(#3) Monjack Died Shortly After Murphy
Monjack died only five months after Murphy, reportedly of pneumonia and anemia. Medical examiners concluded prescription medications exacerbated his condition, identical to Murphy’s autopsy report. According to renowned pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht - who worked on President Kennedy's assassination case - "[i]t is pretty darned rare" that both Monjack and Murphy would die of the exact same “natural causes.”
The LAPD has never officially stated they believe these deaths to be criminal in nature.
(#6) Police Found 90 Empty Pill Bottles In The Couple's Room
When police arrived at the home to investigate Murphy's death, they discovered dozens of prescription pill bottles in the home. Reportedly, investigators removed approximately 90 pill bottles from the bedroom. The bottles were prescribed to Murphy and Monjack, as well as to fake patients. Coroner Ed Winter believes the deaths were “preventable.” Winter then detailed how:
The problem is Simon would doctor shop and got numerous medications with numerous names and had a problem with prescription meds. Brittany was sick and instead of getting her treatment, Simon and her mother didn't take her to the doctor and used an abundance of over-the-counter meds.
(#13) Her Investigation Could Still Be Reopened
In 2016, LA County Assistant Chief Coroner Winter said the investigation into Murphy's death could be reopened. He explained how if new evidence comes forward indicating any level of foul play, the agency would reopen Murphy's case.
Despite this, the LAPD has staunchly indicated Murphy's case is closed and has refused to look into the matter further. If law enforcement petitioned to exhume Murphy’s body, examiners could analyze her organs for traces of the metals found in her hair.
(#8) Investigators Said The Heavy Metals In Brittany's Hair Were From Dye
Investigators reportedly did not test Murphy’s hair for suspicious substances in 2009. However, an independent forensic analyst determined in a 2013 test that the traces of metal in her samples were “suspicious for foul play.” Los Angeles's Coroner Winter commented on the conflicting test results Murphy’s father had conducted through a third-party. He adamantly maintained rat poison wasn't in her hair but rather heavy metals from hair dye:
[I]t was due to Brittany coloring her hair […] It was determined it was from color. She wasn't poisoned, and we stand by the cause of death. She died from over-the-counter medicines, pneumonia and anemia.
(#12) Her Memorial 'Foundation' Was Discovered As A Fraud After She Died
Monjack and Murphy’s mother launched a foundation in Murphy’s memory that was supposed to help fund arts education for children - except it wasn't an actual registered charity. The foundation solicited money before TMZ discovered it was a fraud.
Monjack and Sharon Murphy said they were too overcome with grief to properly file paperwork with the state and federal government registering the charity, but others questioned whether the duo was profiting off Murphy’s death.
(#4) Prescription Painkillers Only Added To A Lethal Mix
Following her death, reports surfaced that Murphy was addicted to prescription pills and living as a recluse. Murphy allegedly refused to go to the hospital for various ailments and began self-medicating. Reportedly, Murphy struggled with eating disorders and anemia.
At the time of her death, she was taking a cocktail of drugs - including anti-depression, anti-anxiety, anti-seizure, and painkiller medications - that doctors theorize caused her body to shut down.
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As early as 2009, fans were shocked by the death of Brittany Murphy. When the 32-year-old actress died, she won important and commercial success with her outstanding performances in many successful films and TV shows. But her tragic death soon obscured many of the achievements of her short life. Brittany died at her home in West Hollywood, the autopsy concluded that her death was the result of pneumonia and the toxicity of multiple drugs.
However, nearly 20 years later, fans and detectives still believe that there is more to this story. The unexpected death of Brittany Murphy has been plagued by fans, and it is difficult for them to accept. The random tool lists 13 shocking details and theories about her death.
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