In 1977, forty-two-year-old Elvis Presley was found dead inside his Memphis mansion. The news stunned millions, but the shock quickly turned to doubt about whether Presley was really gone. There were too many suspicious events, strange coincidences, and even actual sightings involving Elvis. Nearly forty years later, those doubts remain. Could it be possible that the King of Rock and Roll had pulled off one of the greatest hoaxes in history, and if so, why? There is no shortage of theories. Was he fleeing the mob? Were Priscilla and Lisa Marie in mortal danger? Or was Elvis just trying to escape the prison that his fame had become?  

Case Closed with AJ Benza is part of the Dark Hollywood collection in The REELZ Files. New podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, AJ Benza separates fact from fiction in what led to Bob Crane’s death.

Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/ 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.