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Memoirs of a Deputy Coroner: The Case of Marilyn Monroe presents a compelling new account of the official coroners investigation into Marilyn Monroes death. This real-life story is based on a memoir written by the deputy who officially investigated Marilyns case and signed her death certificate.In 1962, Lionel Grandison was a Deputy for the Los Angeles County Coroners Office. A graduate of San Fernando High School in Pacoima, he had married his high school sweetheart who gave birth to his three kids. Arriving to work that fateful Sunday morning, Monroes death would changehis life forever. Discover fascinating new details about what transpired at the L.A. Coroners Office and how the massive cover-up he witnessed unfolded.Never has Marilyn Monroes story been told through the eyes ofsomebody who participated in the official investigation. Discover fascinating new details about what transpired at the L.A. Coroners Office and how the cover-up unfolded. His explosive memoir exposes a far-reaching web of deceit surrounding Marilyns death.Grandison, then 22-years-old, had the responsibility of gathering all available reports and evidence for the investigation. During his inspection, he witnessed revised medical results, and files hidden from the public. However, his complaints went ignored by his superiors. He was also thelast public official to possess and examine Marilyns secret diary, which arrived at the office with personal property recovered from her house, thenlater vanished. The book revealed startling facts about Marilyns secret involvement with powerful men and organizations. It suggested she found herselfplaying a high-stakes game, which may have gotten her killed.The disappearance of the diary was just another one of many strange mishaps that plagued Grandisons investigation of the Monroe case. Butnothing could have prepared him for what was still to come. After signing the death certificate, he would get set up and formally charged with a crime.His story has been the subject of numerous documentaries and TV specials over the years.In 1982, Grandison would lead the charge to reopen the Marilyn Monroe investigation and clear his name. He would testify before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, who would request a Grand Jury investigation. His efforts to see justice for one of Hollywoods biggest legends made him an unsung American hero who stood up, no matter the cost.Author Lionel Grandison Jr. delivers a powerful look at his fathers life and memoirs. This special edition volume features 17 previously unreleased photos, notes, and documents from Lionel Grandisons private Marilyn Monroe scrapbook, including his family life in Pacoima. See previously unreleased photos of the 22-year-old coroners deputy and secretive FBI notes and documents he catalogued over the years.Book specifications:Dimensions: 229 x 152Author: Lionel GrandisonCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2020Publishing Month: 7Pages: 302Language: EnglishPublisher: Baitcal PublishingWeight: 404 g
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