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Natalie Wood's Mysterious Drowning: Unsolved Questions Remain
23 Sep
Summary
- Wood's body was found floating near Catalina Island.
- Initial ruling was accidental drowning, later deemed suspicious.
- Robert Wagner was cleared in the 2022 investigation.
Actress Natalie Wood's body was discovered floating one mile from a yacht near Catalina Island in an incident that has remained a subject of intense speculation. The initial ruling of accidental drowning was made decades ago, but the case was reopened in 2011 amidst allegations and puzzling details.
Investigators noted bruises on Wood's arms and legs and a blood alcohol level of 0.14% at the time of her death. Her husband, Robert Wagner, reported she may have slipped and fallen into the water after an argument. However, others present, including the skipper Dennis Davern, alleged Wagner's involvement.
The case was re-examined, and in 2013, the coroner's report suggested injuries may have occurred before drowning. By 2018, Natalie Wood's cause of death was officially classified as suspicious. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains open and unsolved, though Robert Wagner was cleared by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department in 2022.
