Jackson death: Second autopsy amid conspiracy rumours :The mystery surrounding the sudden death of 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson thickened on Sunday with his family opting for a second autopsy even as latest reports suggest that court battles may ensue over his multi million fortune and children's custody. The 50-year-old pop legend had died of a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday and soon after reports started emerging about the role of prescribed drugs and "enablers" in his entourage, who encouraged his dependency on painkillers.
The Thriller hitmaker's family got a second independent examination by a private pathologist on Sunday, dissatisfied with the inconclusive result of the first autopsy, which had ruled out foul play. "We don't like what's going on," family patriarch Joe Jackson told People magazine.
The police said that Murray contacted them on his own and was helping out in the investigation. After Dr. Murray's interview with police, his lawyer said the doctor is not a suspect in the case. Meanwhile, singer's messy financial affairs are another cause of worry for his family. Jackson, who was on the verge of a much awaited comeback in London 02 Arena from July 13, reportedly had a huge debt of over $500 million.And the pop legend's reported two wills are set to complicate the financial matters further, which may result in lengthy court battles for his fortune that is estimated at several million dollars.
But what remains a mystery is the true extent of his wealth. Jackson had been fighting off debtors for many years.Jackson is estimated to have earned more than £400 million since 1980s but saw his fortune ravaged by his own extravagant lifestyle and dozens of lawsuits. His estate reportedly includes earnings from his music estimated to be worth £30 to 60 million and also his ownership rights of 251 Beatles songs, with top-selling songs such as Yesterday and Let it Be. Jackson bought the songs for £28.7 million in 1985 in a deal widely seen as one of the greatest coups in the history of music business.
Despite the sale of 50 per cent of the rights to Sony in 1995 for £60 million, experts estimate the current value of the catalogue at £604 million. Jackson's sudden death has also brought the spot light on the future of his three children — Michael Joseph Jr., 12, Paris Michael Katherine, 11, and seven-year-old Prince "Blanket" Michael II. Jackson's mother is currently looking after the children in Los Angeles and singer's family lawyer Brian Oxman said Katherine would probably care for them long-term. He said, "She loves them dearly." Debbie Rowe, an Australian nurse, who is the mother of Jackson's two eldest children, is reportedly bracing for a court battle to reclaim her rights on the children after giving up custody in 1999.
Debbie, had originally signed an agreement with Jackson handing him custody of the kids in 1999. In return, she was given about £1 million a year for nine years, plus a house in Beverly Hills and a car. In 2001, Debbie gave up all parental rights to Jackson
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