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Katherine Jackson not missing: Michael's mom at Arizona treatment center
Michael Jackson's 82-year-old mother, Katherine Jackson, was reported missing late on Saturday (July 21), but she's since been located and is safe and sound at an Arizona hospital treatment center.Here's what happened:
Late on Saturday, a nephew filed a missing persons report with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department after he was allegedly unable to contact Jackson for more than a week, reports TMZ.
TMZ also reports that Jackson may have recently suffered a stroke. The family has been feuding about the executors of Michael's estate.
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Then Michael's daughter Paris joined the fray, tweeting these messages:
yes , my grandmother is missing . i haven't spoken with her in a week i want her home now .
-- Paris Jacksoη (@ParisJackson) July 22, 2012
if anybody sees my grandmother , please call the authorities or this number-- (818)-876-0186 it's the security number .. thank you so much
-- Paris Jacksoη (@ParisJackson) July 22, 2012
the same doctor that testified on behalf of dr murray saying my father was a drug addict (a lie) is caring for my grandmother... just saying
-- Paris Jacksoη (@ParisJackson) July 22, 2012
Global Grind reports that Katherine is in fact in treatment at an Arizona hospital, a claim made by Jermaine Jackson earlier in the week.
The Sheriff's department concurs, releasing this statment early Sunday morning:
"Katherine Jackson is reportedly with family members."
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