10 Celebrities Who’ve Killed Someone

1. Phil Spector Legendary Music Producer

February 3, 2003—ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA ● Body of 40-year-old actress, Lana Clarkson, was found in his home. She was shot in the mouth at close range ● Spector’s limo driver testified that he heard the gunshot, and that Spector got in the car and told him “I think I just shot her.” ● Spector was arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder● He pled not guilty, claiming that Clarkson shot herself ● First trial in 2007 was a hung jury ● Second trial in 2009, he was convicted and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison

2. Keith Moon Drummer, The Who

January 4, 1970—HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND

● Moon was leaving the Red Lion pub when patrons rushed his vehicle ● Although he was drunk, he tried to escape the chaos ● He accidentally ran over and killed Neil Boland who was his friend, chauffeur, and bodyguard ● Coroner ruled the death an accident and Moon received an absolute discharge, meaning that he was not charged with anything and the case was closed immediately ● People close to Moon said that the incident haunted him for the rest of his life

3. Brandy Norwood Grammy-Award Winning Singer

December 30, 2006—LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA● She was driving on L.A.’s 405 freeway when her SUV struck a smaller car● The crash killed the other driver, 38-year-old Awatef Aboudihaj (she died in the hospital the following day)● Brandy was not arrested because authorities did not have enough evidence to charge her with vehicular manslaughter

4. Vince Neil Frontman, Mötley Crüe

December 8, 1984—REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ● Neil lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an oncoming

car ● His friend, Nicholas Dingley, was in the passenger seat and

died in the crash● The two passengers in the other car were seriously injured ● Neil’s BAC registered at over twice the legal limit and he was

arrested and charged with a DUI and vehicular manslaughter ● Sentenced to 30 days in jail, 5 years probation, 200 hours

community service, and ordered to pay the victims $2.6M

5. Don King Legendary American Boxing Promoter

1954 & 1966—CLEVELAND, OHIO

1954● King, 23, shot and killed Hillary Brown, a man who was attempting to

rob him ● King’s actions were ruled justifiable, and he was not charged

1966● King was involved in a physical altercation with Sam Garrett, one of

his employees at the time ● Garrett’s head hit the pavement and he died from the injury. Some say King stomped him to death ● Convicted of manslaughter and spent four years in jail. Released on parole in 1971 and granted a full pardon by Ohio governor in 1983

6. Rebecca Gayheart Hollywood Actress

June 13, 2001—LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA● Gayheart’s vehicle struck 9-year-old Jorge Cruz Jr., as he walked

across the street ● Cruz died the next day from his injuries ● Gayheart was charged with vehicular manslaughter ● She pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three years probation, one year license suspension, a $2,800 fine, and 750 hours of community service

7. Laura Bush First Lady, 2001-2009

November 6, 1963—MIDLAND, TEXAS ● Laura Welch (maiden name) ran a stop sign and struck another

vehicle ● The driver was a friend of hers named Michael Douglas ● Douglas was killed in the crash ● Authorities found no signs of criminal negligence (she wasn’t

speeding or drinking)● She was not charged and suffered only minor injuries

8. Matthew Broderick Hollywood Actor

August 5, 1987—ENNISKILLEN, NORTHERN IRELAND ● Broderick and co-star Jennifer Grey were driving a rental car when he crossed into the wrong lane ● His vehicle struck another vehicle head-on and the two passengers were killed instantly ● Broderick suffered a fractured leg and ribs, a concussion, and a

collapsed lung ● He was initially charged with causing death by dangerous driving and faced up to 5 years in prison ● He was later convicted of a lesser charge of careless driving and

paid a fee of only $175

9. Robert Blake Hollywood Actor

May 4, 2001—STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA ● Blake’s wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, was shot and killed while sitting in a

car outside a restaurant ● Blake claimed to be inside the restaurant at the time of the murder, but he was arrested a year later. ● During his trial, two men testified that Blake tried to recruit them to kill his wife, but jury found him “not guilty” ● In 2005, Bakley’s children filed a civil suit against Blake and he was found liable for her death and ordered to pay the children $30 million

● In 2008, the verdict was upheld by an appeals court but they cut his penalty in half

10. Corey “C-Murder” Miller Rapper

January 12, 2002—HARVEY, LOUISIANA

● Miller was at the Platinum Club when a fight broke out and 16-year-old Steve Thomas was beaten and fatally shot

● Authorities identified Miller as the gunman● In 2003, Miller was convicted of 2nd degree murder ● In 2006, the Louisiana Supreme Court overturned the verdict ● In 2009, Miller was retried and found guilty again and was

sentenced to life in prison

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