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Actor Johnny Wactor, known for his role in "General Hospital," was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles while confronting suspects attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his car. Wactor's co-worker, Anita Joy, who was with him at the time, described the tragic incident and expressed her heartbreak and anger. The suspects fled the scene, and the LAPD is seeking information from the public.
"General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot early Saturday while confronting three men attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his car in Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 3:25 a.m. near Pico Boulevard and Hope Street. Wactor, who had been working as a bartender, was walking a co-worker to her car when he noticed the thieves and was shot. The 37-year-old actor, known for his role as Brando Corbin on "General Hospital," was pronounced dead at the hospital. The theft of catalytic converters has surged in California, leading to new state laws to curb the crime.
Phil Spector's infamous murder mansion, where he shot actress Lana Clarkson in 2003, has been transformed into a wedding venue named Wrensmoor and is now available for upscale events. The 10-bedroom, 10,590-square-foot gated hilltop mansion, which Spector bought in 1998 for $1.1 million, has been revamped and is being rented out for around $2,700 per night. The property, now owned by Spector's ex-wife, features modern amenities and has had the foyer where Clarkson died changed with a hand-painted mural. Despite its dark history, the leaseholder aims to focus on the property's architectural beauty and provide a space for joyous occasions while acknowledging the tragic past.
Griselda Blanco, the notorious "godmother of cocaine," was a pivotal figure in the drug trade, pioneering smuggling techniques and facing numerous legal battles in the United States. After serving time in prison, she was deported to Colombia, where she lived off rental income until her fatal shooting in 2012 at the age of 69. Her life has been depicted in various documentaries and films, and a Netflix series now portrays a fictionalized version of her story.
The Vallejo Police Department's Yelp page was shut down after receiving a flood of negative reviews following the release of the Netflix series 'American Nightmare', which detailed the mishandling of the kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins. The police department faced criticism for branding the incident a hoax and failing to pursue suspects, leading to review-bombing and social media backlash. Detective Mathew Mustard, who made inflammatory remarks, has been heavily criticized, and the department's handling of the case has sparked outrage. Huskins and her boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, sued the police department for defamation and won a $2.5 million settlement after their tormentor, disbarred lawyer Matthew Muller, was caught and sentenced to 40 years in prison.