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Unsolved Case: Natalie Wood pt. 3

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The first theory follows the possibility of Natalie accidentally fell into the water and drowned; just as simple as that. The conclusion drawn by the chief medical examiner in the LA County Coroner’s Office, Thomas Noguchi, was that Wood had fallen into the water while trying to board The Valiant. Noguchi hypothesized that her down jacket had likely become heavy and soaked, but she never thought to remove it due to her inebriated state. Fingernail scratches found on the side of the Valiant show that she tried to climb back on the dinghy. Eventually, she likely finally drowned due to hypothermia and exhaustion. Ultimately, it’s likely she clung to its side as it drifted away from the yacht. However, Wood’s sister, Lana Wood, protested against this theory saying “My sister was not a swimmer and did not know how to swim, and she would never go to another boat or to shore dressed in a nightgown and socks.” About the nightgown and the socks we also have to bring attention to the fact that Robert Wagner also said in a 1986 biography: ”It was only after I was told that she was dressed in a sleeping gown, heavy socks and a parka that it dawned on me what had really occurred. Natalie obviously had trouble with that dinghy slamming up against the boat. It happened many, many times before, and I had always gone out and pulled the ropes tighter to keep the dinghy flush against the yacht. She probably skidded on one of the steps after untying the ropes. The steps are slick as ice because of the algae and seaweed that’s always clinging to them. After slipping on the steps, she hit her head against the boat. I only hope she was unconscious when she hit the water”. However, some have criticized this theory as the Valiant was a rubber dinghy which, according to Noguchi would make very little noise when they bump a yacht. Additionally, Noguchi reported forensic evidence including the untouched algae on the swim step. It seemed like Wood may have been attempting to board the dinghy rather than adjust the rope. Police investigators also found broken glass in The Splendour’s main salon, which Wagner attributed to the rough seas, a possible factor in why Wood may have fallen into the water. However, it’s here that the testimony of Captain Davern differs. In fact, he claimed that Wagner grabbed and smashed a wine bottle after going into a jealous rage over Wood and Walken’s interactions. He claims Wagner exclaimed “Jesus Christ, what are you trying to do, fuck my wife?” Strangely, despite blaming the rough seas at first, Wagner admitted to have broken the wine bottle that night in the salon in his autobiography in 2009. 
                                               
                                                                                            Article by Azzurra Furnari

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