About this episode

This episode revisits the life and mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe, exploring her struggles and the conspiracy theories surrounding her demise.

This July, we’re revisiting five classic topics in our Conspiracy Theories: Rewind series! Marilyn Monroe has been a cultural icon since she dominated Hollywood in the 1950s. Yet, her life was filled with turmoil. She struggled with mental health, drug addiction, and heartache– particularly during her alleged affairs with both JFK and Bobby Kennedy. But what was it that led to her untimely death? A fatal drug overdose or was she murdered to protect the nation’s, and the Kennedy’s, secrets? Help us reach 10k followers on Instagram! @⁠theconspiracypod⁠ Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/THEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Topics covered

• Marilyn Monroe
• Hollywood
• conspiracy theories
• mental health
• drug addiction
• Kennedy family

Keywords

• Marilyn Monroe
• JFK
• Bobby Kennedy
• drug overdose
• murder conspiracy
• Hollywood icon

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