Jim Morrison grave site's stolen bust recovered 'by chance' almost four decades later
Los Angeles TimesTuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:55:55 PM
** In a twist of fate, the stolen bronze bust of rock legend Jim Morrison has been recovered after nearly 40 years—not through a high-profile investigation, but by sheer luck. Paris police stumbled upon it during an unrelated search, closing a mystery that’s lingered since it vanished from Père Lachaise cemetery in 1988.
What This Means: ** For fans of The Doors, Morrison’s grave has long been a pilgrimage site, and the missing bust became a weird footnote in rock history. Its recovery doesn’t just solve a quirky cold case—it’s a reminder of how cultural artifacts can resurface in the unlikeliest ways. Plus, it’ll probably reignite debates about whether the bust should go back to the grave or into a museum.
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