Jean Tatlock's Tragic Life and Mysterious Death Left a Mark on J. Robert Oppenheimer

Jean Tatlock and J. Robert Oppenheimer had an intense romantic and intellectual relationship over several years.
Tatlock was found dead in 1944, with her death ruled a suicide, but some speculate foul play.
Tatlock's communist affiliations and role as Oppenheimer's lover raised suspicions during his 1954 security hearings.
The circumstances around Tatlock's death remain unclear, with conspiracies suggesting she was murdered.
Oppenheimer was deeply affected by Tatlock's death, which ended their tumultuous romantic history.