Diane Dimond: Reports Say Michael Jackson May Have Died Earlier Than Farrah Fawcett

Two entertainment icons died on Thursday, June 25, but which one died first -- Michael Jackson or Farrah Fawcett? ET special correspondent Diane Dimond has the latest on new developments in the King of Pop saga.

Farrah's death was reported early in the day, following her passing at 9:28 a.m.; MJ's not until later than afternoon, after he had been taken to the hospital around 1:30 p.m. But had he already been dead for hours? Sources say that the Gloved One could have flatlined as early as 8:30 a.m.

"Now, reports say that Michael Jackson's last few hours were spent, not in his own master bedroom, but in Dr. [Conrad] Murray's bed, where he is said to have routinely taken his nightly dose of Propofol," Dimond says. "Both law enforcement and paramedic sources say they found an IV stand, an empty IV bag and oxygen tanks in Dr. Murray's bedroom."

So what happened next? There are new rumors today that there may be evidence of a coverup. Did someone clean out Jackson's Holmby Hills home of drugs?

"Sources have told us that on the day Michael Jackson died, an African American man with a beard was seen taking trash bags from Michael's rented home. Inside were prescription notepads from two different doctors -- and loads of prescription drug bottles with fictitious names. We've learned there could be video of this happening -- and any video -- along with the bags of medical items are now in the hands of the D.A."

Dr. Murray remains at the center of the investigation as reports have speculated that the doctor may have put Michael on an IV drip of Propofol and then fallen asleep. That is when Jackson could have died. Now, ET reveals secrets from the search warrant.

"These search warrant papers officially declare Michael Jackson a drug addict," Dimond says. "Police sources are telling me they believe Jackson passed away with a cocktail of drugs in his system and died after a final injection of the powerful anesthesia Propofol. The warrants mention the laws they suspect were broken in this case as: 'prescribing to an addict,' 'treating an addict' and 'manslaughter.'"

News that Jackson's autopsy results have been delayed indefinitely may be because Jackson's drug connection is reportedly being traced to at least 12 doctors.

"Included in the list: A Las Vegas dentist, a Beverly Hills anesthesiologist and the New York ear, nose and throat specialist who is reported to have conducted the physical exam Jackson needed so concert promoters could get insurance coverage on his comeback tour in London," Dimond says.


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