In the year 1967, the renowned actress Jayne Mansfield met her tragic end in a harrowing car crash that has since birthed one of the most chilling urban legends in the annals of Hollywood’s history.

During the early hours of the fateful day, the 34-year-old star embarked on a journey in a 1966 Buick Electra down a secluded country road near a marsh in Louisiana, en route to a television appearance in New Orleans.

The path ahead suddenly vanished from view as dense mosquito repellent clouded the vision of Jayne’s driver, obstructing their perception of a slow-moving truck just ahead.

At precisely 2:55 am, the two vehicles collided violently, resulting in the instantaneous demise of Jayne, her partner Sam Brody, and their chauffeur Ronnie Harrison.

Miraculously, Jayne’s three children – Mariska, Zoltan, and Miklos Jr., aged 3, 6, and from her second marriage to Mickey Hargitay, respectively – who were slumbering in the backseat, emerged from the wreckage with only minor injuries.

Despite surviving the accident, speculations swiftly arose regarding Jayne Mansfield’s purported decapitation, spurred by the gruesome nature of her injuries and eyewitness accounts.

The genesis of the urban legend can be traced to police images depicting the mangled vehicle with its roof torn off, alongside what appeared to be blonde hair affixed to the shattered windshield.

Contrary to the widespread belief of her decapitation, the official police report refuted such claims, attributing Jayne’s demise to severe head trauma.

The detailed incident report stated, “The upper part of this Caucasian female’s head was separated,” while her death certificate delineated her passing as a result of a “crushed skull with avulsion of cranium and brain.”

Jim Roberts, the undertaker assigned post-accident, clarified to the New York Times, “People often misconceived facts about Jayne, both in life and death.

Her head remained intact, much like mine does.”

Subsequent to the tragic event, filmmaker Kenneth Anger unveiled “Hollywood Babylon” in 1975, a scandalous portrayal of cinema’s Golden Age and its luminaries, further perpetuating the macabre myths surrounding Jayne’s demise.

The controversial book featured a photograph showcasing the aftermath of the fatal crash, including Jayne’s pet sprawled on the pavement amidst what seemed to be human remnants.

Moreover, whispers circulated concerning Jayne’s alleged association with Anton LaVey, the self-proclaimed leader of the Church of Satan, which theorists linked to her untimely passing.

According to the lore, Jayne’s partner, Brody, overwhelmed by jealousy, purportedly confronted the perceived romantic rival LaVey, leading to a fatal curse being cast upon him.

Between the years 1966 and 1967, Jayne and Brody survived a series of seven vehicular accidents before succumbing to the eighth, which proved fatal for both.

The ill-fated car they perished in was salvaged by a private collector in Florida, who transformed it into a roadside spectacle during the 1970s.

Presently under the custody of Scott Michaels, the vehicle serves as the centerpiece of the Dearly Departed Tours and Artifact Museum in Los Angeles, alongside relics such as bricks from the Tate murder house and the bed where actor Rock Hudson spent his final night.

Born Vera Jayne Palmer in Pennsylvania in 1933, Jayne Mansfield initiated her entertainment career as a nightclub performer, attaining stardom in the 1950s and early 1960s after securing a contract with 20th Century Fox as a potential successor to Marilyn Monroe.

Her breakthrough role in the 1956 film “The Girl Can’t Help It” propelled Jayne into the limelight, earning her the title of a promising newcomer at the Golden Globe Awards.

Subsequently, she starred in numerous movies, graced the pages of Playboy magazine as ‘Playmate of the Month,’ and extended her support to US troops during the Vietnam War.

Renowned for her captivating personal life and infamous ‘wardrobe malfunctions,’ one of which led to an iconic photograph capturing an eyeroll from