Marilyn Monroe Coroner Questions Suicide Ruling 63 Years Later

Marilyn Monroe's death in 1962, officially ruled as a probable suicide from an overdose of barbiturate drugs, continues to be surrounded by mystery and debate over the true cause. Thomas Noguchi, the junior coroner who performed her autopsy, has expressed doubts about the suicide ruling, particularly after the head toxicologist declined to conduct additional tests, which left many questions unanswered. Forensic analyst Joseph Scott Morgan highlighted inconsistencies, noting the absence of pills in her stomach despite lethal drug levels in her system, leading to speculation about alternative methods of drug ingestion such as a suppository. Among the conspiracy theories, one of the most enduring suggests Monroe was assassinated due to her rumored affairs with President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert Kennedy, with some authors alleging cover-up attempts. Noguchi’s lingering doubts and the unusual autopsy findings have fueled ongoing public fascination, ensuring that Monroe's death remains a topic of speculation and discussion decades later. Experts agree that the circumstances surrounding her death may never be fully resolved.