Conrad Murray Trial: Michael Jackson - No Time to Close His Eyes

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The state of California is trying Murray with involuntary manslaughter because prosecutors contend the interventional cardiologist, a cardiology sub-specialist trained to perform catheter-based treatment of structural heart diseases, administered a lethal dose of propofol.  A dose so lethal and quick, that Jackson did not have time to close his eyes before he died.

Among jarring exhibits, attorneys from both sides presented Jackson as the public never has known him, nor could anyone have imagined him in such a profoundly medicated state, in which he struggled to say:

“When people leave my show, I want them to say, ‘I’ve never seen nothing [sic] like this in my life.  Go.  Go.  I’ve never seen nothing [sic] like this.  Go.  It’s amazing.  He’s the greatest entertainer in the world.’ ”

Speculation abounds as to why Dr. Murray made the recording of Jackson’s “mutterings” six weeks before his patient’s death; likely the jury will learn the reason or reasons before retiring to deliberate.

Paging Juror Number 10

Possibly helpful to the panel, juror number 10 is a 43-year-old woman who was born in England and who has had scientific training, having worked as a pathology/medical technician in a biochemistry lab after earning a biochemistry degree.  In fact, science already is electrifying the trial; it was science-based relief that Michael Jackson sought and finally received, after entreating Dr. Murray to put him to sleep.  For Jackson, the Sandman never came, unless delivered in the “milk” that was propofol. 

Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, leaving three bereft, school-age children and a large, extended family and countless numbers of fans that even now consider the ethereal entertainer as family too. 

MJ’s Presence Felt in Courtroom

Although over two years have passed since the mega-star suffered cardiac arrest from acute propofol intoxication, few can deny the King of Pop’s magnanimous presence on Sept. 27 at the first day of the “trial of the century.”  Throughout the day, Jackson’s personal physician, the defendant, Dr. Conrad Murray, appeared tense but composed; his brooding face strongly projected his dilemma as a medical professional that may have strayed from the oath he swore to “first, do no harm.”  The embattled doctor’s most prominent facial feature caught by the camera lens was a seemingly ingrained frown, its deep, curving furrows holding his face hostage.   

Dr. Murray Briefly Cries During Lawyer’s Speech

Dr. Murray’s expression softened during his lead attorney, Ed Chernoff’s recount in opening remarks of how the Grenada-born doctor established a medical clinic in an underserved, poor area in Houston.  The defendant cried during his lawyer’s recount of the Houston clinic and disadvantaged patients the doctor served.  Now, Dr. Murray is disadvantaged, although perhaps not in the same manner of his patients.

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