History of Conrad Murray in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 3, 2026

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.

1990: Private Practice Opening

In 1990, Conrad Murray opened a private practice in Las Vegas.

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: Acres Homes Heart and Vascular Institute Founded

In 2006, Conrad Murray founded the Acres Homes Heart and Vascular Institute in Houston.

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.

June 25, 2009: Death of Michael Jackson

On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died due to a lethal dose of propofol administered by Conrad Murray.

July 2009: Hired as Jackson's Personal Physician

In July 2009, Michael Jackson hired Conrad Murray to be his exclusive personal physician prior to his "This Is It" concert residency.

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.

2009: Personal Physician to Michael Jackson

In 2009, Conrad Murray was the personal doctor of Michael Jackson on the day of the singer's death.

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.

February 2011: Formal Charge of Involuntary Manslaughter

In February 2011, Conrad Murray was formally charged with involuntary manslaughter.

September 27, 2011: Involuntary Manslaughter Trial Begins

On September 27, 2011, Conrad Murray's trial for involuntary manslaughter began in Los Angeles.

November 7, 2011: Conviction of Involuntary Manslaughter

On November 7, 2011, Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. His bail was revoked and he was remanded to custody pending his sentencing date.

2011: Conviction of Involuntary Manslaughter

In 2011, Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.

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.

2013: AEG Found Not Negligent

In 2013, the jury decided in favor of AEG in the wrongful death suit filed by Katherine Jackson and Michael Jackson's children.

2016: Living in Florida

As of 2016, Murray lives in a luxury condo building near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his dog, Sebastian.

2016: Release of Memoir "This Is It!"

In 2016, Conrad Murray released a memoir, "This Is It!", which detailed his experience as Michael Jackson's physician and his claim of having treated Mother Teresa.

2016: Publication of Memoir

In 2016, Conrad Murray released his memoir titled "This Is It!".

2016: Report of Visiting Patients in Florida

In 2016, Inside Edition reported that Conrad Murray was "still visiting patients" in Florida, although Murray claimed he does not charge and is only "providing consultation" without prescribing medication.

2022: Retention of Medical License

In 2022, it was reported that Conrad Murray is allowed to retain his medical license after a recent review by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners.