Twenty-five years ago, on April 5, 1994, the artistic world lost one of its most unique figures, Kurt Cobain. At only 27 years old, the Nirvana frontman’s death has left as much of a void today as it did in the ‘90’s. Their debut album, Bleach (1989), helped redefine the music scene as one of pure anger at the establishment — not necessarily the government, but the status quo in general (which extended through multiple topics from feminism to art). Nevermind’s (1991) release brought Nirvana to the forefront of pop culture, which is ironic because of Cobain’s disdain for popularity amongst the masses. Songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Lithium” dominated the radio; others like “Polly” showed a softer side that was not present in Bleach, while keeping the same lyrical mastery. Their last studio album, In Utero (1993) was one that Cobain expressed more pride in, even though the masses also enjoyed it (though they did so less than Nevermind).

To this day, Cobain’s death remains extraordinarily controversial. It was ruled a suicide by Seattle’s police force, but many (admittedly mostly Nirvana fans and former bandmates) think that he would never have taken his own life. This has left room for various conspiracies. One that has gained the most traction considers the possibility of a murder orchestrated by his wife, Courtney Love. In honor of Kurt Cobain’s 25th deathiversary, I will briefly explore this conspiracy, particularly because I think it offers the best explanation of what really happened (even more so than the official ruling of suicide). All the information I will provide comes indirectly from a private investigator on the case; everything he found was made into a film and published online (link here).

DISCLAIMER: The rest of the article puts forth a conspiracy that only presents one side of the story — the case against Courtney Love. Take everything with a slight grain of salt, as nothing supporting this has been officially proven.

For starters, the shotgun that was used to kill Cobain had no legible fingerprints and the body did not have gloves. This would already make no sense if this was truly a suicide. Second, according to doctors, he had so much heroine in his bloodstream at the time of death that it would have been physically impossible to pull a trigger. Therefore, if his suicide was an overdose, it would make sense; but once again, something relating to the shooting does not quite add up. A self-inflicted shotgun wound — given the evidence — just does not appear comprehensible.

But even if he was murdered, who is to say that Courtney Love had something to do with it? First, to show a bit of Love’s character, her own father claimed that she read books as a child regarding manipulation. After his death, Kurt’s “suicide note” did not mention suicide or serious dissatisfaction with life at all. In fact, the last five lines of the note were just about how much he loves Courtney; but, suspiciously, these lines were written in different handwriting than the rest of the note. Furthermore, the private investigator found that days before the death, there were samples of different handwriting styles in Courtney’s backpack.

At this point, according to the theory, it seems pretty clear that Courtney probably had something to do with Kurt Cobain’s death, but what would be her motive? Apparently, Cobain was considering leaving her around this time — recorded telephone conversations support (but do not quite prove) this. Courtney may have known that he was about to divorce her, giving her an incentive to want him to die so that she could keep all of his possessions. This is where the conspiracy gets really chilling: a musician, El Duce — who famously despised Cobain — stated on camera (link here) that Courtney Love offered him $50,000 to “blow his f—ing head off” and “make it look like a suicide.” El Duce originally agreed, but had to go on tour with his band first. While on the road, he found out that Cobain had died, with his head blown off. On camera, El Duce said that Allen Wrench was the murderer. Two weeks later, El Duce was found dead, mysteriously hit by a train. Allegedly, Wrench was the last person to see El Duce.

Evidently, then, Kurt Cobain could not have very likely committed suicide. In all likelihood, given all the evidence in this conspiracy, Courtney Love hired Allen Wrench to murder him and stage a suicide. The only caveat is that one would really need to have little faith in Seattle’s police force to think this conspiracy is true. I tend to think it is. The police investigations only lasted a couple days, and the private investigator who spent much more time on the case came out with a much different result that is based on much clearer evidence. I do not expect this case to ever be reopened, but on his 25th deathiversary, I would like to think that more people will give him the dignity to leave open the possibility that he was totally uncontrollable and suicidal as is so often portrayed to be.

Article by Shayan Shirkhodai

4 Responses

  1. Diana Moore

    reopen the case please! it’s 2020 and still Kurt hasn’t received justice. Many people believe he was killed as there are too many suspicious happenings surrounding his death. Courtney needs interrogating and given a polygraph test. It’s ridiculous the Seattle police will not look into this case with many pointing out the details about his death and there are many unanswered questions. Kurt had 3 times the lethal dosage of a heavy heroine user and in no way would be able to still use a shotgun on himself. No fingerprints on the “suicide” note, shotgun, shotgun shells, the pen in the note, the box of shotgun shells. Kurt had called his attorney just days before he was found dead to ask her to remove Courtney from his will. Kurt had bought 2 plane tickets on April 1 and was found dead just a few days later. Someone was using Kurt’s credit card even after his death and the transactions had stopped when it was announced to the world his body had been found. Please reopen the case…he was taken away from his baby girl and Courtney inherited everything as she had planned.

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  2. Monique Starr

    Im amazed thar evidence of “admitting to killing kurt by allen wrench and hired by courtney still hasnt been acted upon? And its on film aswell as evidence of courtneys sudden cremation of kurts body & destroying greenhouse (for evidence) wasnt looked at. Not to mention the credit card being used 2days after his death and yet kurt also manages to recap syringes after shooting up black tar heroin without using water and passing out afterwards.
    A private investigater even pointed to courtney but yet shes allowed to walk around and spend kurts money? Look at the facts and reopen the case please.

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  3. Ray-Chill Monontonio

    i like the fact that it claims “conspiracy theory” against courtney loves involvement when she is the ony person who would benefit from his death which she did.
    Courtney Love is GUILTY as there is an open confession by Allen Wrench that he received a lexus and 50grand for “blowing away cobain” and allen was named by El Duce who 1st claimed he was offered up by Courtney Love to kill kurt and make it look like a suicide.
    Eldon Hoke (EL DUCE) is now dead for naming Allen Wrench.
    It sickens me to see after all the evidence and confessions that we are still made to believe after all these years that it was a suicide.
    Esp when kurt had 3 x the lethal dose in his system before “shooting himself” with a shotgun he couldnt reach and if he could reach the trigger the position of his death would be different. Research the gun and kurts height.
    Also to leave zero fingerprints on the gun,bullets and note and lets not forget the part where his credit card was attempted to being used 2 days after he dies? What makes me sick is the fact that even though kurt cobain used heroin doesnt give anyone the right to assume it was suicide when there wasnt a proper investigation conducted.
    kurt was cremated 1 week after death His credit card usage 2days after his death wasn’t followed up on.
    All 4 of his tires on his car were slashed in the garage below the greenhouse. And not to mention Courtney Love organized the electrician specifically to install lights on the greenhouse 2days after his death? Nothing Suss there as she clearly needed someone to find him.
    Plus he was in the process of getting a divorce and it was only courtney love claiming he was suicidal through the media.
    The part that really bothers me after researching kurt cobain case is how those people out there who mock us “conspiracy theorists” with what we believe when all we are pointing out is the obvious and it really bothers me that Courtney Love can walk into kurts life and make his life hell and she walks away with everything as the “grieving widow” with all his millions while poor kurt lies dead and written off as another junkie suicide its disgracefull and NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED THAT WAY
    If we are so wrong with our thoughts and the evidence provided then re open the case and put her and allen wrench on a lie detector test before a judge. That i think will speak for itself its disgusting to think she of all people can do that to kurt and everyones ok with that? Thats what makes me comment on this situation just watch ESCAPING EXODUS INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF COBAIN.

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  4. Jim

    Great article. I agree completely. The evidence is overwhelming that she had him killed.

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