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New York Times By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: May 26, 1990 LEAD: Elvis Presley's stepbrother said at a press conference yesterday that he was convinced the singer committed suicide by taking an overdose of drugs. A private autopsy after Presley's death in 1977 said the cause of death was a heart attack. Elvis Presley's stepbrother said at a press conference yesterday that he was convinced the singer committed suicide by taking an overdose of drugs. A private autopsy after Presley's death in 1977 said the cause of death was a heart attack. The stepbrother, David Stanley, said at a news conference at the Time & Life Building in Manhattan: ''Several things convinced me. He was too intelligent to overdose. He knew the P.D.R. inside and out.'' The P.D.R., the Physicians' Desk Reference, is a standard work on the effects of various medicines. The news conference was held in conjunction with an article appearing in the June issue of Life magazine. It is by Albert Goldman, a biographer of Presley. The text beside a photo of the singer says, ''Thirteen years after the death of Elvis Presley, new evidence points to an inescapable conclusion -suicide.'' Mr. Goldman's 1981 biography, ''Elvis,'' portrayed the singer as a drug addict incapable of taking care of himself. Mr. Goldman wrote in ''Elvis'' that the singer had died of an accidental overdose but says that his conversations with Mr. Stanley had convinced him that Presley killed himself. The day he died, Presley had consumed three packets of assorted drugs at once along with some codeine; the doses were usually spread out over eight hours, Mr. Stanley said. Robert Pondiscio, a spokesman for the magazine, said Life's editors did not believe it was necessary to try to verify Mr. Goldman's research because of his background as the singer's biographer. Ads by Google
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Elvis Presley was surrounded by parasites.
The #1 parasite was Priscilla.
She never took Marc's surname, never married
Marc, even though she bore him a son.
Prscilla kept the Presley name, because
it was a cash cow and she knew it.
Lisa Marie Presley, his only recognized child,
sold all but 15% of her father's estate.
Some of the videos, taken in the last years
of The King's life, display the agony
he was going through, it was plainly visible.
Priscilla never stepped in to help her
ex-husband, she could have called in
professional help, she did not.
But she continues to
milk the Presley name,
for her financial benefit.
Everybody made money off Elvis,
he didn't seem to know how to get out.
So he took an overdose of pills and he
ended it all.
Elvis had been on prescription medication for
years, he knew the effects, he kept a copy
of the Physicians' Desk Reference, like a bible.
He knew, he was tired and just couldn't take
it anymore.
What a brillant man, so much to give,
so much love, precious talent, ended in
such a tragic way.
Elvis, I hope he found the peace he sought.
He escaped the only way he knew how.
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Elvis Presley's stepbrother said at a press conference yesterday that he was convinced the singer committed suicide by taking an overdose of drugs. __________ Consider the source. That's all I got to say.
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Suicide or not...we still love the man that has done so much for people
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“....may God bless you, Adios”
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Viva Las Vegas
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MsMolly wrote: Elvis Presley's stepbrother said
at a press conference yesterday
that he was convinced the singer
committed suicide by taking an
overdose of drugs.
__________
Consider the source. That's all I got to say. A very pathetic source, indeed.
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Lee
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Doris Torres wrote: Elvis Presley was surrounded by parasites.
The #1 parasite was Priscilla.
She never took Marc's surname, never married
Marc, even though she bore him a son.
Prscilla kept the Presley name, because
it was a cash cow and she knew it.
Lisa Marie Presley, his only recognized child,
sold all but 15% of her father's estate.
Some of the videos, taken in the last years
of The King's life, display the agony
he was going through, it was plainly visible.
Priscilla never stepped in to help her
ex-husband, she could have called in
professional help, she did not.
But she continues to
milk the Presley name,
for her financial benefit.
Everybody made money off Elvis,
he didn't seem to know how to get out.
So he took an overdose of pills and he
ended it all.
Elvis had been on prescription medication for
years, he knew the effects, he kept a copy
of the Physicians' Desk Reference, like a bible.
He knew, he was tired and just couldn't take
it anymore.
What a brillant man, so much to give,
so much love, precious talent, ended in
such a tragic way.
Elvis, I hope he found the peace he sought.
He escaped the only way he knew how. This could be wrong, but I believe that I read that the next day was the anniversary of the day his divorce from Priscilla was final. If he killed himself, that was probably what was depressing him at that time.
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Lee
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Curioser wrote: <quoted text>
Possibly the most ridiculous post that's ever been put on here. I wonder, Doris, if the self-appointed arbiters of good taste will attempt to run you off this forum - ike they did me - because of this controversial suicide theory of yours?
(Yes, kids, it is I - CuriousFan - and I've NEVER been away. Simply observing from a distance. I see this forum is as tasteful and exciting as ever ... Go ahead, try to run me off again, see if you can keep me away for a THIRD time).
Doris, you're bloody MAD if you think Elvis intentionally offed himself. Quiet simply, he wouldn't have done that to Lisa ... especially since she was in Graceland at the time!
A ridiculuous theory, in every respect. I can never understand what people mean when they say someone ran someone else off the board, or they are trying to run someone off the board. No one can run anyone off any board. If you or anyone else choosed to leave that is THEIR choice and no one else's fault. No one can punch you in the nose here, it is NOT A PHYSICAL WORLD.
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Elvis did not display the commom behavior of someone who committs suicide. Often they give things away (well he did that all the time anyway), the seem very peaceful, they plan it,(someone said he'd never do it when Lisa was there and that is right on the mark) and they often want to see certain people.(their good-bye)
On the contrary: Elvis was in a good mood, somewhat anxious but looking forward to the tour, and spent time laughing and joking around with friends and family. Does that sound like a man wanting to end his life. The whole idea is preposterous!
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The same sourse that said "Elvis committed suicide was the one that was the last to GET Elvis his medication. I would dare to say, as Elvis knew that "this same source was on drugs and peddling...Elvis knew that, bailed him outta shit... got mad at "this source" and gave him a sound talking to hoping he would have changed...Not likely!
Elvis' autopsy done, the doctors accidently threw away the contents of his stomach and then, realized huge mistake... but too late! Many investigations could have proved a lot but the vital stuff had already been thrown away since Vernon was too busy doing a cover-up thinking the fans would get to know the real deal that... Elvis was on precription drugs. Little did he know we would.... eventually as too many vultures made no secret of it. Vernon being Vernon for some reason(mystery) sealed the autopsy report marked PRIVATE and placed a ban which cannot be lived for another 50 years....Knowing all will be dead by then!... Why?
You figure it out for yourself!
Somehow we fans know its more likely Elvis WAS MURDERED than suicide.
Elvis was NEVER chicken so why would he do something like that when his daughter was around?
I WILL NEVER BELIEVE that Elvis the kind of person that he was, would EVER commit suicide, NOT likely but something does stink and THAT we will NEVER KNOW till 2225!
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Lee wrote: <quoted text>This could be wrong, but I believe that I read that the next day was the anniversary of the day his divorce from Priscilla was final. If he killed himself, that was probably what was depressing him at that time. Everyone make it seem like Pricilla was on Elvis' mind all the time. Nothing can be further from the truth! He was having a ball got very much involved with Linda ,then Ginger and had all the more reason to live. His daughter was growing and fast. Infact, pricilla and he drifted so far away from eachother and could'nt make even small talk! They had'nt seen eachother for almost a year by then! He was fed-up of pricilla trying to get him to help her father start his own business and her demands for herself. He kept away from her a great deal. It was Linda for sometime whom he had grwon close and missed from all accounts!
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Well, I agree about Pricilla 100 percent. But I just think the ideas are hype. I assume that Elvis had drugs in him and he wanted to keep it private as possible. I think it was his way of bring some dignity to his death, nothing more and nothing less. We know enough, why do we need to know more. I don't think we do and I don't think Vernon thought we did either. I just don't think there was a big conspiracy. Sometimes the simplest answers are the hardest to believe. That just my opinion. Some people around Elvis were a bit off but I don't think any were capable of murder. And inquest and more would have been done if the findings seemed the least bit suspicious. There is more to something like that than just an autopsy. There would have to been substantial evidence for it to be looked into furthur.
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Lee
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MsMolly wrote: Well, I agree about Pricilla 100 percent. But I just think the ideas are hype. I assume that Elvis had drugs in him and he wanted to keep it private as possible. I think it was his way of bring some dignity to his death, nothing more and nothing less. We know enough, why do we need to know more. I don't think we do and I don't think Vernon thought we did either. I just don't think there was a big conspiracy. Sometimes the simplest answers are the hardest to believe. That just my opinion. Some people around Elvis were a bit off but I don't think any were capable of murder. And inquest and more would have been done if the findings seemed the least bit suspicious. There is more to something like that than just an autopsy. There would have to been substantial evidence for it to be looked into furthur. What is this about the coroner's report and the autopsy were published at the time of Elvis' death.
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There should have been plenty of help for him
and there was not.
Elvis was in deep trouble, everyone knew it,
and just pushed him onstage to keep on performing.
No one, said stop, take this man to a hospital,
admit him, run diagnostic test, address his
issues.
No, it was just, concert after concert,
even when he could barely stand.
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Elvis was obese, addicted to drugs,
he had severe colon problems.
He was in trouble, and saw no other way out.
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Elvis was far from a happy man.
Just take a look, at some of the videos,
during the last few years of his life.
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Doris Torres
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Doris Torres wrote: There should have been plenty of help for him
and there was not.
Elvis was in deep trouble, everyone knew it,
and just pushed him onstage to keep on performing.
No one, said stop, take this man to a hospital,
admit him, run diagnostic test, address his
issues.
No, it was just, concert after concert,
even when he could barely stand. Till here you re right Dorris but let me tell you that Elvis on August 16 visited his dentist and had a crown fixed on his teeth.He was given codine which previously he had (suffered a reaction) to the drug, which caused him to have an anaphylactic shock which actually might have resulted in his death. This IS a fact. And Elvis WAS NOT obese at all. He had several problems with his health and no one can say exactly what his many aliments were for sure as THEN sometings were not know in medical history. His eating habits had nothing to do with it.Altho it was bad it was'nt the reason of his death. He had a heart attack which many drugs(precribed) were found in the autopsy but even THAT WAS'NT the cause of death. Read the book by Thomas Cole who takes you through the thorough investigations done on Elvis medical findings. Its absolutely wrong to say that he commited suicide. He believed to much in the Holy Bible to ever do so. No man visits his dentist to go and commit suicide! As for the Stanleys, what was ricky Stanley doing with mark in the pool-room when he was supposed to be on call? He says that," Elvis wanted no-one around". Why then was'nt Joe Esposito told so. Coz its all bullshit! Mark was not even supposed to be on the grounds at Graceland ....and that too both upto their necks on dope! No one has a right to demean Elvis' name with little knowledge when even experts know half the truth as IT IS Known half his stomach contents were thrown away accidently.....And these are FACTS not rumours or speculations!!
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Doris Torres wrote: There should have been plenty of help for him
and there was not.
Elvis was in deep trouble, everyone knew it,
and just pushed him onstage to keep on performing.
No one, said stop, take this man to a hospital,
admit him, run diagnostic test, address his
issues.
No, it was just, concert after concert,
even when he could barely stand. Thats true as all were too busy looking for all that they could get outta Elvis.Even now the stanleys are busy trying to trade on lies to make a fast buck...Much needed buck!
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Lee wrote: <quoted text>What is this about the coroner's report and the autopsy were published at the time of Elvis' death. Lee, many doctors who were very qualified gave a different version of the so called report!
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