Kirk Douglas Accused of Raping Natalie Wood in the 1950s

In the midst of my research for my upcoming historical crime novel Murder in Birdland, I came across some intriguing information about the alleged rape of Natalie Wood by Kirk Douglas in the 1950s.

Although the controversy surrounding this incident started in 2018, it remains a significant topic of discussion today.

My novel revolves around the murder of Morris Levy, owner of the Birdland club and a well-known figure in the music industry.

Levy's violent reaction to his brother Irving's death sets the stage for an exploration of the music and movie star scene in the early 1960s.

My protagonist, Bill Pugliese, a sax player who witnessed the murder,