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1. thecrimewire.com › true-crime › The-Truth-BehindThe True "Alpha Dog" Story and the Murder of Nick Markowitz

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   Nov 7, 2023 · It all began because of a $1,200 drug debt that Ben Markowitz, Nick's older brother, owed to a mid-level drug dealer by the name of Jesse James Hollywood. Jesse could be described as a bully. It was widely rumored that Jesse's father, Jack, was his drug supplier and that Jesse had several drug couriers who sold for him.

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3. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-2001-jul-26-meVictim's Brother Tries to Make Sense of Slaying

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   Jul 26, 2001 · July 26, 2001 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITERS. It’s been almost a year, but Benjamin Markowitz still has trouble believing his childhood friends could have kidnapped and killed his younger...

4. www.independent.com › 2009/06/10 › ben-markowitz-onBen Markowitz on the Stand - The Santa Barbara Independent

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   Jun 10, 2009 · However, he and Ben Markowitz were apparently involved in a feud that now could strongly determine the outcome of this case. In the prosecution’s theory, Hollywood kidnapped Nicholas Markowitz and later orchestrated his murder in revenge for a $1,200 drug debt owed by Ben Markowitz.

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   Who is Ben Markowitz?

   • A reputed West Hills pot dealer, Jesse James Hollywood and Nick’s half brother, Ben Markowitz reportedly were at war over a $1,200 dollar debt. Ben didn’t pay and then upped the ante. Ben reportedly broke a window at Jesse Hollywood’s house.

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   What happened to Benjamin Markowitz?

   • The teenager was driven to Santa Barbara, where he was held for a few days before being taken into the mountains outside town and shot to death, authorities said. Investigators at the time said the boy was abducted and killed in retaliation for a $36,000 drug debt that Benjamin Markowitz owed Hollywood.

   Victim’s Brother Tries to Make Sense of Slaying

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   Who are Ben Markowitz friends?

   • They are Ryan James Hoyt of West Hills, Jesse Taylor Rugge of Santa Barbara and William Skidmore of Simi Valley--all boyhood friends of Ben Markowitz who are now 21--and Graham Pressley of Goleta, 18, a friend of Rugge’s. Hollywood, however, has eluded a nationwide manhunt.

   Victim’s Brother Tries to Make Sense of Slaying

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   Did Benjamin Markowitz owe Hollywood $1200?

   • Benjamin Markowitz admitted he sold marijuana and Ecstasy and still owed Hollywood about $1,200. But his old friend seemed to be more angry about the fact that Markowitz had told authorities about an insurance fraud scam. Hollywood had reported one of his cars missing and hoped to collect $36,000--a scheme that was foiled by Markowitz.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Murder_of_Nicholas_MarkowitzMurder of Nicholas Markowitz - Wikipedia

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   Nicholas Samuel Markowitz (September 19, 1984 – August 9, 2000) was an American teenager who was kidnapped and murdered at the age of 15 after a feud over drug money between his half-brother Benjamin Markowitz and Jesse James Hollywood.

7. www.noozhawk.com › 060909_nicholas_markowitzNicholas Markowitz’s Brother Takes Stand in ... - Noozhawk

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   Jun 9, 2009 · The half-brother of Nicholas Markowitz, the teen Jesse James Hollywood is accused of ordering killed, testified from the witness stand Tuesday that he believes Hollywood masterminded the murder....

8. allthatsinteresting.com › nicholas-markowitzThe Real Story Of Nicholas Markowitz, The 'Alpha Dog' Murder ...

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   Jan 5, 2022 · Frustrated he couldn’t muscle Ben back into the fold and determined to save his reputation, Hollywood abducted Nick Markowitz to spur his brother’s repayment on Aug. 6, 2000. But when he realized kidnapping could land him in prison, Hollywood took drastic measures — and had the 15-year-old murdered.

9. www.nbcnews.com › id › wbna16636250The real story behind 'Alpha Dog' - NBC News

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   Jan 15, 2007 · Ben Markowitz, who had been helping search for Nick, was inconsolable. He immediately blamed himself for Nick’s death. Ben Markowitz on KNBC-TV: It’s my fault...that my 15-year-old brother...