Katherine Jackson, the mother of the pop superstars Michael and Janet Jackson, was reported missing to authorities on Saturday night, according to reports.
According to CNN, Jackson's lawyer believed she had been traveling with Rebbie Jackson, her daughter. "I'm concerned that she's not safe," Sandra Ribera, the lawyer, said. Jackson is 82.
A police spokesman said that the missing persons report was filed by Trent Jackson, Katherine's nephew. "The report will be referred to the Homicide/Missing Persons Unit, and they will be handling the investigation," Lt. Josh Thai told RadarOnline.
Michael's three children have lived with Katherine since their father's death in 2009, Ribera said. Ribera added that Katherine had not contacted the grandchildren in a week.
Early Sunday morning, Paris Jackson, Michael's 14-year-old daughter, said the same on Twitter, and asked for the public's help in finding her grandmother.
Michael's will stated that Michael's assets be placed in a family trust and that Katherine be named guardian of his three children.
''Since the passing of Michael, our beloved brother, you have failed to perform your duties as executors of his estate, but what you have not failed at is taking advantage of a grieving mother, father and a grieving family," they said in a letter to the executors.
The sibling's letter also said that Jackson had a "mini-stroke."
Paris Jackson, Michael's daughter, tweeted at her uncle, Randy Jackson, and accused him of spreading lies, according to BET.com. ""@randyjackson8 hello dear FAMILY member i don't appreciate you telling everyone things that aren't true thank you very much."
"I am going to clarify right now that what has been said about my grandmother is a rumor and nothing has happened, she is completely fine," she tweeted. The posts have since been deleted.
Here are 10 things you never knew about Katherine Jackson:
1.) Katherine Jackson was born Kattie B. Screws on May 4, 1930 in Alabama. Her father, Prince Albert Screws, changed the family’s name to Scruse when she was four and changed her name to Katherine Esther. [Wikipedia.com]
2.) Katherine contracted polio at the age of two. Though she survived the devastating disease, she would walk with a noticeable limp for the rest of her life. [Wikipedia.com]
3.) As a child, Katherine wanted to be a country singer, but became discouraged upon realizing that there were rarely successful Black people in country music. [Wikipedia.com]
4.) Katherine met Joe Jackson in 1947. After he annulled a previous marriage, the couple married in 1949. They sang together, while Joe played guitar, until he took a job at a steel mill and Katherine began giving birth to what would eventually be 10 children. [Wikipedia.com]
5.) Katherine gave birth to 10 children: Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Brandon, Michael, Randy and Janet. Brandon, Marlon’s twin, died within 24 hours of childbirth. [Wikipedia.com]
6.) In 1963, Katherine converted from the Baptist faith to Jehovah’s Witness. Her entire family followed suit, with the exception of Joe. He attended services but never officially converted. [Wikipedia.com]
7.) n 1990, Katherine penned a memoir titled My Family. In it, she detailed her relationship with her husband, including accusations of infidelity. Though the couple are estranged, they have never officially divorced. [Wikipedia.com]
8.) Katherine tried to convince son Michael Jackson that he was handsome throughout his life, but he never believed it. She called his nose a “toothpick” and became convinced that he was addicted to plastic surgery. Once, she even begged surgeons to trick her son into thinking they had changed something on his face during surgery, when they actually had not. They ignored her wishes. [Oprah.com]
9.) In a highly contested will, Michael Jackson left his entire estate to Katherine and his three children, Paris Prince Michael and Blanket — whom were entrusted by the legend to his mother’s care. The Jackson siblings all claim that Katherine is in failing health, the will is fraudulent and the executors are attempting to manipulate the elderly woman. [CNN.com]
10.) Katherine penned a book titled Never Can Say Goodbye to share the truth about her son, Michael, whom she says has been horribly misunderstood. [Amazon.com]
Update July 23, 2012:
LOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson the mother of Michael Jackson and guardian of his three children, is safe and with a family member in Arizona, authorities said late Sunday, one day after another relative reported her missing.
According to CNN, Jackson's lawyer believed she had been traveling with Rebbie Jackson, her daughter. "I'm concerned that she's not safe," Sandra Ribera, the lawyer, said. Jackson is 82.
A police spokesman said that the missing persons report was filed by Trent Jackson, Katherine's nephew. "The report will be referred to the Homicide/Missing Persons Unit, and they will be handling the investigation," Lt. Josh Thai told RadarOnline.
Michael's three children have lived with Katherine since their father's death in 2009, Ribera said. Ribera added that Katherine had not contacted the grandchildren in a week.
Early Sunday morning, Paris Jackson, Michael's 14-year-old daughter, said the same on Twitter, and asked for the public's help in finding her grandmother.
The missing persons report comes in the middle of a heated dispute over Michael's will, and conflicting reports over Katherine's health. Michael's siblings claim the will was forged, and have called for the firing of John Branca and John McClain, the executors of his estate.
Michael's will stated that Michael's assets be placed in a family trust and that Katherine be named guardian of his three children.
''Since the passing of Michael, our beloved brother, you have failed to perform your duties as executors of his estate, but what you have not failed at is taking advantage of a grieving mother, father and a grieving family," they said in a letter to the executors.
The sibling's letter also said that Jackson had a "mini-stroke."
Paris Jackson, Michael's daughter, tweeted at her uncle, Randy Jackson, and accused him of spreading lies, according to BET.com. ""@randyjackson8 hello dear FAMILY member i don't appreciate you telling everyone things that aren't true thank you very much."
"I am going to clarify right now that what has been said about my grandmother is a rumor and nothing has happened, she is completely fine," she tweeted. The posts have since been deleted.
1.) Katherine Jackson was born Kattie B. Screws on May 4, 1930 in Alabama. Her father, Prince Albert Screws, changed the family’s name to Scruse when she was four and changed her name to Katherine Esther. [Wikipedia.com]
2.) Katherine contracted polio at the age of two. Though she survived the devastating disease, she would walk with a noticeable limp for the rest of her life. [Wikipedia.com]
3.) As a child, Katherine wanted to be a country singer, but became discouraged upon realizing that there were rarely successful Black people in country music. [Wikipedia.com]
4.) Katherine met Joe Jackson in 1947. After he annulled a previous marriage, the couple married in 1949. They sang together, while Joe played guitar, until he took a job at a steel mill and Katherine began giving birth to what would eventually be 10 children. [Wikipedia.com]
5.) Katherine gave birth to 10 children: Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Brandon, Michael, Randy and Janet. Brandon, Marlon’s twin, died within 24 hours of childbirth. [Wikipedia.com]
6.) In 1963, Katherine converted from the Baptist faith to Jehovah’s Witness. Her entire family followed suit, with the exception of Joe. He attended services but never officially converted. [Wikipedia.com]
7.) n 1990, Katherine penned a memoir titled My Family. In it, she detailed her relationship with her husband, including accusations of infidelity. Though the couple are estranged, they have never officially divorced. [Wikipedia.com]
8.) Katherine tried to convince son Michael Jackson that he was handsome throughout his life, but he never believed it. She called his nose a “toothpick” and became convinced that he was addicted to plastic surgery. Once, she even begged surgeons to trick her son into thinking they had changed something on his face during surgery, when they actually had not. They ignored her wishes. [Oprah.com]
9.) In a highly contested will, Michael Jackson left his entire estate to Katherine and his three children, Paris Prince Michael and Blanket — whom were entrusted by the legend to his mother’s care. The Jackson siblings all claim that Katherine is in failing health, the will is fraudulent and the executors are attempting to manipulate the elderly woman. [CNN.com]
10.) Katherine penned a book titled Never Can Say Goodbye to share the truth about her son, Michael, whom she says has been horribly misunderstood. [Amazon.com]
Update July 23, 2012:
LOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson the mother of Michael Jackson and guardian of his three children, is safe and with a family member in Arizona, authorities said late Sunday, one day after another relative reported her missing.
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