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Anesthesia in Jackson Case Tracked

Posted Jul 14th 2009 6:35PM by TMZ Staff

We've learned several pharmaceutical companies have been contacted by the DEA in the Michael Jackson case and we're told authorities are getting closer to identifying which person may have supplied the powerful anesthetic Propofol that appears to have killed the singer.

Sources tell us law enforcement found vials of Propofol in Michael Jackson's house after he died. The vials all have lot numbers. We're told several days ago the DEA contacted Teva Pharmaceuticals -- which manufactured one of the vials found at the house -- to determine who purchased it.

Teva sells Propofol to medical distributors, who then turn around and sell the vials to hospitals and doctors.

And, law enforcement sources say, the DEA also contacted other manufacturers of Propofol from the other vials found in Jackson's home.

Here's the problem. Although every vial has a lot number, the vials are not marked individually. There are thousands of vials in a lot. So the DEA and LAPD are trying to hone in on the culprit but, we're told, it's no easy task.




Tags: dea, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol, teva pharmaceuticals, TevaPharmaceuticals

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16. It does not matter if you loved or hated MJ when it comes to the manner in which he died. A doctor takes an oath to save lives. All lives. But these docs were immoral in their behaviour and it must be stopped. I personally wish MJ was still with us because of his unmatchable talent but even if you are not a fan you must understand the depravity of these so called doctors. BRING EM DOWN! For Anna Nicole, for Heath Ledger and yep for Micheal.

Posted at 6:59PM on Jul 14th 2009 by BOO

17. The world is ignoring the pleas of those children who were brave enough to step forward and tell what M.J. did to them. He will live in their nightmares forever. Also, Jackson lives in the perverted fantasies of his “fans.” Hailing and memorializing a pedophile is what the world is doing. Is there concrete proof this pervert is really dead? Two autopsies will insure the body looks unrecognizable, and ironically his parents and siblings are requesting a second autopsy. Someone should check the DNA of the three children he claims as being his biologically. Someone should do sanity checks on all the flakes who tag along after him — worshipping this master of illusions, public disguises, lies. It’s amazing that so much money is tied up around him. Others would lose out if they had to admit publically that Michael Jackson really was/is a pedophile — that he loved children so much he taught them to masturbate [it’s in his court papers, child testimonies and statements]. Since when — guess it is in the past 10 years and now, that people who have a special talent for entertaining others and lining the pockets of big businesses get to behave any old way they choose, and the public is so mesmerized that it does not have the backbone to defend our world’s children against real crimes. What a giant blemish on the backbone of the United States this is! Actually, what backbone. It’s dissolved. Remember the song “I’m Talkin’ to the Man in the Mirror” — Yes, that’s Jackson’s way of admitting he is sick. He names the third child Blanket. If one could delve into M.J.’s psychology what would be found? The stories of those he offended have been silenced with money and the public’s willingness to disregard them. Jackson’s idol Peter Pan — he wishes to be Peter Pan — the very feminine looking boy that enters the windows of unsuspecting children and steals them from their parents. J’s childhood was in a sense stolen — then he wishes to steal the childhood’s of children he singles out. Where is this world is a sane prosecutor and investigators who could uncover the twisted fantasies Jackson has played out in the public’s eyes? This entire Jacko-mania is evil. We should be praying for the children he offended because they have their lives before them, and when they turn out the lights at night — it is Jackson they see in their nightmares. When morning arrives — it is Jackson they see plastered all over the news with the world worshipping a pervert because he can dance and sing and hide the fact he really “loves” children just like pedophiles do! Years ago, one of his sisters was interviewed about her childhood. She told the world then her father molested her. Then, the world did not hear much from her. Then, the press seemed to be fooled by Jackson’s attempt to cover her comments up. The piper strikes up a tune, and the unsuspecting just chases him off into the wind to the ocean, where they all drown in their delusions and his illusions.



Posted at 7:03PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Allentown

18. "Although every vial has a lot number, the vials are not marked individually. There are thousands of vials in a lot.". And, how many vials did MJ have in his house?

This is going to take a while....hell, I would even help them tracking those vials if the asked. lol

Keep up the good work TMZ, you guys are always on top of things.

Posted at 7:06PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Joann

19. 9. ALL ROADS LEAD TO MJ. THE CHILD MOLESTING DRUG ADDICTED FREAK!!!

Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Am I A Pedophile?


Go get your facts those kids lied to get money that came out in court even the cops caught those kids lying!!

Posted at 7:01PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Missy

20. it not me

Posted at 7:02PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Dr. Uga Booby Bongo

21. Many people are addicts - look at all the FAT people who can't stop eating !

Posted at 7:02PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Queeny

22. I can't believe some of these comments...maybe he did have a problem...so do SO many people out there, he's famous, that's the only reason we are hearing this...it happens all day long to people that aren't famous.....he was a wonderful perfomer, musician, and above all, a fabulous father. I can't believe people can talk so poorly about MJ. He is forever in my heart, and I pray for his family, and his kids......RIP Michael.......Much love...

Posted at 7:07PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Lisa Sndak

23. THIS IS ALL A PLOY.... the real killer is DR MURRAY...they are distracting us with DR KLEIN. WHERE IS DR MURRAY?!! DONT BE FOOLED BY THEIR DISTRACTIONS!!

Posted at 7:05PM on Jul 14th 2009 by MJ STANS

24. POOR MISSY STILL THINKS HER GOD IS INNOCENT!!
HES A DEAD PERV!!!
and a dead junkie!!
reason why he is dead is because he could not numb himself enough to forget all the nasty things he did to those young kids !! SICK!!!!
Go get your facts those kids lied to get money that came out in court even the cops caught those kids lying!!

Posted at 7:01PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Missy

Posted at 7:05PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Adrienne

25. WHOOPI GOLDBERG thinks Michael was dead a while before the 911 call was made.... like maybe a long time.

Posted at 7:05PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Tom

26. HE IS DEAD ! MOVE ON!!!
THERE HAS TO BE OTHER CELEBS OUT THERE YOU CAN REPORT ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTF?!!

Posted at 7:07PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Pink to the Lee

27. Isn't who pushed the PLUNGERS of the syringes the most important thing? Can they not look at fingerprints on the syringes/vials/IV bags and ocmpare them to the docs? Then test the inside of the syringes and bags to see what medication was in them. There were reports of the cops taking red sharps containers out of the home..in those containers would be the used syringes (medication residual INside the syringes, prints on the OUTside). Ditto for the vials in the home. Even if they wore gloves when drawing the med up and giving it, at SOME point the person who KILLED him would have touched the vial with their bare fingers.

Posted at 7:07PM on Jul 14th 2009 by rainbow4321

28. 23. "Although every vial has a lot number, the vials are not marked individually. There are thousands of vials in a lot.". And, how many vials did MJ have in his house?

This is going to take a while....hell, I would even help them tracking those vials if the asked. lol

Keep up the good work TMZ, you guys are always on top of things.

Posted at 7:06PM on Jul 14th 2009 by Joann

Put me on that list too. I will help them tracking those vials too.

Posted at 7:09PM on Jul 14th 2009 by engel

29. The authorities found this drug and others when they raided NEVERLAND in 1993 and didn't give a crap about it then. Now that he's dead all of a sudden they want to place blame for his death. maybe if they had made a big deal of it in 1993, he'd be alive today.

Posted at 7:18PM on Jul 16th 2009 by jaye

30. Go get em DEA! Lock these doctors up that have -0- ethics and motivated by money that they would prescribe such a thing!

Posted at 7:16PM on Jul 14th 2009 by G

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