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Cause of Michael Jackson's Death Remains Undetermined, Further Tests Required

June 27, 2009 03:33:09 GMT

The doctors who perform an autopsy on Michael Jackson's body are not yet able to conclude the exact cause of his death, but they deny indication of any external trauma or foul play.
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An autopsy performed to determine the exact cause of 's death has been completed in a matter of hours on Friday, June 26, but doctors who conducted it couldn't come to immediate conclusion just yet on what killed the superstar. Further tests, thus, are required, said Los Angeles County Coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey.

"The cause of death (determination) has been deferred, which means that the medical examiner has ordered additional testing such as toxicology and other studies," Craig told reporters outside the coroner's office. "Those tests we anticipate will take an additional four to six weeks."

Detailing on the outcome of the autopsy, Craig confirmed, "There was no indication of any external trauma or indication of foul play to the body of Mr. Jackson." However, Craig did say Michael had been taking "some prescription medications" before his death, but he could not confirm what those drugs were.

Michael's family has been informed of the autopsy results earlier. As of press time, it can be confirmed that Michael's body will be released to family members soon after they choose a mortuary for funeral arrangements.

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posted by NIGERIANS on Nov 12, 2009
I LOVE YOU MIC, THE ENTIRE NIGERIA MISSED YOU
posted by AUSTIN NIGERIAN POL on Nov 12, 2009
my entire household and i will live to remember you MIKE,, you are a real gem, a man of inestimable value.... I LOVE YOU
posted by dammycool on Oct 21, 2009
Death will surely come,we should all learn how to lay a good legacy.thou MJ is a great icon.
posted by nelly masiso on Jul 30, 2009
the way you i loved your music i will miss you jackson
posted by Ninofrank on Jul 15, 2009
TO MY FAMOUS' MICHEAL STEP AS FOUNDLY CALLED U. UR ARE EXITE IS VERY PAINFUL TO BEAR BUT IT HAS HAPPENED. I STIL LOVE U REST IN PEACE. KUDOS, MICHEAL STEP
posted by Sample from B/R ST.E on Jul 13, 2009
Michael, am also Michael and i've been loving you for years. even if you were guilty of what they say. i see you as a human, subject to failure just like the rest of normal people. and as for the perfect one's may God help them. to me you were as perfect as you need to be. and i don't believe one bit of those stories they told of you. Rest in piece my friend
posted by Lil henry on Jul 07, 2009
Blankiroja or whatever you really need to get you facts straight mike was not a rapiest !! can you prove it...uh I dnt think so so it's best you keep your mouth shut about what you don't know thank you We love and miss you mike may you rest in peace : D
posted by Morvel on Jul 02, 2009
YOU ROCK(ed) the (my) World! You will be missed! <3 :'-(
posted by Shaelynn on Jul 01, 2009
i love you michael and i always will
posted by Shaelynn on Jul 01, 2009
i will always remember you michael
posted by Nina on Jul 01, 2009
He was the greatest of all! What a tragedY!
posted by John on Jun 30, 2009
Michael Jackson was killed by Martin Bashir and his "negative and pseudo-friendly " document in which was suggest an Idea that Michael Jackson is pedophile .Than Michael Jackson withdrew from seclusion and started taking drugs very much.
posted by famuyiwa damilare j on Jun 30, 2009
i love michael jackson ;no death is inevitable and ofcourse all of us gah to go one day.Thou MJ is great achiever.
posted by marienoel on Jun 30, 2009
i love u mike,u'll stay in my heart forever
posted by at on Jun 29, 2009
u were great to wach we will miss u.
posted by chris on Jun 29, 2009
i love his style of dancing and breaking
posted by blankiroja on Jun 29, 2009
micheal jackson i never liked bcuz ur a rapist so idc if u died:)
posted by chris on Jun 29, 2009
i love you michael jackson u will never be forgotten
posted by krissh on Jun 28, 2009
u may gone forever, but ur style ,trend ,name and songs stil in our mind forever and ever,may god bless uuu michael.....krisshh
posted by superfly tnt on Jun 28, 2009
Good people die but nobody understands or cares, those who live a good life find rest in death.Love him or hate him NOTHING can hurt Michael now or ever as he rests. "Auuse m'ntendere."
posted by Bernadett from Hunga on Jun 28, 2009
I am still shocked. Part of my childhood and adolescence died with him.. He will live forever in my heart. I feel with his family. My condolences.
posted by Esther Feer- Tanzani on Jun 28, 2009
I love his style and the way he sings!! Ooh its painful..GOD BLESS HIM AND FORGIVEN HIM WHERE HE WENT WRONG
posted by Esther Feer of Dar e on Jun 28, 2009
I get shocked when i heard frm the Radio that michael is died.. Very sorry Michael's family, and he'll never b forgotten.
posted by betty on Jun 27, 2009
Sorry that u died but u will never be forgotten i love u u tock
posted by yohana on Jun 27, 2009
i love you michael jackson u will never be forgotten xxxxx
posted by Michael Jackson on Jun 27, 2009
i love you michael jackson u will never be forgotten xxxxx
posted by alison on Jun 27, 2009
his a grate guy

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