Cobain Murder Rumors Get Caught In The Web

Where were you when Kurt Cobain was murdered? That’s right, murdered.

Such is the contention of Boston writer Toby Amirault and private investigator Tom Grant. Amirault has created a website that outlines his evidence, which includes: Quotes from the father of Cobain’s wife, rocker Courtney Love, that she “profited from his death in a considerable way.” Claims Hank Harrison, “I know for a fact that (Kurt) was trying to divorce her and she didn’t want the divorce… There is no doubt in my mind that Kurt Cobain was murdered.”

Other allegations: Someone used Cobain’s credit card after his death, Cobain bought the gun for protection and he left no “discernible prints” on the weapon.

You can access the website at: http://www.tiac.net/users/tobya/

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