Michael Jackson's brain returned to family

Los Angeles, Aug 8

Pop legend Michael Jackson's brain has been returned to his family after it was removed last month for further testing.

Testing is now complete and the organ has been released to Michael's family, who have been waiting for the brain to be returned before they proceed with the burial of the star, who died after a suspected cardiac arrest in June, reports contactmusic.com.

The singer's family have decided to bury Michael in an unmarked grave to prevent people decorating his grave or attempting to steal his body.

"They are afraid someone is going to do something terrible to his body. That is not a risk they can take so they are burying him in an unmarked plot," said a family friend.

The burial is not expected to include a formal ceremony and fans will be kept away.