Private Investigator Says Whitney Houston Was Murdered by Drug Dealers

Whitney Houston was murdered, according to claims by private investigator Paul Huebl published in the National Equirer.

The Hollywood detective has allegedly uncovered evidence - including CCTV footage - that points to her being the victim of an attack by two men who were sent to collect a debt for drugs.

The troubled "Bodyguard" singer, who died on February 11 2012 at the Beverly Hilton, is said to have owed in excess of $1.5 million to dangerous dealers before her shock death in Los Angeles.

"I have evidence that points to Whitney being a victim of high-powered drug dealers who sent thugs to collect a huge debt she owed for drugs," he told the tabloid.