Conrad Murray: The Jackson Years

Los Angeles - 2006
Conrad Murray meets Michael Jackson when Murray treats one of Jackson's children in Las Vegas.

May 2007
A woman files a paternity suit against Murray in Nevada. The case is sealed in Clark County family court.

December 2008
Murray is hit with a nearly $3,700 judgment for failure to pay child support in San Diego and has his wages garnished for almost $1,500 by a credit card company. Murray's 10-year certification in internal medicine expires. The American Board of Medical Specialties reports that he is not board-certified.

April 2009
Murray is ordered to repay $71,000 in student loans dating to the 1980s.

May 2009
Murray signs on as Michael Jackson's personal physician for a $150,000 monthly salary and agrees to accompany the singer to London for his comeback concerts. He takes a leave from his practice and, in a letter to his Nevada patients, says he is leaving "because of a once in a lifetime opportunity."

2009
By the time he is hired by Jackson, Murray is in serious financial trouble. In all, he owes more than $780,000, including $600,000 in court judgments for unpaid rent on office space and medical equipment in Nevada and Texas, $100,000 on the mortgage on his Vegas home and $70,000 for outstanding loans he took out at Meharry. He also owes thousands in child support.

June 25, 2009
Murray finds Jackson in bed at Jackson's rented mansion and not breathing. He then reportedly performs CPR until paramedics arrive. Murray rides with Jackson to UCLA Medical Center, where the pop superstar is pronounced dead.