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The Mysterious Murder of JFK's Mistress
On the Saturday following Mary Meyer’s murder, five people gathered at her Georgetown home and tore it apart searching for the secret diary. Sometime before she died, Mary had entrusted to her friends James and Ann Truitt the fact of her affair with JFK and the existence of a diary recounting some of her evenings with the President.In The Mysterious Murder of JFK’s Mistress, Ron Rosenbaum investigates the murder of Mary Pinochet Meyer, whose affair with President John F. Kennedy became tabloid fodder, and who was found shot to death on October 12, 1964. Immediately after her death, one of the CIA’s top priorities was finding the diary in which Meyer chronicled her relationship with the late president and the secrets they shared. The Mysterious Murder of JFK’s Mistress was originally published in New Times, October 1976, and co-authored with Philip Nobile.Cover design by Adil Dara.
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Published July 18, 2016
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July 31, 2017
I think the problem here was I just don't care. It sounds like conspiracy theory and I'm just not that into that. I did appreciate the tag at the end, though, providing an update since the original publication.
January 24, 2017
interesting
quick and interesting read about a fascinating unsolved murder mystery, didn't shed much light or give many theories about the case, but it did present the basic facts pretty clearly
quick and interesting read about a fascinating unsolved murder mystery, didn't shed much light or give many theories about the case, but it did present the basic facts pretty clearly
July 22, 2018
Another conspiracy theory
Okay quick read about one of JFK's alleged mistresses who met a tragic end. Sad story but considering the toxic effect the Kennedys had on those around them not surprising.
Okay quick read about one of JFK's alleged mistresses who met a tragic end. Sad story but considering the toxic effect the Kennedys had on those around them not surprising.
August 25, 2019
Not worth the read.
A sensational headline that just doesn’t deliver. The writing is not cohesive or fluid. Nothing new is revealed, and logic in the case itself, of who murdered Mary Meyer, would lead us to think the initial suspect, for a boatload of reasons, including 2 witnesses, really did the heinous act.
A sensational headline that just doesn’t deliver. The writing is not cohesive or fluid. Nothing new is revealed, and logic in the case itself, of who murdered Mary Meyer, would lead us to think the initial suspect, for a boatload of reasons, including 2 witnesses, really did the heinous act.
December 6, 2019
Forgotten figure
Short well written piece on a forgotten, for me anyway, figure from history. The focus of conspiracy theories but as usual probably a the victim of random effects. Mistress seems to be an overstatement and the connection with the watergate scandal is a connection that will thrill conspiracy completists.
Short well written piece on a forgotten, for me anyway, figure from history. The focus of conspiracy theories but as usual probably a the victim of random effects. Mistress seems to be an overstatement and the connection with the watergate scandal is a connection that will thrill conspiracy completists.
July 28, 2017
Hmmmmm
Yet another woman who had an affair with JFK. She ends up dead after his assassination and her murder is unsolved. And her diary. Was it copied? And where is that copy if it exists?
A very short story that lays out known facts . And speculations.
Yet another woman who had an affair with JFK. She ends up dead after his assassination and her murder is unsolved. And her diary. Was it copied? And where is that copy if it exists?
A very short story that lays out known facts . And speculations.
December 21, 2017
interesting
Interesting but it seems like the truth is buried somewhere but no one is telling. conspiracy, the trail this author follows perhaps this could be true. Yes someday the truth will come out.
Interesting but it seems like the truth is buried somewhere but no one is telling. conspiracy, the trail this author follows perhaps this could be true. Yes someday the truth will come out.
April 7, 2022
Another Conspiracy Theory?
Another event that will always be “unsolved”. This will remain another conspiracy for people to create a story for. Sadly Mary’s life story will go on without an ending.
Another event that will always be “unsolved”. This will remain another conspiracy for people to create a story for. Sadly Mary’s life story will go on without an ending.
February 9, 2017
no conspiracy
thought this was kind of contradictory. seems like an attempt to state that there was no conspiracy but was not definitive.
thought this was kind of contradictory. seems like an attempt to state that there was no conspiracy but was not definitive.
November 29, 2017
Great late night reading
This is a great book. Really great for anyone that enjoys a good read about JFK. Great over all short book.
This is a great book. Really great for anyone that enjoys a good read about JFK. Great over all short book.
January 18, 2018
Ahh....conspiracy
Reading this brought back memories of growing up in the 60’s when paranoia and disbelief seemed to rule the day
Reading this brought back memories of growing up in the 60’s when paranoia and disbelief seemed to rule the day
January 27, 2018
Nothing new
Don't waste your time on this. Just a rehash of what was already known. What does it matter now anyway?
Don't waste your time on this. Just a rehash of what was already known. What does it matter now anyway?
March 6, 2018
Interesting but wasn't the true conspiracy i was expecting
Short and interesting but it wasn't the true conspiracy that I was expecting. It's a good read for history buffs.
Short and interesting but it wasn't the true conspiracy that I was expecting. It's a good read for history buffs.
April 4, 2018
very interesting and informative. short and sweet!!
April 11, 2018
Not too classic.
What possible reason would anybody have to so determinedly kill this woman? Routinely-key word, safe public walk. Nothing to steal. Fake news.
What possible reason would anybody have to so determinedly kill this woman? Routinely-key word, safe public walk. Nothing to steal. Fake news.
August 11, 2018
Quick read and interesting but not mindblowing. Another JFK mistress....
February 12, 2019
Good short read.
Interesting short read. Not really what I was expecting but I enjoyed it. Interesting look at an unsolved crime. Good
Interesting short read. Not really what I was expecting but I enjoyed it. Interesting look at an unsolved crime. Good
March 16, 2019
Not very interesting
Just the usual Conspiracy theories. It was like reading a news article. Would not suggest. 2 hours I will never get back
Just the usual Conspiracy theories. It was like reading a news article. Would not suggest. 2 hours I will never get back
May 22, 2019
#66 of 120 books pledged to read during 2019
September 27, 2019
A giant waste of time. Poorly written. Poorly composed. Thankful I didn't pay for it
March 15, 2020
Short quick read
Just add this to the many other conspiracies surrounding JFK. So many people involved and no one has a clue what really happened.
Just add this to the many other conspiracies surrounding JFK. So many people involved and no one has a clue what really happened.
October 8, 2020
Didn't get much out of this.
December 31, 2021
Hardly anything about the affair itself, which was clearly what I wanted to read about! The rest was tedious, gossipy hearsay.
December 22, 2022
Well, basically a recap of something I didn't actually know about, I thought it would be of more interest than it was.
December 28, 2022
Not necessarily my genre. I have stumbled upon a somewhat fun and intriguing murder mystery. The mention of Nixon tickled me.
November 8, 2025
A little spicy in parts but overall very good.
January 14, 2022
This is a short read about yet another conspiracy surrounding JFK. The book gives the surrounding facts/findings of what happened but doesn't go that deep. The writer did an okay job with the information he had, but the information presented was really only surface level and it was hard to keep my attention at times. If your looking for something quick and interesting then I would recommend it, but don't expect anything more than what you would get from a lengthy article which is exactly what this is, or a concise documentary.
August 22, 2016
The author, Ron Rosenbaum, investigates the murder of President John F. Kennedy's mistress. Her diary, which supposedly told of her affair with the president could not be located upon her death. He discusses who may have murdered her and what may have happened to the diary.
It sounds like it would be an interesting read but it wasn't. The author several times used the National Enquirer for a source. That immediately turned me off.
It sounds like it would be an interesting read but it wasn't. The author several times used the National Enquirer for a source. That immediately turned me off.
October 22, 2016
Fascinating
For anyone that likes conspiracy theories, this is a must read. I thought it would explain more of Mary's personality, reasons for her un-friendship with Jackie. I like conspiracy theories. Especially around JFK. I could see it tied to the assignation in 1963. Makes for a more fascinating and interesting tale for the rest of us.
For anyone that likes conspiracy theories, this is a must read. I thought it would explain more of Mary's personality, reasons for her un-friendship with Jackie. I like conspiracy theories. Especially around JFK. I could see it tied to the assignation in 1963. Makes for a more fascinating and interesting tale for the rest of us.
February 28, 2018
Quick, interesting read about yet another one of JFK's mistresses who 'died' under mysterious circumstances. I can't help but think that the truth about her death is much closer than anyone is willing to admit, but that due to the nature of her involvement with the late president, nobody will say. Tragic. But nicely written and an easy read.
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