In true Hollywood style, La Toya Jackson made journalists wait for almost an hour at her Radisson Golden Sands press conference yesterday before making a grand entrance and declaring that her brother Michael's death last June was down to a conspiracy to kill him.
In Malta to promote a hand cream and collect a lifetime achievement award on behalf of her brother from Italian label Stefano Cecchi Records, La Toya reiterated her belief that Dr Conrad Murray, Jackson's personal physician, was not the only person involved in the superstar's death. Dr Murray has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge.
"This was definitely a conspiracy and other people should be brought to justice. I believe Dr Conrad was simply the fall guy," she said, indicating that other people had instructed the doctor to ensure the singer eventually overdosed on the drugs he was administered.
The pop world was jolted when it learnt the 'King of Pop' died, aged 50, from an overdose of Propofol, a powerful sedative used as a general anaesthetic, while preparing for 50 concert dates at London's O2 arena.
Although La Toya was vague about who else was involved, she suggested money was the motive behind Michael's death.
"Michael was worth more dead than alive. They knew what they had planned if this were to happen. They also knew that Michael was not capable of doing 50 shows," she said, when asked by The Sunday Times.
Wearing a glittering military-style trouser suit adorned with the Union Jack, 53-year-old La Toya spoke candidly about how she has struggled to accept her brother's death.
"This year has gone by so rapidly and it is has been a struggle for everyone. It is so hard to fathom he is no longer with us. Personally, I choose to believe that he is still here because that is the way I want it for now," she said.
Asked what posthumous awards for Michael such as the one from Cecchi Records meant to the Jackson family, La Toya said they were important for keeping his legacy alive.
Jackson left behind three children and La Toya said when she received an award on his behalf, she presented them to his children "so they can see how much the world loves their dad. Now I can bring one from Malta and they will love it.
"The children are coping quite well; kids are resilient. What is helping them a great deal is that they are playing with other kids; their cousins are with them every single day," she added.
This is La Toya's second trip to Malta after performing a concert in the country in the 1990s. She admitted being surprised on her first trip that people were able to speak English and said she was looking forward to seeing more of the country.
In her personal career, La Toya's long-awaited comeback album Startin' Over should "definitely" be out sometime this year. But the agenda was firmly focused on Michael and La Toya finished by paying a moving tribute to her brother.
"The world lost something that can never be replaced. You will never, ever, ever find another Michael as long as you live on this earth. You will never find anyone as talented as him."