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First, a color photograph taken at the morgue by a Louisiana State Trooper—which has since been suppressed and labeled "too graphic" for public release—appears to show Mansfield’s head detached from her body. In reality, the photograph was taken from a low angle, and her hair (a blonde wig over her own dark hair) was matted with blood and spread out on the table, creating an optical illusion of separation. The trooper who took the photo later admitted it was a "perspective trick." jayne mansfield autopsy report
: The rumor of decapitation likely started due to accident photos showing Mansfield’s blonde hair in the windshield of the car; the autopsy confirmed this was actually her wig , not her head. Legacy Feature: The "Mansfield Bar" 7:30 AM First, a color photograph taken at