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Original detective in Natalie Wood case: "The poor lady drowned"

February 02, 2018 / 01:46

This episode discusses the Natalie Wood case, featuring insights from Dwayne Racer, a former detective with the Cutty Sheriff's Office. Key topics include the circumstances of Wood's death, the involvement of Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken, and claims made by Captain Dennis Davern.

Dwayne Racer shares his perspective on the investigation, stating that he found no evidence of foul play in Natalie Wood's death, which he believes was accidental. He emphasizes that if he had suspected murder, he would have pursued charges against Robert Wagner.

The episode touches on the missing Zodiac boat and the timeline of events leading to Wood's disappearance. Racer critiques Captain Davern's claims about an argument and potential confrontation, suggesting that Davern may be exaggerating to promote his book.

Overall, Racer maintains that the investigation was thorough and that he stands by his conclusions regarding the case.

TLDR

Dwayne Racer discusses the Natalie Wood case, asserting her death was accidental and dismissing claims of foul play.

Episode

1:46

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my name is Dwayne racer I was detective for this last night of the Cutty Sheriff's Office I'm a safe borough and

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I was assigned to Natalie Wood case when people found out I was a biscuit in that

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case I still get questions so this day people did he really kill her did he no no she fell off the boat and drowned

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accidentally if it was suspicious I would work the case as a murder I didn't have any suspicion that anybody had

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injured or killed or drowned her none whatsoever I don't think there's any cover-up I may

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be not the full truth but I don't think there was an intentional cover-up at all

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Natalie went to go to bed Robert Wagner Christopher Walken's stayed there in the

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galley talking for a while Robert Wagner's went to check and they found her missing about the same time now the

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captain on the outside of the vessel saw that the Zodiac was missing they assumed

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that she got an ethic zodiac and went ashore when I hear this story about what the captain Dennis Terence has happened

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in this thing I can only believe partially that there was an argument there wasn't any fighting the smashing

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bottle could have occurred I think Dennis Aaron is exaggerating this whole incident to sell his book well the

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information I found out well whatever and the claims he saw he should have told me at the time that's a murder

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investigation is he almost saying that Robert Wagner pushed her overboard they were together and she disappears that's

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the murder investigation but I don't believe him there was no confrontation between the two of them Robert Wagner

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Natalie Wood if I would have had the evidence that Robert Wagner had killed Natalie Wood I would arrested him

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personally I stand by the variegation that I conducted completely the poor lady drowned

Episode Highlights

Dwayne Racer's Investigation
Detective Dwayne Racer discusses the Natalie Wood case and his findings.
“I don't think there's any cover-up.”
@ 00m 27s
February 02, 2018
The Missing Zodiac
Racer recounts the moment Natalie Wood was reported missing.
“They assumed that she got an ethic zodiac and went ashore.”
@ 00m 51s
February 02, 2018

Episode Quotes

I don't think there's any cover-up.
Original detective in Natalie Wood case: "The poor lady drowned"
I would have arrested him personally.
Original detective in Natalie Wood case: "The poor lady drowned"

Key Moments

Investigation Begins00:05
Suspicion Arises00:11
Missing Person00:43
Claims of Murder01:18
Final Verdict01:41