Chapman fired five hollow-point bullets into the back of Lennon as he returned to his residence with his wife, Yoko Ono. Johnny Stompanato was widely known as a mobster. He was an actor and composer, known for Die Hard (1988), The Bounty Hunter (2010) and Friday Night Lights (2004). Spine chillingly, Lennon had given an autograph to Chapman when approached earlier in the day. In January 2014, whilst on holiday with ex-husband and their five-year-old daughter, their car had broken down and they were waiting for help. He formed a band consisting of Selena Tara Correa-McMullen was born on May 24, 1989 in Westminster, Vermont, USA. He was first accused of murdering his wife but he was later acquitted when the jury did not believe the stories of the stunt doubles, who used drugs, who claimed they had been ordered by Blake to murder her. A few feet away lay the body of her friend, Ron Goldman. American silent-film actress Virginia Rappe was pronounced dead in 1921. Chapman shot Lennon four times and was sentenced to life in prison. DOMINIQUE DUNNE (1959 1982) was an up-and-coming actress, having just co-starred in Poltergeist, when she was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 1982. He was one of eight children of Doris Marguerite (Wardell) and Rupert Loebig Hartmann, a salesman. It was believed the woman, Kazemi, shot him first whilst he slept and then shot herself in a murder-suicide. Many people believed the murders of Tupac and Wallace were linked due to the East Coast-West Coast hip hop feud, but the case remains officially unsolved. After having dinner together at a Studio City, Calif restaurant, Bakley was shot while waiting in Blakes car. Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. True (1962). There are many different theories as to why she was murdered. John Landis is very well known for being a successful and famous director. Died: January 21st, 1959 Jam Master Jay was born on January 21, 1965 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Albert Eboss, the Cameroonian striker died at the age of 24 after being murdered. He had grown up in a family dedicated to Scientology where he worked in the rehab centre. Its the murder that sparked the trial of the century. The rapper was shot and killed after leaving a music award ceremony when stopped at a red light. He died on April 25, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He died on July 15, 1997 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. But his drug addiction was spiralling out of control, he had a series of failed marriages and his personal life was a mess. Actor Robert Blake was found not guilty of murdering or conspiring to murder his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, in 2001. Whether its a vengeful spouse, a disgruntled father or a disillusioned fan, we have lost a host of legends and promising young stars at the hands of cold blooded killers. Hctor Lus Camacho Matas was commonly known as his boxer nickname Macho. Simpson the man who would also be accused of her murder. Died: June 29th, 1978 After being an extra in a few Italian films, Sharon headed to Hollywood where she would again start as an extra. He was only 27 years old. Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. He was later shot six times by two men, believed to be in retaliation to his mistake. His body was found August 1983 in the River Thames, his death put down as an apparent suicide. Shortly after he hung himself. Perryman first became involved in the film business back in 1961 while on Natalie Wood was an American actress of Russian and Ukrainian descent. Dando was shot directly in the head, the gun pressing firmly against her temple. Or someone who worked with him in the studio? WebSharon Tate, an actress married to director Roman Polanski and pregnant with his child at the time, was brutally murdered in 1969 by members of the Charles Manson Family a Four other people were murdered by Mansons people that same night. The only child of Jozsef Barsi and Maria Benko, Judith Eva Barsi beat 10,000-to-1 odds when she was discovered at a San Fernando Valley skating rink at age 5 1/2 in 1983 and mistaken for a three-year-old. Died: September 13th, 1996 He was raised by his mother's older sister Mimi Smith. Legendary singer Marvin Gaye was murdered by his own father in 1984. Age: 26 yrs oldThe actress, who was eight and a half months pregnant at the time of her death, was stabbed sixteen times on August 9, 1969 by followers of Charles Manson. Ironically, he was the most famous advocate for peace and non-violence. Grimmie gained recognition after posting covers of popular songs on YouTube. It was theorized that rapper Tupac was shot and killed due to his rivalry with Biggie Smalls, and The Notorious B.I.G. He was previously married to Terri Corley. She was driving and failed to stop at the stop sign and she ended up hitting another car with her fellow classmate and friend inside who tragically died. However, there was not enough evidence for the jury to convict Carpenter during the murder trial. After graduating Jericho High School in Jericho, New York, she enrolled at Boston University and majored in film production. He died a few hours later in hospital after he could not save saved from the damage. Sharon's early life was one of constant moving as her father served in the military. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. On August 8th, 1969 Tate was at the home she shared with Polanski, entertaining five guests when the house was invaded by four members of the Manson family. It was thought that repeated head injury resulting in trauma to the brain resulted in the most unthinkable of crimes. He died on February 15, 1999 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Mnica Spear Mootz was a Venezuelan actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder, winning Miss Venezuela 2004. Dorothy Stratten was a Playboy model who was murdered at 20 years old. Forty years ago, actress Natalie Wood drowned off the coast of Catalina Island. He was assassinated in public whilst riding in his limousine through Dallas, Texas. He was an actor, known for A New Leaf (1971), The Pirates of Penzance (1983) and A Night to Remember (1958). But Broderick did not stay in his lane and he caused a head on collision with a mother and daughter who died incidentally. Sources:biography.com crimewatchdaily.com. After being an extra in a few Italian films, Sharon headed to Hollywood where she would again start as an extra. At the time, police stated Reeves death was a suicide. Peter Tosh is a famous Reggae Star. He was shot and killed by a serial killer who was also responsible for the deaths of 4 other people before later taking his own life. The tall, toothy, husky-voiced, frizzy-haired actress equipped with a keen, Brooklyn-tough sensibility and dead-on comedy Sharon's early life was one of constant moving as her father served in the military. She was an actress, known for Let's Go for Broke (1974), Wonder Woman (1975) and Legacy of Satan (1974). Died: April 11th, 2006 Barbara Daly Baekeland was a wealthy American socialite. The murder came just 8 years after his younger brother was murdered. How the 1989 Murder of Actress Rebecca Schaeffer Changed Hollywood and Anti-Stalking Laws Robert Durst's Murder Conviction Will Be Vacated on Legal Technicality, L.A. Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-2000s, Hussle independently released his first mix-tape, Slauson Boy Volume 1, to Soundtrack | 2. He claimed it was self defence and was convicted of manslaughter. His mother pushed for a career in show business to keep him out of trouble and off the mean streets. Nancy was born to a well to do Jewish family in Philadelphia. He was shot by a hitman who was believed to be hired by his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani. Berg was straightforward with his liberal views and was known to be confrontational during interviews. Phil Hartman: Shot By His Wife Image Source: Vulture He was beaten to death while he slept, and than was strangled with an electrical cord. In the mid-1950s, he formed his first band, The Quarrymen (after Quarry Bank High School, Sharon's early life was one of constant moving as her father served in the military. (1964) and Come Blow Your Horn (1963). In 1989, model-turned-actress Rebecca Schaeffer was killed in cold blood by a man many described as an He died on December 8, 2004 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Lloyd Avery II was an American actor, sentenced to prison for a drug related murder. Many suspects were named in several sensational media accounts, but, with a tampered crime scene and a missing murder weapon, Taylors murder was never officially solved. On a February morning in 1922, the silent film director and actor was found dead in his Westlake, Calif. apartment. He was sentenced to seven years with an additional five added later. Fans of Run-D.M.C. But, she was released after six and a half years. Now hes known for much worse. While not a beauty as a child Born: February 28th, 1960 He was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital, and his father was sent to jail. At first he denied it claiming he had found her dead in their hotel room but he later admitted he had stabbed her claiming he never intended to kill. He studied at Harvard and at the University of Virginia University Law School, served at sea (1944-46) in World War II, was admitted to the bar John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, to Rose Kennedy (ne Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald) and Joseph P. Kennedy. Biggie Smalls, was born on May 21, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He is expected to be eligible for parole in late 2017. When she lived in Italy, she was voted "Homecoming Queen" of her high school. The case turned up many suspects, though none were convicted. Grimmie is known as 'zeldaxlove64' on YouTube. She also placed 2nd Runner up on The Voice. Jay was shot dead in his recording studio in Queens, New York. The 78 year old man died two weeks later as a result. You can have a glittering career and be adored by millions, but all it takes is one homicidal maniac to change innocent lives forever. She is said to have stated, he did this to me. Age: 27yrs oldEnnis Cosby is the only son of Bill Cosby, and this young man was shot in the head because of a robbery. Tara Correa-McMullen was born on May 24, 1989 in Westminster, Vermont, USA. She bragged to friends that she shared a lavish, exciting life with her cherished son, Anthony. He was an actor, known for Operation C.I.A. Polanski was not there, but Tate, who He has been murdered with was was identified as a plasterers hammer. The majority of conspiracy theorists will stand by the idea that Princess Diana was actually murdered. He was killed alongside another man when the house they were in was attacked by more than one killer. She was a lovely child with good academic tendencies, so much so that she decided early on to become a schoolteacher. Died: October 21st, 2005 After high school she went on to college but at her mother's insistence Jay Sebring was born on October 10, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. On May 27, 1998, Hartmans wife, Brynn, reportedly shot the comedian twice while he slept. He became famous for portraying Alfalfa in the film series "Our Gang" during the 1930s. In 1984, his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he became good friends with Jada Pinkett Smith. He was an actor and composer, known for The Longest Yard (2005), 8 Mile (2002) and Bad Company (2002). You may recognise Brandy Norwood as one of Americas Got Talent judges. Age: 40yrs old. Died: August 14th, 1980 The only child of Jozsef Barsi and Maria Benko, Judith Eva Barsi beat 10,000-to-1 odds when she was discovered at a San Fernando Valley skating rink at age 5 1/2 in 1983 and mistaken for a three-year-old. John Winston (later Ono) Lennon was born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England, to Julia Lennon (ne Stanley) and Alfred Lennon, a merchant seaman. Christina Grimmie was an American actress, singer, song writer, and YouTube sensation. In a killing spree that lasted 3 months, Cunanan killed five men, including real estate tycoon 72-year-old Lee Miglin before turning his sights to his final victim, Versace. A construction worker later confessed to her murder. He was the son of Jamaican parents, Voletta Wallace, a pre-school teacher, and Selwyn George Latore, a welder and small-time politician. Died: August 9th, 1969 Larry then turned the gun on himself just moments after, committing suicide. Don King was a Boxing promoter and actor. Four months later, she found herself in Japan, modeling. Bobby Fuller was born on October 27, 1942 in Baytown, Texas, USA. When Sam sang as a little boy in church, everyone made note that his voice had "something special". The driver of the car with which she collided died, while Jenner suffered no ill effects physically. One notably famous victim was actress Sharon Tate. He was sentenced to just six years in prison. Nobody was ever convicted of the murder and it remains unsolved. He was acquitted later on but he had two pay settlement fees to the families of those whose children had died on his set. He was an actor and composer, known for Venom (2018), Iron Man 2 (2010) and Pixels (2015). After returning from tax exile in Europe, Gaye was struggling with cocaine dependency and life on the road. She was most known for her acting roles in Rebound and Zoey 101. After two trials, Spector was sentenced and is currently serving a 19-years-to-life term. I will add more to this list as I discovered those who have had their life taken away from them. One night, along with her husband, she hosted a gathering at their home. He was of German, Irish, Christina Grimmie was an American actress, singer, song writer, and YouTube sensation. He was killed by fellow politician and former supervisor, Dan White. In 2021 the Raiders football player Henry Ruggs was driving 156 mph whilst having a blood-alcohol content that was twice the legal limit of Nevada. Age: 45 yrs oldThis is unsolved as it's never been proved whether he took his own life, or was murdered. A published poet at 19, he had already written numerous novels and essays before his first screenplay in 1954. After being cast in Peter Bogdanivichs They All Laughed, Stratten and Bogdanivich began having an affair. Later in his career, Rebecca began modeling at the age of 16, going off to New York on her own to begin her career. Worked as stage actor, engineer, antique dealer, gold miner. Initially, Pillco tried to pass it off as an accident, but later confessed to following the petite actress back to her apartment and assaulting her, rendering her unconscious. He was pronounced dead. Her first big break Born: January 24th, 1943 His surname was originally "Hartmann", but he later dropped the second "n". He was one of eight children of Doris Marguerite (Wardell) and Rupert Loebig Hartmann, a salesman. Byard, the jazz multi-instrumentalist, was 76 years old when he was murdered by being shot in the head by an unknown perpetrator while he was in his home. November 17, 2016 / 5:53 PM Originally from New York, both of Merlin's parents were from the Dominican Republic. She died on April 26, 1999 in Fulham, London, England, UK. The gun shot came through the windshield of his care and killed him, in Nevada. He died on August 10, 1993 in Oslo, Norway. His mother David Angell was a multiple Emmy Award winner as the creator/executive producer, along with Peter Casey and David Lee, of the hit comedy series Frasier. He died on July 15, 1997 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. She was a lovely child with good academic tendencies, so much so that she decided early on to become a schoolteacher. Chapman pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to just 20 years in prison. She died on September 11, 2001 in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Died: March 9th, 1997 In 2014 he was found guilty of culpable homicide but after appeals he was retried and convicted for murder. Nobody truly understood the circumstances which led to this murder-suicide. It also inspired several retellings in book and film form. Tate begged for her life, pleading to save her unborn child. Nobody knew who the killer was until a decade later when Jesus Mezquia was found guilty and sentenced to 36 years in prison. Simpson was arrested He was charged but died whilst on bail from a drug overdose. He was an actor and composer, known for Savages (2012), Pineapple Express (2008) and Lords of Dogtown (2005). American actress Thelma Todd died in 1935. His character was one of the most memorable characters ever portrayed in the series. While theories abound about rival gangs and record label feuds, no one was ever charged for the killing of the hip-hop legend. He moved to the U.S. as a refugee Bonnie Lee Bakley was born on June 7, 1956 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. When the police arrived at his door, Smith allegedly shot himself in the head before the police could question him. Nobody knows where his bodyguard, John Parker, was at the time of the assassination. The murder of Nicole Brown Simpson still piques public interest. He became a captive of the Khmer Rouge. Then he jumped or fell from the roof and died from the impact. She was later shot dead by an obsessed fan at only 22 years old. 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