I too remember this story very well and the life o Natlie Wood and RJ and Natalie's younger sister Lana. It wouldn't surprise me if Lana isn't in on this as well. She was always in her sister's shadow, they didn't have the best of friendship for many years, hence why RJ didn't allow the girls to see her after Natalie's death. I'm sure it was Natalie's wishes he was fulfilling. He also got custody of not only his daughter with Natalie but Natalie's daughter from a prior marriage and raised her as his own.
Not to blame the victim, but if you can't swim, or are afraid of dark water, what are you doing on a boat? Also, alot of drinking went on by all and as someone else said Christopher Walken gives me the creeps. There's been made mention of a triangle love affair, REALLY, when you're married to Robert Wagner, who would want that funny looking man Walken.
I think some people will do anything for their 15 minutes!
BBM
OMG! My sentiments exactly! Christopher Walken has always given me the creeps, even in his younger years. When the news about Natalie's death broke, along with rumors she may have been having a "relationship" with the guy, I couldn't imagine it. As you say, Walken over Wagner?
Then there were the bizarre rumors of Wagner with Walken! Surely RJWagner could do better 30 years ago! So could Natalie. Please don't bring up that a person's looks shouldn't matter. It's not just his looks that are creepy, it's his entire persona. :nerves: :cow:
In looking at the whole picture, I admit there was something shady going on that night and no one wanted it to get out. It bothers me immensely that the "captain - book writer" has waited all this time before coming forward. How does he step forward? With a book. Now he's yakking up a storm hoping he can sell it as an e-book, a movie, or whatever. Plus, he was drunk that night, claims he lied to the police, and passed out drugs to people aboard a vessel where he was captain. Yes, this guy sounds real credible. :shakehead:
Lana Wood. She and Natalie were estranged back in the 1960s when I was reading movie magazines. She also has written a book. Who is she kidding?
Robert Wagner. His story has changed. He's written a book, too - but it wasn't all about the night Natalie died, nor was it all about Natalie. Oops! He didn't dedicate the book to his dead wife, instead he dedicated it to other women (living wife, living daughters, etc.) in his life. He must be guilty.
I think he looks just as bad as the rest of the folks in this mess. Maybe more. He was the husband, he did break a wine bottle, etc. Unfortunately, the whole situation is suspect.
Looks like Walken has missed an opportunity. People are dying to hear his side of what happened that night. He could make a fortune with a book right now. Too bad he didn't know the case would be re-opened. He could be cashing in as we write this thread.
There are also the people who claimed they heard Natalie's cries for help that night. Yet LE didn't take them seriously, no thought of foul play. I wonder why? Could it be that instead of investigating where the voice was coming from after no help came, they went back to sleep...for 30 years. Sure they told LE about it but why not be more emphatic that something was amiss? Why not insist on a more thorough investigation of the voice in the night who claimed help was on the way but didn't come. Thirty years later they are talking on TV. Why not do that 30 years ago?
About voices on the water, voices carry. It's sometimes difficult to tell where voices are coming from on the open water depending on the wind. There was loud music compliments of the captain, yet no one else heard loud arguing, a bottle smashing, a woman being beaten up. Okay. Maybe the boat was somewhat soundproof. It bothers me that the people on the other boat heard calls for help, heard someone say they were coming to help the person in trouble, yet the "ear witnesses" couldn't be bothered to see if the person had actually been found.
With all these factors, I'm not at all surprised LE couldn't build a case one way or another, except to claim accidental drowning. It's all too bizarre from start to finish. Poor Natalie didn't have a chance in that environment. I'm sickened that she was allowed to drift in the water for perhaps hours. So many people at fault. Drinks, drugs, possible triangles, a captain who gave his passenger drugs, neighboring boaters who couldn't be troubled.
Like you said, some people will do anything for their 15 minutes.
ETA:
Since others have listed their favorite Natalie movies, I'll add mine:
Miracle on 34th Street (loved the "monkey" scene with Kris, Nat was adorable)
Love With The Proper Stranger
Gypsy
