James Dougherty (police officer)
James Dougherty | |
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Born | Torrance, California, U.S. | April 12, 1921
Died | August 15, 2005 San Rafael, California, U.S. | (aged 84)
Occupation | Officer in the Los Angeles Police Department |
Years active | 1949–1974 |
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Children | 3 |
James Edward Dougherty (April 12, 1921 – August 15, 2005) was an American police officer, the first trainer of
Biography
James Edward Dougherty was born on April 12, 1921, in Torrance, California. He was the fifth and final child of Edward and Ethel Dougherty (
Following his graduation, Dougherty turned down an athletic scholarship from the
In April 1944, Dougherty was posted to the
Therefore, Baker divorced Dougherty in 1946. He received the divorce papers while on the Yangtze and was heartbroken. "It was like getting kicked by a mule," Doughterty said. "You don't know whether to throw up, jump over the side, commit suicide or what to do."[8]
He followed her career as the actress Marilyn Monroe, and after her death he appeared on the CBS show To Tell The Truth and gave numerous interviews. He commented in 2002:[5]
"Fame was injurious to her. She was too gentle to be an actress. She wasn't tough enough for Hollywood. And once someone starts getting into pills –uppers and downers, the way she was –people can go downhill. They can't sleep, so they take more and more pills."
— Dougherty, interview with Associated Press in 2002
In 1947, Dougherty married Patricia Scoman, and they had three daughters. In 1949, he joined the
Dougherty married his final wife, Rita Lambert, in 1974.[11] Together, they moved to her hometown in Sabattus, Maine, where he taught at the Criminal Justice Academy and worked as an Androscoggin County commissioner.[5][12] He also worked for the Maine Boxing Commission and appeared in the documentary The Discovery Of Marilyn Monroe, along with actor Robert Mitchum and high school friend Jane Russell.[13]
Dougherty and Russell also appeared on Sally in 1992, accompanied by Susan Strasberg. He wrote and released two memoirs, The Secret Happiness of Marilyn Monroe and To Norma Jeane With Love, Jimmie.
In 2003, Dougherty's wife died. Marilyn's Man, a documentary about Dougherty, was filmed in 2004.[14] He died on August 15, 2005. His death made a standalone obituary in several outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times.[15][16]
References
- ^ "Eben R. Dougherty born c. 1850 I". www.genealogy.com. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ Vitacco-Robles, Gary (2015). Icon: The Life, Times and Films of Marilyn Monroe Volume 1 – 1926 to 1956. BearManor Media.
- ISBN 978-0-9914291-6-5.
- ^ Norman, Andrew (2018-04-17). Making Sense of Marilyn. Fonthill Media.
- ^ a b c "James Dougherty, 84; Was Married to Marilyn Monroe Before She Became a Star". Los Angeles Times. 2005-08-18. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ISBN 978-0-8154-1183-3), pp. 83–86
- ISBN 978-1-4088-3330-8.
- ^ Staff, Radar (2022-09-30). "'Like Getting Kicked By A Mule': Marilyn Monroe's First Husband Details Heartbreak After Being Served Divorce Papers From Love Of His Life". RadarOnline. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Marilyn Monroe's First Husband Dies". Associated Press. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ "James Dougherty, Monroe's First Husband". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ Vitacco-Robles, Gary (2014-11-11). Icon: The Life, Times and Films of Marilyn Monroe Volume 2 1956 to 1962 & Beyond. BearManor Media.
- ^ services, Tribune news. "James Dougherty". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ "The Discovery of Marilyn Monroe". www.globaltelemedia.com. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ "Marilyn's Man – Trailer – Showtimes – Cast – Movies – New York Times". 2007-10-18. Archived from the original on 2007-10-18. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ "Monroe's first husband dies at 84". 2005-08-18. Retrieved 2020-12-02.