Mystery, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “something hard to understand or explain.” This definition embodies the dilemma in the case of Marilyn Monroe. Her death touched the hearts of many American fans, as well as, initiated curiosity in their minds. The mystery behind Monroe’s death can be summed up in two theories: Suicide and murder. Marilyn lived a glamorous movie-star’s life, with that comes the constant gaze of the public eye, which in turn, results in many theories relating to her death. Despite the contrasting views as to what exactly happened the night of Monroe’s passing, the events leading up to are none but disconcerting and in disarray. In late July, Marilyn got fired from a production, sending her into a stint of depression. A few days later, Frank Sinatra, a well known singer
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The following evidence indicates apparent cause for the death of Monroe. For instance, it was reported that her relationship with Robert Kennedy led to a pregnancy which she later aborted. This evidence affirms that public humiliation played a part in the theory of Monroe’s murder. Additionally, Marilyn tried to contact Robert at the Justice Department, with no reply (Kohn 232). It was these actions that lead up to Marilyn’s previous husband, Bob Slatzer reporting that she “told me on Friday evening prior to her death, ‘If Bobby(Robert) doesn’t call me, I'm going to call a press conference on Monday morning, and i’m going to blow the lid off this whole d***** thing!” (Steiger 298). This quote shows that Marilyn was clearly upset over the way she was being treated by Robert Kennedy and she became threatening. Moreover, Robert was reported being seen in the late evening on August 4th with two mysterious men entering Monroe’s house (“The Death of Marilyn Monroe”). This timeline of events supports the conspiracy of
The following evidence indicates apparent cause for the death of Monroe. For instance, it was reported that her relationship with Robert Kennedy led to a pregnancy which she later aborted. This evidence affirms that public humiliation played a part in the theory of Monroe’s murder. Additionally, Marilyn tried to contact Robert at the Justice Department, with no reply (Kohn 232). It was these actions that lead up to Marilyn’s previous husband, Bob Slatzer reporting that she “told me on Friday evening prior to her death, ‘If Bobby(Robert) doesn’t call me, I'm going to call a press conference on Monday morning, and i’m going to blow the lid off this whole d***** thing!” (Steiger 298). This quote shows that Marilyn was clearly upset over the way she was being treated by Robert Kennedy and she became threatening. Moreover, Robert was reported being seen in the late evening on August 4th with two mysterious men entering Monroe’s house (“The Death of Marilyn Monroe”). This timeline of events supports the conspiracy of