Joan Crawford’s heartbreaking adoption of her first son | David Gary Deatherage

Joan Crawford's life was intertwined with a complex adoption saga involving David Gary Deatherage, also known as Marcus Gary Kullberg. Born in 1941, David was initially adopted by Crawford but was later returned to his birth mother due to harassment and threats. He was subsequently adopted again. Joan Crawford referred to him as her first adopted son, though she ultimately adopted five children in total.
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A Portrait of Joan (1962) - Joan Crawford
My Way of Life (1971) - Joan Crawford
The Other Side of My Life (1992) - David Gary Deatherage
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[@goldduxt]

People incorrectly say online Joan Crawford’s first son was “taken away from her”. He was not. She gave him back due to his birth mother’s traumatic tactics for a pay cheque. Once he was returned, his birth mother sold him, then the adoption agency stepped in. Joan Crawford was always hopefully they would reconnect (even though they did not). And as always a gracious thank you to The Concluding Chapter of Crawford’s research efforts ❤️

[@KristinaHoogs]

This was beautifully done my friend. Thank you for your amazing efforts in helping shed more light on Joan Crawford. My heart aches for both her and the child. It’s very tragic how extortion and slander was used then and still is today by you know who.😔

[@goldduxt]

Thank you. Yes it is very sad and it always comes down to money.

[@BunnySlippers82]

Oh my this is so heartbreaking. I pray Joan will get to be with her first adopted son again one day in heaven. 👼

[@royal_glamour]

This is so sad. My heart breaks for Joan and for David. Thank you for the wonderful video detailing this sad story.

[@lettylynton1932]

This is wonderfully put together - thank you for your efforts here. I can only imagine how heartbreaking the extortion & returning of the child was for Joan.😢😢😢😢

[@beckylink]

Very very sad.. thank you for putting this together. Job well done.❤ I just wish so much that he could have been back with Joan after it was revealed that the mother was just an opportunist, and that the poor baby boy was subjected to (real) abuse. 😢

[@robertamineo477]

Thank you again for your ongoing, restorative, positive regard!

[@ereynacarde-borre6803]

That' is so sad and heartbreaking 💔

[@stardusth2o]

Oh that is just absolutely devastating :(

[@charleswtriplett]

Another very informative and well put together and researched video. Thank you, as always.....

[@carlosyamara]

Thank you, for this incredible video. I seem to have forgotten about this first adoption by Joan, so it was surprising and enlightening at the same time. I had never come across your channel, so I am happy to be a new subscriber. Keep up the great work. Now I’m off to checkout your other videos 😂

[@Blumoon_vii]

I need to know about the second christopher crawford joan crawford son where is he is he still alive what happened to him

[@alessandrarosina]

Che fine ha fatto il 1 christopher?

[@joyslabaugh8286]

😢

[@chasegordonn]

Thank you and bless you