Homicide Probe to be Launched into B B King’s Death

Nevada officials to launch homicide probe into death of Blues legend B B King following charges by his daughters.

B B King performs at 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2, 2011. (Photo: Reuters)

Nevada officials are set to launch a homicide investigation into the death of Blues legend B B King who died this month at the age 89. Two of King’s daughters alleged that the blues great was murdered.

The Clark County, Nevada coroner’s office said in a posting on Twitter that it had taken jurisdiction over King’s body, and that autopsy results would take a minimum of six to eight weeks.

Two of King’s children, Karen Williams and Patty King, alleged that King was poisoned, ostensibly by two of his long time associates.

An attorney for King’s estate called the allegations unfounded and disrespectful.