The Men Who Murdered Marilyn

by Matthew Smith

It was not until 20 years after her death that the notion that Marilyn Monroe did not take her own life gained widespread scrutiny. Since then, many theories have been propounded. This volume draws on friends and associates of Marilyn and the surviving doctors, lawyers and policemen involved in the case. They are growing old and have been persuaded to talk to investigative journalist Matthew Smith. Matthew Smith is the author of " The Second Plot" and " The Kennedys".

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

246 pages, Paperback

First published September 26, 1996

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Reviews

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of interesting points and some historical references, but ridiculously repetitive and some chapters revising everything said previously... which made it difficult to keep interested. But, alright.

[Miss P · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a good book but, as others have pointed out a lot of the content is repeated several times through the book. Also, he quotes Anthony Summers book quite a lot too, and having read this recently and many times in the past. It made me feel like there was nothing new in this book. However, I was proved wrong as there was some new information in the last chapter.
I don’t feel like it was a wasted read but, if you’ve read Anthony Summers Goddess, you will find this book a bit repetitive.

[Steve Cann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Investigative journalist Matthew Smith provides a very thorough & well-researched account into the murky events surrounding the death of Marilyn Monroe here, seemingly leaving no stone unturned.
We learn of the cover-ups, silences & conflicting accounts given by those who knew Marilyn or attended the scene following her death - Matthew attempt to unravel these to get as close to the truth as possible, given the information that's available. We learn too the the actual truth of what happened was hushed up for twenty years.
We even have a detailed account of her autospy, one that gives vital clues as to how she most-probably met her fate.

It's a fascinating read, & he's clearly done his research very well. We learn that Marilyn's career at this time was played out against a background of tense political power-games, & that her close associations & relationships with influential & powerful men were to leave her in a very vulnerable position.

Matthew mentions & refers the 1985 TV documentary 'Say Goodbye to the President' at various intervals throughout the book, & it may be worth anyone reading this to check that out too to put names to faces.
Definitely well-worth a read for anyone who would like to discover the facts for themselves about the untimely death of a true screen legend - the original 'Candle in the Wind'.

[Graceann · Rating 1 out of 5]

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As soon as I opened the book and saw the references to Robert Slatzer and Jeanne Carmen, I should have known better. I was still interested in what theories this author would put forward, so I marched bravely forward. The conclusion is mildly interesting, but just skip the rest of the book and read the final chapter. The repetition and lack of editing make this thing torture otherwise.

[Debra K · Rating 4 out of 5]

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