Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Age: Fred Otash's Explosive Revelations

A new book delves into the shocking revelations uncovered by legendary private investigator Fred Otash, including allegations of affairs, wiretapping, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death.

For decades, Fred Otash carried the darkest secrets of Hollywood's golden age. Now, a new book, "The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn," exposes the shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files.

Josh Young and Manfred Westphal, the authors of the book, were granted unprecedented access to Otash's archives, shedding light on the enigmatic detective's pivotal role in uncovering Hollywood's salacious secrets.

Otash's life was marked by tragedy, losing his father and brother during the Depression. He dropped out of high school at 16 to join the Civil Conservation Corps, later volunteering for the Marines and fighting in World War II.

In 1945, Otash arrived in Los Angeles and joined the LAPD, earning a reputation as a renegade cop. He launched his own detective bureau in 1955, leveraging emerging technology to eclipse his contemporaries.

Otash became a trusted confidant to celebrities, offering them sanctuary and protection from the hungry paparazzi. He played a pivotal role in breaking a major Hollywood casting couch scandal, exposing the exploitation of young women in the industry.

According to the book, Otash was hired by Peter Lawford to suppress incriminating information about President John F. Kennedy and his brother-in-law, Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Both Kennedys were rumored to have romances with Marilyn Monroe.

Otash claimed to have audio recordings of the president having "sexual congress" with Monroe and other women. However, these recordings have mysteriously vanished. The authors speculate that they may have ended up in the attorney general's office.

The book also delves into Monroe's tragic death in 1962. Otash alleged that he overheard Monroe's phone calls on the night of her death, including one to Kennedy. He claimed that Lawford rushed over to Monroe's home after the call and found her dead.

Otash alleged that Lawford searched Monroe's home for anything that could implicate Kennedy or himself. The book reveals that Otash had Monroe's house under surveillance on the night she died and recorded the events that transpired.

The authors believe that Otash's tapes provide a crucial piece to the mystery surrounding Monroe's death. However, many of the individuals who witnessed her final moments later changed their stories for profit.

Young suggests that Otash may have harbored regrets over Monroe's death, haunted by the realization of how she was exploited and consumed by the Hollywood system. Monroe died at the age of 36 from a barbiturate overdose.

"The Fixer" paints a gripping and controversial portrait of Hollywood's golden age, exposing the hidden affairs, wiretapping, and scandals that plagued the industry's most famous stars. The book serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Fred Otash, a private investigator whose explosive revelations continue to shed light on the darkest chapters of Hollywood's history.