Jade Shenker, the luxury real estate agent who rose to fame on Netflix's "Owning Manhattan," is challenging the official account of her father's recent death, calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances.
Shenker has expressed deep skepticism about preliminary police findings that suggest her father, Marc Shenker, died of natural causes. In an exclusive statement, she revealed she is arranging a private autopsy to seek clarity, stating she does not accept the authorities' initial conclusions.
"I'm not convinced they're on the right track," Shenker said. "More answers are needed."
The Hollywood Police Department in Florida confirmed officers responded to a death investigation at Marc Shenker's residence on the morning of April 12. According to their statement, the preliminary investigation indicated no signs of foul play and suggested the death appeared natural.
However, Shenker's concerns are rooted in a broader family situation. She disclosed that she had previously retained legal counsel and filed court documents expressing concerns about her father's mental capacity to make significant decisions. She described a pattern of increasing isolation in the time leading up to his death.
Known for navigating New York City's competitive real estate market on the popular Netflix series, Shenker is now turning her determination toward uncovering the truth about her father's passing. She hopes the private autopsy will provide the answers she believes are missing from the official report.