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Aug 9, 2023 · Sharon Carr, who was 12 when she fatally stabbed a stranger and then boasted about it in jail, has still been deemed a danger to the public more than 30 years after the killing
4 days ago · A spokesman stated: "South Wales Police has launched a murder investigation after the victim of a serious assault in Swansea last month passed away from his injuries. 26-year-old Joseph Dix, from ...
Aug 20, 2021 · Rebecca Schaeffer's death at the hands of a fan left a legacy through a monumental change in law. Her murder prompted legislation that made stalking a crime.
- Alyssa Choiniere
Jul 21, 2024 · While Schaeffer's death was a devastating personal loss for her loved ones, including her boyfriend at the time, director Brad Silberling, the circumstances of the killing also jolted first...
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May 8, 2024 · Rebecca Schaeffer's murder by an obsessed fan led to anti-stalking laws. Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor, reflects on the case.
- christopher.goffard@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Apr 12, 2019 · In 1989, model-turned-actress Rebecca Schaeffer was killed in cold blood by a man many described as an “deranged fan” named Robert John Bardo. On April 12, 20/20 released a new two-hour ...
On July 18, 1989, 19-year-old fan Robert John Bardo shot and killed Schaeffer at her home in West Hollywood. At the time of her death, she had been stalked by Bardo for three years. [ 11][ 15] He had previously been obsessed with child peace activist Samantha Smith, who died in a plane crash in 1985. [ 16]
