James Patterson’s Take on Marilyn Monroe’s Death
James Patterson has expressed his belief that Marilyn Monroe was murdered, suggesting that the iconic actress “was treading very dangerous waters.” He made these remarks in a recent interview while promoting his upcoming book, The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: An Authentic Crime Thriller.
According to Patterson, Monroe had connections with powerful figures like President Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Frank Sinatra, along with connections to the Mafia. He noted that these relationships placed her in precarious situations. “They told her things, and she followed them,” Patterson explained, hinting at the kind of dangerous knowledge she possessed.
The well-known author added that many people are not familiar with the full story surrounding Monroe, acknowledging that even he learned a lot of new information. “There’s a lot I didn’t know,” he admitted, pointing out details about her life and death that might surprise many.
Patterson discussed how much there still is to uncover about Monroe’s passing, including various insights he gleaned from detectives involved in the case. For instance, he mentioned her difficult upbringing—she spent time in eleven foster homes—and noted she had a significant speech impediment as a child. “I was unaware of how the death scene was approached, including that the autopsy wasn’t completed as expected,” he remarked, revealing that one detective believed the scene was staged. “Most people only know bits and pieces about her,” he stated. “But there’s so much more.”
Monroe’s death, which occurred on August 5, 1962, was officially ruled a likely suicide due to a “self-administered sedative overdose.” However, the implications of Patterson’s claims raise questions that linger in the public consciousness.
His book, although marketed as an “authentic crime thriller,” includes a note indicating that it is a “work of fiction.” “She was just a monster star and then she just threw it away,” Patterson reflected, encapsulating the tragedy of Monroe’s life and legacy.
