This article by Miles Mathis argues that John Lennon faked his death in 1980 and has continued to live under the guise of an impersonator, primarily Mark Staycer. Mathis presents photographic and circumstantial evidence, focusing on the 2009 indie film “Let Him Be,” to support his theory. He highlights inconsistencies in the film’s production, the creator’s backgrounds, and the appearance and alleged biographical details of actor Mark Staycer. Mathis claims that Staycer exhibits many physical similarities to Lennon, including facial features, vocal inflections, and even scars, suggesting it is Lennon himself. He also points to subtle clues within the film, such as book titles and song lyrics, as well as references to Lennon’s personal life and interests, which he believes are intentional signals.
The article further delves into the broader implications of what Mathis calls a “psy-op,” suggesting that major media outlets, intelligence agencies, and powerful financial groups are involved in manufacturing narratives and controlling public perception. He links the Beatles’ career and Lennon’s alleged faked death to these larger operations, drawing parallels with other conspiracy theories involving figures like Michael Jackson and the financial dealings of corporations such as Blackstone and Blackrock. Mathis concludes that Lennon is protected by Intelligence agencies and that his current public appearances as an impersonator are a deliberate act to allow him to continue performing while maintaining a facade of his death.
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The article presents a theory that John Lennon faked his death in 1980, operating under the alias Mark Staycer. The author, Miles Mathis, asserts that recent photographic evidence and subtle clues within media point to this conclusion. A central piece of evidence is the 2009 indie film “Let Him Be” from Toronto, which Mathis believes is a psychological operation or psy-op. The film stars Mark Staycer playing a character Noel Snow who might be John Lennon. Mathis suggests the film’s title, “Let Him Be,” is a direct message. He notes that Staycer can sing and look like Lennon, and questions if Lennon is playing Staycer or vice versa.
The article scrutinizes the film’s production and personnel. The director and writer, Peter McNamee, has a minimal IMDB presence and is said to be from Blackburn, Lancashire, a reference to the Beatles’ song “A Day in the Life”. McNamee claims to have produced for major British and European music acts before 1987 and states he is CEO of Abracadabra films, though no such company is found in Toronto. McNamee also mentions that the “Lennon demos” used in the film were thought by a musician friend to be from Lennon, implying Staycer’s voice was mistaken for Lennon’s.
Producer Carol Wright also has a limited filmography, and her New York Times bio has been “scrubbed.” She has worked for NBCUniversal, ClearChannel, and CBS radio. At the time of the film, NBC was owned by GE and Vivendi; it is now owned by Comcast. The film was released in 2009 but only went to DVD in 2011 and is now unavailable on Amazon and Netflix, with only one copy on eBay and accessible on sockshare.com.
The young female lead, Kathleen Munroe, is the only actor with a significant web presence. Her IMDB activity increased after filming “Let Him Be”. Her 2009 roles include “Survival of the Dead” and the TV series “Without a Trace”. In 2010, she appeared in “Haven”, about FBI agents in Maine, a reference to Lennon singing “are you listening FBI?” in “Let Him Be”. She also appeared as a “computer ghost” in “Stargate Universe” and specialized in shows about “spooks or spooks” such as “Nikita”, “Supernatural”, “Resurrection”, and “Alphas” (concerning Department of Defense spooks).
In the film, Munroe’s character is shown reading “Cheiro’s Book of Numbers”, a book of numerology that Mathis claims was John Lennon’s “Bible.” Another book given to her is “Through the Looking Glass”. Mathis notes this title’s significance in relation to CIA brainwashing techniques, citing Robert Littell’s 2003 novel “The Company” and CIA’s Monarch program. Kathleen Munroe looks directly at the camera while reading, which Mathis calls an “unintended spooky moment.”
The young male lead, Sean Clement, also has a minimal web presence, with his NYT listing “cleansed.” Mathis claims Clement looks very much like John Lennon, especially the “Lennon nose,” and notes the similarity in their names, as Lennon has a son named Sean. Mathis suggests Clement may be a later son of Lennon, born after 1980.
Mark Staycer is presented as a well-known Lennon impersonator who can sing, mimic his accent, and play his songs. Mathis argues that Staycer looks exactly like Lennon, especially in his 60s-70s. He questions the odds of such a perfect impersonator and notes Staycer’s extensive Lennon and Beatles memorabilia collection. Mathis points out inconsistencies in a 2004 article about Staycer, including his claim to have attended Beatles concerts in 1964 and 1965 as a child, and the assertion that Beatles memorabilia was plentiful in the early 1970s when the group was supposedly “at a low ebb.”
Mathis critiques Staycer’s accent in interviews, finding his American accent “suspect” and inconsistent. He suggests Lennon can do “several versions of an American accent” and forgets to match them. Staycer’s website links to Yoko Ono’s ImaginePeace.com website.
McNamee’s claim that Staycer lives “locally” in Toronto is contrasted with Staycer’s website stating he lives in Traverse City, Michigan, which is approximately 350 miles away. Mathis also notes McNamee’s misstatement that Staycer is English, when he is supposedly from Michigan. Staycer’s claim of being the “first and only choice for the role” is also questioned.
Mathis investigates the existence of Mark Staycer, finding contradictory information from people search sites. He suggests Staycer is an alias, possibly an anagram for Stanley, referencing Julia Stanley, Lennon’s mother. The film’s character Stanley Fields is seen as a combination of Julia Stanley and “Strawberry Fields”.
The film’s studio scenes feature expensive guitars, a Hollow-body Epiphone Casino, a Gibson ES330, a vintage hardwood grand piano, a vintage AKAI GX-635D reel-to-reel, and a vintage Crumar RoadrunnerII keyboard. Mathis questions why an impersonator would need such equipment, especially analog mixing consoles, and suggests this indicates they are filming in Lennon’s actual studio. He also points out a Japanese print and a grandfather clock in the background, linking them to Lennon’s interests.
A poster of a whale is also seen in the studio. Mathis connects this to Lennon’s childhood drawing of a stranded whale, his and Ringo Starr’s interest in John Tavener’s “The Whale”, and Yoko Ono’s conservation efforts. Julian Lennon also produced a film called “Whale Dreamers”.
Mathis focuses on Lennon’s nose and a mole under his right eye as key identifiers. He claims Mark Staycer also has these features, along with a scar on his neck, which he connects to a car accident involving Kyoko, Lennon’s daughter. He also compares the veins on the back of their hands and the conformation of their fingers and thumbs, and discusses dental evidence, including missing teeth and the positioning of front teeth.
Mathis also analyzes Lennon’s ears, noting changes over time and comparing them to Staycer’s. He addresses the “Paul McCartney busking” example from “Give My Regards to Broad Street” to support the idea of celebrities disguising themselves.
He mentions Liam Gallagher of Oasis as someone who believes Lennon is still alive.
The lyrics of the song “I Was There” are analyzed, particularly “I may go, but I’m not gone” and “are you listening FBI?“. The mention of “Misha’s eyes” is linked to one of Lennon’s cats. The reference to “boys in blue” and “secrets that lie within” leads Mathis to the 1984 British TV series “C.A.T.S. Eyes” (Covert Activities Thames Section), an MI5-like show about the Home Office. The show’s mysterious cancellation and unavailability are noted.
Mathis also examines the Sgt. Pepper’s album cover, focusing on Robert Peel (British Home Secretary), Aleister Crowley (recruited by the Home Office), and Sri Yukteswar Giri. He argues the album cover links these figures to various Secret Services in the US, England, and India. The name “Sgt. Pepper” is linked to Major John Pepper, head of BSC (British Security Coordination, an MI6 cover organization in the US) in 1947. The album’s release in 1967 is tied to the CIA’s founding in 1947. Notable BSC employees include Roald Dahl, Ian Fleming, and David Ogilvy. Mathis suggests the Beatles were part of a British Intelligence propaganda campaign, including the “we’re more popular than Jesus” quote, which was intended to counter Christianity and promote Buddhism, alongside the manufactured drug culture.
He mentions Brian Wilson’s reaction to “Sgt. Pepper’s” release and claims Pet Sounds was the US entry in a propaganda competition. Mathis suggests Tara Browne’s death was faked, that he “made the grade” as an MI6 agent, and that his company “Dandie Fashions” was later turned into “Apple Tailoring” by the Beatles. The dispute between Apple Computers and Apple Corp is seen as a sign that the Apple trademark represents Western Intelligence.
The History Channel’s 2010 documentary “The Day John Lennon Died” is seen as damage control, released after “Let Him Be” allegedly backfired. Other partners in the documentary include ITV and Finestripe Productions. Thelma Pickles, Lennon’s “teenage girlfriend,” is noted to work for Granada TV (owned by ITV), implying a fabricated relationship used for propaganda.
Mathis argues that Lennon’s death was faked with the help of Intelligence agencies, possibly CIA or Home Office, and that Mark David Chapman was a CIA actor. He criticizes the controlled media and the public’s preference for mainstream narratives. He also predicts Paul McCartney will “die” before 2018 to prevent him from regaining publishing rights.
Mathis addresses potential criticisms by differentiating his facial comparison methodology from that of Wellaware1.com, which he labels an Intelligence website designed to create confusion through deliberately poor facial matches. He claims his own research is thorough, citing numerous pieces of evidence and mainstream sources.
In addenda, Mathis mentions the Stanley family’s noble lineage, Lennon’s likely connection to them, and McCartney’s ties to Baronets and Earls Macartney. A reader’s email confirms Mark Staycer’s inconsistent accents and finds the film’s music to be “gems.” Another reader, Kyle, points out clues in “Let Him Be” such as a Freemason checkerboard pattern, an “Apple” sign, a Monarch butterfly reference, a white rabbit, the name Sansom as an anagram for Masons, and a Spielesammlung (German board game collection) suggesting Lennon’s personal items. Other clues include “Hessy’s” music store, a reference to Stanley Street and Stanley Fields, “Chuck Davies” (possibly referencing Hunter Davies), “Doroth Parker”, and the name “Sean Clement” (possibly relating to Mersey river and Mercy). The Bennett family is also highlighted, linking to Peter Bennett, a Beatles promotional manager.
Mathis then discusses the Blackstone Group and Blackrock, linking them to major acquisitions, Sony, Vivendi, Comcast, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays. He suggests Michael Jackson’s death was faked by Blackstone to gain control of ATV music publishing. He connects Mubadala Corp. to Abu Dhabi and speculates it’s a front for Jackson, possibly a pun on his signature. The financial dealings of Jackson’s estate and his alleged debts are analyzed.
The article details Philip Anschutz’s company AEG and its potential targeting through the Michael Jackson death hoax and the Aurora “Batman” shooting. Tim Leiweke, formerly of AEG, is linked to Maple Leaf Communications in Toronto, majority-owned by Bell Canada, which is linked to Blackrock.
Conrad Murray, Jackson’s doctor, is discussed as taking the fall for the faked death. Murray is said to have refused to testify against Anschutz.
Mathis posits that Michael Jackson’s body double’s death was faked, and the real Jackson lives in Abu Dhabi.
The article returns to Lennon’s faked death, suggesting it was part of a conflict between Warner Bros. Records and Columbia Records. EMI’s purchase of “Double Fantasy” rights before Geffen Records was sold to MCA is seen as a cover-up, with Lenono (likely Lennon’s own label) retaining ownership. Lennon and Ono’s BBC interview with Andy Peebles on December 6, 1980, two days before the alleged murder, is highlighted for Lennon’s slip about selling his Apple shares. Jack Douglas, producer of “Double Fantasy”, is cited as admitting to erasing tapes from the “last day” of mixing, possibly containing admissions about the faked death. The Apple Corp v. EMI lawsuit in 1987 is analyzed for clues about Lennon’s continued ownership of a share in Apple Records.
The article discusses the Rockefeller Empire, Blackrock, Blackstone, and their connections to various Intelligence agencies and financial institutions. David Rockefeller is cited as immensely wealthy.
Finally, Mathis concludes that Lennon faked his death with Intelligence assistance, leaving clues for fans. He advises against harassing Lennon, urging appreciation for his performances as Mark Staycer and warning against disrupting his life. He reiterates that the mainstream media is controlled and will not acknowledge these claims.
Addendum: Roger McNamee, a venture capitalist and co-founder of Silver Lake Partners and Elevation Partners, is mentioned as a musician. Sharon Bennett is the executive producer of “Let Him Be”. Peter Bennett was Beatles’ promotional manager after Brian Epstein’s death. Sarah Bennett-Kneebone is also mentioned. John Cleese’s middle name is Marwood, and John Hanton (playing a band member) is linked to John Cheesman. Michael Blazer plays Dave Garry, the keyboardist. Telefilm Canada was founded by Michael Spencer. Francis Fox was Canadian Minister of Communications and linked to Pierre Trudeau. Joan Pennefather and her family are linked to the English peerage. Jane Bennett is mentioned in connection to a Pennefather.
Addendum: Kyle mentions the Freemasons, Apple, Monarch program, and Sansom as an anagram for Masons. He also notes a German board game collection, “Hessy’s” music shop in Liverpool, references to Stanley Street and “Stanley Fields”, “Chuck Davies”, “Doroth Parker”, and “Sean Clement”. Peter Bennett’s role with the Beatles is reiterated.
Addendum: Mathis notes Bennett family’s English peerage ties and links to George Washington and Thomas Pynchon. Sharon Bennett, Jordan Jacobs, Natalie Osborne, and Simon Marwood are executive producers. Jacobs and Osbornes are linked to the Salem Witch Trial. William Marwood was a hangman. John Cleese’s middle name is Marwood. John Hanton is played by John Cheesman. Michael Blazer plays Dave Garry. Telefilm Canada was founded by Michael Spencer. Francis Fox’s political ties are noted. Joan Pennefather and her family’s peerage connections are re-emphasized, linking to Cashel, Moore, Vaughan, and Jane Bennett.
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