Coroner: Tests are Being Done on Jackson's Brain

Candlelight Vigil Planned for Michael Jackson
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"The Insider" has confirmed with the Los Angeles coroner's office that they are conducting toxicology tests on the brain of Michael Jackson.

Assistant Chief Ed Winter tells "The Insider" that the coroner will return the brain to Jackson's family once the tests are complete. He says it is not uncommon for a coroner to hold onto the brain or parts of the brain for testing.

Winter also tells "The Insider" that some families have been known to delay a burial until the brain is returned.

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Published 7/8/09 by the Insider

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  • debilia eskaciiiiiiii
    Anonymous 7/9/09 Reply
  • when thriller came out i was maybe .... 8 or something. anyways and i wasnt much into his music.. a ligttle too flashy where i was more into suicidal tendencies . but!!!! michael actually made differences positive ones.. .and i often wonder if he...
    Anonymous 7/9/09 Reply
  • It is a huge loss that MJ is no longer here, but I think we should move on.A story about his brain? Come on. I thought the in depth look at his last meal was much, but this story is crazy. I am sure there are other things we can be talking about...
    Anonymous 7/9/09 Reply
  • the man is dead and needs to be left alone,his kids need to get on with there lifes.who cares about the drugs you cant bring him back.his kids dont need all the headlines about there dad let it rest.
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • that is morbid, he is gone, let it be, you can get all u need with blood/tissue, the entire brain??.....wow
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • Seriously, we are all better off not having to see Michael's pictures on stretcher or in morgue. AND most definitely we don't need to hear that his brain is outside of his body / casket and will be returned at a later date. This is the kind of crap...
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • i think that the week when michael jackson die is the sadest week in holywood we lost farah ed and michael jackson but for me they will always live because of what they left specialy michael
    nidal 7/8/09 Reply
  • ALL THE SUPPORT THAT MICHAEL IS GETTING NOW IS THE SUPPORT HE NEEDE BEFORE...ILL BE THER M.J.......LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!!
    -POOKY
    POOKY14 7/8/09 Reply
  • I will miss you Michael:'(
    NeverLetGo 7/8/09 Reply
  • I agree there is a song that says give me my flowers while I live. Tell the people in your life how much you love them and what they mean to you......
    Anonymous 7/8/09 Reply
  • So let me get this straight. The brain isn't attach to Micheal? They took the WHOLE brain.
    KristinL5 7/8/09 Reply