Marilyn Monroe Conspiracy Theory Essay

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Marilyn Monroe and the Conspiracies of her death
On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home. She was found by her house keeper lying in her bed, next to her was discovered an empty pill bottle. The verdict was officially ruled as a drug overdose. Although, there is much speculation about this case. She was only thirty-six at the time and had a lot going on for her which lead many believe there was something wrong. This is where all of the conspiracy theories come in. The most believable theory involved former president John F. Kennedy. Kennedy. Kennedy and Monroe were having an affair. She was let in on many of his secrets. He later realized that she was a potential threat. He ordered to have her killed as soon as possible. So many theories have been created since the death of Marilyn Monroe, but this one has the most people convinced. Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, with the name Norma Jeane Mortenson. Growing up, she endured a very tough childhood. It is believed that this contributed to her later
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When all the small details are reviewed it really could make someone believe it was all set up. When they entered Marilyn’s bedroom there was nothing for her to wash down pills with. The pill bottles were all very neat. This would not make sense if it were an overdose. There is also evidence proving Monroe was close with the Kennedy’s. Shortly before she passed she showed up to President John Kennedy’s birthday and sang him ‘Happy Birthday’. “On May 19, 1962, Monroe made her now-famous performance at John F. Kennedy's birthday celebration, singing "Happy Birthday, Mr. President." ( Marilyn Monroe Biography) It was also confirmed by the Kennedy’s brother-in-law. “The Kennedy brothers were ‘passing her around like a football,' revealed brother-in-law, actor Peter Lawford, years after she died” (Caroline Howe). This theory is very convincing and also

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