Marilyn Monroe: American Icon's Death Shrouded in Secrecy
Marilyn Monroe: American Icon's Death Shrouded in Secrecy
Marilyn Monroe's story goes far beyond the blonde bombshell image that captivated America. Behind the platinum hair and breathy voice was a brilliant, wounded woman whose mysterious death still haunts our cultural imagination sixty years later.
We pull back the curtain on the resilient, intellectual woman hidden behind the carefully constructed facade and meticulously walk through the timeline of her final day, exposing the contradictions that have fueled conspiracy theories for decades. The evidence points to something far more sinister than a lonely overdose. Was Marilyn Monroe's greatest crime daring to be intellectual in a world that wanted her to remain simply an object?
Oddball Guests: Sam Baltrusis on Ghost Writers and Paranormal Monsters
Oddball Guests: Sam Baltrusis on Ghost Writers and Paranormal Monsters
Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! In The Shop This Week, Sam Baltrusis stops by to talk about his books, relationship to Lizzie Borden, Men in hats, and so much more!
The conversation with Sam Baltrusis begins with an unexpected spectral scream—just seconds before our recording starts—setting the perfect tone for an exploration into the world of a man who walks confidently between realms. As a journalist, author of 18 paranormal books, and psychic medium, Sam brings a unique combination of investigative rigor and psychic sensitivity to his work.
The discussion takes fascinating turns through America's most haunted locations, from the elemental energies to the stone tape theory explaining why certain buildings retain spiritual energies. Sam's upcoming 19th book explores haunted castles of New England, examining these architectural vessels of paranormal activity.
Perhaps most riveting is Sam's revelation about his genealogical connection to Lizzie Borden, forever changing his perspective on the infamous case. Rather than viewing her as a cold-blooded killer, Sam now serves as her advocate, believing she's been misrepresented by historical narratives controlled by those with agendas. through a more compassionate lens.