Marilyn Monroe 'was not suicidal'

Transcripts of apparent conversations between actress Marilyn Monroe and her psychiatrist have shed new light on her state of mind before she died in 1962.

John Miner, who worked for the District Attorney's office in Los Angeles, says he made the transcripts as part of his investigation into Monroe's death.

Miner says they support his belief that Monroe was a victim of foul play.

The actress died of barbiturate poisoning in August 1962, aged 36. Her death was ruled a probable suicide.

Miner claims he took "extensive" and "nearly verbatim" notes from tapes that were played for him by Monroe's therapist, Dr Ralph Greenson.

Yet questions have been raised as to the authenticity of the transcripts.

Miner, 86, maintains the original tapes have probably been destroyed, which means his claims cannot be verified.

The former prosecutor was interviewed when prosecutors re-examined Monroe's death in 1982, but did not reveal he had the transcripts because of promises to Dr Greenson.

At the time, prosecutors decided there was insufficient evidence to warrant a new criminal investigation.