Background Info
The Cecil Hôtel in Los Angeles, this is where Elisa Lam was found dead in 2013. Now that may not seem interesting but its how she died that’s interesting. Elisa went missing on January 31st 2013, the surveillance system captured some weird footage of the day she went missing though. Cameras in the elevator showed her visibly scared and nervous (will link a video below) and it also appeared as if she was talking or arguing with some one the cameras could not see. Her body was eventually found in the water tank of the hotel some days later after quests reported funny tasting water. But the unknown part here is what happened to her, and how did she get there. Lams body was completely drained of all fluid and she was cut open. The corner reported that Lams body had a lot of prescription medication in it but no illegal substances or alcohol. The cameras in the hotel did not show anything besides Lam Alone in the elevator and no other footage has been released or has shown anyone besides her on the day she disappeared.
My Thoughts
Personally I think she was murdered. you can find some pretty out there theories but none of them seem physically possible. Seeing as she was cut open and harmed it seems far more likely that she was murdered and put in the water tank by someone who had access to it and knew the hotel well. that does not explain everything though like the elevator scene and no reports or footage of anyone with her. Id love to know what yall think below though!
Elevator Video
Sources
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TjVBpyTeZM&feature=youtu.be
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death
Hello Matt, the video you shared definitely gives some insight as to just how weird this event is. It’s clear that she seems to be on edge, but why is the burning question that I wish could be answered with certainty. Your theory is comparable to my own, as this seems like a murder. However, it is interesting to think about exactly what happened, and why she was acting this way the day she went missing. You’ve definitely left me with a lot to ponder, thank you for the interesting post.