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Killing Michael Jackson

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Killing Michael Jackson
Poster
Based onDeath of Michael Jackson
Directed bySam Eastall
Starring
Country of originUnited States
United Kingdom
Germany
Italy
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerSam Eastall
Running time60 minutes
Original release
ReleaseJune 22, 2019 (2019-06-22) (UK)[1]

Killing Michael Jackson is a 2019 documentary film directed and produced by Sam Eastall, focusing on the death of singer Michael Jackson.[2] The documentary features Orlando Martinez, Dan Myers and Scott Smith – three detectives who were involved in the initial investigation of Jackson's death.[3][4]

Synopsis

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On June 25, 2009, American singer Michael Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication at his home on North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills.[5] His personal physician, Conrad Murray, said he found Jackson in his room, not breathing and with a weak pulse, and administered CPR on Jackson to no avail.[6]

On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled that Jackson's death was a homicide.[7] Shortly before his death, Jackson had reportedly been administered propofol and two anti-anxiety benzodiazepines, lorazepam and midazolam, in his home.[8] Law enforcement officials charged Murray with involuntary manslaughter on November 7, 2011[9] and he served two years of his four-year prison sentence, with early release for good behavior.[10]

The documentary debuted in North America on September 7, 2020, on Bounce TV.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "A new documentary goes inside the room where Michael Jackson died". 20 June 2019.
  2. ^ Clarke, Stewart (3 June 2019). "Discovery Buys 'Killing Michael Jackson' Documentary for Its European Networks".
  3. ^ Desta, Yohana (3 June 2019). "Killing Michael Jackson, Documentary About the Pop Star's Death, Is Coming to TV". HWD.
  4. ^ "Discovery Acquires 'Killing Michael Jackson' Documentary (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 June 2019.
  5. ^ ANI (3 June 2019). "Discovery acquires 'Killing Michael Jackson' documentary" – via Business Standard.
  6. ^ "Michael Jackson dead at 50 after cardiac arrest". CNN. June 25, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
  7. ^ "Jackson death a homicide, criminal charge possible". Reuters. August 28, 2009.
  8. ^ "Jackson investigator's errors". Stuff.co.nz. August 10, 2010. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  9. ^ "Michael Jackson's doctor denies manslaughter charge". BBC News Online. February 9, 2010. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  10. ^ "Most Popular E-mail Newsletter". USA Today. November 7, 2011.
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