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LOS ANGELES – On the day Michael Jackson died, his personal chef says her first hint of something amiss was when his doctor didn't come downstairs to get the juices and granola he routinely brought the King of Pop for breakfast each morning.
Kai Chase, a professionally trained chef hired by Jackson to maintain a healthy food regimen, recalled the singer's final days in an interview with The Associated Press. She also spoke about the role of his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who is now the focus of a manslaughter investigation.
Chase said Tuesday that she had gotten used to seeing Murray coming and going from the mansion. The doctor usually arrived about 9 or 9:30 p.m. and would go upstairs to Jackson's room, and she said she would not see him again before she left — sometimes late in the evening — but understood he was staying the night.
In the morning, when she arrived for work, Chase said she would see the doctor coming down the steps carrying oxygen tanks. When Murray didn't come downstairs the morning of June 25, "I thought maybe Mr. Jackson is sleeping late," Chase said.
"I started preparing the lunch and then I looked at my cell phone and it was noon. About 12:05 or 12:10 Dr. Murray runs down the steps and screams, 'Go get Prince!' He's screaming very loud. I run into the den where the kids are playing. Prince (Jackson's oldest son) runs to meet Dr. Murray and from that point on you could feel the energy in the house change.
"I walked into the hall and I saw the children there. The daughter was crying. I saw paramedics running up the stairs."
At that point, Chase said, the small group that was gathered — the children, their nanny, a housekeeper and Chase — held hands and began to pray. As paramedics raced up to the room, Chase recalls, "We were all praying, 'Help Mr. Jackson be O.K.'
"Then everyone was very quiet."
At about 1:30 p.m. she said security guards told her and other staff to leave the property because "Mr. Jackson was being taken to the hospital."
When she came outside, she said, ambulances were in the courtyard and a crowd had gathered.
Chase, 37, who has cooked for other celebrities and comes from a show-business family, was hired by Jackson in March, let go in May, then returned on June 2. She said the pop star's focus was on fresh, healthy food for him and the children.
She said she prepared meals for the family and occasionally for Murray. She said Jackson was in training for his upcoming shows in London and told her: "You have to take care of me."
On most days, she said, Murray would bring Jackson the special fruit juice drinks Chase prepared for him, followed by granola with almond milk. For lunch, Jackson would eat with the children from a menu that included such things as spinach salad and chicken.
Murray sometimes joined them for dinner, which might be a seared ahi tuna. She said the doctor conferred with her about the 50-year-old pop singer's food and made sure that he ate.
The only oddity was the oxygen tanks. Chase said she never asked about the purpose of the oxygen and she saw no sign that Jackson was on drugs or was in failing health.
"Normally in the morning, he would bring oxygen tanks from upstairs downstairs, one in each hand," she said.
Authorities searched Murray's Las Vegas home and medical office Tuesday as part of an investigation that included raids last week of his clinic and storage in Houston.
With toxicology reports pending, investigators are working under the theory that the powerful anesthetic propofol caused Jackson's heart to stop, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Murray told investigators he regularly administered the drug to help Jackson sleep, and had done so sometime in the early morning of June 25, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
Propofol is supposed to be administered only in monitored medical settings by trained personnel; the official told AP that Murray left the bedroom and returned to find the star unresponsive. Police have said Murray is cooperating and have not labeled him a suspect, and his lawyer, Edward Chernoff, has said the doctor "didn't prescribe or administer anything that should have killed Michael Jackson."
Like Murray, Chase said she was hired to accompany Jackson to London for his comeback concerts and the request was personally made to her by his 12-year-old son, Prince Michael II.
"Prince said, 'Daddy wants me to tell you he wants you to go to London with us,'" she recalled. "I said, 'Tell your daddy that I'm pleased and honored."
She said she had already filled out paperwork and submitted a copy of her passport to the Jackson staff and expected to leave for London on July 3.
On June 23, she said Jackson told her: "I'm packed and I'm ready to go." Two days later, he was dead.
It was the end of her dream job and an idyllic time in Chase's life, a time that had begun in March with a call from Jackson's assistant, Michael Williams. She was told that "a client" wanted her services as personal chef but she was not told the client was Jackson until she was hired.
"I couldn't believe it," she said. "I asked him if I was on 'Candid Camera.' I said, 'Am I being punked?'"
She said Jackson had seen her resume which included jobs cooking for Macy Gray and Jamie Foxx as well as catering a fund raiser for President Barack Obama. She said he also knew she was from a multiracial background and her godfather was Redd Foxx.
But before she started she had to pass muster with three other people: the Jackson children.
"I came to the house and the first people I met were the kids. They started interviewing me," she said. "They told me: 'We're into healthy eating.'"
When they approved her, she went to work and "we developed a really great bond."
Most days, she said, Jackson made a point of having both lunch and dinner with the children, Prince, 11-year-old Paris and 7-year-old Prince Michael II, known as Blanket, and each meal was preceded by Paris saying grace. After weeks of healthy food, she said she wrote Jackson a note with a suggestion:
"I said, 'What about doing comfort-food Saturdays? We could do barbecued chicken and corn on the cob, maybe Mexican food or soul food.'" She said he loved the idea, but as the concerts approached, healthy eating returned full time.
"He said, 'I'm a dancer,' and he wanted food that would not make him cramp up while he was dancing."
She now treasures little notes she received from the children and from Jackson and a present he gave her.
"One day he handed me a little gift bag and said, 'This is for you from me and the children.' He had given me an iPod Touch because the children told him I still had a Walkman. It had the 25th anniversary 'Thriller' album loaded on it."
She said she has visited with the children since Jackson's death and they are doing well. "They have so many cousins to play with."
As for Chase's future, she said Jackson encouraged her to write a cookbook and she has written one tentatively titled, "Fit for a King." It includes recipes she cooked for Jackson and the story of the time she worked for him.
"He was an inspiration to me," she said.
August 3, 2009
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TELLING quote from Uri Geller in ITV1's Sunday night coffin-chaser MY FRIEND MICHAEL JACKSON: "Michael Jackson had time for everyone."
Aw, Uri. That's real nice.
But I can't help thinking it's a pity he didn't have much time for you after you'd introduced him to Martin Bashir.
Especially after I sat through 60 minutes of this supposed earth-shattering expose.
A shabby and shallow enterprise which, in terms of historical relevance and significance, surely ranks alongside popping round next door's to look at Brian and Cynthia's slides from their 1973 caravanning tour of Todmorden.
Because if we chip away at the bluster, the tears and the hyperbole, the facts are these:
ITV managed to make an hour-long documentary from some low-quality (in every sense) camcorder footage Uri Geller took during two or three (promotional?) visits Jacko made to England years ago.
And desperately cut it together with reels of self- indulgent Gellerisms and inter- views with such noted Jacko experts as Eve Pollard, Lord Greville Janner, some author bloke and a couple of sick kids who met him at Exeter City.
For this feat we must recognise the craft and imagination of the production team. But we should not praise them for it.
Nor should we praise Geller. Because if the memories of his good friend were so precious, so full of love, then perhaps a more fitting tribute to Jacko would have been honouring their privacy. Fact is, this was more about Uri Geller than Michael Jackson. Because the one thing they did have in common was their lifelong membership of PJA (Publicity Junkies Anonymous.)
Too much spoontalk, not enough moonwalk. Witness Geller's glee that "The most famous man in the world is going to be my best man!" (Now, I don't know about you fellas, but I preferred to ask someone who I'd met more than a few times in my life.)
And call me a cynical old git but I'm always slightly wary of a man who starts highlighting his hair in his 60s.
Geller must have known he'd leave himself open to accusations of cashing in before the body was cold.
And even he must have taken a break from the fairies at some point and realised some people would struggle to swallow his recollections. Now, I'm not saying that Uri Geller's talent for bending has moved on from spoons to the truth.
But, given that Jacko's side of Uri's stories was unlikely to be heard, some people will have watched this documentary with a certain degree of cynicism.
In fact, I couldn't help but recall something the late Princess Of Wales once told me during a break in our weekly darts match at the White Horse in Fulham. "Ian Hyland," she said. "There will always be doubters, Ian Hyland."
(Then she looked up at me with the faint glistening of a tear clouding her beautiful blue eyes, and to this day I'll never forget what she said next: "By the way, nice arrers on that double-top fella. Pint?")
Come on, surely even the most open-minded viewers would have raised their eyebrows when Geller announced he once interrogated Jacko under hypnosis about those first child abuse accusations (now, why didn't Santa Barbara County DA Tom Sneddon ever think of that?)
Me, I prefer the recollections of the ordinary folk who met Jacko. Hearing from the disabled boy who came out of his shell after Jacko hugged him at that Exeter match was this film's one genuinely heartwarming moment.
But for sheer old-fashioned straight-talking, you'll never top that girl who was suffering from cancer when she met him: "To be honest he looked like a waxwork - I couldn't stop staring at his nose."
As for Geller, I've one sugges- tion. You know that camcorder footage you have of Jacko falling over at Paddington station, Uri? Why not send it to Harry Hill at You've Been Framed?
Might squeeze another £250 out of it.
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Another leach, another person who used Michael for their own gain. Michael was surrounded by these kinda people who only had dollar signs in their eyes, michael couldnt trust anyone, most people betrayed him for money (he wrote a song called money check out the lycics), the list is endless, he tried to help children only to attract money hungry parents ie Gavin Arvizo & co. The guy never had any peace, his children gave him that, unconditional love which thank God he did find in the very end. No wonder he was so desperate to have children. Mankind should be ashamed!
By Saronn. Posted August 3 2009 at 12:57 AM.
Uri is a very sad man. Desperately using Jackson's death and his claims of best friendmenship with the star to advance his public persona. Uri was dumped by Jackson. Uri is a celeb-hag, a star-fly and an A-hole. I'm glad he is not my friend. What's sad is the only thing Uri is known for is cashing in on MJ's fame. Would you Brit's please do me a favor and keep Uri on your side of our pond. We try to keep the pond scum at a minimal here. Thanks.
By joe_transit. Posted August 2 2009 at 9:04 PM.
He is one of those who were used as part time handlers of Michael Jackson by those who in effect had ousted MJ from the US. For the most part we know very little about Michael Jackson's private life, we know very little about him at all. The life story of Michael Jackson aside from his stage image as a greate performer might turn out to be very interesting as he had met and been acquainted with some very interesting people. I would like to see and read more about Michael Jackson's life, as it would cast some light upon certain dark creatures like Uri Geller.
By Mickson. Posted August 2 2009 at 7:22 PM.
I think Uri Geller is ridiculous! He has not done MJ any service whatsoever with this documentary. I do not believe for one minute that he asked MJ about the child abuse under hypnosis (I do believe he was innocent of the crimes) honestly, are you so hard up for cash you had to do him such a disservice? I remember when Geller was in the jungle on 'I'm a celeb get me out of here' he reckoned he was sending MJ telepathic messages from the jungle and wishing him happy birthday small problem...he didn't get his birth date right! Yeah good friends never know their friends birth date do they? I think Paul Mckenna and David Copperfield have nothing to worry about! apparantley you can see a video of him cheating on Youtube
By June. Posted August 2 2009 at 11:56 AM.
One of TV's great excruciating moments was when Geller was on "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here" & he tried (& conspicuously failed) to get the group to send out 'good vibes' to MJ on his birthday...
Loved it as the group looked around at each other and extricated themselves as tactfully as possible - in fact, I wonder if some bright researcher could check & see if any of that jungle group have made any unctuous comments since MJ took his leave..?
By RussN. Posted August 2 2009 at 11:34 AM.
Geller is just a magician, he has never allowed himself to be tested scientifically because nothing would happen, a con man basically who many fools fall for. And just another insect feeding off the decaying body of Mj
By ian derby. Posted August 2 2009 at 11:06 AM.
Uri Geller is a hypocrite. On an interview in 2006 on 'the boland show' he stated that he doesn't talk to michael Jackson anymore and had cut him out of his life because jackson allegedly made some anti semitic remarks. And now he's his 'best friend'...please!!!
By abel. Posted August 2 2009 at 9:46 AM.
Couldnt agree more with this article..yet another "close" friend of Michaels that hadnt had any contact with him for ages before his death. If only 1 of these "close" friends had actually helped the poor guy, instead of being shallow hypocrites , I believe he would still be here today. ..even his visits to Uri were used to Uri's advantage ...some friend he is.
Uri ..you should be ashamed of yourself cashing in on Michael..like so many others appear to be doing.
By Mandy. Posted August 2 2009 at 8:33 AM.
What's worse is that this programme has actually been done twice: once on ITV and closer to MJ's death on Israel's Channel 2.
That, too, was rubbish.
By N. Posted August 2 2009 at 6:32 AM.
Anyone who believes this slimy showman bends
spoons with his mind needs a reality check.
Magicians have been doing the same thing for years
and the other things Geller claims to do with his
'mind'. Why should i believe him?
If he told me the time I wouldn't trust him.
By SickOfItAll. Posted August 2 2009 at 3:12 AM.
Seems Geller will sell precious memories and his treasured home video's to anyone with some cash.I uesd to like Uri Geller but this was a new low even for him, putting on the tears for the camera, the full works and it was pathetic to watch and even if I am cynical it was still bad acting from Geller. I also noticed his silly freshly highlighted hair, I'm starting to wonder now if he could ever bend spoons, maybe he put that on as well because this guy has got some cheek alright, anyway Uri, stop milking Jackson the guy is dead so show some respect.
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DRAMATIC new details of the desperate battle to save Michael Jackson's life are revealed today after the News of the World unearthed a photograph of his DEATHBED.
The photo - taken by a family insider the day after Jacko died at his rented mansion in North Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles - has been published in the printed edition of the News of the World. It shows the aftermath of the frantic struggle to revive him.
The photo shows where the King of Pop's personal physician Dr Conrad Murray spent up to 25 minutes trying to resuscitate him - first on the bed, then on the rug-covered wooden floor - after the star was taken ill.
There have been many conflicting stories surrounding Jacko's final hours on June 25.
But last night Los Angeles County Coroner Lieutenant Fred Corral confirmed to us: "That IS the scene where Michael Jackson died."
It is pictured EXACTLY as detectives found it after paramedics rushed Jacko to the UCLA Medical Center where he was officially pronounced dead at 2.26pm.
Nothing has been touched or moved from the second-floor bedroom, thought to be used by Dr Murray to store medical supplies.
The room - suprisingly tidy after such drama - was sealed off and deemed a potential murder scene by the authorities.
Every key detail revealed in the picture has been pored over by specialist investigators. There on the floor at the bottom of the bed is a used AMBU BAG - a manual pump device used by medics to force air through a mask and into the lungs to keep an unconscious patient alive.
This was part of Dr Murray's kit and the INSTRUCTION LEAFLET is alongside.
The see-through curl of plastic tubing linking the bag and mask appears to have collected pools of liquid. Parts of the tube have a red or brown discolouration.
This is likely to be the result of expelled moisture in the breath and evidence the device HAS been used.
On a wheeled trolley to the left of the photo (which we are not publishing online but which is available in our printed edition) is more medical equipment.
ALCOHOL PREPARATION PADS used for cleaning the skin before drug injections, a roll of SURGICAL TAPE and a box of disposable LATEX GLOVES. On the bedside table is a large landline PHONE. It isn't known if this is the one used by bodyguard Alberto Alvarez to dial 911 when his boss failed to respond to Murray's efforts.
Abandoned on the bed is a string of Middle Eastern-style PRAYER BEADS, worn by Jackson around his neck and clearly visible in our picture.
"There's a mystery around who gave them to Michael but he loved to wear them," said our insider.
Bizarrely, what looks just like an INCONTINENCE PAD sits in the centre of the bed, possibly covering blood or other stains. The length of blue ribbon alongside is believed to have been used as a MAKESHIFT TOURNIQUET, to bind the star's arm and find a vein so drugs could be administered. The duvet is pulled to one side and, incredibly, there is still a slight DENT made by dying Jacko's head in the plumped-up pillow, up against the ornate gold-painted headboard.
Oddly, a tube of Crest TOOTHPASTE lies apparently unopened on the bed. An insider said this had no relevance to the resuscitation, but Jacko, 50, was obsessed with dental hygiene and had tubes of the stuff all over the house.
On the side table is also a half-drunk bottle of ORANGE. The insider told us: "It was MJ's. He was trying to stay healthy."
On the shelf above there's a near-full bottle of FIJI MINERAL WATER, the fashionable brand favoured by celebrities. Another almost-empty bottle is on the glass-topped trolley nearby. Almost hidden under the duvet you can see the legs of a TOY DOLL that usually sat on top of the bed.
Alongside is a DVD or CD. Back on the bedside table sits a SPECTACLES CASE. Both the star and Dr Murray wore glasses but our source said: "Jacko had many pairs, and their cases, lying about all over the house."
Out of view of the camera, according to our insider, are oxygen bottles used to treat the star as part of his heavy-duty prescription drugs regime.
Sources close to the investigation have said police also found Diprivan (often known as propofol), a powerful sedative used as an anaesthetic, at the house.
Medical professionals and the technical literature clearly state that Diprivan, which is not for home use, should always be administered with oxygen.
African tribe buries Jacko :: News :: Daily Star: Simply The Best 7 Days A Week
Daily Star: Simply The Best 7 Days A Week :: News :: African tribe buries JackoAFRICAN TRIBE BURIES JACKO
ABOVE: Michael JacksonMICHAEL Jackson has been “buried” by an African tribe who believe the star was a god with magic powers.
The Anyi people, based in Ivory Coast, have worshipped Jacko since he visited them in 1992.
They crowned him Prince Michael Amalaman Anohin to make him their king-in-waiting and believed he would eventually base himself in their homeland to rule over them.
Tribal leaders went to the American Embassy after Jacko died to demand his body was sent to them, but their request was turned down.
They put his spirit to rest at the weekend in a funeral-style ceremony on a football pitch in front of thousands of grief-stricken mourners.
The service was held in the village of Krindjabo, in the Sanwi Kingdom, where people travelled from miles around to see his spirit laid to rest.
The Anyi people insist Jacko’s presence has watched over them since his visit 17 years ago, when he went to Africa to “sound out the architecture of my DNA”.
Chieftains are still hopeful his body will be moved so they can carry out a traditional river burial.
Tribesman Emmanuel Kassy Kofi said: “If the Americans or his family permitted us to bring the body here, we’d do what needs to be done.
“It was Michael himself who tested his DNA, found this is where he came from and said it’d be good to find his family.”
Meanwhile, a photo of Jacko’s deathbed shows what appears to be a giant nappy on his mattress.
He possibly wore the incontinence pad as a result of the strong drugs he used to sleep.
Jacko was addicted to pain-killers and police are working on the theory he used coma-inducing Propofol.
Le médecin de Michael Jackson était fauché avant de le rencontrer
Le médecin de Michael Jackson était fauché avant de le rencontrer
On vient d'apprendre que Conrad Murray, le médecin personnel de Michael Jackson et principal suspect dans la mort de celui-ci, était dans une situation financière peu enviable quand il a croisé la route du King.
Fauché comme les blés et il avait des dettes à gauche à droite pour un montant d'environ 500 000€. Des dettes incluant des pensions alimentaires pour ses 6 enfants ainsi que des retards de paiements pour de l'équipement médical.
Autant dire que quand il a rencontré Michael Jackson, son sang n'a fait qu'un tour et il a tout de suite vu le magot qu'il allait se faire sur le dos du chanteur.
Hypocondriaque et dépendant, Michael Jackson avait besoin d'un médecin constamment à ses côtés. Pour l'argent, le Dr Conrad Murray est devenu le savant fou du King of Pop.
Rien n'était trop bon pour le chanteur qui était prêt à payer des ordonnances et des médicaments au prix fort.
Pire, les organisateurs des concerts de L'O2 Arena étaient disposés à payer à prix d'or le médecin qui parviendrait à refaire monter Michael sur scène le Jour J et pendant 50 dates.
En pleine débâcle financière, le Dr Murray n'a pas pu refuser une telle opportunité. Acculé par ses dettes, il était en manque de liquidités. Ses comptes étaient débiteurs, il ne payait plus son crédit immobilier d'un montant de 1,6 millions de dollars.
En 1992, il était même en faillite personnelle. Heureusement, la poule aux œufs d'or qu'est Michael Jackson était là pour arranger ses problèmes.
Mais, maintenant qu'il l'a peut-être tué, sa source de revenus s'est envolée et les ennuis ne font que commencer.
La cupidité d'un homme valait-elle la vie du grand Michael Jackson ?
Les médicaments de Michael Jackson : la liste interdite
Les médicaments de Michael Jackson : la liste interdite
Plus de 10.000 pilules en 6 mois ! Voilà le titre à la fois sobre et spectaculaire du dernier numéro en kiosque de The National Enquirer.
Très bien informé, le tabloïd américain n'avait pas eu peur d'annoncer 6 mois à l'avance la mort du King. Ce qui c'était malheureusement avéré exacte...
The National Enquirer s'était basé sur les dépenses faramineuses de santé de Michael Jackson, avec des montants annoncés de plus de 35 000 euros par mois en médicaments.
Des rumeurs confirmées aujourd'hui avec cette liste noire des produits que prenaient régulièrement le chanteur. Une liste de course tout ce qu'il y a de plus normal sauf que les fruits, les légumes, le café et la viande sont remplacés du Demerol, du Diprivan, du Prozac ou encore de l'Aminorex... pour la plupart de puissants anesthésiants, anti-douleurs et antidépresseurs.
Des cachets pour tenter de calmer une douleur existentielle incurable : "Cela fait plus de 50 comprimés par jour dont une trentaine de médicaments différents pour soigner des maladies réelles ou imaginaires" dévoile une source policière aux enquêteurs. Ne mangeant presque plus, "il vivait littéralement de médicaments" ajoute-t-elle.
En découvrant ces preuves à conviction, on se demande bien en effet combien d'années encore MJ pouvait-il vivre à ce rythme.
Ce qui fait dire ce matin à LaToya Jackson qu'il aurait été très facile d'achever son frère dans un tel état. Et on reparle d'assassinat...
Another Storage Unit Rented by Jackson Doc | TMZ.com
Another Storage Unit Rented by Jackson Doc | TMZ.com
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.
We're 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.
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.
We do not know if the Vegas storage unit has been searched pursuant to a warrant.
Michael Jackson deathbed: Chilling scene of star's final moments - mirror.co.uk
Michael Jackson deathbed: Chilling scene of star's final moments - mirror.co.ukMichael Jackson deathbed: Chilling scene of star's final moments
By Victoria Ward and Ryan Parry 3/08/2009
A picture has been published showing the bedroom where medics battled to save Michael Jackson.
The photo, which appeared in a Sunday tabloid at the weekend, was taken the day after the singer's death and shows the scene exactly as 999 crews found it when they were called to his home last month.
Jacko was pronounced dead two hours later and the second-floor room - thought to have been used by his personal doctor Conrad Murray - was immediately sealed as police launched an investigation. Nothing was removed.
In a powerful snapshot of his final moments, medical kit used to try to revive him lies discarded.
On the rug at the foot of the bed is a used Ambush-bag - a hand-held device used to resuscitate patients by forcing air through a mask and into the lungs.
More medical equipment is stored away on a wheeled trolley in the corner of the room including alcohol prepaid-lion pads, used to clean the skin before injections are given, a roll of surgical tape and a box of latex gloves.
On the bedside table is Wacko's glasses case, a half-finished bottle of orange and some Fiji mineral water.
A string of prayer beads, commonly worn by Jackson, is on the bed.
And what looks like an incontinence pad lies on the mattress where the cover has been thrown back and some blue ribbon believed to have been used as a tourniquet. Medics would have tied it tightly around Wacko's arm to find a vein to inject drugs.
An unopened tube of toothpaste is also on the bed and a doll can be seen poking out from the duvet.
Oxygen tanks are understood to be just out of sight.
It is believed the King of Pop suffered from chronic insomnia and used the strong unaesthetic Proposal to help him sleep, which is always given with oxygen.
But other equipment deemed vital in administering Propofol was absent from the 50-year-old's bedroom - kit that reports suggest could have saved his life.
Aide 'killed' Jacko with Demerol hit as Doctor Murray slept [THANK GOD, IT'S OVER. I CAN GET SOME SLEEP]
Dr Murray is reported to have confessed to cops that he had ALREADY given the singer surgical anaesthetic Propofol that same day.
Jackson is feared to have woken when the effects wore off and demanded pain relief.
The Demerol was duly administered by the compliant aide - with devastating effects.
Quizzed ... Dr Conrad Murray
The combination of Demerol and Propofol, known by the brand name Diprivan, triggered a massive heart attack.
US sources have claimed the cardiologist was asleep and therefore not paying attention when his patient's heart stopped beating.
He woke to find 50-year-old Jackson dead and desperately tried to revive him.
A case insider told The Sun: "Murray would set up a system to give Michael a steady intravenous release of Diprivan through the night.
Drip
"But this time Michael woke up before Murray did and asked one of his aides for some Demerol.
"The aide gave it to him, but it was too soon after receiving the anaesthetic. That's what killed him."
Jackson is thought to have first taken Demerol to control the pain of burns to his scalp he suffered filming a Pepsi advert.
Dr Murray is said to have told Los Angeles police about administering Propofol two days after Jacko died on June 25.
Propofol - which should only be given in a hospital environment - can be delivered by an intravenous drip to release a steady supply.
But there should always be equipment available to monitor the electrical impulses of the patient's heart and the level of oxygen in their blood supply.
An ECG would trigger an alarm if the patient flatlined, while a pulse oximeter would sound if oxygen supplies changed.
Neither device was found by detectives when they searched Jackson's rented Holmby Hills mansion following his death.
Latex
Dr Murray's lawyer Ed Chernoff has always maintained that his client denies giving Jacko anything that killed him.
Meanwhile a picture believed to be of the bedroom in which Jackson died has emerged. On the floor at the foot of the deathbed is a manual oxygen pump.
Surrounding the bed are alcohol pads used for cleaning skin before injections, a roll of surgical tape and a box of latex gloves.
On the bedside table is a phone, contradicting Dr Murray's claim he was delayed calling 911 because there was no phone nearby.
On the bed are prayer beads. There is also what appears to be an incontinence pad and a makeshift tourniquet. The source of the pic said oxygen bottles used in the star's drugs regime are just out of shot.
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