Marilyn Monroe’s Alleged Affair with JFK Revealed Through Investigative Files

A new book sheds light on the intriguing life of Fred Otash, a renowned private detective who reportedly safeguarded Hollywood's deepest secrets, including those of the iconic Marilyn Monroe.

The late Otash, a former Marine veteran and Tinseltown's infamous sleuth, passed away in 1992 at the age of 70.

The recently published book, titled “The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn,” unveils startling insights gleaned from Otash's previously undisclosed investigative records.

Co-author Manfred Westphal gained access to Otash's meticulously maintained archives with the approval of his daughter Colleen, with whom he forged a close bond following their initial meeting at Otash's funeral.

Venturing into the golden era of Hollywood during the '50s and '60s, Otash was immersed in a world teeming with A-list celebrities, mob figures, and studio bigwigs, as per the authors.

Otash's tumultuous journey, marked by personal tragedies after losing his father and sibling during the Great Depression, led him to abandon formal education at a young age to provide for his family.

Following stints with the Civil Conservation Corps and the Marine Corps during WWII, he eventually settled in Los Angeles in 1945, where he carved out a niche for himself as a maverick cop before establishing his private detective agency in 1955.

Renowned for his pioneering use of cutting-edge surveillance technology, Otash effectively leveled the playing field for many individuals in need, offering assistance to numerous celebrities ensnared in precarious situations that conventional law enforcement agencies couldn't address.

In a startling revelation made to the Los Angeles Times in 1985, Otash disclosed being hired by Peter Lawford to eliminate any potentially damaging information linking Lawford's brothers-in-law, President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, to scandalous rumors involving Monroe.

The book alleges that Otash possessed audio recordings capturing President Kennedy engaging in intimate activities with Monroe at Lawford's Santa Monica residence.

It further suggests that Lawford diligently shielded this clandestine affair from prying eyes within the media sphere, positioning himself as Kennedy's discreet confidant in such matters.

Lawford's beachside abode purportedly served as a rendezvous spot for Kennedy's romantic liaisons with various women, including prominent actresses like Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, as detailed in the book.

Otash's alleged recordings spotlighting Kennedy and Monroe's liaison have mysteriously vanished, leaving unanswered questions regarding the fate of these crucial pieces of evidence.

The book recounts Monroe's initial encounter with Kennedy in 1955 at a soirée hosted by Charles Feldman, a notable producer associated with her hit film “The Seven Year Itch.”

Subsequent events allegedly unfolded over the years, culminating in an affair between Kennedy and Monroe at Lawford's residence.

Otash, who purportedly maintained covert surveillance on Monroe, claimed to have overheard her final moments through intercepted calls made to Lawford and Kennedy shortly before her tragic demise in August 1962.

The account portrays a distressing scene where Lawford, upon discovering Monroe's lifeless body, prioritized salvaging potentially incriminating evidence over seeking immediate assistance for the distressed actress, echoing Otash's lingering sentiments of remorse surrounding Monroe's untimely passing.

Monroe's mysterious death, attributed to a barbiturate overdose at the age of 36, remains an enigmatic chapter in Hollywood's history, perpetuating ongoing speculation and intrigue surrounding the beloved starlet's final days.