Michael Jackson was not just a musician; he was a phenomenon. From his beginnings as the child prodigy leading the Jackson 5 to his meteoric rise as the King of Pop, Jackson’s influence on music, dance, and culture was undeniable.

However, despite his fame, fortune, and adoration, his personal life was marred by controversies and speculation. When the world woke up on June 25, 2009, to the shocking news of his death, it was unbelievable.

He was fine! The suddenness of his passing left millions of fans devastated, while questions arose about what led to his premature death. New and shocking details from his autopsy report eventually answered many of these questions.

To understand what happened, we must go back to the day he died. On June 25, 2009, the world was about to lose one of its most iconic artists. Michael Jackson, who was preparing for a major comeback tour, was at his mansion in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles.

What should have been the start of a new chapter in his life ended up being the conclusion of his extraordinary career. In the hours leading up to his death, Jackson was meant to be resting under the care of his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray.

He struggled with chronic insomnia and relied heavily on medications to help him sleep. But on that day, something went terribly wrong. At 12:22 PM, a frantic 911 call was made from Jackson’s mansion.

The caller, a member of his security team, described a man in distress, not breathing, who needed immediate assistance, without mentioning who he was. In the background, Dr. Murray could be heard attempting CPR, but it was clear that things were not going well. Paramedics arrived within minutes, but despite their efforts, Jackson was unconscious.

He was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where doctors attempted to resuscitate him for over an hour. The world held its breath as news spread. Shortly after 2:26 PM, it was confirmed that Michael Jackson had been declared dead.

It didn’t take long for the media to broadcast the story worldwide as fans gathered outside the hospital in disbelief. Initial reports indicated a cardiac arrest, but doubts persisted about how someone seemingly healthy could collapse so suddenly.

As the public mourned, rumors and speculations began to arise. Some pointed to the intense rehearsal schedule for his tour, while others noted his well-documented use of prescription medications. However, it would be the autopsy that would provide concrete answers about what truly caused the sudden and tragic end of Michael Jackson’s life.

The autopsy, conducted by Dr. Thomas Noguchi, a forensic pathologist known for working on high-profile cases, revealed that the immediate cause of Jackson’s death was acute propofol intoxication. Propofol is a powerful anesthetic typically used in surgeries and is not intended for home use.

The report indicated that the levels of propofol in Jackson’s system were significantly higher than what is considered safe, suggesting that he had received it shortly before his death. Additionally, toxicology tests found several other medications in his system, including benzodiazepines and diazepam, used for anxiety and sleep disorders.

At the time of his death, Michael Jackson was mired in debts exceeding $500 million, owing over 65 creditors. Among them was AEG, the promoter of his *This Is It* tour, to whom he owed $40 million.

Jackson’s debt spiraled out of control due to his extravagant spending habits and the numerous legal battles he faced throughout his life. Although he earned substantial amounts, his lifestyle demands far exceeded his income, with annual expenses surpassing $20 to $30 million.

His luxurious properties, extravagant purchases, and mounting legal fees drained his finances, costing him over $30 million a year just in interest, leaving him with no hope of recovery.

In an attempt to manage his growing debts, Jackson took out loans using valuable assets, such as his stake in music catalogs, including songs by the Beatles, as collateral.

Even with these measures, it was never enough. By the 1990s, the situation worsened, and by 1998, his debt had reached $140 million, setting the stage for the financial collapse he faced in his final years.

The situation continued to deteriorate, bringing him closer to bankruptcy before his death. To make matters worse, lawsuits and legal battles related to the allegations against him further drained his finances.

After his passing, his estate had to contend with this mountain of debt. Executors John Branca and John McClain managed to renegotiate a significant portion and reduce most creditor claims while keeping Jackson’s key assets intact.

The estate also faced a tax battle with the IRS, which claimed that $700 million was owed in taxes and penalties, but they managed to resolve the situation in their favor. However, while he was alive, Jackson practically owned nothing in his name.

An important measure that helped the estate was the sale of part of EMI Music Publishing to Sony for $300 million. This sale, along with other financial decisions, helped stabilize the estate.

Nonetheless, the overall situation was desperate. He could not be the father he wanted to be for his children. Tragically, his children did not have that perception. At the time, Paris was only 11 years old and told the press, “Since I was born, my dad has been the best dad anyone could imagine… I just want to say I love him… very much.”

What is even worse is that Paris and Prince were home when Michael passed away—not only that, but they were just a few meters away from everything that happened.

As the doctors tried to resuscitate him, they could hear everything. The entire situation left them deeply traumatized, and for a long time, they didn’t know how to move forward. His brother Marlon said at the time, “Maybe now, Michael, they’ll leave you in peace.” But that was not how things turned out. Accusers continued to pursue him even ten years after his death, and it seemed there was no end in sight.

While the world thought he was referring to the media, there was another meaning, one that might not be immediately evident. Who are “they”? The Illuminati. The time when Michael Jackson had his early success was an era when the biggest figures in the industry were often associated with the Illuminati.

Simply put, it was hard to imagine such worldwide success without some outside help, right? However, there is another side to this theory. Some people believe that Michael Jackson actually chose not to join them, and that’s why his life ended the way it did. There are also indications that he openly challenged the Illuminati in the music video for “They Don’t Really Care About Us.”

According to this theory, as Jackson’s career soared, the Illuminati took notice, but he refused to join the group. However, they did not leave him in peace. This refusal led to a series of scandals and false accusations aimed at tarnishing his reputation.

If things worsened enough, he would eventually have to join them one way or another. But he did not yield. Some believe that Jackson received threats from the group, prompting him to try to devise a plan to escape. In 1999, Jackson released “Xscape,” a song that some interpret as a message about wanting to escape potential dangers.

But it is the 1996 music video for “They Don’t Really Care About Us” that draws more attention here. In that video, he stands in front of a wall with the symbol of an all-seeing eye, singing the line: “Will me, thrill me. You can never kill me.”

This moment is seen as Jackson’s way of challenging the Illuminati’s attempts to control him. It’s possible that, by being so vocal in his refusal to yield, he ended up on their blacklist. First, he was publicly ridiculed—people went from adoring him to wanting nothing to do with him.

But that was not where it all ended. It’s possible that Michael could already see all of this coming from afar and decided to take matters into his own hands. The only real way to escape the Illuminati is to die. Could he have orchestrated his own death? And was it real?

The theory that Michael Jackson faked his own death is often linked to his highly anticipated *This Is It* tour, with some fans convinced that it played a crucial role in his grand escape plan.

According to supporters of this theory, the timing and scale of the tour created the perfect opportunity for Jackson to stage his disappearance without raising much suspicion. They believe that with the world’s eyes on his return to the stage, the intense media focus could have served as the perfect distraction.

This led many to speculate whether the tour was actually a carefully crafted smokescreen for something much larger and more complex than anyone could anticipate.

The strange timing and circumstances surrounding his death point to the possibility of this theory being true, including the abrupt halt of a tour that was destined to be one of the biggest in history.

Some even speculate that the confusion about his health before the tour, combined with the pressure he faced, allowed him to disappear without a trace. Sightings of Jackson in various parts of the world, along with odd details like his closed-casket funeral, only make these theories seem more plausible. Additionally, his daughter, Paris, expressed her belief that there were dirty plays involved in her father’s death, stating that Jackson hinted to the family that there were people trying to kill him.

Some see this as part of a larger conspiracy, in which Jackson staged his own death to escape the control of the music industry and the Illuminati. Even looking closely at the cover of his posthumous album, some believe that Jackson may be hiding messages in plain sight, finally free from those who sought to destroy him.

However, looking at the autopsy reports, things take a darker turn. On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County coroner officially declared Michael Jackson’s death a homicide,