The guards, Robert Gene West, his cousin Sonny West, and David Hebler, had been fired, officially for cost-saving reasons, but at the time, many suspected it was because they had been heavily critical of Elvis’ increasing intake of, and dependence upon, various drugs.
Para penjaganya, Robert Gene West, sepupunya Sonny West, dan David Hebler, telah dipecat, resminya untuk alasan menyelamatkan biaya, namun pada masa itu, beberapa orang menduganya karena mereka sangat mengkritik makin meningkatnya ketergantungan Elvis terhadap berbagai obat-obatan.