The Mystery of Thomas Noguchi, Coroner to the Stars

The controversial coroner presided over the autopsies of Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, the victims of Charles Manson, and Natalie Wood, while also writing a memoir and mystery stories.

Thomas Noguchi on November 10, 1970. AP/George Brich

CARL ROLLYSON

Jul 11, 2025, 04:00 AM ET

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