Did Marilyn Monroe Really End Her Own Life?

Investigator Questions Marilyn Monroe's Apparent Suicide

An investigator, who delved into the drug overdose death of Marilyn Monroe 43 years ago this Friday, remains skeptical about the theory that she took her own life.

John W. Miner, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor who examined Monroe's death, asserts that Monroe's psychologist, Dr. Ralph Greenson, shared with him secretly recorded audiotapes from one of Monroe's therapy sessions prior to her demise.

Miner claims that the tapes reveal a crucial revelation: Monroe was not depressed and had ambitious plans to establish herself as a serious actress specializing in Shakespearean roles.

“This person has been wrongly labeled as a suicide victim, when that is far from the truth,” Miner passionately stated.

Miner meticulously transcribed the contents of the tapes, taking careful notes by hand.

While there is no concrete evidence to support Miner's assertions, as Greenson has since passed away and no other individual claims to have heard the tape, Miner firmly believes in the validity of his findings.

Monroe allegedly confided in her doctor, telling him, “You are the sole keeper of my most private and intimate thoughts.”

According to Miner's transcript, Monroe enthusiastically discussed her aspirations to pursue a career centered around performing Shakespeare's works.

“I have immersed myself in the works of Shakespeare and rehearsed numerous lines.

…

I am determined to start with Juliet,” Monroe purportedly revealed on the tape.

“Don't mock me.

With the aid of makeup, costumes, and the camera, my acting will bring forth a Juliet who is fourteen, an innocent virgin.”

Miner argues that it is inconceivable to believe that someone who expressed such enthusiasm on the tapes could take their own life.

In the transcripts, Monroe also opened up about her tumultuous love life, mentioning a brief encounter with actress Joan Crawford.

“Later on, Crawford wanted another rendezvous,” she allegedly disclosed.

“I firmly declined, as I did not derive much pleasure from engaging in such encounters with women.”

Furthermore, Monroe may have recorded her thoughts about breaking off her relationship with Robert Kennedy.

“There is no place for him in my life,” Monroe supposedly admitted.

“I suppose I lack the courage to face him and hurt him.

I wish someone else could tell him it's over.

I attempted to contact the President to do it, but I was unsuccessful.”

Matthew Smith, author of “Marilyn's Last Words: