Elvis Presley Coffin Photo Who Took it? The Spa Guy

This video is about The Spa Guy introducing you to more of Elvis' cousins Wayne Mann and Janet Smith.... There has been speculation about who in the Mann family took the photo of Elvis in the coffin so I ask.. Don't forget to subscribe for more fun stuff...

[@jaylongton]

I remember at the age of 10 my family stopped at a local Stewart's store that sold beer, soda, ice cream and candy. When I entered the store the first thing I saw was that newspaper with Elvis's pic on the front. I was a huge Elvis fan even back then and never forgot that image. We both shared the same birthday, January 8th and I always thought that was cool. My next door neighbor at the time was named Glen Moscheo, she was the aunt of Joe Moscheo who sang with Elvis and became very good friends with him. I remember Elvis's family limo at her house in about 1971 and was too shy to go down and ask for an autograph. It's funny because when they recently put that limo up for auction at Mecum's I immediately recognized it because of that unique small back window and tail lights. Just a neat memory I thought I would share with you guys.

[@nnculley]

I was 12 when he died.... turned 13 September of 1977. I remember before he died my mom had his albums and would listen to all his music playing the albums on the stereo on the weekend when she was off as far back as the early 70s and I remember Suspicious minds playing on the radio when I was about 4 1/2 cause my birthday falls late in the year in September so I was 4 a good portion of 1969. My mom loved his music.

[@TEM14411]

Nice memory. ♥️🕊

[@rinahalse9967]

Hell yeaaa Stewart’s is the best

[@lindaojeda9386]

@@nnculley My parents adored him.

[@juliocesarjimenezosuna5257]

Ok muchas gracias por compartir si historia jaylongton

[@timmymendenhall1275]

Wow. I always knew that picture was way too young of him. I saw him in concert in Odessa, Tx I think in 1975 or 76. He definitely looked older at that concert than the pic in the coffin. I actually was up against the stage. He threw down a scarf. I caught it then a girl much taller than me ripped it out of my hands. My stepdad paid 2 of his employees to stay in line for 2 days before the tickets went on sale & we were on row 5. I have been to plenty of concerts but have never, ever felt the aura, the emotions, the energy that was there in the entire building. It was phenomenal. I'm sure I still have the tickets somewhere.

[@IrynaMiskevych]

Wow thanks for sharing your experience. He was exceptional. Odessa named after Ukrainian Odessa I guess

[@giovannamaceolli3212]

Uauuu que legal 😎, você ao show dele

[@donnapowell5291]

@@giovannamaceolli3212 if,that,wasn.t,elvis,i,wonder,where,he,was,it,Didn.t,look,like,him,

[@user-jb4ee3fk9i]

Да будет вам известно, что после смерти, люди становятся непохожими когда были при жизни:или они выглядят ужасно или очень помолодевшими! (В зависимости от заболевания и момента смерти!) а это фото, когда я увидела впервые, то оно повергло меня в шок, я ничего не могла делать, была в ступоре больше 2 х дней! Да, это очень больно и невыносимо было смотреть! 😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@wendyrampling3552]

I think its Elvis, obviously his face has lost all the excess water Elvis was carrying, He went back to how he was, handsome, Beautiful Elvis. Looks like a Angel asleep. Bless him all his suffering over Love you Elvis..❤❤❤

[@hollywoodjoe123]

WENDY - ELVIS feels your love - HE is up there in HEAVEN -

[@billb89]

When I was a teenager in the 80s there was a lot of conspiracy theories about this photo. Some people were claiming it wasn’t Elvis but rather a wax body. They even went as far as claiming an AC unit was mounted on the side of the coffin. I always thought this pic looked off for some reason. Thanks for clearing up this mystery, I agree with you.

[@Shirley-xy4fs]

You're💯% correct!!

[@moonriver3552]

Think about this. There is absolutely no photographic evidence of Elvis in death. You would think, after all this time, something would have surfaced. Especially from the autopsy room. Autopsy photos of about every iconic figure have surfaced now. Even Presidents! I'm not saying he faked his death, but I find it odd there are no authenticated death photos of him in 2024.

[@BrandonHembree-v8f]

@@billb89 I know for a fact Elvis is dead but one day we can see him in heaven!

[@DenitaArnold]

I agree with you. The "photo" looks too young to be 70's Elvis

[@johnstrand2247]

Fake completely..

[@Canuckgirl152]

​@Kelly Norman Calling someone retarded is so disrespectful. its a fake pic of Elvis everyone that isn't blind can see that . John wasn't saying its not Elvis its the photo that is fake !

[@r.d.g.7877]

@Kelly Norman I believe that is Elvis in the picture, but not the real Elvis in the casket. I believe the picture of Elvis in the casket is made up to make Elvis appear to be the Elvis Aron Presley in the casket The body in the casket, ....I believe ....is a Elvis look-a-like. The photo is of Elvis Aron Presley (or that too could be a photo of an Elvis Aron Presley look-a-like) arranged to have the real Elvis Aron Presley appear to be dead in a casket (I really didn't enjoy arranging words, "dead in a casket" intent that is our beloved, and our King Of Rock N Roll), but there it is my opinion of, what I believe. (....frm the media. I have never met or seen this human "Elvis Aron Presley" in person. ...only on Television, film, etc., But I dig the king of rock N roll character etc

[@millybops]

Kelly Norman no need to be so rude!!

[@poptart8310]

Agree, it's either a much younger Elvis from the 60's, or the funeral staff did an extremely excellent job!

[@h.e.pennypacker2037]

I was 16 when Elvis died and I remember that photo and always thought it was a drawing too.

[@vsisk7229]

I agree,Elvis was over weight when he pass away

[@marieowen7930]

@@vsisk7229 +@q9 l.p. 0

[@virginiahenning922]

Elvis looks very young

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

The actual photo doesn't look like this. I've seen it. The National Enquirer owns it. It was Color but the Enquirer only printed black and white photos back then. It's Elvis for sure. No doubt about it.

[@buddylight7595]

@@televisionarchivestudios1130 What does the original look like? Does he look older and heavier? This photo definitely looks like a drawing.

[@jackgilreath3113]

I agree. I never bought that as being a real picture from Elvis's viewing. The sharpness in detail of his face and hair stand in contrast to the rest of photo. Another great video!

[@curtisclark3709]

Thank You, thank you, thank you Spa Guy! You have brought my life so much happiness! I wish I could work with you on finding more Elvis facts! I grew up in Jackson,MS. But, my uncle,aunt, and cousins lived in Southaven. Every summer we would go there. They lived just a few miles from Graceland. We always would go there, morning, noon, and night, just wanting a glimpse of Elvis! We got lucky a time, or two! Thanks again! Look me up! Curtis C. Clark Jr. I live in Pearl, MS now.

[@joelclark9944]

Cool name and stories

[@debbiecraddock7204]

The pic looks like a much younger Elvis.. It does not look like Elvis in 1977.

[@clairebunt5887]

I always said that too 🤔😏

[@debbiecraddock7204]

@@clairebunt5887 Maybe they did not was people to see him.They may have already berried him somewhere else.Because people were so emotional. I will Love Elvis The Man and the Entertainer until the day i die.

[@clairebunt5887]

@@debbiecraddock7204 maybe so

[@clairebunt5887]

@T85 I always said it

[@sharongill9837]

I have seen people embalmed that look years younger than their original years...

[@quickslim1129]

For what its worth Billy , my dad was bloated and swelled when he died and when we laid him to rest he was not at all bloated and he looked as he did 20 years prior to his death ! I couldnt beleive how much of a difference he looked after the sickness was no longer living in him . god bless and thanks for your videos billy .

[@leswadley6792]

Same thing for my mother when she passed! She looked 20 plus yrs younger!

[@maryannemelenka9250]

Yeah it seems like that weight goes down after death, maybe the draining don’t know. They do a good job making person look their best. And they really do look at peace . All that stress gone. Enquirer got that pic taken, paid someone close.

[@marleenvanderlinden8189]

My mom was not embalmed.I think that's not allowed here in Belgium,i do not know for shure.Bless all our lost ones ❤🙏

[@soulfireonfire6423]

What year?

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@leswadley6792 what year ?

[@MsTee7475]

This was a great video. Thanks 🙏🏼. It’s been some time since I was able to watch. It definitely looks like a drawing. Wow. Like obviously drawn

[@stevelehman7637]

Never saw these people interviewed. Thank you for sharing with us. Stories of Elvis growing up and getting famous. Everyone says that Elvis was always a lot of fun. His laugh had been contagious. Living in Elvis world must of been funny at times.

[@djpaul146]

Thank you spa guy for another awesome video keep up the good work kind regards Paul 🤗👍👌❤️

[@tonyo.6114]

WOW!!!! Great work as always!!! I've heard from interviews with GK and others that it is actually what he looked like. Being that when he died he was face down on the floor for quite sometime and that's why his nose didn't look normal. I've also heard an interview by Larry Geller who stated that he was the last to touch him as they closed the coffin. Maybe through some of your magic you can confirm this story of the picture through him? As always Bill, thank you so much for taking the time to interview these folks, driving to all these places, and countless time you take to edit/upload all these video. Us Elvis fans are truly grateful for all your work!!!! I know I am !!!!!!!!! Please keep it the GREAT work!!!! Much love brother!!!! and maybe I'll meet you someday when I'm down there!!!

[@marleenvanderlinden8189]

Look at the photo's when he drives home from the dentist a few hours before he died.That's not him in that casket!!!

[@GlamourLust]

I believe the photo is real. To everyone saying that Elvis looked "too young" 1) Elvis died at only 42. The pictures before his death were of him swollen from drug abuse and medical conditions, but he did not look like an old man. 2) If you've been to an open-casket funeral, you know that the body is embalmed and elaborately prepared with makeup, wax, etc. The person's face is manipulated to look like they did in their younger years, at their best. His hairdresser Larry Geller also spoke about preparing and dying his hair one last time before he was laid in the casket. This is Elvis Presley we're talking about and you better believe that he received some of the best treatment during this process.

[@elizabritton4039]

The hair guy did not dye his hair like normal because he didn’t have what was needed, so he improvised. This was explained by the personal hair dresser of a Elvis out of his own mouth.

[@fever_spike]

@@elizabritton4039 Correct-not the normal dyeing process, as that wasn’t possible. He said he asked a lady that was there if she had any mascara with her, and she did…it was thankfully black, and Larry said he took, and used it to color and then blend in and conceal the line of white hair that had begun to grow back in along Elvis’ hairline during the tour hiatus.

[@queenierobinson3768]

I was gonna say the same thing. Let’s let him RIP

[@elainemurley9509]

I believe the hairdresser

[@MT-of9dx]

Yes, and at age 42, he looked like a bloated old man. He looked like that before he died. Stop making excuses. That picture looks photo shopped.

[@mikemcelroy3263]

I never thought that picture was real of Elvis. Elvis had the best voice ever...

[@homesteadhomie7855]

Hey Billy. I asked the Memphis Mafia Kid this question. He said it's the real deal. Thanks for everything you do!

[@anastasia_eptcb]

Awesome video Spa Guy! You are answering the questions all of us have always wondered about!

[@roselatchman4747]

I totally agree with your supposition regarding the 'fake photo of Elvis. Disgraceful what people will do for money!! You are doing a great job 👏 thank you

[@donnachesser9245]

I'll always love you Elvis 💗 You made such an impact on my life as a young girl from a small town in Texas 💕 I get goosebumps when I listen to you sing. You will live on forever in my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jansorensen]

Thanks Billy for the time and effort in putting this together. So many stories out now nobody knows what to believe. Only I can say . I wasn`t there. I don`t want to speculate in whether photo is a fake or not.Just remember Elvis as a great singer and artist and thank him for his humanity when he was alive. Thank you Wayne Mann and Janet Smith for the interview with the Spa Guy , and for your stories !

[@kevinnicks8194]

Photoshop

[@ronniecline1393]

Back in the day “photoshopping” included air brushing which is what I believe happened here, that’s the drawing you referenced. I’ve always thought that picture was “faked”, Elvis looked way too young in the “coffin” picture. Thanks pal, I’m glad I’m not the only one that has these thoughts🍻

[@SpaGuy]

@Kelly Norman This kind of response gets you blocked..

[@johndeere8594]

Ronnie Cline I think they used an image of Elvis that was young and healthy looking to make the picture more dramatic or sad.

[@ronniecline1393]

Aaron Lang excellent point🍻

[@aronraygetchapull42071]

Mr. Cline you're absolutely right sir! I've always said, that coffin pic looks like Elvis did back in the 50's! That doesn't mean I believe Elvis didn't die, and that he faked his death, I'm just sayin it doesn't look like Elvis did in 1977! I've never bought into the whole "Elvis faked his death" thing! God knows I wish that were true, and that Elvis was still here, and living a happy and healthy life! Unfortunately, I don't believe that to be the case, I believe he died on that sad day in August of 1977, and went on to be with the Lord in Heaven!! I'm not the type of guy that is gonna look down on those that do think that way, everyone has an opinion, and their entitled to their opinion just like me and you, who am I to say that they're crazy and wrong, because it ain't for me to say! I'm just saying in my opinion, and going by some of the things I've researched, Elvis left us and moved on to the next life on that sad day in August!! Like you said, and I agree 100%, It doesn't look like Elvis did in 1977!! I've been to the funerals of a couple Family members that I thought looked a lot different than what they did in life, so I'm sure that's a big part of it!! God Bless you sir!👍👊 ⚡TCB⚡ THE KING!👑 EP4LIFE! 👊

[@ronniecline1393]

Aron Ray I believe you and I think alike young squire🍻

[@markcianfarani8777]

Thank you so very much spa guy..knowone investigates Elvis like you. You give us so .much information on Elvis throughout the years. . Just wanted to say to you...thanks for all that you do..concerning Elvis. God bless.

[@danielwatkins8820]

I remember when this pic came out on the cover of the National Enquirer, I immediately thought it was a sketch.. 1977

[@tonytrout4321]

If you'll look inside the pages of that very same issue, there IS a sketch of that same photo drawn by a National Enquirer artist.

[@graceaaronathotmail]

Great fact-finding once again, Billy. I've been wondering the same thing for years (the picture looked like part cut and paste and part drawing. I couldn't agree with you more. Thank you sir.

[@MaryMcDonaldlovelife]

I agree with you 100% Billy, this was not Elvis in 1977. I saw him in 1976.

[@georgenewell4494]

@spa guy awesome upload my friend I'm really enjoying traveling back and forth through your incredible stories and photographs. 🎸T⚡C🎸B⚡🎸

[@tvteddy826]

I lived in Memphis in the the late seventies, Me and my sister stood in line for hours to get a five second glimpse of Elvis from about 10 feet away...and I can promise you that is not a picture of Elvis's that saw that day...he was much heavier and his face was much more bloated...

[@jeffreyhowell2073]

I've heard the body was wax

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

The photo is real. Joe Esposito was at the funeral and he said it's real. I met him many years ago and he told me about it. This was during the time that someone was selling a book about Elvis still being alive. When they prepare you for burial they do remarkable work to make you look good. But most of the time you don't look like you did when you passed away. Elvis had some damage to his nose when he fell and died according to Joe Esposito. This photo shown here is a scan from a newspaper photo so you shouldn't expect it to be high quality. I have the original issue and The Enquirer would only pay for a real photo. It ended up being one of the biggest sellers ever for the magazine.

[@jeffreyhowell2073]

He was more obese than photo

[@charzardtheking8407]

Look at. Elvis's lips. They are. Not like someone that has passed away.They seal your mouth shut or whatever they do. Looks like a. Picture that was taken when he was still living. It's like they were trying to hide something. Maybe. Elvis didn't die.

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

@@charzardtheking8407 The photo is real and Elvis is dead. This photo is not high resolution but the Tabloid had the original and his mouth is closed.

[@andy54434]

Billy your talking a lot of sense here, I’ve always thought that picture looked like a pencil drawing, and agree Elvis looks too young. But how sad does this whole story make you feel? I was only 11 yrs old when he passed away, but the memories of the time are so vivid, and still remember it like it was yesterday. Sending best wishes to you, and keep up the fantastic work. 😎

[@marylagasse8108]

I was 17 when Elvis died and that picture looks like a younger version of him, not what he looked like when he died. He was overweight and didn't take good care of himself the way he should have. Elvis said he was not going to outlive his mother and he didn't. My brother was a big Elvis fan and he still is.

[@wayne-brock7515]

I was 11 years old as well when Elvis Presley died. Sad, very sad that day.

[@robertwells3982]

Hi Billy, We’re over from England and we’re in Memphis. Thanks so much for your vids , they helped so much with our couple of days. Went to the railway track where Elvis got off at Poplar and S Mendenhall. That blew me away, I’ve always loved those photos and never thought I’d be there one day. Off to Nashville today so Studio B here I come. Little details, I’ve got to cross the road to the building with the white brickwork that’s behind Elvis in the pic. I absolutely love this stuff !! Thanks again. Rob 👍

[@laurabexley9114]

I am not sure about the Elvis pic in coffin I know that J d Sumner was in charge of the arrangement s Elvis would not have been bloated because they drain the fluids from the body maybe Vernon requested the hair cut the thing that looks odd to me is I would have expected the linking in the casket to be more elaborate I mean linking more frilly after all the casket itself was solid copper the picture can be fake but Elvis died August 16th 1977 I am still trying to say the linking of casket to plain

[@mikebottiaux5850]

That’s some great investigative work, Spa Guy!

[@patriciahall2223]

Your videos are truly remarkable , Thank you very much 🇨🇦

[@vicbown8253]

Totally agree! Finally, an explanation that makes sense! Always thought that coffin pic was of a younger Elvis

[@billoord2006]

Thanks for this video Billy. It connected some dots for me. I was always bothered by Elvis' coffin photo. Something about it just didn't seem right. What you laid out seems highly plausible and is probably very close to what happened. Nice to see some more of Elvis' relatives too.

[@michelleevans4948]

Wow … I’ve just re watched this video . I have never looked so closely at the Elvis in the casket photo as I am looking right now. And WOW Spa Guy !! I think you’re 100 % right, it looks exactly like a drawing . And the example you gave of the photograph of him with Priscilla and baby Lisa Marie is the exact image of Elvis that was constructed. Definitely not Elvis 1977 in that casket , what an illusion 😮 love Elvis always and forever 💙🥰

[@judymotto7338]

Thanks for all you do mr spa guy !

[@johnpaulward7433]

Thank You Spa guy love the videos keep the good work

[@yardmama3660]

This has ALWAYS been a mystery to me, as this didn’t look like other pictures around the time of his death.👍🏻

[@johnnymichaelangelo9264]

Damnit elvis... i wish i could have shook your hand... The world isnt the same withoit ya. Nothing but love and respect for the unlimited talent💪

[@lapplandsjagare]

🙋🏻‍♂️ Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪 ....you were always on my mind, maybe i didn't hold you all these lonly lonly times...

[@dannylogan2246]

Excellent research, Billy! You helped me see the story in a different light, and I'm thinking your theory on the photo is correct!

[@triciachancey1955]

Elvis Aunt said that was not Elvis in the coffin. I believe her. Not to mention how Joe Esposito said he was in master bedroom, Ginger said bathroom. All interviewed right after his death. He could not be in two different places. Also Elvis signed his own death certificate and handwriting analysis said so. Not to mention the times Priscilla said something to the effect, as if Elvis and she had talked recently.

[@vickiatkins9061]

I agree with Tricia all true wha she is saying. What about the flag. And why didn't the family sue the Enquirer. Also elvis liked to visit funeral homes. Also was a wax figure of elvis made. He wanted out if his contract. Probably had this all planned. He was a genius. So he could have had this all put into motion. Money talks. plus Read CAPTAIN MARVEL comic books. Took all his heroic. Ideaa from that. God blessed him

[@dreamdivine256]

That’s was a very interesting vid..ty again for sharing..🙏🏻❤️

[@THETRENT1972]

By the way new to your channel and your videos are outstanding! Thank you for what you do for Elvis.

[@cerriberry6835]

This has always intrigued me because I remember the papers ( I'm from England) when he died and I was only around 8 or 9 but an Elvis fan already....and I remember seeing specifically the picture of him in the coffin .( I was so young I can't remember which paper, there were so many and all of them covered in Elvis photos). It sticks out in my mind so vividly that I remember thinking how young he looked and that this was not as he looked at the time of his death. I remember being so puzzled - so I waited all these years to see your story on this which now makes sense. Thank you for bringing this to us all. Finally 👏🇬🇧👍keep up the good work love your vid's. One day I hope to travel to Graceland. It's a big dream of mine 🌹

[@crystal8277]

God bless you 🙏😭😭😭😭😭🌹❤😘👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marleenvanderlinden8189]

Cerry Berry i agree.His family has never said anything about this picture,i find that rare too

[@carpyl]

My mom was 100 and looked 60 in her casket. The skills existed in 77 quite like they are now.

[@beckyd9383]

Another great story, Billy! I saw Elvis in concert 9 weeks before he died and he did not look like the picture of him in the casket. His face was heavier and his hair was different. I think the picture you found looks like a perfect match. Nice to see some of Elvis' family. Your research is always exceptional!

[@melissastruxness512]

You do realize he was bloated with fluid and feces correct? When embalmed they remove all of that. The man was so puffy he could not open his eyes. That was fluid. This pic is how Elvis would have we looked minus the fluid. He was only 42 people

[@Mozart1220]

@Dolly Girl Twins You don;t thionk the Nat'l Perspirer would retouch a photo?

[@lynnsullivan8373]

@Dolly Girl Twins I agree with you. This was 1977 and I would think they could not prepare a body as well as they do today. I have seen many bodies in very recent years and NONE of them look like they are just sleeping. Their lips always look distorted too. I have seen overweight people and they STILL look overweight.

[@SimplyBellaa_xo]

I think the pic is hard to tell, u can see a little of his chin. It’s sad that someone sold that pic tho. Even at his death they made money off him. It’s one thing to keep for urself but not to sell. Smh.

[@rickeyellis3027]

Thousands past the casket, could not those people verify if the picture was real or not?

[@veronicacohen1110]

Thank you so much for sharing that with us I always love to hear about history and memories God bless you always

[@vincehiggins1816]

I agree, Spa Guy. As many others, I never thought this photo looked right and your explanation of what potentially happened seems very plausible. Love your investigative work and how you piece everything together for us. Thank you for your time and effort. I live in Goodlettsville, so we're practically neighbors.

[@SpaGuy]

Yes we are Neighbors..

[@gailvarchula5542]

Larry would have known if that was really Elvis or wax . He did Elvis' hair many times & he would have known if that was really Elvis.

[@leannbrooks218]

I'm sooo glad you did a video on this picture! I'm with you... it's always looked fake to me. Something isn't right with it. Not to mention, this looks like a younger Elvis, not the 42 year old EP. Great job!

[@luisvelez541]

Greetings Billy. I haven't commented in a while but know that I thoroughly enjoy ALL your productions. And, this is super amazing. As i looked at the picture you showed that must have been used I have no possible doubt that it was the one used to "fake" Elvis in a coffin. Man I believe that is EXACTLY what occurred. So now I feel better that we have yet to see Elvis or picture of him not alive. I do believe he isn't us, but if anyone can prove otherwise it would be you and Ashley. And while I'd rather remember him young, I would be elated if I could just see him from a distance even, but alive. Thanks Billy. BTW, If we coincide some day (and I would love to shake your hand) I would be happy to share some of my own brushes with the Elvis phenomena and the wonderful friends I made in those years.

[@karaokerebel8082]

Hello luisvelez: It seems that you don't know about Pastor Bob Joyce singing gospel as we've only heard them done by Elvis himself: check it out & be happy !

[@wolf-1346]

2 things I wanna touch on , the first is its pretty sad Billy Mann would take a photo of a family member such as Elvis Presley for the almighty dollar sad indeed, the 2nd opinion I always had was this photo of Elvis Presley looks much younger as you mentioned in you're video. Anyway I look forward to seeing you're next video. I also plan on visiting Graceland, I have a friend who lives but 15 mins away from Elvis home. Thanks again brother❤

[@randiallen5652]

I agree Billy. I love all of your videos spa guy! 😃

[@samhess3452]

As a funeral director and embalmer with almost 20 years of experience I think the photo is fake.

[@marcoperanteau6337]

Interesting Sam, I have a question do you think the picture of Elvis is a altered photo or was his face lifted?

[@evangelinedouros254]

Sam i knew that it wasn't elvis in the coffin

[@samhess3452]

I believe it was an altered photo, I stand by what spa guy said in video about the camera and he thought the original photos didn't come out good. I have always heard people say that was there that it didn't look like him. That can be a normal reaction because how often do you see a man laying perfectly still with cosmetics on plus add that he had an autopsy performed.

[@samhess3452]

But still he looks way too young in the photo.

[@samhess3452]

Take a look at the last known photo of elvis in the black hawk coming the the gate of Graceland then look at casket photo

[@8610sarge]

That's great analysis Billy, I've never looked at the coffin and thought about it being a drawing but it really does, and the photo you used as an example of what they could have is near enough 100% to what we see in the coffin. At the end of the day it's all about profit, and to use an old photo, do a bit of work on it would have been easy for them, but we all know what bad shape Elvis was in 6 weeks prior and this photo does not look like Elvis overweight, yes the face changes after death and makeup and do amazing things but it can't make you lose weight, another great video Billy.

[@marijanamikulandram5164]

yes and make up can not make you 20 years again

[@westsidesmitty1]

Great job! Liked and subbed. And yes, I bought one of them 6.5 million copies (and I still have it).

[@anniestorti5069]

SpaGuy......you are exactly right......I have this newspaper with the photo on the front page...and we all said....Elvis is too young....we didn't believe it and really sad that we had to see Elvis this way........God Bless

[@presley17]

It is easy to find someone who can tell if Elvis was coiffed the same way it's clear that the huge sideburns are missing. Thank you Spa guy 💯👍e🇫🇷

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

I honestly think the sideburns are there. It’s just the angle of the photo. The sideburns are underneath the edge of the casket edge. I think when the person took the photo they kept the camera low, near their pocket and then took multiple shots. I truly believe if the photo had been taken directly above the casket we would all be looking at a much different photo.

[@r.d.g.7877]

@@NOVEMBER5TH2024 the photo of ep in the casket is a picture trimmed and arranged to have you think it is a snap shot of Elvis in the casket at least 500 people walked pass. That suppose to b the real Elvis in the casket people walked passed viewing Elvis's dead body. I believe it was a Elvis Aron Presley look-a-like real dead body in the casket at least 500 people were allowed to walk pass casket view body and move on.

[@robertturak7547]

@@r.d.g.7877 Elvis died suddenly on 8/16/77; you are saying that within a few days someone was able to manufacturer a fake body that was good enough to fool most of the 500 people who saw it? Extremely unlikely.

[@r.d.g.7877]

@@robertturak7547 yeah, I had heard say and I agree that could of taken place ( it could of happen it was mentioned so yeah, I agree

[@r.d.g.7877]

@@robertturak7547 boy howdy we really having fun now, right yeah rt😉

[@kevinwood4360]

Spa u are BRILLIANT THER SHOULD BE A LOT MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO IS NOT AFRAID TO TELL THE TRUTH

[@wondon2992]

Billy I’ve seen this photo a million times and never realized how it looks like a pencil sketch until you mentioned it! Crazy!

[@ktloz2246]

Wow, great analysis. I concur with your conclusion 100%. It almost seems like the head is coming out of the coffin.

[@socaleyes8684]

I saw Elvis in May of 1974 when I was 10 years old at the Los Angeles Forum and when I saw that picture in 1977 my mother and I both thought, it's a likeness but that's not the man we saw on stage. Here we are now in 2019 and I'm sticking to my guns! Hail To The King!

[@evangelinedouros254]

Elvis Presley is alive and faked his own death there's lots of evidence to prove that he is alive

[@ThamiumOne]

@@katgirlblue - Exactly... And I've also asked her to explain why, of all the options he could have chosen, that Elvis would be perfectly fine with the world knowing that he collapsed in his bathroom from the toilet, with copious amounts of opiates in him. Not from a heart attack or stroke while playing racquetball, not dying in a fiery crash of one of his cars, not just passing away quietly in his sleep ?? The man definitely had enough pride not to go with the version that really happened, I think that's safe to say. Evangeline apparently lives in a universe where someone with Elvis' physical issues at 40 just magically shakes them all off (not to mention his own family genetics) and live to an extreme old age, while everyone that surrounded him just keep passing year after year. So he's not just Elvis, he's also superhuman, too?

[@r.d.g.7877]

In my mind Elvis Aron Presley will never die. To me he show us all what opportunities can do for oneself and others. Man, Elvis Aron Presley was/is a mortal God! A superhero, etc.

[@crystlfaith921]

@@ThamiumOne please l)l

[@ThamiumOne]

@@crystlfaith921 - Please what?

[@sheilabrewster6810]

When I look at this picture in the casket, and no one thinks that looks like Elvis, so I'm not the only one. The word LIVES came into my mind and I never realized before that the Letters in ELVIS name IS LIVES. He lives. He lives on whether he died or not, even if he has 2 Lives like some think he still Lives." Long LIVES THE KING🎸🎹🎶"

[@rockahulagirl5683]

Sheila Brewster The letters in his name also spell out “Levi’s “ 👖😉. It’s also a well known fact that Elvis despised wearing jeans of any kind as he always associated wearing denim with being “poor”. A coincidence? Hmmm🤔

[@Grace-tc1lq]

But his cousin here says he thinks it’s real and he was there.

[@DB-fv2mf]

I love Elvis Presley, thank you for this information...

[@sandramaggard2962]

People were asked not to take any picture's of Elvis in his coffin. It's really sad someone would do something like this just for $, Elvis wouldn't want to be remembered like this and I'm sure his family wasn't happy about it. Elvis was good to these people in his lifetime, they should've shown more respect. Memorie's are for remembering the good time's and your love for each other. I hope the $ was worth it, hurting Vernon and other family member's. I will alway's remember Elvis for the good thing's and the good time's in his life. RIP ELVIS WE STILL LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

"The spa guy", you are a great Elvis Presley investigator. You are definitely good at what you do. Especially with dignity. This casket story it's extremely interesting but I think you are far from finishing it. I would go further into it speaking with family members such as the Smith family. Ask them, is this Elvis in the casket the day you were there? There are still family members alive who can go on video and confirm this. Also maybe you can go to "The memphis funeral home" where Elvis Presley's body was embalmed. Maybe someone there can confirm that famous photo whether it's real or not. Us true Elvis fans need these answers. Great job Spa guy, thank God we have. you.

[@tinarogers3867]

Okuuu

[@cccarter9858]

My dad was Elvis's 4 cousin once removed. He looked similar to Elvis and had similar quirks.

[@kristinenewsom311]

I was 7 when Elvis died. I will never forget my mothers girlfriend calling and telling my mother that Elvis had died. My mother cried and cried. It was an awful day, and again, I was only Seven but remember this day so clearly. I love Elvis!!

[@steve5ray]

I always that he looked ten years younger in the picture and that his straight perfect nose was not represented in the picture. It’s always been a suspicious looking picture. Thank you Billy for the work you put into your videos.

[@christopherarnold1568]

I always thought the picture looked liked a drawing or "etching" so I think your theory is just as viable as any! thanks for video

[@deehickman6417]

Interesting video, Spa Guy! I have always thought that it wasn't a real photo as his face looked too young. I also think this may have contributed to many believing Elvis was still alive. Thank you for putting all the pieces together for us!

[@edhayden5123]

This photo of Elvis shown in a casket is definitely photo shopped. His face was thin and looking much younger in this photo then what he appeared to be at 42 prior to his death. Even his hair was shorter then as it was at 42.

[@smitty54017]

@@edhayden5123 There wasn't Photoshop in 1977. And it wasn't edited in recent years, as I have a copy of the original National Enquirer and the photo is unchanged.

[@mikewhite2314]

Ive been researching this for 30 years ,and that wasnt Elvis in the casket ,it was a wax figure , the casket weighed 900 pounds ,because it had a cooling system built into the bottom of it to keep the wax form melting , many seen sweat on his forehead , dead bodies dont sweat , one of his sideburns had to be glued back on an hour before the viewing ,his nose is all wrong ,not Elvis nose , and his hands were as smooth as a baby s hands ,Elvis had rough looking hand s and knuckles , and why have a 900 pound casket that took extra men to carry ( for a body that weighed 225/250 pounds ) and many said the air was cool around the casket , it wasnt Elvis ,and he is still alive today he faked his death

[@glendarailing2032]

This is not Elvis I have always said that he was lot bigger and older than that picture I do believe it is fake and I still believe that he is alive

[@Canuckgirl152]

@@glendarailing2032 Lmao

[@hollygibson371]

I agree with you..looks like late 60's pic of our beloved Elvis..never have believed this photo was was legit..will always love EP ❤🔥❤🔥

[@Angela-tt5ik]

This is a good explanation of what happened. I thought a fan would have gotten a picture too but no one did. It was a relative.

[@wildcatfalling]

What an amazing city Memphis is !! Great job Spa guy !!

[@poohbearvlogs6455]

Was. Look at the people then and now come to Memphis and see what you think.

[@thebookoffesteskyle1753]

another winner!GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER

[@bluepegasus561]

I've just re-watched this video as I have recently been having a discussion about it. One other thing I noticed that I didn't notice before, look at the background. The 'wall' behind doesn't look like anything you will see from where the coffin was situated in Graceland. Just something else to add to the excellent theory that the photo was at least touched up if not entirely faked.

[@brendapendlebury8040]

Don't really know but i know when you die a person always looks younger as all the pain has gone from them .anyway so sad for Elvis and love him forever. The one and only our beautiful Elvis.

[@sherdontibbits3409]

Hi Billy, it was so nice to meet you in August at Marlow's. As i said I recognized you by your voice before I saw you. You were as nice as I thought you would be. After driving 29 hours from Canada for my dream of going to Graceland , I was in a daze of tiredness and happiness. I met Billy Smith and his wife Jo as well as Danny and Joey too and we talked a long time. It was wonderful !! I met Wayne and Janet too and have pics with them and they are nice people as well. Elvis people....family, friends, AND Fans are a special kind of people and Elvis would be proud.

[@elvishouck]

I agree with you a 100%! I never believed it was real either not with the way Elvis looked back in that time era! Great investagative work Billy!!!

[@vicmerle57]

I agree totally. I was 19 years old in 1977, and I remember that something did not look right with that “photo”!

[@andyburkhart9027]

I always wondered if Vernon had any pictures taken of Elvis in his casket.

[@shannonbuschman9593]

I remember this photo after his funeral, it looks like something out of a "ghoulish" movie, but even back then "vultures" were out for money.....

[@rossi7394]

Totally agree with you. And they still are!!!!

[@siwatson]

A sad fact of life.

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

I agree it does look Ghoulish.

[@joyceshook8612]

That was was the wax head that Vernon had on his desk for along time. That was a fake funeral. Some else was put in the casket before he was put i the moselum.

[@simondenny8021]

@@rossi7394 Col Parker was out for money from day 1, he cared more about milking money from everything than he cared for Elvis the man. If only Elvis could have seen Parker for what he was, he may have lived longer. just my opion....

[@derrickvanpelt5401]

As always a great video! I was at a Tanya Tucker concert a few years ago in Pigeon Forge T.N. and she was talking about Elvis. She mentioned she went to Graceland when Elvis died and seen him in his casket. She said it didnt look like him and his nose looked funny? Ive never believed that was a pic of him, he looks to young. A good example to compare it to is the last photo of Elvis driving into Graceland hours before he died. Hes really bloated, have you ever asked anyone else how he looked and if this was how he looked?

[@bintsyboy]

If it was a wax dummy and proved to be can you imagine the out cry, "Mr P never died and he is living on some exotic island somewhere 🤔👌

[@crod6431]

Great analysis! I always thought the photo was fake. When you asked about the photo being real, you should've shown him the casket photo to see if that's what Elvis looked like in the funeral.

[@footballlvnlady]

I saw Elvis in 5/77. He was heavy and bloated in the face. He gave us a great concert. The Zippin Pippin roller coaster that Elvis loved was brought here to Green Bay, Wisconsin ten years ago. We have an amusement park here that’s been around 100 years. They put a new track on it as the old one was bad. Every year on Elvis’s birthday they have special events for the Zippin Pippin. The first year we had it, it was Elvis’s birthday. The roller coaster was going up an incline and just stopped. They had the maintenance people looking over and under. Couldn’t find anything wrong. Started it back up and it hasn’t done that since. We think Elvis was having fun with his favorite ride on his birthday. Maybe, he takes a ride here and there. He’s always welcome!

[@jmf2471]

Many people who attended the funeral said that it did not look like "Elvis" in the casket. Since he did fall on his face, I could see how his nose would not look like his other pictures. So I would say it was definitely touched up A LOT because he looks young there. Notice on the right hand side: It looks like someones hand is on the casket. While Elvis' death had always made me sad, I remember Elvis' steadfast faith. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord".

[@millybops]

jojo2471 on the right which you say looks like someone’s hand is a tiny fragment of the flowers that were there! If you look at the full picture that the National Enquirer actually published you’ll see the flowers there T.C.B⚡️

[@jmf2471]

@@millybops thank you for the correction. I never saw the full photo

[@jmf2471]

@@kirarasmom4274 yes true

[@millybops]

jojo2471 Hi, I hope you don’t think I was trying to correct you at all😬I just thought I’d say that it was the flowers as I didn’t know if you had seen the full photo or not!!👍🏻T.C.B⚡️

[@jmf2471]

@@millybops No worries. I understand. I appreciate your response. TCB

[@MissLachine]

Very interesting 🤔 How he didn’t ask “ What Picture “. So true !!!

[@concepciongallo229]

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[@wetblanket1977]

Lol of course it's real, he knows he took the picture! Another good one spa guy! ⚡TCB

[@ricklane8554]

Indeed, I think this is Elvis in the late 60's... you are right , the King was thicker in aug. '77 than in this picture!

[@germanfreighttrain3911]

So you're telling me the news is fake lol 😭 🤣🤣

[@charlene3586]

I totally agree with you on your take of Elvis in his coffin. I have never thought it was a picture of the actual body in that coffin. I believe Priscilla or Lisa Marie could have confirmed that had they have choose to speak out. All of Elvis' "relatives" rode the coat tails of Elvis' fame to make money off him. My thought also is that Elvis wouldn't have been placed or buried in such a plain coffin. It also makes sense that it was drawn in because the Enquirer had no real idea of what it looked like. I really enjoyed your take on this.

[@stevelehman7637]

You will never know for sure. I don't see how family could of done it? Elvis would give money to relatives. Who knows maybe one of them did it. They probably could of been bought. Thank you for sharing with us. Even though such a sad day to remember. A fan of Elvis for life. Long live Elvis!

[@leongibbs5599]

Hey Spa Guy I was 13 when Elvis died and when I saw this picture I said it's not Elvis. I used to draw Elvis when I was younger and I knew it was Photoshopped. His nose wasn't straight and he looked too young. Elvis to me is the greatest singer ever!! And it's a shame that who ever took that picture and made money on it was not a close family member. Keep up the work SG. I have saved all your videos. Keep them coming and GOD bless you.

[@NilmaBostonRio1]

Yeap! The nose is very different.

[@smartlylever9908]

@@NilmaBostonRio1 He fell onto his face and most probably, spent hours lying on it and damaged it as a result. The drawing they did for the Enquirer probably showed his nose being puggy so they drew in that feature as it was.

[@rocker76m88]

@@smartlylever9908 That's exactly what I think as well. When he fell he probably broke his nose.

[@tammyweber8632]

My mother died in a similar fashion. Her nose was broken and did not look the same when she was laid out for viewing.

[@MrKrwillis72]

So, Elvis died in 1977 & photoshop was created in 1990, yet in '77 you knew it was a computer program created 13 yers in the future? Can you give me next weeks winning lotto numbers? Bwaaahahahahaha!!!

[@patandquinton]

I was 13 when Enquirer published this photo and my first impression when I saw it in the grocery checkout was that is not a real photo and it does not look like Elvis should look. Even a kid knew this photo was fake. Good work Billy, I think you are totally right on this one.

[@teresitavillapane3326]

By all

[@mydozer]

Thank you! When it first came out I thought it was a doctored photo.

[@lisamcgalla7163]

I am newly subscribe to your channel love all of your info documentation and videos of Elvis history however this one I can barely hear there’s too much background noise 😞

[@randygibson5331]

I agree. I was one of the many that bought this copy and still have it. I never thought that it was him for the same reasons eveyone says. great job.

[@dianepatrakis1134]

I've always said that is not how Elvis looked when he died. It may be Elvis but at a younger age.

[@angelatoler4269]

I would like to see you put that piece of the Elvis puzzle in the picture of him performing in Charleston West Virginia I never listened to any of his music until I stumbled into your channel and very much appreciate what you do my favorite songs are if I can dream promised land jail house rock unchained melody heart break hotel hound dog and don’t get me started on his gospel it’s the best and now I can’t wait to see the new Elvis movie I’m 42 years old and never listened to his music until I found your channel and now I have my 10 year old daughter jamming to promised land and so on me and my family very much appreciate what you do to teach us about the king and I’m like you on that picture that coffin looks like it’s drawn or something and to me it looks like a shadow running down the hole length of Elvis’s body and look at the top of it over his head you can see it over him old school photo cropping like you said I don’t believe it’s real my self well my friend thank you again and god bless and don’t forget to tighten up and would really appreciate some feedback on the Charleston WV puzzle piece so long from Logan County WV my friend TCB in a ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@julieseaton923]

First thing that popped in my mind that it looked like a drawing!