Ep 7. The Strange Drowning of Natalie Wood
- Not Rated
- September 8, 2017
- 20 min
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8.3 (30)
In episode 7 of season 2 of BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime, Ryan and Shane dive into the mysterious drowning of Hollywood actress Natalie Wood. The episode starts by introducing Wood's rise to fame and her successful career in Hollywood. However, on November 29, 1981, Wood drowned in the ocean off the coast of Catalina Island while boating with her husband Robert Wagner and actor Christopher Walken.
The episode details the events and circumstances leading up to Wood's death. On the night of her death, Wood and her husband were accompanied by Walken, who was filming a movie with Wood at the time. The three of them had dinner and drinks on the yacht before getting into a heated argument. According to Wagner, Wood went to bed and he stayed up drinking with Walken. When Wagner went to check on Wood later that night, she was nowhere to be found. Her body was discovered hours later, floating in the water a short distance away from the boat.
Ryan and Shane investigate the conflicting testimonies and inconsistencies surrounding Wood's death. They analyze the initial investigation, which deemed her death an accidental drowning and later reopened the case as suspicious. The episode also examines Wood's relationship with Wagner and explores theories that suggest he may have been involved in her death. Furthermore, they discuss the possibility that Walken could have had a motive for harming Wood.
Throughout the episode, Ryan and Shane consult with experts and individuals close to the case. They gather information from forensic pathologists, former detectives, and people who knew Wood personally to piece together what could have happened on the night of Wood's death.
As the episode comes to a close, Ryan and Shane come to their own theories about what occurred that night. They consider all of the evidence presented and examine possible motives for the three individuals involved. However, the case remains unresolved to this day, leaving the cause of Natalie Wood's death a mystery.
Overall, Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime season 2 episode 7 provides a fascinating look into a high-profile and unsolved celebrity death. With insight from experts and interviews with those close to the case, viewers are presented with multiple theories and possible explanations for what happened to Natalie Wood.