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Since his death in 1977 the Elvis world has experienced various tabloid fuelled stories which have gained varying degrees of public and fan interest. In this section we present a range of "conspiracy" related information. While the views presented in the following range of articles are often widely considered to be misguided, these stories remain popular with many fans. EIN Disclaimer: It is EIN's considered opinion that Elvis Aaron Presley died on August 16, 1977. The views expressed in many of the articles in this section are not necessarily the views held by EIN.
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The recently opened Elvis is Alive Museum on U.S. 49 North contains everything you would ever want to launch your own celebrity-death-conspiracy-theory. About 600 pages of FBI documents. DNA tests. Grainy Presley photos taken years after the alleged date of death. Museum owner Andy Key , 39, of Laurel, can recite a litany of facts disproving the myth that Elvis is dead - from the misspelling of his middle name on his tomb to the DNA mismatch between his postmortem autopsy and a biopsy taken years earlier. It get a little fuzzier, when Key explains why the beloved rock 'n' roll icon would orchestrate such a stunt. One theory is that Presley, as an undercover agent for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, was forced to fake his own death for the sake of his work in a sting operation against the Mafia. As for who or what is in Elvis's casket, lovingly reproduced in a dimly-lit room with gospel music playing in the background, well - there are conflicting stories. "Some people think it's Colonel Parker's stepson, who died in California, but there was no record of his funeral. Another that it was a guy who was terminal, who had plastic surgery to look like Elvis," Key said. Most likely a wax replica was placed in the casket, he suggested. And the whereabouts of Elvis Presley over the last 30 years? It's a theory: Key dangles the possibility that Presley is living in seclusion on one of the smaller islands that comprise Hawaii, but he believes that the sociable rock 'n' roller isn't living the hermetic life."I think he's traveling around, seeing people." It's a theory that explains at least one tabloid staple over the years. "People ask the question, then well if he's still out there, why don't people see him. Well, there are Elvis sightings all the time; it's just that when there's a sighting, they say he's a crackpot," he said. Even if it doesn't convince you that reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated, the Elvis is Alive museum proves that the King of Rock 'n' Roll is alive in a slightly different sense. From busts to life-size cutouts to dozens of concert posters and record covers adorning the walls, the museum feeds anyone's craving to relive a time when Elvis Presley's music ruled the airwaves. In addition to a casket room, the 1,600- to 1,700-square-foot museum also contains a memorabilia room, gift shop and restaurant called sivlE's Grill that sells hotdogs, nachos and even peanut butter and banana sandwiches made, according to the menu, from Elvis's own recipe. Key didn't begin the museum. It was started 15 years ago in Wright City, Mo., by Baptist minister Bill Beeny, but last year he put the museum on sale on eBay. A $8,300 misstep: This is where Key stepped in or, more accurately, "misstepped." Seeing the highest bid was $8,200 and expecting it to sell at a much higher price, he decided as a lark to put in a bid for $8,300."I completely forgot about. I just did it to become the highest bidder, and then I got an e-mail from somebody in Tennessee congratulating me on getting the museum," he said. Key promptly quit his job in sales at Cavalier Quality Homes in Hattiesburg and began making arrangements to house the museum. He leased a building on U.S. 49, and after months of renovations, opened it last week. It's been a lot of work, and Key hopes that it will soon dividends with increased attendance. In the short time it's been open, the number of visitors has increased from one or two a day to five to six, he said. "I have to get a bigger sign," he said with a laugh. Janie King of Sumrall and her grandson, Casey Cochran, were recent visitors. She proclaims having seen Elvis in concert and is an encyclopedia of regional Elvis impersonators, but she stops short at the idea that he faked his death. "No. It could have been. It was like after World War II when they thought Hitler was dead and they found all of those generals living in South America. ... Anything could have been possible, but I don't think so. I really don't think so." If you go: The Elvis is AliveMuseum is located at 7212 U.S. 49 North, three miles north of the U.S. 59 exit. Admission is free. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Friday. Details: museum owner Andy Key (601) 433-2382. (Conspiracy, Source: HattiesburgAmerican.com, 10 July 2008) Some of the issues covered are whether or not a cranial autopsy was performed on Elvis; was there really a break-in at Forest Hill Cemetery; is Elvis alive?; the Presley Commission; the Beeny DNA samples, Gail Brewer-Giorgio and Billy Miller. EIN recommends this interview to anyone interested in the truth about some of the most contentious issues in the Elvis world. (News, 10 Dec 2007) Read EIN's review of "Elvis Decoded" Read EIN's interview with Patrick Lacy Lisa Johansen update: After we published our news item on Thursday 15 November about Johansen's "I, Lisa Marie" book we received a number of messages indicating that Ms Johansen did not denounce the book when it was first released ten years ago. EIN agrees that it appears 2007 is the first time Ms Johansen has indicated she has an issue with the book. EIN recommends Patrick Lacy's great sites if you are interested in more information about the Johansen and similar stories: Elvis Is Alive museum moving to Mississippi (see earlier stories below): Don't count Andy Key as one of those Elvis Presley fanatics who insist the King never died. Key, 38, said he's "open to the possibility" Presley is alive, but he's counting on there being enough skeptics out there to make his new business a success. With an $8,000 eBay bid, Key won the Elvis is Alive Museum's collection and plans to move the museum from its current site in Wright City, Mo., to Mississippi, where Key lives and Presley was born. "If (Elvis) wants to come to the opening, he can certainly come back," he said. Included in the collection are photographs, books, FBI files, DNA reports and other memorabilia that aim to support the theory that Presley never died. Bill Beeny, 81, who founded the museum's collection, said he sold the collection hoping its new owner would continue his work. "I'll certainly go down and visit once it sets up," he said. Key said he'd like the museum to complement the tourist attraction in Tupelo, Miss., where Presley was born and bought his first guitar. He's considering opening it in Laurel, Jackson or Hattiesburg, Miss. Elvis Presley Enterprises, which manages Graceland, the King's estate and mansion in Memphis, Tenn., previously has said it has no comment on the museum, a transformed coin-operated laundry 55 miles west of St. Louis. (News, Source: AP, 15 Nov 2007)
Book premise: "A child of nine, dazed by grief over the sudden death of her famous father, is whisked from an idyllic life in I, Lisa Marie is the intimate and personal account of a young woman's quest to reclaim her name and heritage, while being blocked at every turn by powerful and sinister forces. For years, mystery surrounded Elvis Presley's young daughter and sole heir -- who seemed to disappear from public view following the famous singer's death. Then gradually, pictures began to appear of an imposter, a young woman claiming to be Lisa Marie. Her public hijinks and questionable antics, and a circus-like marriage to controversial entertainment legend and paparazzi favorite, Michael Jackson, led millions of loyal fans of the late Elvis to question that this person could be his real daughter."
EIN Comment: EIN does not believe Ms Johansen is the "real" Lisa Marie Presley! Her story (while well written and fascinating to read) has been discredited over the years, and is simply another example of attempts to make money out of fans. Unfortunately, a website which answered each of Ms Johansen's claims, one by one, is no longer online. Patrick Lacy in his excellent book, Elvis Decoded, provides a strong case against Ms Johansen. (Nov 2007) "Elvis Is Alive Museum" sells on eBay (see earlier stories below): Someone from Elvis Presley's home state of Mississippi has placed the highest bid in an EBay auction of memorabilia from a museum devoted to proving that the King is still alive. The bidder had until the close of business Friday to put up the US$8,300 and arrange to pick it up from the Missouri museum, which is shutting down. The auction closed at 5:20 p.m. Thursday. If the high bidder does not emerge, the museum's proprietor can offer the memorabilia to the second-highest bidder at $8,200. As of Friday afternoon, three e-mails to the high bidder had not been returned. "He could be a very busy individual and hasn't slowed down or he could be so excited he won he had a heart attack and is in the hospital," said Steve Beeny, the son of museum owner Bill Beeny. "I'm keeping an open mind. Hopefully, he will make contact." Bill Beeny, 81, placed the memorabilia on EBay late last month. He hoped someone would buy the collection and open a new museum dedicated to the idea that Elvis never died. The collection includes photographs, books, yellowed news clippings and replicas of Elvis' Cadillac and the casket and gravestone from his 1977 funeral - which Beeny believes was a fake. The Baptist minister founded the quirky museum in 1990. Steve Beeny declined to put a value on his father's collection. "Value is in the eye of the beholder," he said. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." He said Bill Beeny would have liked the museum to stay in the family but all of his six kids "have real life going on." "I'm sure there's some regret there," Steve Beeny added. "But he's always been one to look forward and not look back. It's bittersweet. It's kept us entertained through the years." (Source: The Canadian Press, 12 Nov 2007) EIN Note: While the sale of the Museum included the results of the DNA tests arranged by Bill Beeny, it did not include the DNA samples themselves. Wanted: Elvis fan to prove the King is alive (see earlier stories below): Given that seven per cent of Americans still believe it, the Elvis Is Alive Museum may have a rosy future after its curator put his collection up for sale. Seventeen years after he turned a roadside launderette in Wright City, Missouri, into a memorial to one of the world's more appealing conspiracy theories, Bill Beeny is selling his Presley memorabilia on eBay. The Rev Beeny, an 81-year-old Baptist minister, says he hopes that someone will buy the collection and open a new museum dedicated to the theory that the singer's death in 1977 was a sham. The evidence includes 3,500 pages of FBI papers purporting to prove that Presley worked for the bureau and disappeared as part of a federal witness protection programme. The museum also claims to have DNA evidence that the body in the coroner's report was that of a different man. And if sceptics are still not satisfied, they can hear a tape recording of Presley's voice supposedly copied from a telephone answering machine a full six years after the funeral. Meanwhile, the gravestone has long been cited by conspiracy theorists as it misspelt Presley's second name, Aron. Rev Beeney now plans to devote his energies to local charity work rather than disproving Presley's death. He said to The Daily Telegraph: "The museum's a hard thing to put a price on as it's primarily selling information. "It will tear a little hole in my heart when we close this place down. But someone else can run - will run - the museum." (Source: Tom Leonard, Telegraph UK, 3 Nov 2007)
"Elvis Is Alive Museum" for sale: Bill Beeny, operator of the Elvis Is Alive Museum in Missouri and author of a number of books including Elvis' DNA Proves He's Alive sent EIN the following message: "I have a news item and you folks are the first one I am giving it to. After operating the Elvis Is Alive Museum for seventeen years I have decided to close it down As you know I have been a Baptist minister for better than sixty years. I plan on using the museum buildings for a mission for the needy. I will not only Interested buyers can contact Bill for more information about the Museum: office phone is (636) 745-3154, the Email is beeny@yhti.net. Phil Aitcheson leaving the Elvis world: Not only is Bill Beeny moving on to new challenges but so is the former head of The Presley Commission, Phil Aitcheson. Phil circulated this message yesterday (27 Oct 2007): Today, we have many great things as human beings to be grateful for. We have been bestowed with great gifts through friendship and comradery. One such gift has been the loyalty and faith we have had in our lives, in knowing a great human being, Elvis Aron Presley. I am proud of our great work on his behalf, and those who participated in the collection of evidence and information regarding Mr. Presley's personal situation and life. I am proud to have shared with you the aspects of this great mystery. I believe that wherever he truly is, he can smile and know he is loved and respected greatly. We will forever be gratified that whatever he chose for his continuing life from 1977 on, is complimented by the many years of great kindness and talent that will forever be held in our hearts. No matter where each one of us truly stands in the matter of Elvis' leaving in 1977, in whatever fashion it took place, I thank personally each and everyone of you for your participation and involvment. I will never forget you, and I wish happiness for all. Therefore, as of November 1, 2007 I am hereby announcing my retirement from the Elvis Presley case, and although a book may still be completed down the road, concerning matters of his career and life, my direct involvment shall end. For those who have any last minute comments or questions, they should be submitted within 15 days. Your letters of encouragement over the years have been a Godsend, and I am thankful forever for your friendship and assistance. To Elvis, I can only say, "Thank you for everything, my good man, and God bless you...and your many fans, friends, and family members. I am moving on to other business related committments, including running a worldwide company that I own, and intend to operate until my retirement from working altogether. I want to wish all of you the very best and again my heartfelt and sincere thanks. With highest regards, Phil Aitcheson, Former Director & Liaison, The Presley Commission
So who was that hiding behind the lamp watching Priscilla talk about Elvis on the very eve of the 30th anniversary of his "supposed" death? (Source; EIN, Sep 2007) Call for "Elvis Underground" to reform (Aug 2007): EIN received the following message from Paul Monroe: Attention Elvis Fans & Elvis Underground, The time has come for everyone to reunite again and become a whole again.As a member of the Elvis Underground I am sending this call out for the Gatheringites and Elvis Underground.First mainly the Gatheringites first.A very dear friend has asked me to gather you guys back up and to ask all of you to bury the hatchet and let the past be the past. This friend of mine has confided in me and is asking the one favor of me. You all know me as Paul Monroe. I am not the same Paul Monroe as you have seen and heard online. I have turned a new leaf and offer a heart felted apology to each and every person that I have offended or upset over the years and I am asking your forgiveness and I am writing this for the whole Elvis community to see to show that I am being honest and upfront about this. It was been 30 years since that tragic day in Memphis and I the time has come for everyone to come together again for the same common goal.And that is Elvis Presley and I know there have been many of you who have been hurt by people and people who you thought was friends.I apologize that these people have hurt you and I know there is no way I can fix this for everyone who has been hurt other than to offer my hand in friendship to each and everyone of you. This friend has assured me that all will go as planned.There will be a website coming up soon with the truth as it should be told.I am not asking for anything other than a few minutes of your time and an open ear and mind. We at one time all shared the same common goal and we all use to talk and share our stories and thoughts and we all use to get along just fine and then people came along and ruined that for us. Now I know there are many of you who are still upset and hurt by the things people have done to you and I dont blame you one bit. I myself was very angry and lashed out at many of you in anger and said things to you and about your families and I deeply and wholeheartedly apologize. And if I could go back and change this or take things back I would do it in a heartbeat.Although I cannot do that all I can so it try to fix things the best way I can and I know it will take some time to for many of you to trust me and trust others. And thats all I ask is for a chance to show that I have turned over a new leaf and outlook at life and at people in general. Life is too short to be angry at someone who hurt you or upset you. I have learned to take the good with the bad and to not let what others say or thing cloud my judgement about others. Yet I did this in the past and I was so very wrong and had no right saying and doing things that I did. Also my friend who as asked this of me believes me and has been shown that I am doing what I said I have.I have given more than one public and personal apologies to numerous people and many have accepted and many have asked for time to see that I have changed. As for The Gatheringites this friend will explain everything to you and will set your minds at ease with me and with everything I am asking of you. Gail,Mary,Linda and the rest of you who were Gatheringites please come together for this cause and to give things another chance and if you do this and feel that it is not for you then I will not hold any hard feelings towards you and will completely understand. But all I ask is for you to listen to what this friend has to say and if you dont agree then you are free to walk away. My email address is paulnkimmonroe@gmail.com and my number is 817-791-9542 & 817-386-0040 I am giving my cell and personal line and emal to show you that I am being very honest about this and to also personally apologize to each and everyone of you who have been hurt,conned or been betrayed by someone in the Elvis world. I believed that people are subject to change and would like to prove to you that it is possible to do so. Also if you are a Gatheringite or once was one I would like for you to contact me by phone or email so I may tell you where we are going to meetup online and there you will have the chance to listen to someone very special and close to me. This friend will explain things to you as well as giving proof. So please take a few minutes of your time to do this and I will assure you it will not be a waste of time. If you are a Gatheringite or know of one please forward this to them and tell your friends.I know this will not be easy for some of you but I am come bearing a white flag in hand and an open and changed heart and mind. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your time reading this and hopefully responding to this and giving it one last go for the Elvis Underground to become 1 again and knock off those negative things that have been tagged to each and everyone of us. If you can find it in your heart to do so I would greatly appreciate it and my special friend also appreciate it. Thank You again and may God Bless each and everyone of you. I can assure you this is no joke and this is no con. I'm just asking for a minute of your time and an open ear and heart for someone who would like to say a few words to each and everyone of you. Thank You, Paul Monroe Elvis Decoded blog: EIN received this message from author Patrick Lacy: Hello Elvis Decoded Newsletter Subscribers...Just a short note to let you know that instead of sending out periodic newsletters and updates as I get back to work on some of the topics from Elvis Decoded (as well as address some current topics that have popped up recently), I have opted to start a blog. There, I can post updates, further analysis, and commentary, and not have to fill up everyone's inbox as I return to my research. If you have any questions or comments about Elvis Decoded or the Elvis Decoded blog, or you would like to suggest a topic or two you'd like to read more about, please let me know. You are also welcome to contact me about any of the topics I address on the blog. Read EIN's interview with Patrick Lacy Lisa Johansen suing Swedish newspaper over Elvis related breach of contract:
(Source: Bill Beeny, 6 June 2007) And from the archives...more on Lisa Johansen: Houston Chronicle; FRI 10/20/00 An Austin company that hoped to reap huge profits by publishing the autobiography of a Swedish woman who claims to be Elvis and Priscilla Presley's daughter has sued the woman because she refuses to undergo a DNA test. In I, Lisa Marie, Lisa Johansen claims that she is the real Lisa Marie Presley and the woman the world knows as Lisa Marie Presley is an impostor. BCJR & V, the Austin company, filed a lawsuit last week in a Houston court that alleges I, Lisa Marie would have sold as many as 10 million copies if Johansen had undergone a DNA test to prove she was the Presleys' daughter. Five people formed BCJR & V to publish I, Lisa Marie. They paid Johansen a $200,000 advance and reached an oral contract with her that required her to provide a DNA sample, according to the lawsuit. The sample would have been compared against DNA from one of Presley's relatives, said Peter E. Pratt Jr., a Houston lawyer representing BCJR & V. Without a DNA test to back up Johansen 's claim, Pratt said, sales of the book, published in 1998, "were really tepid. It came across as the rantings of a crazy person." The advance "just goes to show how much they believed her. Don't call them rubes. They're real people and real victims," Pratt said. Johansen , who lives in Sweden, couldn't be reached for comment. Her spokesman, Hakan Borglund of Sweden, didn't respond to an e-mail. Michelle Bega, Priscilla Presley's Los Angeles publicist, said: "Neither Priscilla Presley nor Lisa Marie Presley will have any comment on this. We're not going to give this any credence, really." Pratt said the book appears to relate a preposterous tale, but "forensic" evidence backs up Johansen 's claims. After Elvis Presley died, Priscilla Presley's fears that someone may kidnap her daughter, Lisa Marie, grew so great that she took her daughter, then 9, to Sweden, where she was reared, according to the book. "Trusted family members and friends convince (Johansen ) it is for her own safety that she must assume a new identity until she comes of an age to take her rightful place as the sole heir of a huge estate," according to a Web site that promotes Johansen 's book and views. Lisa Marie Presley later took Johansen 's rightful place, according to the book. But if Johansen is right and Lisa Marie Presley is an impostor, why is she the spitting image of her dad? "I feel the same, and I felt the same way," Pratt said. "But then I'm directed to the forensic analysis of the skulls. That's the reason I'm sold on" Johansen 's claim. Pratt was referring to Borglund's study of Lisa Marie Presley's face and skull size and the face and skull size of Elvis and Priscilla's daughter as seen in photos at age 9. Borglund concluded that Lisa Marie Presley's head as an adult is 13 percent smaller than that of the child in the photos, according to Johansen 's Web site. "In February 1998, (Borglund's) result was confirmed by leading facial identification specialists at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police," according to the Web site. "Since the skull doesn't shrink as you grow older - the reports indicate a switch. The little Lisa Marie, who spent her childhood years in Graceland, had disappeared!" Pratt said Johansen 's appearance also lends support to her claim. "She looks like Elvis Presley with her long, dark hair," Pratt said. "And she looks like Priscilla." Johansen is looking for "a simple outcome" - reconciliation with her mother - but her Web site adds that she will reward anyone who provides information helping her prove her claim with "half the Elvis Presley estate, excluding Graceland." Pratt said: "Why won't (Johansen ) come down and give the DNA to prove her point? Maybe she's scared, maybe she's given up" trying to establish her identity. BCJR & V is seeking $50 million in damages. Pratt said Bill Hanson, a writer, is one of the company's partners but declined to name the others. Pratt said the BCJR & V's partners remain convinced that Johansen is probably Presley's daughter, and they believe the lawsuit will be enough of a threat to convince Johansen to submit her DNA for testing. Pratt denied that the lawsuit was a publicity stunt meant to increase book sales. New site: ElvisLand
New conspiracy book - "Elvis Alive Truth Behind The Myth": A new book on the Elvis "underground" is being written. It is proposed to also release an audio CD edition including all of the mystery voices from Sivle Nora to Elvis Jesse and others. Release date will be December 2007 or early 2008. (Source: Paul Monroe, March 2007) "Is this really Elvis' last song?" update: On 23 January 2007 we published a story about the rights to a song allegedly co-written by Elvis and songwriter, Paul Terry King. Subsequent to our report we received a variety of correspondence, for and against, Mr King's claim. This included a number of email messages from Mr King, prominent Memehis Mafia member, Marty Lacker, and Patrick Lacy, author of the recently published book debunking various Elvis conpspiracies and myths, Elvis Decoded. Paul Terry King also alleges that Screen Gems/EMI lost 3 reels of 69 published songs by Elvis and American writers. While EIN seriously doubts the claims by Mr King we have updated our original story to include several of the responses we have received. We also include EPE's official response regarding an earlier song allegedly written by Elvis and Mr King. View updated story ( Source: EIN, 26 Jan 2007) More about Elvis and the Rosicrucian Brethren: Elvis had a fascination for gnostic literature, did his fascination for books like 'The Impersonal Life' lead him to experiment with entheogenic drugs? Since Dr. Nichopoulos became Elvis's personal physician in 1970 he develloped a complex addiction to barbiturates and amphetamines and suffered a dramatic decline in mental and physical health. There was never a reason to suspect why Dr. Nick would 'hurt' Elvis until now! If Elvis was in an entheogenic drug program then the TCB logo could have a more profound meaning and maybe form a connection between Elvis's 'alleged death' on August 16th 1977 and the public hearing held between Aug.3rd and Sept21st before the Senate and National Health Committee on CIA's MK-ULTRA program on drug related experiments involving 'human behavioural modification'. (Source: Rick Rozendaal, 24 Jan 2006) Write a letter to Elvis: An upcoming documentary film investigates the myth that Elvis Presley is alive. The filmmaker asks fans to submit letters that will be compiled, published and delivered to Elvis Presley family members. Is Elvis alive? If so, he will be celebrating his 72nd birthday on Monday in isolation. Many conspiracy theorists and fans still believe that Elvis is alive. Filmmaker Adam Muskiewicz wants Elvis fans to reach out to The King by writing handwritten letters to Elvis. Muskiewicz will publish the letters in a book entitled Letters To Elvis. The book will be released in conjunction with his film, The Truth About Elvis.
The documentary is like an exciting thriller ( Movie ) and will put the viewer back and forth emotionally.The time of speculations about these events, taking place during the heighth of Elvis Presley's concert years, is over.
Did Elvis have an illigitimate child or was he the victim of a well calculated extortion attempt ? The book goes along this line and has original court documents and photos that allow your own research for the mystery behind the most controversial sex scandal in the history of music. Published by "Praytome Publishing" this 100 pages, full colored, hardback book co-operates perfectly with the included full length 95 minutes DVD documentary and German subtitles for the documentary. Now available direct from Praytome Publishing (Source: Bud Glass, 17 Dec 2006)
New site for Elvis conspiracy theorists: Elvis and the Rosicrucian Brethren (Source: Rick Rozendaal, 9 Dec 2006) Elvis' other daughter?: As the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death approaches, EIN has been told a lady who claims to also be a daughter of Elvis' will soon go public with her story. Apparently Colonel Parker arranged for her mother to be sent to Texas to have her and she was then given up for adoption. She has some of Elvis's DNA (collected from some of his blood after he cut his finger in a hotel) and she is allegedly a 99% match. (Source: Email, Dec 2006) For more on Elvis' illegitimate children see bottom of this page
The King's son keeps flame alive in Ohio: He claims to be the illegitimate son of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. He mightn't look like Elvis but apparently he sounds a lot like him. Read full article and view pictures (Source: Journal Gazette, Oct 2006)
The King and Kelli: Conny from Germany sent EIN this image which is of a cassette album released by the late Major Bill Smith on his Le Cam label. It allegedly features recordings by Elvis and siunger Kelli post August 1977. Conny wonders if anyone knows who Kelli was?
EIN Comment: Kelli features heavily in Major Bill Smith's book, Memphis Mystery (Requiem for Elvis), published Le Cam Publications in the late 1980s. In the book there are numerous photos of Kelli, including in concert with Johnny Harra and with the Major and singer, Brenda Lee. While Kelli is also mentioned in the text, from memory the exact relationship between her and the Major is not stated. If anyone has more information about Kelli we'd like to hear from you Section Two of the book was the basis for a screenplay adaptation of the Major's story, written with James Wakefield Burke, about Elvis having not died in August 1977. Despite rumors the film would be made it is yet to make it to the big screen. 'Is Elvis alive?' conspiracy voted the #20 conspiracy theory: The idea that Elvis may not have died in August 1977 has been rated as the #20 conspiracy theory by the popular Australian television program, '20 to 1'. Strangely, (it's probably a conspiracy), theories above Elvis were that Prince Harry is not the son of Prince Charles and the death of Princess Diana. (News, Source: EIN, 22 Sep 2006) New conspiracy theory: ELVIS PRESLEY's father was the man who secretly plotted to snatch The King's dead body from his mausoleum resting place - to convince Memphis, Tennessee officials that the rocker should be buried at his Graceland home. The bodysnatching incident stunned Elvis fans just a week after he was buried at Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery in 1977, and now one of the grave robbers is speaking out about the plot in a new film. In THE TRUTH ABOUT ELVIS, RONNIE LEE ADKINS insists he met with Presley's father VERNON in a parking lot to arrange the theft of the King's body. He says, "He asked me if there was anything that might be able to be done to get Elvis moved from Forest Hills Cemetery. "I said, 'The best thing to do is put him in a mausoleum, where it's easier to get to, it's inside work and that way we won't be seen.'" Former FBI secret agent IC SMITH backs up Adkins' claim in new documentary, adding, "The Presley family had gone to the Memphis City Council and asked for permission to bury Elvis at Graceland and there was no provision for burying people in one's yard." Presley now lies at rest alongside his mother, grandmother and father at Graceland, where his grave is visited by millions of fans every year. (Source: Contact Music, 17 Aug 2006) $3m reward if Elvis still alive: In conjunction with British oddsmaker, William Hill, filmmaker Adam Muskiewicz is offering a $3 million reward for proof that Elvis is still alive. Adam Muskiewicz is making a documentary called "The Truth About Elvis." He writes on his Web site, ElvisWanted-dot-com, that he has spent two years interviewing 150 friends, conspiracy theorists and others trying to find out what they know about Elvis' whereabouts. The film is due for release around August 2007. (Source: AP/The Truth About Elvis) From "The Truth About Elvis" film website: Got establishment shots early in the day, then interviews. Hit the famous Beale Street, good lunch. Dropped in at Sun Studios, where Elvis made his music. Great interview with one of the in-house experts. Interviewed a nice Lady. She has seen Elvis six times since 8/16/77. She's had serious badged people tell her to back off. She knows of a secret location where Elvis is harbored from time to time. Has her own theory on scientology involvement, has a grainy VHS recording of Elvis walking around the grounds of the secret location. Has a little known of recording of some songs Elvis made in I believe '89 or 92. The VHS tape was shot Christmas '97. Also she lives in a place where it would be hard for her to miss anything "strange" going on in or around Graceland. She and her husband are some of the coolest people you want to meet. Her husband said "If you think Elvis is dead... well you're stupid." He also shared an interesting story about who also ISN'T buried at Graceland. Riveting and fun.
Joe Esposito's answer to the "Elvis is alive" rumor
Jimmy Hoffa in Elvis' grave!: Conspiracy theorists have floated the hypothesis that it is Jimmy Hoffa, not Elvis, in Elvis Presley's grave. (Source: ProgressiveU, 31 May 2006)
'Wade the Elvis Cup Guy' selling photo of Elvis taken months after his death: Wade the Elvis Cup Guy is selling (on ebay) a color copy of the famous "poolhouse" photo. Meanwhile, Wade continues to tour with the famous "Elvis cup". (Source: Wade the Elvis Cup Guy, 15 May 2006) Bill Beeny responds to EIN article about flaw in 'DNA' evidence: Our recent article looking at the DNA evidence allegedly supporting the idea that Elvis did not die in August 1977 has proven to be one our most popular ever. Today we add substantive comment from Bill Beeny, the man responsible for arranging the DNA analysis. Bill makes a number of important and cogent points in response to our article. (11 May 2006)
"The Truth About Elvis" documentary: Elvis Presley died in 1977, right? That's the official story. But some people say they've seen Presley alive years after he supposedly was put to rest on the grounds of his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tenn. He must have gotten tired of being the king of rock 'n' roll and faked his death, some surmise. Perhaps he took up residence in a smallish Midwestern town with a funny name. Director Adam Muskiewicz and producer Dan Bliss were in Kalamazoo recently to do interviews for their documentary "The Truth About Elvis.'' "We're very excited about our interviews here. We've always known that Memphis, Vegas and Kalamazoo were our keystone cities'' for the mythology surrounding the legendary musician, Muskiewicz said Wednesday. In the spring of 1988, the supermarket tabloid Weekly World News printed a story that Elvis had been spotted in a Kalamazoo Burger King restaurant. Gazette reporter Tom Haroldson wrote about the sighting report that May. He found the woman quoted in the tabloid story, Louise Welling, of Vicksburg, who said she had seen Elvis at a Vicksburg grocery; she said it was her daughter who had seen Elvis at the Burger King. The story, former Gazette Editor James R. Mosby Jr. said Wednesday, then ``took on a life of its own, and it took off not only around the country but around the world.'' The Gazette story moved on the Associated Press wire and made its way into newspapers such as the New York Times. ``Then suddenly one day Haroldson's getting phone calls from the BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.) wanting to interview him,'' Mosby said. On Wednesday morning, Muskiewicz interviewed Mosby and Kalamazoo Mayor Hannah McKinney on camera. He interviewed Welling later on Wednesday and Haroldson on Thursday. Before meeting the filmmakers, Mosby suspected the film might be a spoof. ``I thought they were going to do a put-on or put-down of the whole thing, or of Kalamazoo, but it didn't appear that way at all. They appeared to be very much into the Elvis thing, and very much into why there's this myth that keeps popping up and bouncing around almost 30 years after he died.'' Muskiewicz, an actor from Cleveland who has been in independent films, teamed in 2004 with Bliss, a producer of poker DVDs in Los Angeles, to look into the Elvis mystery. Muskiewicz said he thought, after hearing stories of Elvis still walking the earth, that it would be a great documentary subject, but only if filmmakers approached it seriously. "There is nothing poking fun or making fun of anybody in this movie at all,'' Muskiewicz said. Welling's story had Muskiewicz wondering about Elvis, who would be 71 years old today, after he spoke with her Wednesday. After 18 years, he said, "she's absolutely sure'' she saw Elvis at the checkout lane of the Vicksburg Harding's store, now a Felpausch store. Muskiewicz said he asked her how she knew it was Elvis. `"Obviously it was 10 or 11 years after Elvis had died, so presumably his appearance would've changed a little bit,'' he said. "She made it clear, like so many people have said, when you're next to Elvis you know, simply because the man had an aura about him.'' Muskiewicz said he hopes to have "The Truth About Elvis'' ready for a premiere on Aug. 16, 2007 -- the 30th anniversary of Elvis' official date of death. In the meantime, he will keep looking for evidence and stories and would like those who believe they have seen Elvis to contact him at www.truthabout-elvis.com. (Source: Adam Muskiewicz, 3 May 2006) Update- The Death of Elvis Presley? - DNA evidence flawed: There has been a huge response to our article on the Elvis DNA findings. From members of the Memphis Mafia, to the Presley Commission, believers and non-believers, we have so far received more than 30 comments. We have added a large number of your comments to the article today and will continue to add more as they are received. In particular, author of an upcoming book on the Elvis is alive conspiracy theory, Patrick Lacy, has drawn our attention to the story (discredited a number of years ago) of Lisa Johansen (who claimed to be the "real" Lisa Marie Presley). The direct links between Ms Johansen and both Bill and Andrew Beeny are a further major blow to the Beeny claims, and EIN will be publishing a follow-up article in the next week or so on the implications of this issue. ( Source: EIN, 2 May 2006)
Is it him?: Belkis Cuza-Male, author of 'The Unquiet Grave or the True Story of Jon Burrows', has added 3 drawings to her blogspot by John Smith allegedly signed under his real name (Elvis Presley) in 2003. (News, Source: Belkis Cuza-Male)
Is Elvis alive?: It is EIN's very strong view that Elvis died on August 16, 1977 at his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee. However, many people continue to believe Elvis had to fake his death for one or more reasons. While most of the arguments put forward by proponents of the Elvis is alive conspiracy theory can also be explained with prosaic rather than conspiratorial answers, in EIN's opinion there are two issues which, at least on the surface, raise some questions. These are:
Earlier this month EIN contacted EPE for its position on these two matters. We have not received a reply. This of course will add 'more fuel to the fire' with believers arguing EPE is hiding the truth, and non-believers seeing the non-response as a case that they aren't interested or can't be bothered about ridiculous claims. Others will see it as marketing related, with EPE knowing such stories indirectly lead to increased revenues for the Estate and ongoing media and public interest in Elvis, albeit not for the right reasons. Regardless, EIN believes it would be good to clear up the only two issues which lend any sort of credence to the idea that Elvis did not die in August 1977. (EIN comment, 29 Jan 2006) Is Elvis really alive?: The events of Elvis Presley's alleged passing in August, 1977 have come into question by a great many popular culture experts. The items of evidence that were examined by The Presley Commission from 1992 through 1994 exemplifies a great deal of information found in government files and provided by investigative researchers who have questioned the validity of the death report. In 1998 a doctor was retained to assist in the retrieval of tissue samples from the hospital where Elvis had testing done in 1975, and where the alleged autopsy samples were on file from 1977. DNA testing was conducted by a leading Lab, and it was determined that the tissue samples from a liver biopsy on Elvis, done in 1975, didnot match the tissue sample from the autopsy performed in 1977. These findings were confirmed in a back up test performed at the expense of a major news organisation, and determined to be valid results. Elvis is likely to be alive based on the evidence examined. New website: PW Aitcheson (Source: P.W. Aitcheson, The Presley Commission, 10 Jan 2006) Who is this man at Graceland?: Photos taken from Graceland Cam in January 2006 (Source: Carol in the US & Conny in Germany)
Is Elvis alive? broadcast: Did he fake his own death? Ring in the New Year and decide for yourself at the grand opening of Mighty Stream Radio Studios located in the "Elvis Is Alive Museum" in Wright City, Missouri. This two day event will feature the special guest of honor, author Dr. Bill Beeny, who will talk about the indisputable fact that there is DNA proof that Elvis did not die in 1977. His shocking announcement in 2005, made international news with the debut of the book, “Elvis' DNA, Proves He's Alive” (www.elvisdna.com ). While Elvis fans flock to Memphis, Tennessee, to commemorate the birth of Elvis, other fans will be celebrating blue suede barbecue style. The “Elvis is Alive” Birthday Party is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on January 5th and 6th, 2005. Admission is free and will include exclusive tours of the studio and museum. Mighty Stream Radio (www.mightystreamradio.com ) will broadcast the event and live entertainment will be provided by the acclaimed Elvis impersonator, Steve Brandes. (Conspiracy/News, Source: Bill Beeny, Jan 2005)
Marty Lacker slams "Elvis is alive" author: In part 2 of our interview with noted Memphis Mafia member, Marty Lacker, one of the issues discussed is the idea Elvis that faked his death. Marty takes a very strong stance about the idea and one author claiming Marty and Billy Smith admitted Elvis faked his death. From the 2nd part of our interview (to be published tomorrow): EIN: In his book "Elvis' DNA Proves He Is Alive", Bill Beeny claims (page 62) that in an article in People magazine (September 1996), you and Billy Smith finally "...admitted...that Elvis faked his death by using a donor body". What is your response to Mr Beeny's claim?
Marty: Bill Beeny is a nutcase and I told him that to his face years ago. The story Billy and I wrote was FICTION and it was presented to the London newspaper it appeared in as FICTION. Fools like Beeny like to use that for their own ludicrous agenda. He's really not worth the effort talking about.
EIN: What is your view on the idea that Elvis did not die on August 16, 1977?
Marty: Elvis died on August 16, 1977. It was witnessed and documented and an autopsy was performed on his body by reputable doctors in Memphis. The lead Dr., Dr. Muirhead is beyond reproach and enjoys a great reputation in the medical field. The people who foster the idiocy that Elvis faked his death are idiots or con men. Click to read interview
Extract from "The Presley Commission Report": One of the most elusive publications in the annals of Elvis literature is The Presley Commission Report into Elvis' "alleged" death on August 16, 1977. The following extract is from The Presley Commission Report. Even if you don't agree with the Commission's finding that Elvis did not die in August 16, 1977, the timeline and notes make for a greater understanding of events on that day. Some of the notations will undoubtedly generate debate. (Spotlight/Conspiracy, Source: The Presley Commission, 27 Nov 2005) Presley Commission investigation formally ends - FBI and other files put on display: The Presley Commission and The Elvis is Alive Museum in Missouri are happy to announce that assorted files and 2915 pages of FBI documents on Elvis Presley are now on display at the museum in Wright City, Missouri. This past Saturday, Phil Aitcheson, the former director of the Presley Commission delivered the files and the FBI pages to the museum to formally end the commission's investigation of the "Elvis Alive" case, and turning over any other collection of documentation to the Elvis is Alive Museum. Aitcheson and Beeny state that now Elvis fans from all over the world can venture to Wright City, enter the museum, free of charge (no admission), and see the files on display. It is a fantastic opportunity for the fans to see files that have never before been released to the public, and it took the commission 5 years to obtain the 2915 pages, now available under The Freedom of Information/Privacy Act guidelines.
The action to donate the files comes in the wake of the announcement that the book "The Presley Alternative" written by Aitcheson/Wines will be released sometime by mid year 2006.
The book will detail the process that was executed or Elvis to depart public view and outline the events and evidence that support it. Many other items will appear in the book again never published before, particularly a focus on Elvis' other professional involvments. To contact Mr. Aitcheson, email to: pmgbooks@yahoo.com. (News, Source: Phil Aitcheson, 21 October 2005)
Is Elvis alive?: Bill Beeny, author of 'Elvis' DNA Proves He's Alive', was on MSNBC last night at 11 pm ET (the show called "Situations" took the place of "Tucker Carlson" show)...He maintained his stance that Elvis is still alive! He says with the sale of EPE, Elvis has plenty of money now and no one would recognize him at 70 anyway! He said he had access through his son who is a lawyer, in the 90's, to the autopsy report that was supposed to be "sealed until 2025," and that the DNA sample of Elvis in the 1970's do not match the fingertip DNA of the casket body. He got the information from Dr. Sexton (who died in the 1980s). Bill Beeny's site is "www.ELVISDNA.com" (News/Elvis Conspiracy, Source: Carol Kent, 21 August 2005) "Bearded Elvis" appears in Home Alone: The following photographic evidence has been offered suggesting Elvis may have appeared in Home Alone, the 1990 smash hit movie starring Macauley Culkin:
Source: Truth About Elvis Gamblers give up on Elvis being alive: Bookmakers have revealed that wagers have all but dried up from fans betting that Elvis Presley is still alive. Over the years UK bookmakers William Hill have taken thousands of bets that Elvis will be found alive, but in the last year fans have stopped placing bets. Bookmakers have now lengthened the odds of Elvis being found alive from 100/1 to 1000/1." The biggest odds we have ever given was a Elvis related bet, we offered 14 million to one that Elvis will crash land a UFO into Loch Ness hitting the monster," said bookmaker Rupert Adams. "It is perhaps the end of an era, where even his most ardent fans no longer believe that Elvis could have remained hidden for so long." (News, Source: Channel 4.com, 17 Aug 2005) "Elvis is Alive" party in Florida to end Elvis Week 2005: While Elvis fans flock to Memphis, Tenn., to hold candlelight vigils and shed tears on the anniversary of his death, Dr. Bill Beeny and other fans will be celebrating with jubilation over the DNA results. The “Elvis is Alive” Party will begin at 6 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2005, at the Barnes and Noble in West Melbourne, Florida. It will be covered with a live broadcast hosted by Jackie McCoy and Susan Ramon from “What's Happening Brevard” on www.tropicwaveradio.net. If you believe Elvis died on Aug. 16th, 1977, come to the party and learn that his death was really a well-coordinated pre-planned hoax! Ask questions and get answers from the author and researcher himself. Jackie and Susan will introduce Dr. Bill Beeny, ask Elvis Trivia and give away copies of the “Elvis' DNA, Proves He's Alive” book. There will also be the opportunity to win the exclusive limited edition Elvis is Alive t-shirts that were designed by the hot new graphics company V V Designs (www.vvdesigns.com). (News/Elvis Conspiracy, Source: Amber Smith) Elvis article in 'National Examiner': A story on alleged discrepancies around Elvis' death was published in the National Examiner magazine ( 25 July 2005 issue). It includes information from Adam Muskiewicz, the filmmaker producing the documentary, The Truth About Elvis. Elvis is alive - the case for: Phil Aitcheson (The Presley Commission) Elvis is alive - the case against: Dr. Gary Enders Book review: The Presley Arrangement, Monte Nicholson The spelling of Aaron/Aron - EIN update (21 Feb 2006): In his 1978 article "Graceland: Palace or Prison?, published in the the magazine, Hit Parader Presents The Immortal Elvis, journalist Bob Battle wrote:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The spelling of Aaron/Aron - Elvis Presley Enterprise's position (June 2000): Are you ready for this? Either spelling is right and either spelling is wrong. But, how can that be?
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About The Tupelo-Memphis Murders Book review: The Tupelo-Memphis Murders Excerpt from "The Tupelo-Memphis Murders!" For the Sins of the Father - A Time to Die (1979)! The old man's features were still handsome. His body was continually racked with intense pain, his heart weakened by the ravages of time and the pain of what he perceived as a tragic life. His had been a privileged existence for twenty years, but as a simple minded man from the near backwoods of southern America he had always been ill equipped to deal with the fame and fortune of his son's success. Despite the trappings of wealth the man had lived his life in a state of perpetual fear. Fear he could never fully understand and for this reason he had to run...run for his life....The death of his beloved son was the final, brutal straw which sent him into a self-fulfilling spiral towards extinction. Even the safety of the mansion he had lived in for so long was no longer of comfort. The mavens had been sacked and there was an eerie emptiness that pervaded its regal corridors and ornately furnished rooms. Wandering from one place to another inside his home he could find no solace, no respite from the demons that were torturing his poor, insecure soul. What did he have left? In his aged, failing mind, nothing...The mavens panicked. Operation Fountain Pen was still to be fully resolved...What could they do?...The old man was going to die anyway. |
