JERSEY CITY, NJ -- The father of a boy who accused Michael Jackson of molesting him 15 years ago was found dead of an apparent suicide, according to Jersey City Police.
The body of Evan Chandler was discovered in his Jersey City residence at about 5:35 p.m. on Nov. 5 .
Chandler, who was being treated for an unknown illness, missed an appointment with his doctor which prompted concern, Jersey City spokesperson Stan Eason said.
After several failed attempts to get in touch with his patient, the doctor called the building's concierge to check on Chandler.
The concierge later discovered the victim's lifeless body inside the apartment, Eason said.
Police say Chandler suffered a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. Authorities are treating the case as a suicide.
It was back in 1994, when Chander's then-12-year-old son Jordy Chandler accused Jackson of molesting him on several occasions between 1991 and 1994.
Chandler sued the King of Pop in court and later settled the case for a reported $20 million.
In 2006, Jordan Chandler filed a restraining order against his father after he allegedly struck Jordan over the head from behind with a twelve and a half pound weight.
The body of Evan Chandler was discovered in his Jersey City residence at about 5:35 p.m. on Nov. 5 .
After several failed attempts to get in touch with his patient, the doctor called the building's concierge to check on Chandler.
The concierge later discovered the victim's lifeless body inside the apartment, Eason said.
Police say Chandler suffered a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. Authorities are treating the case as a suicide.
It was back in 1994, when Chander's then-12-year-old son Jordy Chandler accused Jackson of molesting him on several occasions between 1991 and 1994.
Chandler sued the King of Pop in court and later settled the case for a reported $20 million.
In 2006, Jordan Chandler filed a restraining order against his father after he allegedly struck Jordan over the head from behind with a twelve and a half pound weight.
