Witness in Natalie Wood’s drowning case recalls chilling last moments of actress in bombshell revelation

SANTA CATALINA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA: Natalie Wood’s tragic drowning case has taken an astonishing U-turn as new witnesses have come forward with chilling details about the actress's final moments, following the reopening of the case in 2011. These fresh accounts, shared with author Marti Rulli, shed new light on one of Hollywood’s most infamous and mysterious deaths. 

The revelations have led Rulli to suggest that they could prompt a fresh grand jury investigation into Wood's death, which occurred in the dark waters off a yacht owned by Wood and her A-list actor husband, Robert Wagner, on the night of November 28, 1981.

Natalie Wood's drowning case takes a U-turn

In an exclusive interview with Radar Online, author Marti Rulli revealed that new explosive testimony could trigger a grand jury investigation that may finally lead to the indictment of Robert Wagner, now 94, in the death of Natalie Wood 43 years ago. 

Rulli explained, "The case will remain open as long as Robert Wagner is alive because he is the suspect. I still hold hope the Los Angeles DA will see fit to let the strong previous evidence, and the new evidence I have gathered, bring justice for Natalie's murder." 

Rulli, who plans to detail the new witness testimony in her upcoming book 'Natalie Wood and the Devil She Knew', also addressed why the witnesses had remained silent for so long. "The reason the witnesses didn't speak out earlier is because, at the time, the case was declared an accident so fast they just ignored what they saw or heard." 

Without disclosing the identity of one key witness, a 17-year-old California man who worked on a fishing boat, Rulli shared his chilling recollection of the final moments before Wood’s death. "It still bothers him and he wanted to tell me what he knew. He heard an argument, and he told me he heard Natalie's screams that made him feel uncomfortable. But he didn't report it to police because he thought it was an open-and-shut drowning case." 

According to NewsBreak, the man's testimony aligns with statements made by the yacht's skipper, Dennis Davern.

What did Dennis Davern report?

The testimony from Dennis Davern revealed how the Thanksgiving weekend cruise turned violent after Robert Wagner accused his wife, Natalie Wood, of having an affair with her 'Brainstorm' co-star Christopher Walken, who was also aboard the yacht. Davern reported that Wagner smashed a bottle of wine on the table and began arguing with Wood just before she disappeared. 

He also recalled Wagner shouting, "Get off my f***ing boat!" Furthermore, Davern stated that Wagner prevented him from seeking help until four hours after Wood went missing.

Another witness, an 80-year-old woman who was on her deathbed, also reached out to Rulli, recounting her experience working with Wood in the 1960s. 

Rulli claimed, "She said she saw Wagner come into their dressing room additional evidence of abuse!" Although Wagner’s lawyers have denied any involvement in Wood’s death, another witness came forward, claiming to have lived next door to the couple in the 1950s.

Rulli stated, "He remembers Natalie banging on the door in the middle of the night. She was asking for a place to stay for the night because [Wagner] was going to kill her!"

Natalie Wood’s drowning case update ignites online debate 

After the two witnesses provided new details about Natalie Wood's death and her husband Robert Wagner, several online users shared their thoughts and reactions.

One user claimed, "A lot of people know Robert Wagner killed her. There was a massive cover up. That’s hollywood."

The second user added, "He’ll pay his dues in hell"

A netizen said, "Forget it. If Wagner killed her he has a very big trial coming up pretty soon. Let go and let God."

An internet user claimed, "A comment says even if he is convicted what is the use of it, he has lived his full life, now 94!"

An online user wrote, "He totally did it."

The final user stated, "If it was murder, there are only three possibilities:  Wagner, Walken or the captain.  I am betting Wagner. "

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