In this chilling episode of Spotlight Murders, host Kieran Caldwell investigates the mysterious 1981 death of legendary Hollywood actress Natalie Wood. Long ruled a tragic accident, new evidence and ignored witness accounts suggest something much darker happened aboard the yacht Splendour the night she vanished into the waters near Catalina Island.

Uncover exclusive details from unheard witnesses, cryptic threats, changing testimonies, and police oversights that still leave the case unsolved. Why were the cries for help ignored? Why did key witnesses face intimidation? And why has the truth been buried for over four decades?

Powered by Skoob, the top-rated AI podcast app in the U.S., this short podcast delivers fast, high-impact storytelling. With AI-powered research and a gripping narrative, this Skoob podcast unpacks one of Hollywood’s most enduring true crime mysteries in a way you've never heard before.

This is not just another story—it's a deep dive into fame, silence, power, and cover-up, created with AI precision and designed for those who want the truth behind the headlines.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The Natalie Wood Mystery: Voices in the Dark(01:43) THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING(02:51) CRIES IN THE DARKNESS(04:42) THE WITNESSES POLICE IGNORED(07:01) THREATS AND SILENCE(09:33) THE STORIES THAT KEPT CHANGING(12:27) THE BODY TELLS ITS OWN STORY(16:00) A PATTERN OF VIOLENCE(18:32) THE COVER-UP CONTINUES(21:12) THE INVESTIGATION THAT WASN'T(23:14) THE TRUTH IN THE DARKNESS