MJacksonArt042109x.jpg The investigation into Michael Jackson's death could turn into a criminal case, and authorities may be looking at homicide as a cause of death!

CNN reports that Los Angeles detectives are waiting on the coroner's report on the death of the pop icon, but that the Jackson family is well aware of a "potential criminal prosecution."

The comments came on the same day that LA Police Chief William Bratton said detectives were awaiting the coroner's report to decide whether to proceed with the investigation as a homicide or an accidental overdose. Bratton said detectives have spoken to a number of doctors who have treated Jackson over the years and they are looking into the singer's prescription drug history. Bratton said, "We are still awaiting corroboration from the coroner's office as to cause of death. That is going to be very dependent on the toxicology reports that are due to come back. And based on those, we will have an idea of what it is we are dealing [with]: are we dealing with a homicide or are we dealing with accidental overdose?"

Doctors who did not cooperate with investigators were given subpoenas, and if necessary, authorities will issue more. Bratton added that investigators are being assisted by DEA agents and the state attorney general's office on a case that he called "a comprehensive set of inquiries."

Was Michael's death accidental, or was there something fishy going on? Guess we'll find out in the weeks/months to come!