Listen up, folks. Just hours before her untimely death in 1962, Marilyn Monroe made a call so shocking that it could have changed the course of American history. According to a new podcast, the iconic actress was plotting to take down none other than President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Attorney General Bobby Kennedy. This story is as wild as it gets, and it’s only the beginning.
A Plot to Bring Down the Kennedys
The podcast "The Killing of Marilyn Monroe" dives deep into the late actress's complicated relationships with some of the most powerful men in America. In episode eight, listeners get a chilling look at Monroe's plan to expose the Kennedys and tarnish their reputations. This wasn’t just a casual threat; Marilyn was serious and had a plan in motion. Her goal? To hold a press conference and air all their dirty laundry in front of the world.
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Experts suggest that Marilyn was furious with the Kennedys for ending their affairs with her to preserve their public image. As revenge, she decided to call up Peter Lawford, a relative of President Kennedy, to deliver a sinister message. It was her way of saying, "If you don’t fix this, I will expose everything."
Marilyn’s Bold Plan
Biographer Lois Banner reveals that Marilyn was planning to hold a press conference the following Monday to expose what the Kennedys had done to her. This wasn’t just a threat; she was determined to make it happen. Another biographer, Danforth Prince, adds that Marilyn’s message was laced with fury and deceit. She intended to expose their affairs with her in a way that would make headlines worldwide, potentially jeopardizing JFK’s chances for re-election.
According to Danforth, Marilyn told Peter Lawford, "You tell him that if he doesn’t fly down to see me and talk things over, he’ll hear from me at my press conference Monday morning. It’ll make headlines around the world, although not of the kind that would help Jack’s bid for re-election." Marilyn gave them an ultimatum: If Bobby didn’t visit her by 6 p.m. on August 4, 1962, both men would have to "tune in" to her announcement.
A Tumultuous Final Year
As fans know, Marilyn’s final year was filled with incredible lows. Not only was she drugged and sexually assaulted just a week before her death, but she was also involuntarily admitted to a mental institution. This was a woman who had been through so much, and her final days were nothing short of tragic. Hollywood historian Bill Birnes explains in episode eight that Peter Lawford was the man the Kennedys relied on to keep Monroe in check.
