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Brittany Murphy: A Controversial Death

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In the long list of celebrities who have been taken away from us too soon, Brittany Murphy is surely at the top. At just 32 years old, Murphy died under mysterious circumstances in 2009. Recently Investigation Discovery released an hour long special examining her case.


The young starlet’s mother, Sharon, found her daughter in the bathroom of her Los Angeles home unresponsive on the morning of December 20, 2009. Sharon called 911 and Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack, attempted to preform CPR to resuscitate his young wife as they waited for medics to arrive.

The death of the successful actress stunned the world. Rumors flew about the cause of her early demise. Even after the medical examiner reported the autopsy’s findings many believed there was something more that had happened. Something insidious.

The death certificate listed pneumonia, anemia, and multiple drug intoxication as Murphy’s cause of death, Yet many, especially those who were close to her, were not satisfied with these answers.

At 17 years old Brittany Murphy was first discovered by many in the movie Clueless. Despite playing co-star to well established Alicia Silverstone, many believed Murphy’s performance had out-shined the blonde bombshell. However at this early age, she was still seen as a plump brunette, and by Hollywood standards this kept her from the leading roles she was so eager to obtain.

CLUELESS, Brittany Murphy, 1995

Soon after Clueless Murphy dropped the weight and dyed her hair blonde and Hollywood came knocking. Finally she began landing the roles she had always dreamed of and new she had the talent for. Some of her most notable performances includes 8 Mile, Just Married, and Sin City.

Brittany’s mother Sharon quickly moved in with her highly accomplished and successful daughter in Los Angeles. It had been observed the two appeared to have more a friendship rather than the traditional mother/daughter relationship.

Sharon Murphy with daughter and actress Brittany Murphy

While Murphy’s acting career was sky rocketing, she always had a rocky love life. She would date, but not be in long committed relationships. That was until 2006.

In 2006 Murphy met Simon Monjack, writer of The White Hotel, a movie role she was hoping to land. It was during their one on one meetings about the script the two found an instant chemistry. Murphy and Monjack, 8 years her senior, dated for one year before tying the knot.

Actress Brittany Murphy and husband Simon Monjack

It was during the time she was with Monjack that many noticed a change in Murphy’s behavior. Those who worked with Murphy on set noticed she was forgetting lines, appeared “out of it”, and was smoking crack with her newlywed husband after being on set.

Soon after her manager and agency dumped the actress. This tumbled Murphy into a world of low budget movies and small roles she was well above in her better days. Once an A list actress, Murphy was now only being offered B movie roles well beneath her acting ability.

This also coincided with Monjack’s behavior of keeping his wife isolated. He took it upon himself to tell her which roles she should take, which agents to talk to, and which offers to decline.

The anguish Murphy faced may explain why she had multiple bottles of medications for anxiety, depression, and pain killers.

Monjack’s odd behavior and controlling ways made many believe he had something to do with her death. However, this theory was quickly put to rest when he was found by his mother in law deceased in his bed.

Eerily Monjack’s cause of death was the same as his wife’s just five months earlier; pneumonia and anemia. The fact Sharon Murphy found both her daughter and son in law deceased in extremely similar circumstances raised many eyebrows by both officials and the media. Yet what would her motive be?

Many believe Sharon Murphy’s motive was the fact she was a third wheel in the relationship, and her daughter and son in law were in the plans of changing that dynamic. It had been reported that the married couple were planning on starting a life in New York City, and Sharon was not part of that future. Sharon declined to respond to any allegations of being involved in her daughter and son in law’s death, and neither of their deaths are currently being looked into.

What do you think lead to the young actress’s early demise? Let us know in the comment below.

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Taking a Severed Leg From Crash Site And Eating It

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A local California news station reported late last month that a man was being held in custody for allegedly taking the severed leg of a deceased train wreck victim and eating it. Be warned, this is a very disturbing and graphic story.

It happened on March 25 in Wasco, Calif. in a horrible Amtrak train accident a pedestrian was struck and killed and one of his legs was severed. 

According to KUTV a man named Resendo Tellez, 27, stole the body part from the impact site. 

A construction worker named Jose Ibarra who was an eyewitness to the theft revealed to officers one very grim detail. 

“I’m not sure from where, but he walked this way and he was waving a person’s leg. And he started chewing on it over there, he was biting it and he was hitting it against the wall and everything,” said Ibarra.

Caution, the following picture is graphic:

Resendo Tellez

Police found Tellez and he willingly went with them. He had outstanding warrants and now faces charges of stealing evidence from an active investigation.

Ibarra says Tellez walked past him with the detached limb. He describes what he saw in lurid detail, “On the leg, the skin was hanging. You could see the bone.”

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) police arrived on the scene to begin their own investigation.

According to a follow-up report by KGET News, Tellez was known throughout the neighborhood as homeless and non-threatening. A liquor store employee said she knew of him because he slept in a doorway near the business and was also a frequent customer.

Court records say that Tellez took the detached lower limb, “because he thought the leg was his.”

There are also reports that a video exists of the incident. It was circulating on social media, but we won’t provide it here.

The Kern County Sherriff’s office had no follow-up report as of this writing.


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Woman Brings Corpse Into Bank To Sign Loan Papers

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Warning: This is a disturbing story.

You have to be pretty desperate for money to do what this Brazilian woman did at the bank to get a loan. She wheeled in a fresh corpse to endorse the contract and she seemingly thought the bank employees wouldn’t notice. They did.

This weird and disturbing story comes via ScreenGeek an entertainment digital publication. They write that a woman identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes pushed a man she identified as her uncle into the bank pleading with him to sign loan papers for $3,400. 

If you’re squeamish or easily triggered, be aware that the video captured of the situation is disturbing. 

Latin America’s largest commercial network, TV Globo, reported on the crime, and according to ScreenGeek this is what Nunes says in Portuguese during the attempted transaction. 

“Uncle, are you paying attention? You must sign [the loan contract]. If you don’t sign, there’s no way, as I cannot sign on your behalf!”

She then adds: “Sign so you can spare me further headaches; I can’t bear it any longer.” 

At first we thought this might be a hoax, but according to Brazilian police, the uncle, 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga had passed away earlier that day.

 “She attempted to feign his signature for the loan. He entered the bank already deceased,” Police Chief Fábio Luiz said in an interview with TV Globo. “Our priority is to continue investigating to identify other family members and gather more information regarding this loan.”

If convicted Nunes could be facing jail time on charges of fraud, embezzlement, and desecration of a corpse.

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HBO’s “The Jinx – Part Two” Unveils Unseen Footage and Insights Into Robert Durst Case [Trailer]

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HBO, in collaboration with Max, has just released the trailer for “The Jinx – Part Two,” marking the return of the network’s exploration into the enigmatic and controversial figure, Robert Durst. This six-episode docuseries is set to premiere on Sunday, April 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, promising to unveil new information and hidden materials that have emerged in the eight years following Durst’s high-profile arrest.

The Jinx Part Two – Official Trailer

“The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst,” the original series directed by Andrew Jarecki, captivated audiences in 2015 with its deep dive into the life of the real estate heir and the dark cloud of suspicion surrounding him in connection with several murders. The series concluded with a dramatic turn of events as Durst was apprehended for the murder of Susan Berman in Los Angeles, just hours before the final episode was broadcast.

The forthcoming series, “The Jinx – Part Two,” aims to delve deeper into the investigation and trial that unfolded in the years after Durst’s arrest. It will feature never-before-seen interviews with Durst’s associates, recorded phone calls, and interrogation footage, offering an unprecedented look into the case.

Charles Bagli, a journalist for the New York Times, shared in the trailer, “As ‘The Jinx’ aired, Bob and I spoke after every episode. He was very nervous, and I thought to myself, ‘He’s gonna run.’” This sentiment was mirrored by District Attorney John Lewin, who added, “Bob was gonna flee the country, never to return.” However, Durst did not flee, and his arrest marked a significant turning point in the case.

The series promises to showcase the depth of Durst’s expectation for loyalty from his friends while he was behind bars, despite facing serious charges. A snippet from a phone call where Durst advises, “But you don’t tell them s–t,” hints at the complex relationships and dynamics at play.

Andrew Jarecki, reflecting on the nature of Durst’s alleged crimes, stated, “You don’t kill three people over 30 years and get away with it in a vacuum.” This commentary suggests the series will explore not only the crimes themselves but the broader network of influence and complicity that may have enabled Durst’s actions.

Contributors to the series include a wide range of figures involved in the case, such as Deputy District Attorneys of Los Angeles Habib Balian, defense attorneys Dick DeGuerin and David Chesnoff, and journalists who have covered the story extensively. The inclusion of judges Susan Criss and Mark Windham, as well as jury members and friends and associates of both Durst and his victims, promises a comprehensive perspective on the proceedings.

Robert Durst himself has commented on the attention the case and the documentary have garnered, stating he is “getting his own 15 minutes [of fame], and it is gargantuan.”

“The Jinx – Part Two” is anticipated to offer an insightful continuation of Robert Durst’s story, revealing new facets of the investigation and trial that have not been seen before. It stands as a testament to the ongoing intrigue and complexity surrounding Durst’s life and the legal battles that followed his arrest.

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