Michael Jackson's death was murder, says IML Los Angeles

Report says singer succumbed to 'acute propofol'.
Physician anesthetic ministered to Jackson to sleep.

The coroner of Los Angeles announced on Friday (28) that the death of singer Michael Jackson was rated as "murder" (caused by the hands of another person).


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According to a report of the examiner's office, Jackson succumbed to "acute intoxication of propofol. Propofol (also known as Diprivan) is a potent anesthetic that the singer had used with the intention of combating insomnia.

The drug - use of highly controlled - was applied by Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, hours before the singer's death, on June 25. The cardiologist is the target of police investigation, had his home searched, but so far had ordered his arrest.

In a statement, the police department in Los Angeles said the investigation is ongoing and will be up to local prosecutors decide whether charges will be made.

Family singer also released a statement commenting on the announcement. "The Jackson family again like to welcome the actions of the Forensic Institute of the LAPD and other law enforcement agencies, and awaits the day that justice will be done," the statement said.


Fatal mix
The report prepared by the Forensic Institute in Los Angeles and had shares released Friday also found that drugs were found in the body of Jackson, including the sedative diazepam (benzodiazepine) and lorazepam. Doctors say the combination of these drugs is dangerous.

In a statement to police, Murray said he would be concerned about an alleged defect in Jackson propofol. The night before the singer's death, the physician says he tried to put him to sleep without propofol, using, instead, the sedative diazepam, lorazepam and midazolam. Like all medications have failed to fall asleep and the star like Jackson, he said, had asked the drug several times, Murray would have finally given 25 mg of propofol. Once the singer slept, the doctor left the room.

In the same statement, divugaldo this week by the Los Angeles Times, "Murray told detectives that handled the star of insomnia for about six weeks before his death. He was giving Michael Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol every night intravenously, but trying to rid the singer of the dependence of the anesthetic.

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