A hidden chapter in the saga of a late silver screen icon comes to light as a private investigator’s diligent search uncovers startling revelations about her least-known struggle. The narrative of Marilyn Monroe’s unknown disappearance, before she died, is steeped in mystery and intrigue, and adds depth to a tale previously thought familiar.
Marilyn Monroe posing for a picture in 1959. | Source: Getty Images
In a revelation that peels back yet another layer of Hollywood’s glamorous veneer to reveal its murky underbelly, newly unveiled details about Marilyn Monroe’s life suggest an intriguing complexity beneath her celebrated persona. The late icon—known as much for her magnetic screen presence as her tumultuous personal life—was reportedly found in a dire state years before her tragic death in 1962.
Marilyn Monroe photographed relaxing and reading a book on a sofa bed in 1951. | Source: Getty Images
Fred Otash, a name synonymous with the golden age of Hollywood scandal, emerges from the shadows of the past to reveal a shocking chapter from Monroe’s life. According to a report by DailyMail.com, an exclusive excerpt from a gripping new biography details how the former LA cop turned private investigator discovered Monroe in a precarious situation in 1956.
Marilyn Monroe seen crying in a car in Beverly Hills, California in 1954. | Source: Getty Images
In an operation that reads like a film noir thriller, Otash was informed by E. Maurice Adler—a nervous studio executive—of Monroe’s disappearance amid the production of “Bus Stop.” “Marilyn has disappeared,” he stated gravely, elucidating that Monroe failed to report to the set of the movie or inform anyone of her whereabouts.
Marilyn Monroe pictured sitting in a car during the filming of “The Misfits” in the Nevada Desert in 1960. | Source: Getty Images
The pressure was mounting; Monroe’s absence was costing the studio a fortune and Adler tasked Otash with locating the star at any cost. In a determined search for Monroe, Otash returned to his office, delving into his extensive network of contacts and files for any clue of her whereabouts.
Marilyn Monroe photographed lying on the floor in 1955. | Source: Getty Images
With the help of a client who was an attorney, he was led to a disreputable figure known for his criminal activities and ties to Monroe. This individual—a drug dealer battling his own addiction—set off alarm bells for Otash, given Monroe’s history with substance abuse.
Marilyn Monroe seen crying in court in Santa Barbara, California on October 27, 1954 | Source: Getty Images