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Coroner's report on the death of Natalie Wood
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Lana Turner addresses reporters
Watch as actress Lana Turner and her lawyer talks to reporters after the release of her teenage daughter, Cheryl Crane, from juvenile hall following the murder of Turner's boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato.
Turner's hairdresser: "Lana told me she killed Stompanato"
"Hairdresser to the Stars" Eric Root talks about his friend and client, actress Lana Turner, and what she told him about the murder of her boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato.
George Schlatter: Memories of Lana
Producer George Schlatter fondly recalls his memories of movie star Lana Turner.
George Schlatter on Johnny Stompanato
Producer George Schlatter dishes about Johnny Stompanato and Mickey Cohen hanging out in Hollywood.
Mart Crowley on Wood/Wagner romance
Playwright Mart Crowley, who wrote "The Boys In The Band," and a close friend of Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, talks to "48 Hours" about the couple's relationship.
Doug Bombard on finding Natalie Wood's body
Doug Bombard found Natalie Wood's body, retrieved her from the water then gave her to authorities. Bombard, a Catalina businessman, arranged a search team to aid in finding the missing actress.
Dennis Davern on life after Natalie Wood's death
Dennis Davern, captain of the Splendour, talks about his life after the death of actress Natalie Wood.
Dennis Davern on Natalie Wood's death
Dennis Davern, captain of the Splendour, the yacht owned by Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, is asked by "48 Hours" if he thinks the death of Wood is a case of murder.
Splendour captain on Natalie Wood's last night
Dennis Davern tells "48 Hours" about the fight he allegedly heard between Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood the night she died.
Mart Crowley on Natalie Wood's star power
Playwright Mart Crowley talks with "48 Hours" about his "beautiful" and "funny" friend, Natalie Wood, and why he thinks audiences were so attracted to her.
Exclusive: 1981 Natalie Wood detective breaks silence
Duane Rasure, the lead detective of Natalie Wood's original 1981 downing investigation, tells CBS News "48 Hours" that he "never really got suspicious of a murder" in the case. He says boat captain Dennis Davern is "trying to sell a book and make money off of it."
Cheryl Crane on her famous neighbors
Cheryl Crane, daughter of actress Lana Turner, talks with "48 Hours" about her childhood neighbors -- Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
CBS News Archives: Natalie Wood dies
CBS News' David Dow reports on the Nov. 29, 1981, drowning death of actress Natalie Wood off the California coast.
Rescue boat captain says Natalie Wood could have survived
Rescue boat captain Roger Smith tells "48 Hours" about the night he was called by the Coast Guard to assist in the search for the missing actress.
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