Natalie Wood's Death Investigation Continues to Stir Questions

The developing story continues to unfold. The mysterious death of Natalie Wood in 1981 was reopened Thursday for investigation.



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Natalie Wood's death was ruled as an accidental drowning. On Friday, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department held a press conference announcing they are reopening the case, based on new leads in her death.

News reports state the former captain of the yacht,  Splendour revealed new details on what happened that night. In the captain's book, coauthored with Marti Rulli, it says, Natalie Wood argued with her husband Robert Wagner that night right before her death.

The captain claims her husband, actor Robert Wagner is responsible for Natalie Wood’s death. 

At Friday's press conference, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department said Wagner is not a suspect but the investigation is ongoing.

On that fateful night, Christopher Walken was on the yacht. He said he resigned to his cabin and fell asleep. When he awoke, he found out about Natalie's death.

What really happened that night? Follow People in the News as this story develops. Was she murdered? Did she try to flee an argument then fell into the dark waters to her death? Will new evidence reveal the truth behind this mystery?