Over the past few months, a number of developments have taken place regarding the discussion surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s death. During this time, I have had conversations with author Larry Jordan and with Cornell Christianson, who is associated with the New York production Marilyn Exposed: The Musical.
Recently, a press release connected to the production included my name alongside several other individuals, including Raymond Strait and Fred Otash. I want to clarify that I have never supported or endorsed the claims attributed to them. Their accounts are based largely on hearsay and, in my view, lack credible evidence.
As someone who has spent many years working as an investigator, I believe strongly in evidence-based conclusions. Any position I take regarding Marilyn Monroe’s death is grounded in documented facts and firsthand investigative work, not speculation. I feel it is important to make this distinction clear so that my name is not associated with theories or claims that I do not believe are supported by proof.
There are several actors that I also don't support based on their books.
The Murder of Marilyn Monroe by Jay Margolis & Richard Buskin
The "lethal injection" theory rests almost entirely on the testimony of James Hall. However, there is no contemporary ambulance log or medical record from that night confirming his dispatch at that hour. He waited decades to tell this story, and there is no physical evidence (like a discarded syringe or a witness who wasn't part of the "conspiracy") to back it up.
Bombshell by Mike Rothmiller
Rothmiller claims he saw the "real" files in a secret LAPD archive. The problem? He didn't (or couldn't) photocopy them. In the world of evidence, "I saw it once 40 years ago" is not evidence; it’s a memoir. Without the actual documents, his claims about RFK’s "poisoned drink" remain hearsay.
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe by Donald H. Wolfe
Claims that Marilyn Monroe was murdered as part of a political cover-up involving powerful figures such as John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. However, most historians and Monroe researchers say the book does not provide verifiable evidence to support those claims. Much of Wolfe’s argument relies on hearsay, late witness statements, and sources that cannot be independently confirmed.
I'm not saying not to see the play, I am only stating my believe since these people are mentioned along side mine. I think everyone needs to look at the facts of the case, and not what others present. In some ways, these books provide the same thing, just written in a different way. Stay firm on your belief and I pray someday the truth comes out. Thank you so much for your support.