
Since the untimely sudden death of music legend Michael Jackson made headlines a few weeks ago, many have speculated as to what may have killed the pop icon.
Several reports have surfaced stating Jackson had a long track record for abusing prescription drugs, including the addictive depressant Demoral. However, Jackson's older sibling LaToya Jackson presumes that he was murdered by a group of conspirators who were after his estate.
In a telling interview with British tabloid News of the World over the weekend, Jackson revealed that she knows who is responsible for the King of Pop's' death, in addition to his net worth making him a prime target.
"Michael was murdered," she declared. "And we don't think just one person was involved. Rather, it was a conspiracy of people. I feel it was all about money. Michael was worth well over a billion in music publishing assets and somebody killed him for that. He was worth more dead than alive."
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Although the official coroner's report is not due for another two weeks, the former Playboy magazine cover girl, who was chosen by the family to sign her 50-year-old brother's death certificate, asserted "everyone will be surprised when the results come out."
"I can't discuss that any further because of the ongoing police investigation," she noted, adding "but I can say newspaper reports that there was methadone in his body are inaccurate."
"He had many needle marks on his neck and on his arms, and more about those will emerge in the next few weeks," she continued. "But nothing has changed my mind that this was murder and I won't give up until I find out what killed my brother." The exclusive interview also revealed that she knew something "terrible" was going to happen to the 'Off The Wall' singer once he told her that various people were trying to "kill" him for his music catalogs and publishing. She added that people within his circle got him addicted to drugs and deliberately cut him off from family members.
"I can't say who I believe is responsible as I don't want to jeopardize the police investigation," Jackson said. "But not everybody had Michael's best interests at heart. A month ago I felt Michael was going to die before he did his London concerts. I felt it would be foul play. I felt he'd never make the show...He didn't want to do 50 shows, he only wanted to do 10. But he was pushed. And Michael being Michael didn't want to let down his fans."
"Michael was being controlled. No one could get through to him. We wanted to know why we were being kept away and my father Joe was always trying to get to see him. He tried so hard to be there for Michael. He was seen as a threat but he was trying to help. And if you keep the family away, you can conquer. It's like they say, divide and conquer."

Jackson went on to recall the moment in which she seen her brother alive three weeks prior to his death was at their parents 60th wedding anniversary in Beverly Hills. Describing the 'Thriller' singer as being happy and healthy.
"When I arrived Michael was there standing by the door greeting people, and he said to me, 'You look fabulous,'" she reminisced. "It was a wonderful time. When he left we embraced each other and he said, 'Thanks for a nice time. We have to do this again in Vegas.'... As he got into the vehicle he looked back and waved goodbye. It's sad to think that was the last time I saw my baby brother."
On July 14, the patriarch of the Jackson family, Joe Jackson, will appear in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Chris Connelly on a special titled 'Primetime: Family Secrets; The Jacksons After Michael.' During the interview, Jackson will discuss views on the death of his son including how he suspects foul play was involved.
'Primetime: Family Secrets; The Jacksons After Michael' airs at 10 PM/ET.
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By: Mystery007 on 7/14/2009 5:45PM
Yes-the Attorney who orginal did the will back in 2002 in which he knew what was all in the will, but later to find out he was re-hired--just a few dates prior to MJ's death.
Just my thoughts!
MJ rest in PEACE.
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By: kcn9971 on 7/13/2009 5:30PM
Well, I guess we can all sleep better knowing that Latoya Jackson will eventually unravel the murder of Michael. Though she has no investigative experience, nor has she had access to the crime scene,and has not gathered any evidence, that won't stop her (and who better to tell than the local tabloids who will gladly entertain her insanity and need for relevancy). Move over Magnum P.I. and Christy Love.......Here comes Latoya!!!!
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By: aint scurd on 7/14/2009 11:57AM
you are a 3rd world idiot. i can tell what color you are by your racist under cover comment. I tell you what, since you are the expert quincy. You tell us what the cause is and whY! you need to know jealousy is a sin.
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By: Martone on 8/26/2009 4:26PM
Preliminary findings from the L.A. Corners office has labled his death a homicide. So, I guess she was right.
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By: gale on 7/13/2009 5:46PM
I'm sure she will have that "pointed nose" stuck in the right place.
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By: cruddycat on 7/13/2009 5:53PM
the Jacksons are bunch of morons and pinheads who are unhappy because they lost their meal ticket. Michael made a lot of bad choices in his life and that coupled with his dysfunctional family caused his death. there was no conspiracy, but the Jackson family, in their pathetic attempt for more publicity, are trying to force people to do what they want. what a bunch of losers.
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By: shirle on 7/18/2009 1:18AM
cruddycat you got that wrong,....the family is hurting deep inside. they are going to experience a hurt thats to painful words and it causes you to malfunction in all sorts of ways until relief comes. Maybe the Jacksons are trying to keep buisness in tact, and maybe Micheals death is making them want someone to pay, but all fairness will come about. Hopefully no one has to bear any embarrasment or no one get's hurt mentally or buisness wise.
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By: LINDA on 7/18/2009 4:47PM
cruddycat youre name speak's for it's self what type of person you are.cruddy dirty white traler park trash how dare you calling the jackson family morron's you are a morron latoya might be right who know's.she is right micheal joseph jackson was worth more dead than he was a live.just like a whole lot of other famiouse people.times are hard know we don't know what people will do for money money is root to all evil.people will do any thing for it.
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By: Hendunc on 8/09/2009 6:23PM
The Jackson family does not need Michael's wealth.They will survive as a family because their foundation as a family unit existed before money. It was built on hard work, a strong spiritual background, love, and family. Like family thye may have differences, but they will always stick together. Maybe you are not smart enough to read, and understand the strength of Afro American families. Your name speaks for you.
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By: "DimePiece" on 7/13/2009 5:56PM
What's up Kcnn9971? I feel you on that one. I just think that the family tired to get Michael help but they were all shut out. But for Latoya to say this comment, "A month ago I felt Michael was going to die before he did his London concerts. I felt it would be foul play". She was thinking negative thoughts and those thoughts came true. I say, let the Private Investigators do their job. I'm sure the truth will come out once the toxicology reports come back?
Michael was at his parents 60th Wedding Anniversary? They all could have talked to Michael before he went home that day? I'm sorry, why is Joe Jackson going on TV on ABC Nightly News? It seems Joe is everywhere in the media these days. Just days after Michael was buried, here was Joe in Indiana at a tribute to Michael? What made me mad was when he was at the BET Awards and made a comment about his Record Label and was all about SELF! It seems to me that some of the family members wants to stay in the media to be the spotlight. In my opinion, I think it is TOO SOON to make any comment or to make any accusations? I mean, they just buried him lil over 2 weeks ago? If being in the spotlight and being in the media is going to make Joe or any of family members $$$$ that is wrong. I just feel the family is going about everything the wrong way and need to grieve and take some time away from the media? That is my opinion.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
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