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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 18, 2019 · When the bell rang at 10:15 a.m., Schaeffer went to answer the door and was fatally shot by 19-year-old Robert John Bardo. He had been obsessed with the actress for three years and had paid a...
On July 18, 1989, Rebecca Schaeffer, a rising young TV actress who had starred on the CBS comedy “My Sister Sam,” was at her Los Angeles home preparing to audition for a role in Francis Ford...
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
Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer (November 6, 1967 – July 18, 1989) was an American actress and model. She began her career as a teen model before moving on to acting. In 1986, she landed the role of Patricia "Patti" Russell in the CBS comedy My Sister Sam.
Oct 10, 2023 · A rising '80s actress who seemed beloved by everyone, few could understand why anyone would murder her, seemingly in cold blood.
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Summary by Ground News. Rebecca Schaeffer was shot to death in 1989 by a fan, Robert John Bardo. Bardo wrote letters to her for about two years, but their content did not arouse suspicion, investigators said. Her murder prompted legislation that made stalking a crime in California.
