The rumors surrounding the alleged disappearance of Marilyn Monroe’s body following her death on August 4, 1962, have persisted for decades.

The release of Netflix’s Blonde has once again brought attention to the life of the iconic Hollywood actress.

The LAPD reported that Marilyn was found dead in her Brentwood home from a drug overdose, and later, a toxicology report indicated that she died from acute barbiturate poisoning.

While some suggested that her death could have been accidental, suicide was the most common theory, as empty medicine bottles were found by her bed, and the dosage in her body was several times over the lethal limit.

Following the discovery of her body, it reportedly took six hours for her corpse to arrive at the morgue – a journey that should have only taken 45 minutes.

Some rumors claim that Marilyn’s body was abused by necrophiliacs during this time, but this has never been publically investigated or proven.

It is also claimed that her body was tampered with in another way. Mortician Dr. Thomas Noguchi claimed that materials from her stomach and intestines had been “destroyed.”

The Salt Lake Tribune investigated her death and claimed that some standard tests were never completed during her autopsy, supporting the rumor that her death was perhaps not an accidental overdose, and the reports and her body were tampered with so that her death could be considered an accident.

Allan Abbot, another mortician, claimed in his book, Pardon My Hearse, that Marilyn was unrecognizable.

“When we removed the sheet covering her, it was almost impossible to believe this was the body of Marilyn Monroe,” the famous celebrity mortician said.

“She looked like a very average, aging woman who had not been taking very good care of herself.”

Marilyn’s funeral took place on August 8, 1962, at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

The funeral was attended by only her closest friends and was arranged by Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn’s half-sister Berniece Baker Miracle, and Marilyn’s business manager Inez Melson.

Marilyn’s body was later entombed at Crypt No. 24 at the Corridor of Memories.

According to Time, there was a bidding war for the ownership of the crypt above Marilyn and next to Marilyn, with some horrific rumors suggesting the man above her asked to be buried facing down.

The plot next to Marilyn was eventually sold to Playboy owner Hugh Hefner who died in 2017.

Hugh bought the crypt in 1992 for $50,000 and told CBS Los Angeles, “I’m a sucker for blondes, and she is the ultimate blonde.

It has a completion notion to it. I will be spending the rest of my eternity with Marilyn.”

There are ultimately no hard evidence to suggest that Marilyn’s body really did go missing or was tampered with in any way.

There are only a number of rumors and allegations that have been made and are unlikely to be proven more than 60 years after her death took place.

Marilyn Monroe’s life has always been a matter of public interest, and her untimely death has only increased the fascination around her.

However, her death has also been the subject of various conspiracy theories, and the truth behind her passing may never be fully revealed.

Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California.

She began her career as a model, and later, as an actress. Some of her most notable films include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, and Some Like It Hot.

Despite her success in Hollywood, Marilyn struggled with personal issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

She was married three times, her first marriage was to James Dougherty, whom she married at the age of 16.

Her second marriage was to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, and her third and final marriage was to playwright Arthur Miller.

Throughout her life, Marilyn Monroe was an icon of beauty and femininity, and her impact on popular culture has continued to this day.

Her image has been used in countless advertisements and merchandise, and her films remain beloved by many.

Despite the ongoing fascination with Marilyn Monroe, her death remains a tragic event. The circumstances surrounding her passing are still shrouded in mystery, and the rumors that have persisted over the years have only added to the intrigue surrounding her.

While it is impossible to know for sure what happened in the hours following Marilyn Monroe’s death, it is clear that her legacy has endured long after her passing.

She continues to be celebrated as one of the greatest icons of the 20th century, and her impact on Hollywood and popular culture is undeniable.

The release of Netflix’s Blonde has reignited interest in Marilyn Monroe’s life and death, and it is likely that her story will continue to captivate audiences for generations to come.

Despite the unanswered questions and rumors that surround her passing, her legacy as an actress, model, and cultural icon is secure.