Recently unsealed FBI documents have uncovered a grim aspect of Lisa Marie Presley’s life, revealing she was subject to ongoing extortion and death threats.
At a Glance
- Unsealed FBI documents expose the threats against Lisa Marie Presley.
- FBI efforts tracked suspects linked to Presley and her late father Elvis.
- Presley heightened her security due to serious threats.
- Threats continued despite suspects being tracked and warned.
Hidden Struggles Revealed
FBI documents recently exposed the alarming threats Lisa Marie Presley faced before her untimely death. The daughter of the legendary Elvis Presley lived under the unsettling reality of extortion plots, dangerous stalkers, and death threats. These challenges demanded the constant vigilance of law enforcement to protect her life.
The extent of the danger is underscored by the fact that Presley was targeted alongside Michael Jackson by an individual threatening to bomb Graceland. This person, purporting to be a relative of Elvis, displayed a concerning knowledge of Presley’s personal life, including sensitive contacts and addresses. Presley subsequently decided to increase her personal security and sought shelter within a gated community.
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FBI Interventions and Continued Threats
In 1996, a man voiced intentions to kill Presley after she declined his gifts. Upon receiving a formal warning from the FBI, the threats ceased, but the menace persisted in other forms. In 2001, Presley faced another extortion attempt, falsely asserting she was not Elvis’s daughter.
Presley, who married Michael Jackson in 1994, also received a note objecting to the union. “You should have never married Michael. It was never meant to be. Now it’s going to end with you losing what you value dearly… your kids,” an unknown suspect wrote.
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The Haunting Reality of Fame
The intense scrutiny and unwanted attention accompanying fame significantly affected Lisa Marie’s life. Even after the FBI traced and dismissed certain suspects, threats continued. “The sad truth is that fame attracts nutcases, and in Lisa Marie’s case, they turned her life into a living hell,” a friend said.
Presley died on January 12, 2023, due to complications related to previous bariatric surgery. Author Riley Keough completed Presley’s memoir “From Here to the Great Unknown,” documenting her challenges.
