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Marilyn Monroe Died in the Most Watched House in America — and No One Secured the Scene (Part 1 of 2)
Published 1 month ago
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Part one of a two-part centennial investigation. Marilyn Monroe — born Norma Jeane Mortenson 100 years ago this month — was found dead in her Brentwood home on August 4, 1962, and within hours the most famous woman in the world was ruled a "probable suicide" by barbiturate overdose. Garret Fisher walks through the night: the housekeeper, the hours that vanished before police were called at 4:30 a.m., the first officer who thought the body looked too composed, and Thomas Noguchi's autopsy. Then to 2026, where a new Fox/TMZ special, Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe, uses AI to rebuild the barely-photographed death scene — and retired cold-case investigator Paul Holes, who helped identify the Golden State Killer, lays out his red flags: pristine sheets, a neatly arranged empty Nembutal bottle, no water glass, and a broken window with the glass on the wrong side. The argument that holds up isn't a murder conspiracy — it's that the 1962 investigation was a shambles that left every question open.
This episode references suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the U.S.
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This episode references suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the U.S.
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Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America.
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You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show.
But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes.
We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.