Houston’s death was ruled an accidental drowning. But many questions remain about what happened to Brown.
The family isn’t saying much. Neither are police. But on Tuesday night, authorities said they are now treating Brown’s case as a criminal investigation.
Though little concrete information has surfaced, rampant rumors certainly have. The speculation prompted Brown’s family to admonish some media outlets, saying “the desire to be ‘first’ has clouded the judgment of many reporters.”
So here is what we know (and don’t know) about the case:
Brown’s condition
What we know:
She’s in a medically induced coma. Early last week, sources close to the family said she opened her eyes briefly and suffered seizures.
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What we know:
Houston, 48, had an estate worth an estimated $12 million to $20 million. According to her will, her daughter was the sole heir to her estate.
It was widely reported that when Brown turned 21 in March 2014, she received the first installment from her trust — one-tenth of her mother’s estate.
Brown is scheduled to receive one-sixth of the estate in 2018 and the remaining balance in 2023.
What we don’t know:
Who would be the beneficiary if Brown passes away.
CNN’s Steve Almasy, Eliott C. McLaughlin, Marylynn Ryan and Randi Kaye contributed to this report.
