30 years later: who killed Natalie Wood?

[Nico]

I wanted to share this here because it interests me. Natalie Wood was, in my opinion, one of the most naturally gorgeous, radiant stars in all of film history. Her tragic death in 1981 had a lot of...mysteries surrounding it.

As I was FAR too young to know all the details, I thought those who were probably old enough at the time would be able to read and share their thoughts.

They are reopening her case, as new mysteries are starting to be uncovered. And as I was reading some of the responses on Daily Mail, a LOT of people seem to think Robert Wagner was responsible.

Here's the article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...th-threat.html

Here's a pic of Natalie aboard the boat she was last seen alive on. This pic was taken a few weeks before her death:

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by Nico

Natalie Wood was, in my opinion, one of the most naturally gorgeous, radiant stars in all of film history.

agreed. while the moments leading up to her death are speculation to all than those that were with her that night, I am of the belief it was an accident. robert loved her, and I dont care what kind of drunken rage may have ensued, I can't imagine him purposely killing her. Really too may "why would theys" to believe anyone on that boat wanted her to die. I believe that dingy banging on the boat, had her getting up to untie and, in her attempts to quiet that noise, the rope pulled her in or the waves bumped enough for her to lose balance or perhaps knock her completely over. then again, she may have been brave enough and without reasonable thought process to step inside that dingy in attempt to just run away from the situation. sad sad sad.

gorgeous pic. nico, thanks for posting.

[Nico]

Thanks for the response BTFLCHLD. Natalie was one of my TOP favorites. Absolutely breathtaking lady.

I pretty much had the same exact feeling on the situation as you. However, Natalie's sister seems so sure that Robert Wagner did it. It seems like she really hates him and feels he is hiding stuff.

I don't know. RW seems like a cool little old man who had a pretty lovely marriage to her and they loved each other. Plus they have two daughters who are now 41 and 37. It seems like bringing this all up, by the girls' aunt could hurt that family. And no offense but the aunt seems to be far more of a fame-seeker than I would prefer. She even had a book out years ago about her sister and her. Like, it was written not too long after Natalie passed away.

[wild-heart]

Natalie Wood is one my my favourite actresses of all time. She died way before I was born but i discovered her through my old movie obsession. Only yesterday was I watching splendour in the grass. I think there is much more to her death than is said so I hope the truth finally comes out.

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by Nico

Thanks for the response BTFLCHLD. Natalie was one of my TOP favorites. Absolutely breathtaking lady.

I pretty much had the same exact feeling on the situation as you. However, Natalie's sister seems so sure that Robert Wagner did it. It seems like she really hates him and feels he is hiding stuff.

I don't know. RW seems like a cool little old man who had a pretty lovely marriage to her and they loved each other. Plus they have two daughters who are now 41 and 37. It seems like bringing this all up, by the girls' aunt could hurt that family. And no offense but the aunt seems to be far more of a fame-seeker than I would prefer. She even had a book out years ago about her sister and her. Like, it was written not too long after Natalie passed away.

Not a fan of Lana. and this boat captain all these years later coming up with a re-hash of his statements? his drinking habits have embellished the stories he puts out. sigh. really, a sad situation.

I find hard to believe there are any new revelations in the case or more concrete details that have been hidden all these years. this idea of people hiding the truth is kind of absurd -- why wouldnt the whole truth and nothing but the truth come out at the time? to me hiding the truth would be unnatural, unless there was something clearly to hide by murderous people. and those on that boat werent murderous. There would be no reason to cover up an accident.

the public often gives Robert and Christopher the virtual stink-eye. but, Natalie was a grown woman, and I doubt she would of stood for either of them sitting at the foot of her bed to insure she was OK for the evening, particularly if a fight transpired. I think any arguing happened between Robert and Christopher. Wouldnt it make sense, if there was a purposeful intent for injury or death, that one of them would be overboard drowing rather than the Natalie they both loved?

if they somehow do have enough evidence of something (which interestingly they dont reveal and have further made statements that 'no one will be arrested') I will personally raise the biggest uproar for reinvestigation of River Phoenix's death!

this 'reopening' seems to transpire about every ten years.

[Nico]

Wow, I couldn't agree more with almost everything you said BTFL. Lana, I feel, is quite tacky. I have a lot of sympathy for the daughters, one of which reminds me a lot of Natalie in prettiness and stature. I think it would be so painful to have my mother's death strewn about in the press like it was simply dirty gossip and heresay- 30 years later. That's a hurt that doesn't wash away, particularly for such a loving mother.

I never once thought RW was responsible. I think, if it was so, he would be the greatest actor in the world. Because that man seemed to be very sad and very devoted to his children. I think it's all very fishy, but at the same time I want to read some REAL details and not just here-say.

[gldstwmn]

Here's a link to the complaint that got the case reopened:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sit...ov.%202011.pdf

After reading that, I've got to wonder if Robert Wagner pushed her off the boat and let her drown.

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by Nico

Thanks for the response BTFLCHLD. Natalie was one of my TOP favorites. Absolutely breathtaking lady.

I pretty much had the same exact feeling on the situation as you. However, Natalie's sister seems so sure that Robert Wagner did it. It seems like she really hates him and feels he is hiding stuff.

I don't know. RW seems like a cool little old man who had a pretty lovely marriage to her and they loved each other. Plus they have two daughters who are now 41 and 37. It seems like bringing this all up, by the girls' aunt could hurt that family. And no offense but the aunt seems to be far more of a fame-seeker than I would prefer. She even had a book out years ago about her sister and her. Like, it was written not too long after Natalie passed away.

Natalie has always been one of my top 3 favourite actresses - the other two being Ava Gardner and Ingrid Bergman.

[McTrouble]

RJ and Natalie appear to have had a very tempestuous and passionate love/hate relationship. There also seemed to be a lot of drinking involved. Whatever happened (and we'll probably never know the whole truth), I doubt very much that it was calculated and deliberate. Either a freak accident or a crime of passion?

[Nico]

Originally Posted by McTrouble

Natalie has always been one of my top 3 favourite actresses - the other two being Ava Gardner and Ingrid Bergman.

Gorgeous choices!

I don't have a formulated list, but I've always adored Natalie, Katherine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Rita Hayworth, Carole Lombard, Joan Fontaine, Leslie Caron, Bette Davis and, well, a lot of others I can't think of right now.

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by Nico

Gorgeous choices!

I don't have a formulated list, but I've always adored Natalie, Katherine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Rita Hayworth, Carole Lombard, Joan Fontaine, Leslie Caron, Bette Davis and, well, a lot of others I can't think of right now.

I was named after Vivien Leigh (with the same spelling) - when my Dad came to England from Latvia as a young man, he loved going to the movies and when he first saw a Vivien Leigh film he loved her name, and then I came along, and voila!!!!!!

And Joan Fontaine, well Rebecca has to be one of my all time favourite films. And talking of films in the same genre, what about Merle Oberon in Wuthering Heights - the perfect Cathy!