Foul play is suspected in the death of blues guitar legend B.B. King who died earlier this month. The musician’s death will be investigated as a homicide, a Nevada coroner’s office said.
King died aged 89 on May 14 in Las Vegas, where he kept a residence.
Two of King’s daughters have reported concerns that his death may have been related to foul play, Las Vegas media reported.
“Our coroner takes jurisdctn over #BBKing body, performs autopsy. Results:6-8wks min. Homicide investgtn w/ @LVMPD,” the Clark County, Nevada coroner’s office announced on Twittter, referring to the Las Vegas police department.
Given the timeframe for the autopsy, his funeral in his beloved Memphis has been postponed, local media reported.
