The Mysterious Death of Kurt Cobain: Suicide or Murder? You Decide

by Tom Grant, Matthew Richer

Just days before Kurt Cobain's body was discovered on April 8, 1994, Courtney Love hired private investigator Tom Grant to locate him. In The Mysterious Death of Kurt Cobain Tom Grant takes readers behind the scenes of the investigation. Here, you can read a day by day account of Grant's investigation and learn about the evidence for murder regarding Kurt Cobain's death. There are many new details contained in The Mysterious Death of Kurt Cobain, including new transcripts of recorded telephone conversations with Courtney Love and others, as well as an updated list of "persons of interest" in the crime. In this book, you will get a clear picture of 1) Why Kurt Cobain was killed and 2) Who is responsible for his death. The book also contains a compelling account of Tom Grant's struggles to blow the whistle on the botched investigation into Cobain's death. Did Kurt Cobain really commit suicide? Or was he murdered? You won’t be able to honestly answer that question until you read The Mysterious Death of Kurt Cobain.

Genres: Nonfiction

513 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 7, 2016

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Read

For 20 years I never questioned that Kurt Cobain committed suicide. Then I watched the movie Soaked in Bleach and first really heard Tom Grant's theories. Since then I have read and watched everything I could find on the controversy and studied both sides of the argument. For skeptics and harsh critics of the murder theories, I have to believe that you have never read Mr. Giant's works. This book is a great place to start. For those who have read about everything out there, this book is a great addition to your reading list. There is some information in this book that I have not heard before, and it was compelling information. There was greater detail and organization on existing information. This book is so well put together. He clearly lays out the evidence and how he obtained the evidence. He goes into some detail about a coupled of interviews on conversations. How anyone could come away from this and not feel that the cause f death should be changed to undetermined, I just do not know. Mr. Giant's presentation of hard factual evidence with educated theories is very compelling.

[Janis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting and convincing. His conclusion? Courtney Love did it. He didn't want to leave the world, he just wanted to leave her.

[Tom Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

justice can be elusive - I gave the book 5 stars because Tom Grant sets the record straight in spite of the incompetence and indifference of the SPD. (one should not overlook the laziness of an incurious mass media. So many failings to ponder. The danger of granting ever more power to the police without providing the opportunity of an occasional independent review invites corruption. The pisser of it is that KC was such a towering talent. A talent snuffed by nonentities. A crime that has left the world a poorer place. (Given the long history of injustice it is hardly the worst case. Read The Half Has Never Been Told to give full measure to injustice) First Kindle book that I've read, the experience was OK though adding marginalia was an impossibility. And - no trophy to set on my book shelf. Notes of interest: In Utero was recorded at Pachyderm Studio of Cannon Falls, MN (February 12-26, 1993). Have driven through the burg many times without realizing its place in rock history. I see Nirvana recorded "I Hate Myself and Want to Die" there. Not too much of a stretch to see how folks readily accepted the hasty verdict of suicide. Kurt (well named was he) had a way with words. For a chilling look into the past read the Wikipedia of Paula Fox.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing and impossible to put down! It's obvious what happened to Kurt based on all the evidence presented by Grant, and I think it is extremely sad that not enough people care. The Seattle Police Dept are criminals and should be in jail. The FBI should really open up this case just based on how unprofessionally it was handled from day 1. The worst part of it all is imagine how many other people this has happened to? If the Seattle dept was so corrupt just with this one case, imagine how many other crimes have gone unsolved or solved incorrectly? I really applaud Grant for his wonderful fact-based research. It's impossible to dispute actual facts. Great book and I HIGHLY recommend it!

[miinty'srevenge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, we've heard the story before, but... for some reason, it is sooooo much better being told in this first-person narrative. I think that was a wise choice on the author's part. There are a few little, new nuggets of information (Stuff I haven't heard) But generally, it is the main points we already know, but I'm telling you, if you're interested at all in the case, read this account. The picture it paints is very vivid.
I gave it 4 stars out of 5 because, no pics, and also, when I got to the last page, even though I loved the book, I did think, oh.. that's it?

I know Tom Grant says he's holding on to information in case the case ever gets reopened.. But sometimes I wonder if he'll just let it all out, once and for all?

Recommended.

[Sophie Rowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting read

I chose to read this book after watching 'soaked in bleach'. I'm glad I did. Very well written and informative. Even if you are not familiar with the case, it is most definitely worth reading. I could not put this book down.

[Gwendolyn Byers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for inquisitive fans!

Very well researched and evidence backed, however there were a few grammatical errors .Overall very interesting, informative, and detailed read.

[Charmaine Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was extremely eye opening. Vividly so. So much to the point it hurts to read. If you care about Kurt Cobain, it's painful to read this. But i think it's necessary if you want to get to the bottom of things. It definitely was a painful read, I got emotional several times throughout. But it was a well worth it & well done read. I think Tom does a great job leaving no stone unturned. And he’s very transparent.

It makes me sick that this case still hasn’t been reopened. It's difficult to still have hope. But I hope one day the case is reopened & all the crime scene photos are released to the public. Along with the autopsy being released to the public. Preferably during Courtney’s lifetime. It's ridiculous & heartbreaking it's been this long and nothing has been done.

Justice for Kurt!

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written in a spare and factual style, this book certainly gives lots of compelling evidence that Kurt Cobain was murdered. One thing that really shines through is the author's dislike of Courtney Love even though he protests strongly to the contrary. Fans of Ms. Love should give this book a miss as they will be totally outraged. I really didn't know anything about the man, the music, or the tragedy before I read this. If I had more interest I would find a book presenting the opposite point of view. Alas, I was a bit too old for the grunge scene. I think true crime fans and musically inclined murderino's would enjoy this book.

[Lana May · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was highlighted to me by a friend. Being a long term fan of Nirvana and more specifically Kurt Cobain there wasn't much left to know. I watched Soaked in Bleach a long time ago and questions came to light that I found myself asking shortly after hearing about his death. In my mind there was no chance that this was suicide from the get go.

Such a pure heart, taken for granted and imprisoned by those around him and when he wanted a change- there was no way out....

Kurt would have been 54 years old on the 20th February of this year (2021).
I as a fan and a person who believes in justice, believe that the case should be reopened and fully examined.

I could not put this book down and hats off to Tom Grant! I wish there were more people like you in the world sir.