Suspicions grow: Jackson's doctor unavailable as family seeks answers

Jun 27, 2009, 13:25 GMT

Many in the media are asking the same question, why was a doctor adminstering so many dangerous opiates and other prescription drugs to a man who was frail, for so long? There are reports too that the doctor fled the scene in Holmby Hills after Michael collapsed, and later surfaced to answer just a few questions from the police. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

   Los Angeles - Michael Jackson's family remained unable to contact his private doctor to learn about the singer's final hours Saturday, two days after the death of the pop star.

Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, a friend of the family, told broadcaster CNN on Saturday that relatives are growing increasingly upset because they remain unable to contact Conrad Robert Murray, Jackson's private doctor.

Many in the media are asking the same question, why was a doctor adminstering so many dangerous opiates and other prescription drugs to a man who was frail, for so long? There are reports too that the doctor fled the scene in Holmby Hills after Michael collapsed, and later surfaced to answer just a few questions from the police.

The cardiologist has not been accessible since leaving Jackson's home after the singer's death. Murray regularly accompanied Jackson and tried to resuscitate Jackson after the singer collapsed in his Los Angeles home on Thursday.

An autopsy has shown no foul play suspected in Jackson's death and police say Murray is not a suspect. It is unclear if he has been questioned. Murray's car was taken as evidence after Jackson's death.

Jackson, 50, died of cardiac arrest.

Citing the Los Angeles coroner's office, CNN reported Saturday that Jackson's remains had been moved to an undisclosed location that will remain secret at the request of the singer's family.

'We ask that you respect the family wishes,' deputy coroner Ed Winter told reporters. 'They are all grieving in their different ways.'