June 29, 1967
The most enduring rumor surrounding Mansfield’s death is that she was decapitated. While the scene was undoubtedly horrific, the official autopsy and witness statements prove this is false. jayne mansfield autopsy report
The Final Curtain: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Jayne Mansfield Autopsy Report June 29, 1967 The most enduring rumor surrounding
The official autopsy report for Jayne Mansfield confirms the actress died from a crushed skull and partial cranial separation following a 1967 car crash, disproving the urban legend of decapitation. The fatal accident, which occurred when her vehicle slid under a tractor-trailer, directly led to the mandatory installation of rear "underride guards" on semi-trailers. Read the full story at History.com . Actress Jayne Mansfield dies in car crash | History.com The fatal accident, which occurred when her vehicle
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The official autopsy of Jayne Mansfield was conducted on June 29, 1967, by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office following the horrific car accident that claimed her life.
The autopsy report also noted that Mansfield had a significant amount of alcohol in her system at the time of the accident. The blood alcohol content was found to be 0.18%, which is nearly twice the current legal limit in many states.