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Michael Jackson Autopsy Photo Shown In Court

by zmandell | October 11, 2011 at 12:20 pm

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Surely becoming one of the most memorable and graphic days of testimony in the case thus far, prosecutors in the manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray displayed a picture of Michael Jackson's lifeless body on the autopsy table during this morning's (October 11) proceedings.

As the trial of the King of Pop's personal physician is televised, the photo blurred out MJ's private area, but allowed viewers to see him just moments following his June 25, 2009 death.

Additionally, the images revealed a plethora of IV hook-ups and medical tape - items that the prosecution says provided Michael with a legal dose of propofol.

The various pictures of Jackson's body were shown while forensic pathologist Christopher Rogers was on the stand. Rogers, who was responsible for performing Michael's autopsy, concluded that MJ died of an overdose of the anesthetic and ruled his death a homicide, citing Murray's improper use of the drug.

Up to this point, the case against Dr. Conrad Murray has been strong, and the manslaughter trial continues today, following the Columbus Day holiday yesterday.

The courtroom is tense as the events surrounding the death of Michael Jackson are carefully examined to determine whether or not Dr. Murray was complicit.

This past Friday, Deputy District Attorney David Walgren played a taped interview with Murray in which he admitted giving Jackson propofol, the drug that killed him.

And an inside source revealed that Conrad will likely take the stand to defend himself before all is said and done.

"The fact that the jury has heard Dr. Murray admitting to giving the Propofol almost forces Dr. Murray to testify. His lawyers have been preparing him to take the stand. However there are significant problems. Dr. Murray can come across as very, very arrogant, and seems to be know-it-all. This could alienate the jury very quickly. If Murray hadn't given that interview to cops, his lawyers probably wouldn't be seriously considering putting him on the stand."