Introduction
Shocking Letters Reveal the Dark Side of Elvis Presley’s Final Years
A newly released book titled “Letters from Elvis: Shocking Revelations to a Secret Confidante” unveils never-before-seen details about the final years of the “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley. The book is the result of over 30 years of research and investigation by award-winning filmmaker Gary Lindberg. It is based on a series of deeply personal handwritten letters by Elvis and his close friends—Tom Jones, Harry Belafonte, and Marlon Brando—sent to a mysterious spiritual advisor named Carmen Montes.
These letters reveal not only Elvis’s emotional struggles and career challenges but also detail a shocking, never-publicized event: Elvis and Marlon Brando were allegedly abducted by a group of 10 men. The incident occurred while they were moving furniture between two houses and preparing lunch. Marlon was released and locked inside his mansion, while Elvis was held overnight and brutally tortured. This disturbing episode is documented through multiple letters, though it has never been disclosed to the public until now.
Carmen Montes, the recipient of these letters, was a private spiritual confidante to Elvis and his inner circle for about five to six years. She became their emotional anchor, offering them a safe space to share their deepest secrets. Although none of Carmen’s own letters have been found, her role has been confirmed through the extensive collection of correspondence addressed to her.
Despite facing legal complications regarding the copyright of handwritten letters, Gary Lindberg says he now feels confident enough to tell this harrowing story. The book not only reignites public interest in Elvis Presley but also uncovers a haunting and hidden chapter in the life of the legendary artist.