Case File: Elisa Lam

Before I get into my trip to the Cecil Hotel and the information I gathered, I want to discuss some of the different theories surrounding this case.

I want to be clear about one thing: I do not know what happened to Elisa Lam, nor do I have any preconceived conclusions. I am approaching this investigation seriously, and I intend to examine the case from the very beginning through research. I will do my best to avoid making assumptions and instead focus on the available evidence.

The official explanation for her death has left many people unconvinced. There are countless theories surrounding her death.

I plan to examine each one carefully, starting from the beginning and paying close attention to every detail. My goal is to cover as much information as possible, identify inconsistencies where they exist, and avoid overlooking anything important. As a result, this investigation will likely take a considerable amount of time, possibly even years.

With that said, let's take a look at some of the most widely discussed theories.

⚠️ Please let me know in the comments what your theories are, or if you believe the final conclusion reached by the authorities and investigators who covered the case.

Accidental Death

The official conclusion. Authorities determined that Elisa Lam accidentally drowned in a rooftop water tank while experiencing symptoms related to her bipolar disorder.

Suicide

Some people have suggested she intentionally entered the water tank to end her life.

Murder

One of the most common theories. Supporters argue someone may have followed Elisa, harmed her, and placed her in the tank to conceal the crime.

The Tuberculosis Test

One of the strangest theories. People noticed similarities between Elisa's name and a tuberculosis test known as "LAM-ELISA." Because there was a tuberculosis outbreak in the area around that time, some speculated about an experiment.

Paranormal

The belief that a ghost, demonic entity, curse, or other supernatural force played a role in her behavior and death.

🔍 I’m not even going to give my opinion on which theories I believe to be true, or most likely true, because I just don’t know. I definitely do not trust the investigation, which is why I will be conducting my own.

Some other things I’ve seen that raise an eyebrow to me is on her blog she has a hashtag used a year before her death called #watery where there was aquatic photography… there is also another Chinese news article about Elisa where her father says he’s unsatisfied with the investigation results.

Thank you for providing me with this article. I intend to conduct a full investigation, no matter how long it takes. I have gathered compelling information that I want to share with the public. Right now, I'm trying to organize everything I've collected before sharing it, but there is definitely something going on with this case. I think some of the information I have will shock the public.

About 2 years ago, I visited Los Angeles for the first time. (I had previously been to Long Island, but never Los Angeles.) I was there to attend a concert, and it was right around that time that I became interested in the Elisa Lam case.

I decided to visit The Last Bookstore and the Cecil Hotel in Skid Row. I’ll be talking about my experience at the Cecil in my next post, but for now I just want to focus on my visit to The Last Bookstore, which was the last place Elisa Lam made a purchase.

The concert venue was conveniently close to both the Cecil and The Last Bookstore, but it was closer to the bookstore, so I decided to check that out first before walking with my bestie to the Cecil.

The store was a lot bigger than I imagined, like, a lot bigger, and it was absolutely beautiful. My friend went off to explore, and I did not hesitate to go speak to one of the staff members working in customer service.

My goal was to see if they had any records of the books Elisa Lam purchased during her visit. In the Netflix documentary, they never mentioned the books. They did, however, mention the box found inside her room containing the books she had purchased, but they never revealed what those books were. And we must know!!

The staff member was so nice, sweet, and eager to help. He even showed me the system they use and turned the monitor so I could take a look at it myself, so I wouldn’t think he was lying. It was a strange moment for me because I was able to get so close and even look at the screen, but I didn’t really get anywhere.

Here’s what we discussed and what happened:

He said they do not have any record of the titles of the books purchased. Their system works a bit differently, and because their books are used, it only registers the amount paid for a book, not the name of the book itself.

He mentioned that this was due to a system change a couple of years back and that they do not keep purchase records.

He said that even investigators or police wouldn't have access to the information because it simply does not exist. He did confirm that she had the books delivered to her. Basically, one of their employees will do it as a quick favor if you're staying around the corner, but they don't really keep records of those deliveries or anything like that.

Unfortunately, I could not figure out what books she purchased, which is an important detail in the investigation. The only people who know are the LAPD, investigators, etc., but they never publicly stated what books she purchased or even mentioned them at all. The Netflix documentary doesn't mention them either, so the only way to access this information would be for the LAPD to release it themselves.

I do plan on requesting that information from the LAPD later on in my investigation, but those were my findings from my visit to The Last Bookstore.

Despite all the rumors about the store being haunted, it was actually beautiful, huge, and if you're into dark academia, Harry Potter, or books in general, this is a must visit if you're ever in Los Angeles.

I didn't sense anything weird or any negative vibes when I entered the store, and I truly enjoyed my visit. I didn't purchase any books or anything; I was really just there to talk to the staff.

In my next post, I'll go into detail about my visit to the Cecil Hotel and explain everything that happened.

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The purpose of this account (I believe I already created a FB page as well) is to investigate the mysterious case of Elisa Lam.

The first thing I want to say is that this will probably take me 5+ years to solve, or maybe even longer. I have tons of other projects I need to focus on, including my own music company, which I’ve been working on since 2009. So, this investigation will take quite a while, since I have so many other things to take care of first.

I will try to make a schedule for myself and stay consistent with this case. Even though I’m working on it all by myself (one of the reasons it will take me so long), I’m looking for others who are interested in solving this case and want to help.

If I don’t find anyone, I’m doing it anyway, it will just take a bit longer.

I want to go ahead and talk about what I’ll be working on (yes, it’s a lot and overwhelming) and go into detail.

Let’s get into it!

Gather Every Record 

Original police reports

Crime scene photographs

Crime scene videos

Autopsy reports

Coroner findings

Forensic laboratory reports

Interview transcripts

Court records

Media coverage

911 calls

Build a Timeline 

Victim timeline

Last known movements

Phone activity

Financial transactions

Witness sightings

Vehicle movements

Environmental timeline

Weather

Traffic

Public events

Power outages

Construction

Transit schedules

Understand the Investigation

What investigators believed happened

Why they believed it

Which leads they prioritized

Which leads they ignored

Build a Complete Profile

Family

Friends

Relationships

Professional life

Job

Co-workers

Business disputes

Social life

Clubs

Organizations

Hobbies

Digital life

Social media

Email

Messaging

Blog

Risk Assessment

Was the victim generally cautious?

Did they trust strangers?

Were they involved in dangerous activities?

Were they being threatened?

Lifestyle 

Travel habits

Favorite locations

Romantic habits

Substance use

Secret relationships

Reevaluate the Crime Scene

Blood evidence

Footwear impressions

Fingerprints

DNA

Fibers

Hair

Trace evidence

Geographic

Crime location

Body recovery location

Victim locations

Suspect locations

Witness locations

Physical Evidence

Clothing

Documents

Digital

Surveillance footage

Photographs

Audio recordings

Identify Missed Witnesses

Neighbors

Delivery drivers

Utility workers

Transit employees

Store clerks

Event attendees

Behavioral Analysis

Criminal history

Violence history

Obsessions

Stalking

Sexual behavior

Threats

Psychological indicators

Relationship Mapping

Family

Friends

Associates

Co-workers

Online Behavior

Searches

Forums

Messages

Location history

In my next post, I will discuss some of my findings.

I didn’t do the research in any specific order, but I will say that I started with her blog. What I discovered is insane!

I’ve only made it through the second year of her blog so far, it was taking me forever. There are so many posts and photos to go through and analyze.

I’ll be sharing some of my findings soon. I have everything documented, so at least I already have some information I can share with everyone, things that haven’t been discussed at all and that you won’t find anywhere online.

So keep an eye out for that.

I became interested in the Elisa Lam case a little over 2 years ago. I promised myself that I will get down to the bottom of this case no matter how many years it takes.

Unfortunately, I am doing it all by myself (I am actively searching for anyone who wants to help) and it takes me a long time to ever work on it. I do have a ton of things I want to share that I had already been working on for a while.

I plan to spend a lot of time on this case, going through every detail carefully and looking at it from all angles. I’ll be studying it closely, thinking through different possibilities, and revisiting the information to make sure I don’t miss anything important.

I’m looking for anyone who’s interested in helping me investigate this case and has a bit more time to really dive into it in detail. I want to take a focused approach and go through everything carefully, so having others to collaborate with and share ideas would be really helpful.

I took a long break, but now I decided to open this blog and share every single detail and step with all readers. 

I really hope there are others out there who are interested in participating and helping with this investigation. In my next post, I’ll start sharing all the findings I’ve gathered so far. This is my very first post, and I’m just getting started.