All posts containing the tag: "homicide"
Posted Nov 20th 2009 1:09PM by TMZ Staff
The judge has unsealed the search warrant issued against Applied Pharmacy Services in Las Vegas ... where authorities believe Dr. Conrad Murray obtained the Propofol that ultimately killed Michael Jackson.
According to the affidavit, during the search of Dr. Murray's home and office, cops recovered a sales receipt from Applied Pharmacy. The receipt showed that on May 12, 2009, Dr. Murray purchased 4 100 ml vials of Propofol. He also purchased 3 vials of benzos. One of the drugs Murray purchased -- Flumazenil -- is actually an antidote to a benzo, used to counteract the effects of benzos.
The receipt for the drugs totaled $853, with a $65 FedEx fee to overnight the drugs.
The affidavit states that cops were on the hunt for Visa and FedEx information linking Dr. Murray to the sale of Propofol by Applied Pharmacy.
The affidavit says at the scene of Michael Jackson's death at his home, Propofol was recovered "in Dr. Murray's doctor's bag and on the bedside table." The Propofol was in 20 ml and 100 ml bottles.
According to the affidavit, Dr. Murray told cops he was not the first doc to introduce Jackson to Propofol. Dr. Murray stated Dr. Arnold Klein and Dr. Allan Metzger had given Jackson medicine that was not working.
And there's this ... according to the docs, "Detectives interviewed Grace Owanda (sic), Jackson's children's nanny. Owanda stated that Jackson was currently being treated by Dr. [Arnold] Klein and the last physician to treat Jackson was Dr. Larry Koplin."
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: affidavit, applied pharmacy, AppliedPharmacy, demerol, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, drugs, homicide, injections, investigation, IV, las vegas, LasVegas, prescriptions, propofol, search warrant, SearchWarrant
Posted Nov 18th 2009 11:30AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned the death of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star A.J. Jewell has officially been ruled a homicide -- this according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner.
The cause of death is listed as, "Physical altercation resulting in sickle cell trait related exertional collapse." Contributing factors are listed as, "intestinal myocardial fidrosis," as well as an enlarged heart.
Translation -- the fight triggered a flare up with Jewell's sickle cell disease.
Jewell died after an Atlanta strip club brawl early last month. The other man involved in the fight -- Frederick Richardson -- has since been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Richardson's attorney tells us, "It's an unfortunate situation, Frederick is sorry this situation happened and that A.J. died."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Real Housewives
Tags: a.j. jewell, A.j.Jewell, frederick richardson, FrederickRichardson, homicide, realhouswivesofatlanta
Posted Nov 15th 2009 8:50AM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson's homicide investigation is taking longer than expected because -- as one law enforcement source connected with the case said -- "We've had bad luck with big cases like OJ in the past, and we don't want to repeat those mistakes."
The source also pointed to the Robert Blake case, which some experts believe was also botched. But the source added, "There is not a problem with the case. Time is on our side. We want to do this right." The L.A. County D.A.'s office and the LAPD are working as a unit to "anticipate defense strategies and prepare for them." The D.A.'s office is actively involved, requesting lots of info from the LAPD.
One of the issues: authorities have keyed in on Applied Pharmacy in Las Vegas -- they want to make sure there are no other pharmacies that sent the Propofol in question to Dr. Conrad Murray.
Another issue: authorities have gone back to their medical experts for more input, as "strategies have changed" in a case they call "very complicated."
As for when the investigation will wrap: now authorities are saying they'd like to end it "before the Christmas holidays".... but that could get pushed to January.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, O.J., Exclusives
Tags: death, death investigation, DeathInvestigation, district attorney, DistrictAttorney, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, homicide, l.a. county d.a., L.a.CountyD.a., los angeles district attorney, LosAngelesDistrictAttorney, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
Posted Sep 12th 2009 10:50AM by TMZ Staff
The coroner says the death of Michael Jackson was a homicide, but La Toya Jackson is still calling it murder.
La Toya was on "20/20" last night with Barbara Walters, where she once again asserted that Michael was murdered by people who would benefit financially from his death, but she doesn't know exactly who.
Dr. Conrad Murray, who administered the drug that resulted in Jackson's death, is the only person the LAPD is focusing on in their investigation.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: coroner, dr conrad murray, DrConradMurray, homicide, la toya jackson, LaToyaJackson, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, murder, murdered, propofol
Posted Sep 3rd 2009 2:15AM by TMZ Staff
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the only person the LAPD is focusing on in Michael Jackson's homicide investigation is Dr. Conrad Murray.
TMZ has been reporting for weeks that other Jackson docs have been scrutinized by law enforcement and the L.A. County Coroner's office. Sources say, however, Dr. Murray is the only person in their crosshairs in the homicide investigation.
As for the other docs who prescribed to Michael Jackson, they are by no means in the clear. There is an active investigation on several fronts for fraudulent prescription practices as well as prescribing to an addict.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: dr conrad murray, DrConradMurray, homicide, investigation, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Sep 1st 2009 10:10PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Katherine Jackson has filed legal papers asking the judge in the Jackson probate case to have the estate pay for the burial.
Informed sources tell us lawyers for the estate will neither support nor oppose the motion -- but rather they will leave it to the judge.
A hearing is set for tomorrow at 9:30 AM PST.
The burial is set for Thursday.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: burial, court, dead, death, died, homicide, katherine jackson, KatherineJackson, michael jackson, michael jackson estate, MichaelJackson, MichaelJacksonEstate, probate
Posted Aug 28th 2009 4:30PM by TMZ Staff
The L.A. County Coroner has just officially announced the cause of Michael Jackson's death -- Acute Propofol intoxication.
The report says "other conditions contributing to death: Benzodiazepine effect." Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs (see below) used to treat anxiety and insomnia.
The manner of death is ruled: "HOMICIDE."
The Coroner did not release the full autopsy report -- just a press notice. It goes on:
The drugs PROPOFOL and LORAZEPAM (Ativan) were found to be the primary drugs responsible for Mr. Jackson's death.
Other drugs detected were: Midazolam (Versed), Diazepam (Valium), Lidocaine (topical anesthetic) and Ephedrine (used to treat hypotension associated with anesthesia).
The final Coroner's report, including the toxicology report, will remain on security hold, per the LAPD.
The Jackson family just released a statement:
"The Jackson family again wishes to commend the actions of the Coroner, the LAPD and other law enforcement agencies, and looks forward to the day that justice can be served."
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: coroner, death, drugs, homicide, lorazepam, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, overdose, propofol, report
Posted Aug 28th 2009 11:32AM by TMZ Staff
The L.A. County Coroner will release Michael Jackson's cause of death in the next hour or so.
We're told the Coroner will not release the autopsy report, but we will learn what the Coroner believes killed Michael Jackson ... and what conclusions the Coroner has drawn from the death -- i.e., homicide, death at the hands of another.
Come back to the site and you'll see it when it breaks.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: cause of death, CauseOfDeath, homicide, l.a. county coroner, L.a.CountyCoroner, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Jul 24th 2009 2:15AM by TMZ Staff
Law enforcement sources tell us 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.
We're told 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.
We've 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.
We're told both the Coroner and LAPD have significant evidence that Propofol caused Jackson's heart to stop.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: death, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, homicide, investigation, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
Posted Jul 20th 2009 1:45AM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson's sister, La Toya, still firmly believes her brother's death was no accident -- and yesterday outside Madeo, she told cameras "It's murder, I think someone did it."
Also at Madeo, interestingly enough: Thomas Mesereau, the guy who won Jackson a huge victory during the 2005 molestation trial.
As TMZ first reported, LAPD is treating Michael's death as a homicide.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: homicide, la toya jackson, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, murder, video
Posted Jul 16th 2009 5:34PM by TMZ Staff
The LAPD's probe into Michael Jackson's death is a criminal investigation -- according to the L.A. County District Attorney's office.
As we have 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." (emphasis added).
As we 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.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: criminal, death, homicide, investigation, Michael Jackson, MichaelJackson, Propofol
Posted Jul 16th 2009 2:30AM by TMZ Staff
We've learned the doctor at the center of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death is in the cross hairs of the LAPD because of his own words.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Dr. Conrad Murray's statements to police on the Saturday following Jackson's death contained incriminating disclosures about his involvement. Some members of law enforcement are surprised he spoke in the first place and surprised at what he volunteered.
As we reported yesterday, the LAPD is already treating Jackson's death as a homicide and there have been multiple conversations between detectives and the L.A. County District Attorney's office, although the D.A. has not opened its own formal investigation.
And we've learned, although some of the toxicology results are not in yet, important test results already completed point to the anesthesia Propofol as the primary cause of death. Our law enforcement sources say the evidence is clear -- Propofol was the primary reason Jackson's heart stopped beating.
Dr. Murray's lawyer would neither confirm nor deny if his client administered Propofol to Jackson the day he died.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: anesthesia, death, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, homicide, investigation, lapd investigation, LapdInvestigation, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, overdose, propofol
Posted Jul 15th 2009 3:00AM by TMZ Staff
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.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: death, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, homicide, investigation, lapd, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, overdose, propofol
Posted Jun 7th 2009 5:00PM by TMZ Staff
We've just seen a higher resolution image of the photo that appears to be David Carradine's body hanging in his hotel room -- and it shows what seems consistent with an auto-erotica scenario ... at least from outward appearances.
The photo -- published by a Thai tabloid -- shows a body suspended from a bar in a closet, with his hands bound together above his head. Carradine's genitals were also tied.
But the new sharper image also reveals what appears to be fishnet stockings covering the body. You can also see red women's lingerie on the bed. And, it appears, Carradine may have been wearing a dark wig.
Although there are signs this could have been a sexual act that turned accidentally deadly, family sources say they are still suspicious of the circumstances and have not ruled out homicide.
Filed under: David Carradine
Tags: accidental, auto erotica, AutoErotica, david carradine, DavidCarradine, death, hanging, homicide, rope, suicide, thailand
Posted Apr 23rd 2009 9:50AM by TMZ Staff
Duane 'Dog' Chapman told Larry King last night why he thinks cops haven't found physical evidence at the scene of Tuesday's shooting incident: the alleged gunman used a revolver (which doesn't eject shells) and then ditched it when he fled the scene.
Tags: Beth Chapman, BethChapman, dog the bounty hunter, DogTheBountyHunter, Duane Chapman, DuaneChapman, homicide, larry king, Larry King Live, LarryKing, LarryKingLive, shooting, video
