$5M for syringe that killed MJ
Daily Mirror -16th March 2010
The syringe that administered the fatal drugs to Michael Jackson is set to be auctioned.
It is thought his siblings Janet and Tito were told about the sick stunt by lawyers representing the unnamed seller and the outraged family are desperate to stop the sale.
The needle is being touted around auction houses in Vegas with a price of up to $5million (£3.3million).
It was obtained secretly and could go under the hammer on June 25 – the first anniversary of the 50-yearold singer’s death in Los Angeles. his personal doctor, Conrad murray, 57, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and is set to face trial this year.
A source said: “This is one of the sickest lots ever put up. The syringe is no longer needed in the inquest or in murray’s forthcoming trial but the moral implications don’t bear thinking about.
“The guy who has possession of the needle has been in meetings with his legal team, making sure it is legitimate and his to sell. The plan is to flog it for up to $5million in a big Vegas casino but he’s been told he may have to sell it somewhere that doesn’t have ‘reciprocal legal agreements with the United States’, such as Brazil or even Libya.
“The validity of the sale is a matter of interpretation, dependent on whether the DA believes a crime has even been committed.
“rumours are leaking thick and fast and the Jackson family are aware of the auction plan.
“They are furious and incensed that someone is yet again trying to profit from him. It’s an incredibly distressing time for them.”
The autopsy revealed the Thriller star died from “lethal levels” of a powerful anaesthetic, propofol.
murray, who had been treating Jackson for his insomnia for six weeks, is alleged to have induced sleep by administering drugs such as valium, lorazepam and midazolam – before injecting a fatal dose of propofol.
Last month the doctor denied the manslaughter charges. If found guilty he could face up to four years in prison.
March 16, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Why am I not surprised….
March 16, 2010 at 6:16 pm
the syringe would b in the police evidence under lock & key.
March 16, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Wow. Not suprised either. Plus I’m sure there was a lot more to his death than meets the eye so I’m thinking the “actual” syringe that killed him is long gone and nowhere in police custody. It was discarded long b4 the paramedics got there. That’s just my opinion is all.
March 17, 2010 at 12:24 am
Did someone validate that it is the actual syringe?? Could have come from anywhere!
This the most sickening money-making scam I’ve ever heard of!!!! And we thought the surgical mask was bad!!
How can he prove possession to be able to sell it?
I don’t know what else to say. I’m dumbfounded that this could happen. sb
March 17, 2010 at 1:41 am
people are we reading the tabloids again , think about it why would they have the syringe that kill mj , is it evidence in a case that is in court.
last time it was the tape 911 call that was a hoax ,now its the syringe,
when those tabloids rating on there web page go down they put out an michael jackson story, do those people have our number or what ,
they are playing us and it work every time
lets stop reading all those garbage , in honoure of michael jackson,
March 18, 2010 at 12:58 am
Susan
Every time I write a comment on the older pages it won’t submit. When I click submit it scrolls up and dissapears.
Am I blocked or something?? Hope not!! I’ve missed this the last few
wks.
Please reply! Thanks. sb
March 18, 2010 at 4:31 pm
I’ll try again.
The 17th the AG of CA’s office arrested someone connected to a perscription drug ring. One of the drugs that killed Corey Haim las wk was
traced to them.
Congratulations Susan!! Someone listened to you, and others probably,
who’ve wanted more attention to getting these people who sell this stuff like candy.
You spoke up loud and clear and somebody listened!!
March 18, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Susan my dear may I email you about something I just found out today. I would love to hear your personal opinion about it! =)
March 21, 2010 at 2:31 pm
It would be so much better if you could just report on this and not encourage people to link to TABLOIDS.
Does anyone really believe this, or even want to know? There are better things to be doing than reading and digesting tabloid trash. We won’t find justice in the Daily Mirror, that’s for sure.
March 23, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I hope to be jus another rumor’s press … it’s imposible , isn’t that syringe an evidence that should be in LAPD hands ?
And if is true who the hell has the right to aloud this craizyness ?
All this makes me sick !!!
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