Weekly, is giving us a glimpse into the horror Jackson suffered that day. Five perfect takes went smoothly, Jackson descending down the stairs, with a blaze of pyrotechnics behind him. But, during the the 6th take, things go terribly wrong. The fireworks go off too soon, igniting Jackson’s hair.

Nearly ten seconds pass before Jackson, who keeps on performing, realizes his head is engulfed in flames.

Daryl Maze, former Michael Jackson backup dancer: “He didn’t know that his hair was on fire…but I looked back and I saw it, and that’s why I ran back to go to him.“

And then, the panic. Jackson spins, actually extinguishing part of the flames. The crew, rushing to help, puts out the rest out with their bare hands. Chaos ensues. Jackson, now on the ground, has suffered second and third degree burns to his face and scalp. You can actually see some of the worst damage as his staff rushes him off the set.

Maze: “That’s me right there in the black!“

Lisa Fletcher, reporting: “So, you were one of the people who got to him first?“

Maze: “Yeah.“

Backup dancer Daryl Maze ran out from backstage to help Jackson, trying desperately to put out the fire.

Maze: “When this happened, it just changed the whole atmosphere of the Shrine, changed the whole atmosphere, everyone is like, ‘oh God.‘ You dont know if he is going to be ok, or not.“

Jackson was far from ok. Burns like his cause extreme damage, scarring, and can even require skin grafts. He took heavy medication, and became addicted…seeking help in rehab, something he explained in a message to his fans.

Michael Jackson: “This medication was initially prescribed to treat excruciating pain I suffered after recent reconstructive surgery on my scalp.“

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***6:00 p.m. Update July 16***

Michael Jackson Police Probe is Criminal, D.A. Says

Los Angeles, CA—The LAPD’s probe into Michael Jackson’s death is a criminal investigation, according to the L.A. County District Attorney’s office.

As TMZ.com has already reported, multiple law enforcement sources say the LAPD is treating Jackson’s death as a homicide.

Although a spokesperson for the LAPD characterizes its probe as a “death investigation,“ L.A. County D.A. spokesperson Sandi Gibbons says, “There have been conversations by District Attorney personnel with police and Coroner officials in connection with the ongoing investigation. It is common for Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies to be in contact with the District Attorney’s office during criminal investigations.“

As As TMZ.com reported, LAPD detectives are treating Jackson’s death as a homicide and focusing on Dr. Conrad Murray. Law enforcement sources tell us there is powerful evidence showing that Dr. Murray administered Propofol to Jackson and that drug was the primary cause of his death.

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***2:30 p.m. Update July 16***

TMZ.com Has Michael Jackson’s Unreleased Song

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com is reporting they have just obtained the track for an unreleased song Michael Jackson recorded.

The song, “A Place with No Name”, sounds similar to the song “A Horse with No Name” released by the group America, back in 1971. We’re told several years ago America’s manager gave his group’s permission for Jackson to record the song, “A Place with No Name”, despite the similarity.

America’s current manager, Jim Morey, who was also Michael’s manager in the late 80’s and early 90’s, tells TMZ.com, “The band was honored that Michael chose to do their song and they hope it becomes available for all Michael’s fans to hear.“

It’s unclear when Michael recorded the song.

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***5:50 p.m. Update July 15***

One Step Closer To Solving Michael Jackson Drug Mystery

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com has learned the DEA is hot on the trail of finding out who got the powerful anesthesia that may have killed Michael Jackson.

As TMZ.com first reported, law enforcement sources tell us they believe Propofol was the primary cause of Jackson’s death. One of the vials of Propofol found at Jackson’s home was manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals. The DEA contacted Teva to track down the vial in question.

TMZ.com’s has sources say Teva looked at the lot number of the vial and found some of the vials in the lot went to AmerisourceBergen, a distributor of the drug. We’re told the DEA contacted AmerisourceBergen a few days ago and asked for all sales records of Propofol over a recent two-month period.

TMZ.com is told the DEA is looking to match doctors or other health care providers that obtained the drug with doctors who have some connection to Michael Jackson.

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***2:00 a.m. Update July 15***

LAPD Treating Michael Jackson’s Death As Homicide

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

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com the evidence points to the anesthesia Propofol as the primary cause of Jackson’s death. As TMZ.com 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 TMZ.com has 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.

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***5:15 p.m. Update July 14***

Michael Jackson Doctor Did Not Fully Cooperate

Los Angeles, CA—The assistant coroner who just went to Dr. Arnold Klein’s office for Michael Jackson’s medical records just confirmed TMZ.com’s story…that he went to the office because Dr. Klein was not fully cooperating with their request for documents.

Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter just told TMZ.com...on July 2, his office contacted Dr. Klein’s office and requested Jackson’s medical records. Klein’s lawyer sent partial records and then promised to send the rest later, but never did. Winter told TMZ.com his office then called Dr. Klein’s rep to say they still hadn’t received the documents but Klein’s people never responded.

And Winter says, that’s why he went to Klein’s office today. Winter tells TMZ.com a lawyer for Dr. Klein was in the office and another lawyer was on the phone. Winter says the lawyers promised to ante up the additional files within 24 hours.

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***4:10 p.m. Update July 14***

Debbie Rowe’s Lawyer: Debbie Doesn’t Want MJ’s Money

Los Angeles, CA—According to TMZ.com, Debbie Rowe’s lawyer just fired off a letter to the ‘New York Post’...demanding a retraction of its story that Rowe has accepted $4 million to walk away from Michael Jackson’s kids.

The letter, written by Rowe’s lawyer, Eric George, says, “Among the several contenders for overzealous and inaccurate sensationalism, the ‘New York Post’ has now seized top honors.“

George says, “Ms. Rowe has not accepted, and will not accept, any additional financial consideration beyond the spousal support she and Michael Jackson personally agreed to, several years ago.“

This is a very significant statement and TMZ.com ckaims they confirmed it with another Jackson source.

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***4:05 p.m. Update July 14***

Coroner Is At Office Of Michael Jackson Doctor

Los Angeles, CA—TMZ.com has learned an official from the L.A. County Coroner’s office just showed up at the office of Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson’s dermatologist, and he’s on the hunt for medical records.

Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter just went inside Dr. Klein’s office. As TMZ.com first reported, law enforcement is saying privately Dr. Klein has not cooperated in turning over files they requested.

Winter confirmed with TMZ.com just moments ago before walking in, Dr. Klein is under investigation.

Sources say Winter is there to retrieve more patient records of Michael Jackson.

Story developing…

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***2:25 p.m. Update July 14***

Michael Jackson Promoter Considers UK Tribute Show

LONDON (AP) - The promoter of Michael Jackson’s London tour says he will decide this week whether to hold a concert in London to mark the pop star’s birthday at the end of August.

AEG chief executive Randy Phillips said Tuesday that he is considering a show on Jackson’s birthday on Aug. 29 with his siblings.

He told the BBC 6 Music radio station that any tribute concert would be broadcast around the world.

He said he had talked to Kenny Ortega, the director of hit movie “High School Musical” who had also helped direct Jackson’s concerts. Phillips said he expects to make a decision about the concert this week.

Jackson, who died June 25, was due to have performed 50 concerts at London’s O2 arena that is owned by AEG.

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***2:20 p.m. Update July 14***

Michael Jackson Toxicology Reports Expected Soon

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles coroner’s official says toxicology reports that may determine the cause of Michael Jackson’s death could be completed this week.

Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Monday that some results from tests to determine what substances Jackson had in his body when he died are in. The remaining results are expected at the end of this week or early next week.

Winter said his office would announce when all the tests are done, then publicly release the results the next day.

Jackson died June 25.

Authorities are investigating claims the pop star consumed large amounts of prescription medications. The powerful sedative Diprivan, normally only administered in hospitals, was among items found in his home.

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***2:15 p.m. Update July 14***

Michael Jackson’s Mother Seeks To Be Trustee Of His Estate

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Two trustees named by Michael Jackson to administer his estate have won a judge’s written order to move ahead in spite of new opposition by Katherine Jackson’s lawyers, who continue to claim she “should be treated like a third trustee.“

The dispute between the two sides was detailed in documents filed Monday with Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff before he signed off on the papers needed for the trustees to begin doing business on behalf of the estate.

A lawyer for the trustees submitted a lengthy declaration detailing a week of contentious negotiations in which Jackson’s camp objected to the lack of a formal role for the pop star’s mother.

The judge had refused on July 6 to appoint her as a co-administrator.

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***2:10 p.m. Update July 14***

Michael Jackson Concert Merchandise For Sale

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson’s comeback concerts will never happen, but you can still get the T-shirt.

Universal Music Group says merchandise from Jackson’s “This Is It” tour, which was set to begin Monday in London, will be available online and at retailers across the United States. Some of the items are available now.

Among the featured merchandise are T-shirts commemorating the first and second nights of the concerts at London’s O2 arena, along with belt buckles, caps, sunglasses and mugs.

Jackson died June 25 in Los Angeles while preparing for the
50-date concert tour.

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***2:05 p.m. Update July 14***

LA Mayor: City Should Cover Jackson Memorial Costs

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has criticized his staff for setting up a Web site seeking donations to cover the city’s cost from the Michael Jackson memorial.

Villaraigosa says the city is responsible for protecting public safety and should pick up the $1.4 million tab for police overtime and other services from the event last week at Staples Center.

The mayor, who was on vacation in South Africa during the memorial, called the city’s donation Web site “ridiculous.“ He says he will not ask the public or Staples Center owner AEG Live to pay.

It was not immediately clear on Monday how much money the site raised or if the money would be returned.

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***2:00 p.m. Update July 14***

Michael Jackson Fans Gather At London’s O2 Arena

LONDON (AP) - Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered outside London’s O2 arena to pay tribute to the star on what would have been the evening of his first concert.

The fans brought candles and flowers to lay outside the 23,000 seat arena Monday, where Jackson was due to begin his run of 50 concerts. Some danced, others wrote tributes and watched images of Jackson beamed on a big screen.

Social networking sites and Michael Jackson fan sites had encouraged people to come to the arena Monday to remember the singer.

***3:00 p.m. Update July 13***

Joe Jackson Says Michael Jackson Died Due To “Foul Play”

Los Angeles, CA—The Jackson family is raising the volume on its charge that Michael’s death was no accident.

Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s father: “I do believe it was foul play. I do believe that. Yes.“

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, Michael Jackson’s father specifically points a finger at Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael’s Jackson’s personal physician, who was with him at the time of his death.

Joe Jackson: “They must have had…given ‘em somethin’ to make him rest. You know? And, I’m hearin’ that this doctor went to sleep or somethin’. I don’t know.  I mean, I guess Michael passed, on that situation. But, Michael probably been dead a long time before they started taking him to the hospital. And, you don’t revive a person in a soft bed. You know?  Then he…the doctor left when they…and they couldn’t find him in three days or somethin’? That’s what made me believe somethin’s wrong. Yeah.“

Murray, who’s reportedly a subject of the LAPD’s ongoing investigation, declined to comment specifically on Jackson’s claim. But, a spokesperson for Murray’s attorney told ABC News that “Dr. Murray continues to be fully cooperative with the Los Angeles Police Department and the Medical Examiner’ s office.“

Meanwhile, Michael’s sister, La Toya, went even further than her father, this weekend, telling the ‘Daily Mail’ that Michael “was surrounded by a bad circle of people who didn’t have his best interest at heart…manipulative people who effectively murdered Michael with addictive drugs to control his mood.“ She says, “they were interested in Michael, the ‘cash cow.‘“

As the family waits for results from the various toxicology tests on Jackson’s body, ABC News has learned they were trying desperately to help Michael with his addiction, as recently as one week before he died, planning an intervention to try to stop his ongoing drug use.

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***12:15 p.m. Update July 13***

Andy Warhol’s Michael Jackson Portrait Dropped From NY Auction

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - A New York art gallery has temporarily removed an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson from the auction block.

The Vered Gallery in East Hampton says enormous interest prompted the decision. The auction was to close Sunday.

The 30-by-26-inch painting shows a smiling Jackson in a red jacket from his “Thriller” days. Pre-sale estimates ranged anywhere from $1 million to $10 million.

There’s renewed interest in all things Jackson since his death. His albums are back at the top of the charts.

Gallery co-owner Janet Lehr says in a statement she wants to offer the 1984 work to “the greatest number of prospective purchasers.“ She did not immediately return inquiries for comment Monday.

The portrait is reportedly owned by a New York collector.

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***11:25 a.m. Update July 13***

Los Angeles, CA—According to TMZ.com, Debbie Rowe frequently injected Michael Jackson with drugs while she worked for Jackson’s dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein.

TMZ.com obtained law enforcement documents from the 2005 molestation trial. Included in the records is an affidavit from a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy who served a search warrant on Dr. Klein in 1993 to obtain Jackson’s medical records during the first molestation investigation.

In the affidavit, the deputy writes, in August 1993, “...Ms. Rowe observed the back of Jackson’s body while she gave him massages to help him sleep. Ms. Rowe also observed Jackson’s buttocks on numerous occasions when she gave him injections prior to acne treatments.“

The affidavit does not specify the type of drug Rowe administered. As TMZ.com reported, Jackson sought out anesthesia and other sedatives for even minor procedures, including acne treatment.

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***12:30 p.m. Update July 11***

Authorities Closing in On Michael Jackson Doctor

Los Angeles, CA—Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com the central target in both the coroner and LAPD investigations into Michael Jackson’s death is Dr. Conrad Murray, who was at Jackson’s house when the singer went into full cardiac arrest.

Sources say the doctor is not cooperating with authorities, but they have still found evidence linking him to the drug that may have killed Jackson. As TMZ.com first reported, as a result of Dr. Murray’s second interview with police two weeks ago today, the LAPD obtained a warrant to conduct a second search of Jackson’s home—and that’s when they found Propofol, a powerful anesthesia that should never be used outside a hospital. There is evidence Propofol was administered to Jackson shortly before his heart stopped beating.

And TMZ.com is told there is evidence Dr. Murray may have administered the drug. Dr. Murray’s lawyer, Ed Chernoff, told TMZ he would neither confirm nor deny if Dr. Murray administered Propofol to Jackson. Law enforcement sources tell us if they conclude the doctor administered the drug it may well lead to manslaughter charges.

Investigators are also suspicious of the delay in calling 911—the Dr. says he waited 20 - 30 minutes because he didn’t know Jackson’s address that would lead paramedics to the house. Jackson lived on one of the most famous streets in the world—one house above Sunset Blvd.

As the investigation into Jackson’s death heats up, there’s also an investigation into his life with drugs and the doctor’s who fueled it. Sources tell TMZ.com law enforcement is seriously investigating the prescription practices of several doctors who gave Jackson access to medications. Investigators are particularly interested in doctors who used aliases to write scripts for Jackson. One of the central figures in the investigation—Dr. Arnold Klein.

TMZ.com broke the story yesterday how members of Jackson’s staff complained that Klein was using the names of employees and others to help Jackson score drugs. One of the names allegedly used—Frank Tyson, a former Jackson employee. Several powerful meds in Tyson’s name were prescribed by Dr. Klein and found at the Neverland Ranch during the 2003 search.

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***10:35 a.m. Update July 10***

Jackson Docs Not Cooperating, Coroner Claims

Los Angeles, CA—Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com two doctors who treated Michael Jackson have not been forthcoming with their medical records.

Sources say Dr. Arnold Klein and Dr. Conrad Murray have not turned over the medical records the L.A. County Coroner’s office has requested. We’re told both doctors have turned over some records, but the coroner’s office has not gotten the complete file from either doctor.

And there’s this ... TMZ.com has learned a driver for Michael Jackson told coroner’s officials shortly after Jackson’s death that the singer was going to Dr. Klein’s office multiple times a week in the months preceding his death and sometimes would spend 3 to 4 hours inside.

The driver told coroner’s officials Jackson appeared disoriented when he left Klein’s office. This is consistent with what a bodyguard told Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies in 2004 ... when Jackson left the offices of Klein and other doctors.

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***2:30 a.m. Update July 10***

2003 Raid at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Netted Heavy Drugs

Santa Barbara County, CA—TMZ.com reports Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies who raided Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch back in 2003 found a syringe, powerful narcotics, vials and IV bags containing what could be anesthesia.

TMZ.com obtained the documents from the Sheriff’s Department detailing what was found in the search. Among the items…

• A vial of Versed (a powerful sedative)
• Several IV bags containing “a milky white fluid, located in a small cardboard box on top of the bathtub.“ Propofol and other anesthesias are milky white. (As TMZ.com first reported, Propofol was in Jackson’s home the day he died.)
• A vial of Promethazine (an antihistamine with strong sedative effects)
• A bottle of Alprazolam (generic for Xanax, a powerful anti-anxiety drug)
• A bottle of Percocet (a painkiller)
• A syringe
• A vial with Demerol in it
• Numerous loose pills outside bottles
• A bottle of Prednisone (a steroid)
• Ery-tab (an antibiotic)
• Prescriptions for Xanax that had been filled
• A prescription for Alprazolam
• Oxygen tanks
• IV stands

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***2:20 a.m. Update July 10***

Jackson Doctor Offers ‘Potent Narcotic’ Solution

Los Angeles, CA—One of Michael Jackson’s doctors wanted Michael Jackson to trade his dependence on Demerol for another “potent narcotic.“

Dr. Alex Farshchian wrote Michael Jackson a letter, dated July 21, 2002, in which he writes, “Buprinex (sic) is the potent narcotic I told you about last week. It is just like the D but better.“ Buprenex is an injectable narcotic painkiller.

During a search of Neverland, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies seized a scribbled note, which may have been written by Jackson and found around his drug stash, that says “Buprenex does the same as demerol, the only difference is you can’t become an addict on Buprenex.“ The note refers to Buprenex as “synthetic demeroll (sic).“ It goes on: “2 viles, I would feel safe having it in case of axident (sic).“

Research shows if Buprenex is taken for long periods of time or at high doses, it can become addictive.

The doctor refers in his letter to a “5-7 day program that offers you the solution.“ The doctor does not explain the program.