Childhood and Education Journey of Conrad Murray in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Conrad Murray. From birth to education, explore key events.

Conrad Murray, a Grenadian-born American former physician, gained notoriety as Michael Jackson's personal doctor. In 2011, he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's 2009 death. The conviction stemmed from Murray administering propofol, a surgical anesthetic, to Jackson as a sleep aid, leading to an overdose. Murray served less than two years of his four-year prison sentence. He later released a memoir titled 'This Is It!' in 2016.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 19, 1953: Conrad Murray's Birth

On February 19, 1953, Conrad Robert Murray was born in Grenada.

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1973: Move to Houston and Enrollment at Texas Southern University

In 1973, Conrad Murray moved to Houston, Texas, where his father worked, to attend Texas Southern University.

2001: Death of Father, Rawle Andrew Sr.

In 2001, Conrad Murray's father, Rawle Andrew Sr., who was also a physician devoted to providing medical services to the poor, passed away.

2002: Bankruptcy Filing

In 2002, Conrad Murray filed for bankruptcy in California.

2006: Meeting Michael Jackson

In 2006, Conrad Murray met Michael Jackson in Las Vegas and treated his daughter Paris when she fell ill.

2008: Accumulation of Court Judgments

By 2008, Conrad Murray had accumulated over $600,000 in court judgments against him for medical equipment and unpaid rent for his practices in Texas and Nevada.

March 2009: Birth of Son Che Giovanni Murray

In March 2009, Nicole Alvarez gave birth to Conrad Murray's son, Che Giovanni Murray.

August 2009: Release of Court Documents Revealing Overdose Conclusion

In August 2009, court documents revealed the coroner's preliminary conclusion indicating that Michael Jackson overdosed on propofol.

2010: Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In 2010, Joe Jackson filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Conrad Murray, and Katherine Jackson and Michael Jackson's three children filed a separate suit against AEG, claiming negligence in hiring Murray.

2012: Joe Jackson Drops Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In 2012, Joe Jackson dropped his wrongful death lawsuit against Conrad Murray.

October 28, 2013: Release on Parole

After serving two years, Conrad Murray was released on parole on October 28, 2013.

2013: Release from Prison and License Reinstatement Attempt

Following his release from prison in 2013 for involuntary manslaughter, Conrad Murray's legal team filed petitions in Texas to have his medical license reinstated after it was revoked earlier that year.