Michael Jackson’s death may have resulted from the singer secretly increasing his dose of propofol while his personal doctor was out of the room, according to an investigation by Radar Online.
“Desperately trying to alleviate his pain and suffering, drug-addicted Michael Jackson secretly raised his propofol dosage,” the outlet reported, citing its own probe.
The website claimed that, in the days leading up to his death in June 2009, the artist upped the dose while his physician was in the bathroom.
According to the publication, Jackson was struggling badly with preparations for the This Is It tour, dealing with severe health problems, and carrying debts of over $400 million. During his autopsy, in addition to propofol, traces of lorazepam, midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine, and ephedrine were found in his system. Experts interviewed by the portal believe that this self-administered increase in dosage could have triggered cardiac arrest.
In November 2011, cardiologist Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison, of which he served two.
Sources from the publication note that Murray was used as a “scapegoat” to shield others involved in the case, even though many specialists continue to hold him accountable, pointing out that he lacked the proper qualifications to handle propofol.
As previously reported by VZGLYAD newspaper, Jackson died in 2009 at age 50 from acute propofol poisoning.
In early 2025, the Jackson estate paid $2.5 million to five individuals who had alleged sexual abuse by the singer.
In March 2026, a federal lawsuit filed in the United States accused the late Jackson of serial pedophilia and child abuse.
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