The untimely death of Marilyn Monroe on August 5, 1962, at the age of 36, continues to be shrouded in mystery, fueling speculation about her rumored relationships with President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.
While Monroe's official cause of death was ruled a "probable suicide" due to a barbiturate overdose, questions and suspicions persist, especially regarding her connections to the Kennedy brothers. At the time of her death, Monroe, having gone through three divorces, was entangled in a tumultuous personal life, with rumors circulating about her romantic involvements with both JFK and Bobby Kennedy.
Reports suggest that Monroe, on the verge of holding a press conference to reveal details about her relationships, added an intriguing layer to the mystery surrounding her demise. The alleged affair with JFK gained attention after Monroe's sultry "Happy Birthday" performance for the president at Madison Square Garden in May 1962.
A rare photograph taken at a party after the performance became the only known image of either Kennedy with Monroe, captured by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton. Released decades later in 2010, the photo fueled speculations about the nature of Monroe's relationships with the Kennedy brothers.
Monroe's biographer, James Spada, acknowledged the lack of concrete proof linking the Kennedys to her death but suggested that there was a clear indication of her intimate connections with both Bobby and Jack. According to Spada, actor Peter Lawford introduced Monroe to JFK in 1954, and when Kennedy ended the relationship, Monroe allegedly turned to his brother.
Witnesses claim to have heard a disturbing tape from Monroe's bugged home on the night of her death, featuring the voices of Lawford, an angry Bobby Kennedy, and a distressed Monroe. Monroe's live-in housekeeper, Eunice Murray, hinted at a cover-up during a 1983 BBC interview, stating that Bobby Kennedy was present on August 4 and confirming an affair.
An investigative team, known as the "suicide squad," failed to interview key figures like Murray, publicist Pat Newcomb, Lawford, or any of the Kennedys. The flawed forensic work and investigations, coupled with later high-profile appointments for individuals close to the case, contribute to the enduring mystery surrounding Marilyn Monroe's demise.
