Just How Sick Are Some People?

There are lurid rumours circulating in the media that certain less than scrupulous persons/organisations are proactively trying to source the late Michael Jackson's autopsy pictures (currently securely held by the authorities in Los Angeles).

Doubtless the would-be procurers of these pictures see vast sums of money to be made out of such a repulsive acquisition.

"Holy" Relics

Someone has reportedly paid £1,140 at auction for a dozen strands of Michael Jackson's hair, which were singed when he filmed a Pepsi ad in Los Angeles 25 years ago.

Reports that the buyer intends to clone them are of course utter nonsense.

Autopsy Leaked

Unsurprisingly details of the late Michael Jackson's autopsy have been leaked to the media.

However, rather surprisingly, it seems that he was in reasonable health for a man of his age.

Autopsy Results Delayed

The BBC reports that the release of Michael Jackson's autopsy results have been delayed until next week.

Meanwhile The Telegraph reports that up to 20 doctors may face criminal charges, as a result of investigations into Jackson's death. Seemingly a massive trade in fraudulent prescriptions has been uncovered.

Hardly surprising, given the self indulgent nature of Hollywood

I wonder where all those celebs are going to get their fixes from now, if their compliant doctors are sent to jail?

AEG Live Denies Bankruptcy

AEG Live, the promoter of the late Michael Jackson's O2 residency, has denied that it is standing on the edge of bankruptcy.

They cite the fact that they will be able to make money out of DVD sales of Jackson rehearsing, a possible 9 month tribute and some insurance recovery of monies expended (not lost revenue).

Wrt insurance, it may well be that the policy will be void if the autopsy indicates that Jackson was under the influence of drugs or had a medical condition.

Meanwhile, AEG Live are offering fans that chance to acquire free tickets for the memorial service. As there is expected to be a massive oversubscription, the tickets will be allocated by a draw.

Initially only US fans were allowed to apply for these tickets, until a British tabloid kicked up a fuss and forced AEG into a U turn allowing non US fans to apply as well.

Foul Play?

Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, is reported to suspect foul play in the death of his son:

"Michael was dead before he left the house. I'm suspecting foul play somewhere. He was waving to everybody and telling them he loves them and all the fans at the gate. A few minutes after Michael was out there, he was dead."

Quite why he suspects that is not clear.

Whilst that conspiracy theory may make for some very lurid reporting, that some people will believe, the reality is likely to be far more banal (drug addiction, stress and undernourishment) if reports of the preliminary autopsy findings are anything to go by.

Jackson reportedly weighed 51kg at time of death, and his stomach was empty except for partially-dissolved prescription pills.

His hips, thighs and shoulders were covered in needle marks, the result of narcotic painkillers that he took three times a day.