Elvis Presley, a beloved artist, died tragically young, sparking numerous conspiracy theories. Official reports state he died in his Graceland bathroom on August 16, 1977, from a heart attack, with a mix of prescription drugs in his system. No investigation or photos were taken due to no signs of suicide or foul play. Yet, his death remains a fascination over 40 years on. Theories range from plausible to ridiculous, with some believing he faked his own death to live out of the spotlight or work undercover with the government. Fans have tracked 'sightings' and present 'evidence' they claim proves the King of Rock 'n' Roll is still alive. Explore some of the more outrageous theories.
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The proof that Presley faked his passing might be on his tombstone. His remains at Graceland carry a plaque: "Elvis Aaron Presley." When Elvis wrote his middle name, he used "Aron," skipping an extra "a." This made some think Elvis was not actually buried there. However, the King wanted two "a"s in his middle name. Graceland spokeswoman Danna Yarmowich told the...Associated PressIn 1997, the Associated Press reported Presley's middle name used one "a" to match his stillborn twin brother Jessie Garon.
Presley always wanted two "a"s, just like in the Bible. Finding his birth certificate, Presley saw someone had accidentally spelled it "Aaron" and felt happy. He then started using two "a"s when writing his middle name.
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Many think Presley lives because his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, told a talk show audience in 2005 that she spoke to him recently. Presley let slip she talked to him while Oprah Winfrey interviewed her.Oprah Winfrey. She sat on the couch with their daughter, Lisa Marie, and stated, “He grew up poor too, and that is what he said the other day.”
Did she mean that, or was it a Freudian slip? Watch the video to decide.
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Actress Suzanna Leigh starred with Presley inParadise, Hawaiian Style. People heard many theories about Presley's death, many suggested he was killed. Before he died, Presley was allegedly in an FBI investigation with the code name "Fountain Pen." The case involved billions of dollars and organized crime; Presley was allegedlyIn 1994, the Presley Commission claimed a wax dummy, which appeared to sweat, was buried in Presley’s coffin. The group believed the King was hunted by the mafia. To escape, he entered a witness protection program.. The singer needed to give evidence in the case before he died. Leigh said the FBI made sure Presley stayed safe. Some people think the events of his death look suspicious.
Dick Grob, a member of Presley's security detail and a former police sergeant, believed the mob ordered a hit on Presley. They feared the evidence Presley would show in court. Grob thought someone close to Presley let the killer into the house.
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In 1994, the Presley Commission group claimed a wax dummy (that looked like it was sweating) was buried in Presley’s coffin. The group thought the King was being hunted by the mafia. To escape, he joined a witness protection program.
The commission said Presley’s manager died in the Graceland bathroom. They kept the wax dummy in the coffin cool using a trick with hidden fans and dry ice.
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Presley was reportedly depressed when he died. He was overweight, unhealthy, and used drugs heavily. His marriage to Priscilla ended, and he feared touring because of his appearance; some estimates place his weight at 350 pounds.He weighed 350 pounds.
Some conspiracy theorists claim Presley took pills and injections all at once on the day he died.
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He was a conspiracy theorist.Mickey Moran.Mickey Moran believed Presley faked his death because someone threatened his life.Moran wrote about this on his website.:
I think Presley wants to return to his fans while he can. But those in power are making more money off his "dead." I now believe he is being forced to hide against his will. I want to help him do the ultimate "Comeback Special."
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Many theorists think Presley wanted to escape the spotlight. Faking his death was the only way he could do that. Proof? Soon after his body was found in Graceland, a black helicopter arrived on the property.A black helicopter swept him toward Bermuda.Presley allegedly got on the helicopter and flew to Bermuda, where he vanished.
That does not explain the body found in the bathroom.
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Months before his death, Presley took a break and let go of half his staff, including manager Colonel Tom Parker. The day after Presley died, Parker signed a lucrative deal with Presley's father.a lucrative dealParker would get half the money the Presley estate earned after Presley's death.
Parker, who served in the Army as a private, was discharged after suffering a psychotic breakdown in 1932.His manager Colonel Tom Parker caused a psychotic breakdown.Could Parker have had another breakdown and killed the King of Rock 'n' Roll in 1932?Parker may have had a reason to kill Presley, but he was not at Graceland when Presley died, so this theory seems false.
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In 2016, he was a groundsman at Graceland.A video from Graceland surfaced.The video showed a groundsman who looked like Presley. The man has white hair in a ponytail. The YouTube channel that posted the video, The Shadow, claimed Presley sent a secret signal to his fans:
Pay close attention as he walks to the camera. He raises two fingers to the top of his left head; this signals he is alive. He told us he is alive with the simple V sign. He gives us a clue: he knows we are all watching him, and to his loyal fans, he is with us.
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One strange theory about Presley is that he appeared asHe appeared as an extra.in the 1990 film.Home AloneThe scene shows Kate McCallister at an airport in Pennsylvania. A bearded man in a black shirt and brown blazer stands behind her in line. Some think this is Presley making a cameo, judging by his eyes and mouth. Elsewhere in the film, Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, smooths his hair and sings "White Christmas" in the bathroom.
Is this about the King? We do not know why Presley would appear in a film thirteen years after his death if he were alive.
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Did the King fake his death to work undercover for the federal government?elvis-is-alive.comPresley met President Richard Nixon in 1970. They bonded over shared views against communism and drug use. Conspiracy theorists suggest the president made Presley a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Presley's job would be to secretly help the government fight drug abuse.
This scenario lets Presley leave the spotlight. Both he and the government gain benefits. Since Presley misused prescription drugs, this theory seems hard to accept.
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In January 2017, theElvis Presley Is AliveA Facebook page published a photo "proving" that the King was still alive. The photo reportedly came from a birthday tribute at Graceland. The image shows a man claimed to be Elvis with a white beard and mustache, wearing a black jacket and baseball cap.
Some conspiracy theorists thought security guards featured on his right side were guarding him.
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In 2009, theDaily Mailreported a website claimed Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson lived in a bunker. The site claimed, "Surely you've heard of the secret, seven-story-deep bunker that Elvis Presley built under Graceland before faking his death? MJ lives there now with Elvis and other 'dead' celebrities. You don't have to be sad for him anymore."
The bunker was supposedly under Graceland, Presley's former home.
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