Evan Chandler Dead; Father Of Michael Jackson Accuser Commits Suicide
The father of the 13-year-old boy who accused late pop legend Michael Jackson of molesting him in 1993 was found dead of an apparent suicide in his Jersey City home earlier this month, The New Jersey Journal said Tuesday.
Evan Chandler, 65, was found dead on his bed at 33 Hudson Street of a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head, says Jersey City Police spokesman Stan H. Eason, who adds that the gun was still in Chandler’s hand when authorities discovered the body.
Police checked on Chandler after they received a call from a Bayonne doctor, who was concerned because the man had missed an appointment. The doctor told police that Chandler had been critically ill in the months leading up to his death.
In the early 1990s, the former Beverly Hills dentist told police the King of Pop, who died on June 25, molested his son, Jordan, then 13, repeatedly during the teen’s frequent visits to the singer’s Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara.
The Chandlers later accepted a $20 million payout from Jackson.
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On November 17th 2009, Mel wrote:
No, they didn’t get the money in exchange for not pressing charges.
It came out of Michael Jackson’s insurance and Jackson didn’t want to the company to pay it out. You can find the documents on the internet.
Evan Chandler signed a document claiming for “neglect”.
On November 17th 2009, Castina wrote:
Thanks for clearing that up, Mel. I’ll research that a bit more.
On November 17th 2009, ItsRainingKarma wrote:
Well buh-bye, Evan Chandler. What scum you were. Hopefully now the son you manipulated will come out and tell the truth without fear of you trying to kill him like you did in ‘05.
Gavin Arvizo needs to tell the truth, too. deargavinarvizo.com
Both these “kids” are adults now. Jordan’s almost 30. Hopefully he’s got a conscience.
On November 17th 2009, ~MichaelsWifey4 Eva~ wrote:
Well it would be mean for me to say that im HAPPY he’s dead bt im not going to do that…im jus going to say that he might have done it cause he might have felt gulity of what he did to MICHAEL even though it was a long time ago bt i mean shit hunt you…bt im sry for his loss t thats what selfish people get ya kno bt you go straight to HELL when you do that!!! Kill you self wen its not your time!!! bt sry for his loss (hunching eye brows….i jus hope he tell him that he was wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love,MICHAEL 4 EVA
On November 17th 2009, Mimi wrote:
GUILT KILLS. Finally there is some justice for Michael. This is the best news I have heard all year – I hope Evan Chandler’s sorry soul is enduring the greatest torments that hell has to offer. He thoroughly deserves the eternity of untold misery that now lies before him.
Now when are we going to see charges pressed against Dr Conrad Murray and AEG? There is a LOT more justice yet to come.
On November 17th 2009, Colleen (Westwind) wrote:
Karma’s a bitch. Guess he felt guilty for killing Michael, our beloved brother who brought the world so much love and joy. All you people who are still full of hate and misguided resentment against the greatest entertainer of all time, a powerful black man, quit making judgements against MJ. If you research this, you can see why Evan Chandler was probably so full of torment and guilt for lying and destroying Michael’s life and sharing responsibility for what has happened to him. There is all kinds of evidence showing how they lied. I cannot judge totally but there is way more proof they lied than that MJ ever touched anyone. It is too bad Americans are so twisted by the media they can’t think anymore/ I hope they find some diary or letter in his house admitting the whole lie so people will shut up and give MJ his credit. RIP our angel
On November 17th 2009, Zoe wrote:
I don’t wish death upon anyone, and I’m sad when others do. No one deserves to be ill or tormented enough to kill themself. RIP. That said, Evan Chandler was the person making the claims his son was molested, not the boy. Even the kid’s mother testified on BEHALF of Michael during his last court trial. I wish the media had taken a more objective perspective on this situation, it’s obvious it was massively mishandled.
On November 17th 2009, robert wrote:
karmas a bitch huh chandler
On November 17th 2009, Janine wrote:
Evan got what was coming to him, I suppose. But it still won’t bring Michael back. :’( :’( :’( :’(
On November 18th 2009, Bonnie Schuster wrote:
Shortly after Michael’s death, Jordan Chandler came forward publicly and admitted that his father and stepfather coerced him to lie, and that Michael had never touched him or exhibited any kind of sexual behaviour toward him. Evan Chandler likely killed himself because he had terminal cancer and couldn’t take the pain. Guilt only kills those with some kind of conscience. And yes, it was Sony’s insurers who insisted upon the settlement. Michael wanted to fight. Being forced to settle by Sony was one of the first things that led up to the feud between Sony and Michael. Just curious if anyone else finds it odd that AEG, the company promoting Michael’s London tour a)hired Conrad Murray, and then b) sold the “This is It” footage for sixty million to…..SONY! Sure rubs me the wrong way.
On November 18th 2009, Adam Hart wrote:
Was it really the killer? or did he just committed suicide with all this pressure? well i m not sure but yeh karma’s a bitch!
AdamHart
http://www.isopurewater.com
On November 18th 2009, Adam Hart wrote:
Was it really the killer? or did he just committed suicide with all this pressure? well i m not sure but yeh karma’s a bitch!
AdamHart
isopurewater.com
On November 18th 2009, Dee wrote:
Finally, some justice at last! God will avenge, I am sure of that. The Bible says, ‘What you don’t bring forth will destroy you’. Chandler had 15 years to vindicate Michael. He chose not to. His hatred eventually turned inward.
Next, the Arvizos, Dimond, Sneddon, Bashir. And may the LAPD arrest Murray soon before he goes the same way as Chandler.
We must continue to pray for justice.
On November 18th 2009, Bonnie Schuster wrote:
Dee
I agree wholeheartedly. However, had Evan Chandler recanted and told the truth, he would have been convicted of extortion and fraud, and even worse in his opinion, would have had to return the settlement monies. In terms of who’s left to pay, you can throw Sony, Tommy Mottola, and possibly AEG in there as well.Personally, I think Sony is at the heart of this whole destruction of Michael, from the accusations through to his murder. He suspected they were behind the accusations (he says as much in his interview with Jesse Jackson in 2005), and he was also fearful for his life and his children because of people he knew “wanted him dead”. He left that message on his former manager’s machine. He also told Janet, Randy, Latoya and Marlon that if something should happen to him, not to think it was an accident. At the time, they thought he was paranoid, but now they’re convinced that he was right.
On November 18th 2009, Susan wrote:
Killing yourself is addmission of guilt. Now is the time for all living relatives to be brave and telling the truth or this same quilt will devour you unto death. The purest soul, a messenger of God, continued on in his name to give us a path to truth, love, peace and a world of caring. Lies fester and the truth prevails. Truth and Love Lives Forever. For His Fans For His Children for His Spirit The Highest Power Sees All and Knows All
On November 18th 2009, Tina wrote:
good ridance.
On November 18th 2009, bobby wrote:
Lol these comments are HILARIOUS!!!!
check these ones:
Guess he felt guilty for killing Michael,
If you research this, you can see why Evan Chandler was probably so full of torment
Killing yourself is addmission of guilt.
WOW good job speculating. You are talking shit if you think this is related to what happen 15years ago. YOU DONT KNOW THE FACTS.
Even if you did know the facts you still wouldn’t believe it.
Evan Chandler was a Hero!
On November 18th 2009, shellyb wrote:
bobby:
You are pathetic! Do some research, learn the TRUTH, so that you will be able to have an intelligent response to the Chandler accusation.
Thank God Evan Chandler is dead!
On November 18th 2009, sepidehtje wrote:
heavenly justice!!!!! yesss that’s what you deserve for ruining one precious man’s life….I hope everyone hhas learned something from this.
On November 18th 2009, Kela wrote:
Evan Chandler had no soul. He caused so much hell for Michael. He truly had no heart, and thank God that justice was placed into action. We will, however, never get Michael back. :(
Evan Chandler…you should’ve done this earlier.
On November 19th 2009, Fleur Cook wrote:
Do not R.I.P
On November 19th 2009, Honey Tulipsa wrote:
Whenever people are consumed with hate for someone, it doesn’t matter that the truth stares them straight in the face, they choose not to see or know because acceptance of the truth demands a change of distorted perceptions.You see, Michael is not “white”, so they are afraid to accept the fact that the world’s hearts are so deeply touched by an internationally acclaimed powerful man who is black.Acceptance of the truth contradicts their racist teachings and ideologies about blacks, so it makes them feel better to trash MJ rather than to credit and praise him.Everyone will not speak well of Micheal and this is not because Micheal was guilty of the diabolical hogwash thunderbolted against him.ALL those who keep on villifying him have their agenda.They know he’s 1000 times over INNOCENT.But you know what? Michael’s legacy cannot and will NEVER be destroyed because who GOD blesses NO one curses.The creator with MJ is the majority. Add to that, MJ’s millions of fans AROUND the WORLD.
On November 19th 2009, Honey Tulipsa wrote:
There’re more questions than answers and the more I find out the less I know.Come to think of it? Who are these ‘positioned’ persons chandler spoke about waiting for him to make the call so that their devilish plan could be set in motion?Could it be that Micheal was calculatedly murdered?(I’m not speaking about Murray here.Think outside the box.Could it be he was set up to be the fall guy?).MJ knew what was happening all around him and he has hinted enough clues to cause us to think.There’s more in the mortar besides the pestle.
On November 19th 2009, Honey Tulipsa wrote:
ALL those racist haters and their diabolical evil ways will be punished.As sure as the sun shines Michael’s death will be avenged, believe that.EVERYONE of them, from the media owners, reporters/journalists,racist police,DA right down to the last citizen who conspired and or fuelled the conspiracy against an INNONENT Micheal will surely pay sooner or later.How do you sleep at nights?Comfortably?Is your appetite healthy?Where’s your heart?OH! Probably you don’t have one if your’re the devil incarnate.You want the best for you and your family and worst for someone else?Doesn’t happen that way.What goes around comes around and harder.MJ has been tried in the fiery furnace and at the end emerged as pure gold.Through it ALL he maintained an excellent spirit. What a man?No wonder he’s referred to as a phenomenon.His life is one of true inspiration that has indelibly,irrevocably left his imprints on the canvas of history for eons of time.
On November 19th 2009, Honey Tulipsa wrote:
chandler had cancer?Is this used as a cover to sidestep the real issue?If he had cancer, could it be his tortured emotions caused his body to turn against itself?He committed suicide huh?Why?To relieve himself of physical pain and suffering or enormous guilt?You see, he tried to disguise himself but his inner demons were there to haunt him.He couldn’t hide from them. They knew his frame and name.What a greedy, lying, money sucking, ungrateful bastard.Your TORTURE will continue in hell.
On November 19th 2009, blameitonkarma wrote:
It’s definitely time for Jordan to come forward and tell the truth about Michael Jackson. Please visit http://dearjordanchandler.com and encourage him to do the right thing.
On November 20th 2009, janicebyrne wrote:
Ah the heavy weight and burden of a VERY guilty conscience. May Evan Chandler NEVER EVER rest in peace. He, his lies, his brainwashed son, destroyed a truly genuinely good person. After Michael’s death, Jordan has since admitted that he lied and that his father made him do it. Now that Evan has killed himself, it’s time for Jordan to speak out again and tell the truth and admit again that he lied about Michael. Sadly, it’s all much too late for poor Michael but Jordan needs to atone for the sake of Michael’s three beloved children. Michael Jackson was a totally innocent person who was thoroughly destroyed by Evan Chandler and his greed. RIP Michael Jackson. A truly genuinely good person, much misunderstood and very much maligned. Shame on ALL you doubters. You must be sooooo lonely up there on your pedestals.
On November 20th 2009, bobby's dad wrote:
haha look at my dear son bobby above, he’s so pathetic =)
part of the reason bobby exists today is that his heroic mom raped my when I was 13. man that 40 year old cougar was evil.
oh well, at least she’s a hero in bobby’s eyes just like evan chandler is ;)
On November 20th 2009, Chelsea wrote:
Guess you did not win big time after all Evan. Money cannot buy health and happiness. RIP Michael.
On November 20th 2009, Michael wrote:
Glad he is gone.
About time his son Jordan came clean and told the truth.. His dad was the one who came up with the bogus claims
On November 20th 2009, Yawn wrote:
It’s funny how no one in the media, the few that are reporting on this suicide anyway, bothers to mention the tiny tidbit of information that he was caught in a telephone conversation with his son’s step-father, detailing his intention to extort Michael Jackson if he doesn’t get what he wants, PRIOR to the allegations being made.
I guess it’s a better story the idea that Michael Jackson is a pedohile who never faced justice, than the fact that Michael Jackson faced many frivolous trumped up lawsuits from many many people who were after his money, Evan Chandler being only one of them.
Hey media, there’s a lawsuit currently being filed against the Jackson estate from a mentally unstable “Billie Jean” who claims to be the mother of his children, why not run with that one too?
On November 21st 2009, Sparkiee wrote:
I’m not going to say that I wished this upon him or that I’m glad that he is dead… Jackson was definitely a talented artist and seemed like a great guy but you really don’t know, when claims that are so serious are brought to a person they cannot be forgotten or blown off even if they are an artist, of course the innocent on all charges (2005) does tilt my already biased opinion further into the defense of the accused…
In my opinion, probably innocent, but never ever assume.
On November 22nd 2009, Ghost Whisperer wrote:
Maybe, Micheal contacted a “Ghost Whisperer,” insisting that the truth be told. I am sure there is more truth out there…..
Personally, I believe that Dr.Murray’s role was unintentional. With the condition of the economy, he got himself involved to help pay off some of his debts, and for the love of money, (and what money can buy), comes the root of all evil. Now, he will be the fall guy. Micheal is gone, and he allegely administered the drugs.
On November 22nd 2009, Donna wrote:
To bad he didn’t do it when Michael was alive.
Now if Dr. Murry would follow suit. RIP Michael
On November 23rd 2009, anne marie wrote:
i only have one regret… i wished that michael could have heard all this before he passed away….. at least he could have died in peace! rest in peace mj……. what a soul! xxx miss u lots!!!
On November 23rd 2009, jajaja wrote:
i am so glad that he is dead. how could someone be so mean to another man especially someone as delicate as MICHAEL. Michael was an angel, he really was he always wanted to help children all over the world, and he just wanted to enjoy time with kids and make sure they have the best childhood ever, i know exactly how he felt. He wanted to be around innocence and not the nasties of the celebrity world, like groupies, etc. he was a kind, godlike person and to be charged with such malicious and disgusting accusations is appalling, frankly i didn’t ever believe anything of the accusations, it’s a bunch of bullshit. he is too kind for any of that, he would never hurt a child i know for a fact. long live the king, you will always be in our hearts forever Michael, not a day goes by i don’t think about you, i still cry thinking of u
On November 23rd 2009, jajaja wrote:
oh yea and michael, don’t let anyone think they don’t love you, we love you so much it’s beyond words. a few words cannot describe you, you were a sheer genius and are greatly missed. i love you so much! gone wayy tooo soon. you really changed me as a person, i now try to have the natural, blissful, and honest smile you always had on your face. i love you so much, i do look at the man in the mirror now. michael you went through a lot in your life and i am so glad this mothereffer is dead, he deserved it. never think no one loves you because your fans love you like no other. your sister latoya may be using your name for publicity though, she has been doing a lot of talkshows, and jermaine too, i know you didn’t like them. latoya accused you and jermaine wrote word to the badd mocking you, i would never be able to forgive them. i love you mike,rip.
On November 26th 2009, dina wrote:
hahahhaa oh m damn!! ” THIS IS IT” hhahhaa this is the best friggin news and my first wholehearted laugh since JUNE 25 ! Karma is a BITCH yes she is… 23 MINUTES IN HELL by BILL WIESSE….MICHAEL JACKSON WE L.O.V.E YOU SO MUCH always in our hearts ( HOPE MICHAEL IS ALIVE AND READNG THESE hehe
On November 26th 2009, Theodora Esera wrote:
Who cares ! you kill, you die biaach.
Dont think no one is watching you, Jesus surely made you suffer sickness but he didnt make you commite suide. You shouldve prayed and maybe you wouldve never fell in to the devils trap.
Love you Micheal Jackson! a lover of life, stolen for what? lies??
may you be more blessed in the after life!
On November 27th 2009, chantelle wrote:
good riddance to bad rubbish is all I’m gonna say
now if all the other bastards will just join in & form an orderly queue starting with Sneddon & finishing with Murray.
The world would be a much better brighter palce & would rejoice at the ridding of such evil sick soulless people.
rot in hell chandler you piece of nasty lowlife
On November 27th 2009, carol wrote:
hello friend,
here is the address of Michael Jackson’s accusser Gavin Arvizo, He’s the one that had cancer and Michael paid for all his treatments and saved his life, them him and his family accused Michael of child molestation.
They dragged him throught court and caused all Michaels depression , even after Michael was founf innocent the media never dropped it .
Gavin is responsible for that .
He should come foward now and admit that he lied, just like Jordy Chandler did after his father commited suicide from the guilt/ karma.
here’s his address, spread it around on as many sites as you can so everyone will write him and tell him to CONFESS THAT HE LIED ON MICHAEL.
GAVIN ARVIZO
GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
ATLANTA CAMPUS
320 W. BROAD STREET
FAIEBURN GA 30213.
LETS NOT LEAVE HIM ALONE UNTIL HE CONFESSES , LET’S MAKE HIS LIFE MISERABLE ,LIKE HE DID TO MICHAEL…THANKS
On November 27th 2009, Linda wrote:
The media is allowed to misconstrew and exaggerate and lie to viewers. See-MJTRUTHNOW.COM. The media won’t bother to tell about the cold hard facts about MJs innocence. Then their top storyline ends. This is the best news of 2009. I pray Jordy comes forward. We wouldn’t blame him. We know the true low life blasted his sick mind out already. Too bad Oprah can’t interview Jordy. Shes too busy sitting on her fat judgemental butt.
Rest in Peace Michael. You were the planets true angel.
On November 28th 2009, Jess wrote:
I can’t say I’m happy, but I can’t say he didn’t deserve it either. I hope the guilt of basically pushing an innocent man to the brink of death made him want to kill himself. Well deserved, you scum, I hope you’re burning in the ninth circle of hell right now. What you did to MJ was unforgiveable. At least, SOME degree of justice has been done to this kind man’s memory. MJ, we love you endlessly. <3 Chandler, good riddance!
On December 5th 2009, Dr.Robert White wrote:
I personally am glad Michael is dead. I sick of all you Michael Jackson fags beating a dead horse, especially that Laura Trojan bitch gang-banging all over the Internet like some kunt on a crusade. I wish someone would shove Michale Jackson’s sequined glove up her ass.
On December 5th 2009, Deborah Ffrench wrote:
The current spin being put on Evan Chandler’s death in the press is that he killed himself because he was ultimately ‘destroyed’ by the lack of justice he felt his family received. It is naive to imagine this is anything less than calculated damage limitation, designed to deflect the questions and fall-out that Chandler’s synchronous death represents.
Inevitably, Diane Dimond has been wheeled out to promote this fallacy and it is presently doing the rounds in the US and UK newspapers and online outlets. The unimaginable trauma to both Michael and Jordan’s psyches that Evan’s deception set in motion can undoubtedly be seen in the consequences of the last few months.
For the record: Most adult, compassionate fans of Michael Jackson do not blame Jordan for the events of 1993. We know he was a child at the time of the accusations and that throughout the years he has been legally prevented from disclosing the truth. The fact that Jordan took out a legal injunction against his own father is surely an indication of what kind of man Evan Chandler was.
I personally do not think it appropriate for Jordan to now be ‘hounded’ about the allegations his father made. This must be a deeply distressing time for Jordan, and I think very few people can actually imagine the nightmare that his life with Evan was like. If Jordan is to speak, the impetus will come from him alone.
For all those however, seeking a substantive and detailed account of the truth behind the 1993 allegations against Michael Jackson – go to the link below.
http://charlesthomsonjournalist.blogspot.com/2009/11/charles-thomson-award-winning-writer.html
On December 8th 2009, rachel wrote:
OMG GET OVER THIS THEY ARE BOTH DEAD !
the truth !
what about it its too late now micheals dead all it does is change public opinion which by the way micheal will not even know as he is deceased
NEED I GO ON ?
On December 21st 2009, DUH_RACHEL wrote:
Hey rachel, are you stupid?
Have you ever heard of the word LEGACY?
And even if I believe that MJ hoaxed his death, he still wants to have his name/reputation VINDICATED, and thank goodness with the FBI files about the 1993 and 2004 trials released to the public showing that MJ is indeed a hapless victim of extortion, and Disneyland putting their Captain EO back at Epcot, all these are helping MJ’s excellent legacy back on track!
MJ4Ev3r~~~