A preliminary toxicology report submitted to the Coroner's office says Michael Jackson had lethal levels of painkiller Demerol and heroin substitute methadone in his body at the time of his death. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsJuly 10, 2009, (Sawf News) - A preliminary toxicology report submitted to the Coroner's office says Michael Jackson had lethal levels of painkiller Demerol and heroin substitute methadone in his body at the time of his death, reports UK's The Sun.
It is likely that the investigation into the death of the singer on June 25 will now result in Manslaughter or Homicide charges.
Michael also had very high levels of the OTC anxiety drug Xanax, high levels of Dilaud, a painkiller to numb post surgery pains and lower levels of other drugs such as the potent pain killer Fentanyl, Vicodin, Valium and Ambien.
Traces of Propofol, an anesthetic administered only in hospitals, were also found. The drug is rapidly absorbed by the body and is practically undetectable within 20 minutes of a single dose.
The drug levels found in his body could have killed any normal person instantly, but Michael was probably still walking around because he had developed some immunity following years of abuse.
“Michael Jackson was a walking drug store when he died — he never stood a chance,” a case insider told The Sun.
“This is sure to increase pressure on police to establish exactly how one man obtained so many prescription medications — and which doctors were responsible.
“There is increasing talk of manslaughter charges if it can be shown he was given drugs without proper regard for his safety,” the insider adds.
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