On June 16, 1959, the world lost its first television Superman.

George Reeves was found dead in his Los Angeles home from a single gunshot wound to the head. Police quickly ruled the death a suicide, but almost immediately questions began to surface. Conflicting witness statements, unusual physical evidence, and Reeves' connections to some of Hollywood's most powerful figures fueled speculation that has endured for more than six decades.

In this episode of Hollywood Horrors, we examine George Reeves' remarkable rise from struggling actor to America's beloved Superman, the personal and professional struggles that followed his fame, the events of his final night, the official investigation, and the competing theories that continue to divide historians, investigators, and true crime enthusiasts.

Was George Reeves overcome by despair after being typecast as Superman? Was his death the result of a tragic accident? Or did someone ensure that Hollywood's greatest hero would never fly again?

Join us as we separate documented fact from decades of rumor in one of Hollywood's most enduring mysteries.

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