Elvis Presley's Split With Priscilla Presley Once Reached A Disturbing Climax

Elvis and Priscilla met in 1959, per Today, at a party in Germany. Priscilla's father was serving there with the U.S. Air Force at the time, as was Presley during his time in the army. Four years later, Priscilla was studying in Memphis, and 1967 saw the couple marry. Shortly afterward, Priscilla became pregnant, and their relationship became increasingly strained.

According to Biography, Presley controlled his new wife, asking her to change her hairstyle and her clothing to resemble his. She grew to discover that this wasn't right for her, that she wanted to assert herself. She embarked on an affair, and the so-called King of Rock 'n' Roll (who has been linked to numerous women for his part), responded angrily when he heard of this.

Per the outlet, Priscilla was learning karate, and her instructor, Mike Stone, was the man she had an affair with. Reportedly, he had to be convinced not to dispatch a hitman to kill Stone.