Jim Morrison Death Of American Citizen Report

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There were two copies of this report completed by the American Embassy; a preliminary report dated July 15 1971 and a final report dated August 11 1971

The preliminary report states: Cause Of Death: UNKNOWN, PENDING DOCTOR'S STATEMENT
The final report states: Cause Of Death: HEART FAILURE





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Posted by darkstar on Jul 12, 2008, 15:59
copy of the "Report Of Death Of An American Citizen" dated August 11 1971. The words "FINAL" are typed in the upper left hand corner of this document. Pamela is listed as a "FRIEND" on this document.

So we have FRIEND (Death Of Amer Citizen) COUSIN (Burial & Funernal Receipts), GIRLFRIEND/MISTRESS (Police Reports) and then WIFE status on the "ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE AND LETTER TESTIMENTARY" dated August 17, 1971.

Then there was a 'DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF WIDOWS ALLOWANCE" Filed in Los Angeles, California on November 30 1971. This latter document states Jim and Pam considered themselves HUSBAND AND WIFE since September 1967 in Colorado.

"In September , 1967, I accompanied my husband on a tour that took him to various major cities in the United States. During this tour and while in the state of Colorado, we decided to marry and to honeymoon briefly in that state. Jim and I had discussed marriage on several occassions before this trip but felt, as did his managers, that the attendant publicity to a publicly registered marriage would have a deterimental effect upon the image they were trying to develop for him"

Pamelas' name appears as PAMELA S. COURSON on Jim's will as beneficiary and she was also appointed as co-executor of his estate with Max Fink. The document is dated February 12 1969.

On the Order for Probate and Declaration Of Widows Allowance Pamela's name appears as PAMELA COURSON MORRISON.


I apologize for the quality of this document. I tried to make it darker on my scanner but it still didn't produce a very clear copy.

You'll see Jim's passport number on the document as J 900083 issued in Los Angeles August 7 1968 that was returned to his father. Would the 1968 issuance date indicate that this was Jim's original passport?

You'll also see the disclaimer that the remains can be disinterned at any time by request of a family member or representative of the Estate.

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Embassy Of The United States - Paris France
Official Website

Citizen Services

Death of an American Citizen in France

The Special Consular Services Unit (SCS) of the American Citizen Services Section can assist family and friends in the event of the death of an American Citizen in France. The SCS Unit can act as liaison in arranging the disposition of remains and help with forwarding personal effects if there is no one present to do so on your behalf.

Even if no assistance is needed in making funeral arrangements, the death of an American citizen, whether resident or tourist, should be reported to the SCS Unit so that a “Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad” can be issued. This document is necessary to settle legal and estate matters in the United States.

You may reach us Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on French and American holidays at telephone numbers: 01.43.12.29.93 and 01.43.12.20.21 from France, or 011.33.1.43.12.29.93 and 011.33.1.43.12.20.21 when dialed from the United States. You may also write to our E-mail box: [e-mail].

If the death occurred in southern France, (region of Marseille, Toulouse or Nice) you may also contact our office in Marseille by telephone, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 04.91.54.90.84, except on French and American holidays, and after business hours and on weekends at telephone [phone].


General Procedure

When we learn of the death of an American in the Paris consular district, we will determine as quickly as possible who the next-of-kin of the deceased is and contact that person by telephone immediately. There are several important things that the next-of-kin must do in conjunction with the SCS unit.

A. Funeral arrangements:

The following general information is provided to assist families in their initial decisions. Indicated costs are estimates, based on deaths with no unusual circumstances and should be considered for guidance purposes only. These estimates also relate only to costs incurred in the Paris area (inclusive of shipping). United States funeral home costs will need to be added.

The family or legal representative must pay all funeral home expenses, shipping costs of the remains and personal effects (if applicable). The SCS Unit will work with any funeral home selected by the family to ensure proper documentation for shipment of remains to the United States. See the list of English-speaking funeral homes that are familiar with the international shipping requirement of human remains.

The total cost of preparation and burial in France is approximately $4,800.00. The total cost for cremation and disposition of ashes in France is approximately $4,400.00.

The total cost for preparation and air shipment to the U.S. is approximately $6,000.00 to $6,400.00. The total cost for preparation, cremation and air shipment of ashes to the U.S. is approximately $4,500.00.

Please note that charges will be based on the Consular Exchange Rate.

You may contact the Embassy, Tel: [phone] or 01.43.12.20.21, or send an
E-mail to [e-mail] or, contact the Department of State in Washington, D.C., Tel: [phone] for detailed instructions on how to transmit the funds.


B. Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad

The “Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad” is an official report that provides the essential facts concerning the death of a U.S. citizen and is based on the French death certificate.

In order to assist you with legal matters that may arise as a result of the death of your relative, certified copies of the “Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad” prepared by the U.S. Embassy will be forwarded to you as soon as possible. This document is in English and can generally be used in U.S. courts to help settle estate matters, bank accounts, insurance policies, and similar matters.

To complete the Report of the Death Abroad, the next-of-kin or legal representative will have to complete and submit a list of information and documents. To obtain this list, please click here, or call our office.

Upon its receipt, the SCS unit will prepare the “Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad” and send copies to the next-of-kin and/or legal representative. Twenty (or more if you desire) certified copies of the Report of Death are normally issued at the time of death, and will be provided free of charge.

If in the future you find that you need additional copies, submit a signed, written request including all pertinent facts along with requester's return address and telephone number. There is a $30 fee for a certified copy of Reports of Death, and a $20 fee for each additional copy provided at the same time. Please send a written request together with a check or money order made payable to the Department of State to the following address:

U.S. Department of State
Passport Services Correspondence Branch
1111 19th St., NW, Suite 510
Washington, D.C. 20522-1705
Tel [phone].

Please do not hesitate to contact the Special Consular Citizens Services Section at the U.S. Embassy in Paris at [e-mail] if you have any further questions. You may also call the SCS Unit of the Embassy, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on French and American holidays: 01.43.12.29.93 or 01.43.12.20.21 from France, 011.33.1.43.12.29.93 or 011.33.1.43.12.20.21 from the United States.

If the death occurred in southern France, (region of Marseille, Toulouse or Nice) you may also contact our office in Marseille by telephone, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 04.91.54.90.84, except on French and American holidays, and after business hours and on weekends at telephone [phone].

For emergency information the Embassy’s Duty Officer can be reached by telephone after working hours and on weekends by dialing: 01.43.12.22.22 in France, and 011.33.1.43.12.22.22 from the United States.

france.usembassy.gov/death_abroad.html

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Passport Aug 7 1968

Jim Morrison's org. passport was issued in Los Angeles, Aug 7 1968 No.9000083


I’m leaning towards the opinion that Jim Morrison did not lose his passport in Marseilles.

1. If Jim had lost his passport in Marseilles there is little doubt that if it had been found it would have been returned. I’m sure you know that there was such as a thing as “black market” an American Passport stripped of it’s photo would have worth some money. In all of the sources I have there is no indication of who initially came up with the story that Jim lost his passport. Without the name of the person who made the claim that Jim lost his passport in the first place makes the story questionable.

2. It’s it referenced in several books that Jim and Pamela took several “vacations” outside of Paris either by car or plane:.

a. At the end of April they rented a car and drove through France towards Spain. They arrived in Morocco after two weeks and explored Tangier and Casablanca recording marvelous sites with a super eight camera that Jim had bought before they left Paris. (page 193 Dance On Fire By Ross Clarke)

b. At the end of May Jim and Pam took another trip, this time flying to Corsica. During a scheduled stop at Marseilles, Jim lost his passport, wallet and drivers license and so they flew straight back to Paris where Jim had to pay a visit to the American Embassy in order to acquire duplicates. This accomplished, they flew back to Marseilles and finally on to Corsica where they spent a ten days. (Page 194 Dance On Fire)

c. Jim and Pam spent three weeks in April and May traveling across France, Spain and Morocco and another ten days at the end of May visiting Corsica. They rented a car and toured the wine country for a month. “We are going to London for next week.” (Page 448 Break On Through By: Riordan & Prochnicky) There is no reference to Jim loosing his passport in Marseilles in this text.


d. Jim and Pam also regaled Tere with tales of their travels together in the past few months, particularly the month they spent in Morocco….. (Page 159 Angels Dance Angels Die By Patricia Butler)

e. Mr. Morrison came to see me in London on June 5 (1971) when I was on holiday there. (Police Deposition given by Alan Ronay June 3 (1971) (Page 57 The End By Bob Seymore)

3. If Jim had lost his passport in Marseilles it is doubtful at the end of May that it would have been returned to Paris by the time Jim and Pam went to London on June 5 1971.

4. In consideration of the police report submitted by French Police Officer Jacques Manchez where it states that Jim’s passport issued in Los Angeles, August 7 1968 was used to identify Jim’s body raises the question if this passport was lost the end of May in Marseilles, how could it be used to identify Jim’s body?

“This is to state that we have identified the deceased from his passport which was given to is by Miss Courson. James Douglas Morrison, born December 8 1943, Florida (U.S.A.). Passport issued 7th August 1968, valid for three years. We report that the place of birth of the above named was given to us by Miss Courson since the information did not appear on the document. We could not get any further information regarding the next of kin.” Signed Jacques Manchez, Police Officer (Page 61 The End By Bob Seymore)

5. This same passport issued in Los Angeles, August 7, 1968 was cancelled by the American Embassy and returned to Jim’s father July 15 1971 as indicated in the “Death Of American Citizen” documents dated July 15 1971 and August 11, 1971.

Page 74 Bob Seymore's Book: The End: Jim Morrison

I was intrigued by the fact that there appeared to be two passports floating around that belonged to Jim. Towards the latter part of April I finally telephoned the American Embassy in Paris and spoke with Mr. Christopher English, reminding him that I had been in touch with him a year earlier. He remembered. I asked whether their files had any information on Jim’s application for a replacement passport after he had supposedly lost it during a trip to Corsica. Mr English said he would check this out for me and asked me to phone him back. When I called back he had made the search but discovered that their files only went back ten years. Previous to that the files would be with the Department of State in Washington DC.

I asked him what would have been the procedure in applying for a new passport? He said the old passport and number would have been cancelled, making it invalid and that the new passport would have a new issue and expiry date. The holder would have been instructed not to use the old passport should it turn up.


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Considering Bob Seymore at the time he was researching his book, "The End" in 1989/90 gave up on the search thru the State Department there has never been any concrete information available.

Nowdays the State Department is askin $60 in fees just to do a search.