After her son Benjamin passed away, Lisa Marie Presley kept his body on dry ice for two months for a very heartbreaking reason. Just under four years had gone since the terrible suicide death of her son Benjamin Keough, when Lisa Marie, 54, passed away in January 2023.
Lisa Marie, the sole child of Elvis Presley, departed from her twin children, Harper and Finley Lockwood, who are 16 years old, and her daughter Riley Keough, who is a star of Daisy Jones & The Six. Riley finished a book she had written, From Here to the Great Unknown, and it was published on October 8 following her death.
In her memoir, Lisa Marie discussed Benjamin’s sudden passing in 2020 and disclosed that she had held his body for two months before burying him in a casita bedroom. As she had explained to her father, Elvis Presley, “there is no law in California that requires someone to be buried immediately,” and she felt it was important to give Benjamin the time she needed to say goodbye.
Lisa Marie was just nine years old when Elvis passed away, so having his body at home and being able to visit and talk with him had been consoling. Throughout that time, she kept Benjamin’s remains at 55 degrees while debating whether to bury him in Graceland or Hawaii.
She acknowledged in the biography, “I became so accustomed to him being there, taking care of him… I was grateful that I could continue to raise him until I was ready to say goodbye, even if it was only for a short while longer.
I brought my new boyfriend to a family dinner, upon seeing him, my dad instantly dialed the police
When Alice introduced her new boyfriend, Kevin, to her parents, she was excited about a cozy family dinner. However, the evening turned into chaos when her father locked Kevin in the basement and called the police, shattering Alice’s sense of safety and trust.
Alice had eagerly awaited this day. Kevin, a mechanic, often put off meeting her family, claiming he was too busy with work. But today was different; he had taken time off, and Alice couldn’t wait to share a meal with her loved ones. On the way to her parents’ home, Alice told Kevin about her mother’s famous lasagna, which he seemed excited to try. He looked nice and calm but was clearly a bit nervous about the meeting.
When they arrived at her parents’ cozy house, her dad stood by the door looking serious. Alice had always known him to be protective, but she didn’t expect what happened next. As soon as they entered, her dad’s expression changed. He looked at Kevin with suspicion.
Alice introduced Kevin, but her dad barely acknowledged him. After a tense moment, he shook Kevin’s hand but seemed on edge. Inside, her mom welcomed Kevin warmly, but her dad quickly suggested showing him the basement.
Confused, Alice felt something was off, but her dad reassured her. He led Kevin downstairs while Alice was instructed to stay behind. As they went down, Alice’s unease grew. After a few minutes, she heard a loud noise and rushed to the basement door. She called out for them, but suddenly, the door slammed shut, and she heard the lock click. Panic set in as she pounded on the door, demanding to know what was happening.
Her dad shouted that she should call the police because he believed Kevin was a danger. Shocked and terrified, Alice grabbed her phone and called for help, explaining that her father had locked her boyfriend in the basement.
Kevin’s desperate shouts echoed from below, insisting that it was a mistake. Her mom rushed in, visibly confused and worried. Alice explained that her dad thought Kevin was dangerous, and they anxiously waited for the police to arrive.
The tension was unbearable. They could hear muffled voices from the basement, one stern and the other pleading. Alice felt her heart racing with fear and uncertainty. Her mom comforted her, but Alice could see the worry in her eyes.
As they waited, Alice wondered who Kevin really was and what her dad knew. Memories of happier times flashed through her mind, and she felt crushed that this dinner had turned into a nightmare. Suddenly, they heard a loud crash from the basement. Alice screamed for her dad, and he shouted back that Kevin was breaking a window. Glass shattered, and Alice realized Kevin was escaping.
As Kevin fled, the sound of sirens filled the air. The police arrived just in time but found that Kevin had already disappeared into the night. They rushed to the basement to assess the situation while Alice’s dad emerged looking grim.
Alice demanded to know why her dad had locked Kevin up. He took a deep breath and explained that two years ago, a man had conned his business partner’s daughter by promising to marry her and then disappearing with all her money. He revealed that he recognized Kevin as that man, whose real name was Ryan.
Alice was stunned. Her dad described how Ryan had manipulated the woman, and he couldn’t allow that to happen to Alice. The police began to gather information and search the area, but it seemed Ryan had vanished.
Determined to find him, Alice suggested they look for clues. As they searched the room, she noticed something near the broken window: Kevin’s fitness bracelet. She picked it up, realizing it had GPS tracking.
Her dad examined the bracelet with renewed hope. They showed it to the police, who quickly began tracking its signal. The officers located Ryan at an old warehouse on the outskirts of town and surrounded the building. When they saw Ryan trying to escape through a back door, the police called for him to stop. Realizing he was caught, he surrendered and was taken into custody.
Alice felt a wave of relief wash over her as they headed to the police station. There, she witnessed Ryan being led inside, defeated. The truth had come out; he had been lying to her all along. Anger and betrayal surged within her, but she also felt grateful for her dad’s protection.
At the station, the police confirmed that Ryan was indeed the con man her dad had warned her about. As they left, Alice thanked her father for saving her from a terrible mistake. He reassured her that all he wanted was her safety.
With her mom joining the embrace, Alice felt the warmth of her family’s love, which strengthened her resolve. They returned home to the cold lasagna, which now symbolized a difficult but memorable evening.
As they sat down to eat, Alice couldn’t believe the chaos that had unfolded. Her mom squeezed her hand, reassuring her that they were just relieved she was safe. Her dad nodded, reminding them all to be cautious about the people they let into their lives. The experience had shaken Alice, but it also brought her family closer. She felt thankful for their love and vowed never to take it for granted again.
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