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On one occasion, after both Barshop and Adelson had finished with the witness David Packer, the actor who was visiting Dominique at the time of the murder and who called the police, Judge...
Dec 29, 2021 · On that fateful October day, he showed up to his former home to speak to Dunne, who was rehearsing with co-star David Packer. Packer heard screams and called the police, who informed them Dunne's home was out of their jurisdiction. The justice system failed the Dunnes. zef art/Shutterstock.
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Nov 5, 2013 · There's a lot of threads about David Packer and the tragic event on 10/30/1982 on the IMDb boards for Dominique, David and V the miniseries. Mostly calling him a coward, a few defending him. I'm on the "he's a coward" side. He did not do enough to help her whatsoever.
During the first month of filming for V, the 20-year-old Packer was present in the house when co-star Dominique Dunne was killed outside by her ex-boyfriend; he faced public criticism for not having done more to prevent Dunne's death.
- Dominique Dunne’s Rising Star
- Dominique Dunne’s Brutal Murder
- The Trial of John Thomas Sweeney
- Griffin and Dominick Dunne Deal with The Aftermath
By all accounts, Dominique Dunne had all the stars aligned in her favor — literally and figuratively. Her father was the acclaimed journalist Dominick Dunne (for whom she was named), and her mother, Ellen Griffin, was the heiress to a ranching fortune. She had two older brothers — Alex and Griffin, the latter of whom is best known to television wat...
In 1981, Dominique Dunne met John Thomas Sweeney, who was a chef at the upscale Ma Maison Restaurant in Los Angeles which was best known for giving Wolfgang Puck his start in the culinary world. After only a few weeks of dating, Dunne and Sweeney moved in together — but their relationship deteriorated very quickly. Sweeney was jealous and possessiv...
After Dominique Dunne’s death, John Thomas Sweeney was charged with second-degree murder. According to the Daily News, Sweeney couldn’t be charged with first-degree murder because a judge ruled there was “no evidence” of premeditation on his part. Sweeney later testified that he only recalled standing over her body when the attack was over. Further...
After John Thomas Sweeney was set free, he was hired as an executive chef in Los Angeles, “as if nothing ever happened.” In protest of this move, actor Griffin Dunne and other members of Dominique Dunne’s family stood outside the restaurant handing out fliers letting patrons know about Sweeney’s conviction. Under growing pressure, Sweeney quit his ...
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May 23, 2023 · Dominique Dunne, whose death traumatized the production, and David Packer. Courtesy of Kenneth Johnson Packer testified in the trial that he took action when he heard screams and...
Aug 25, 2021 · Dominique Dunne dies after a terrible assault. Everett Collection/Shutterstock. Sadly for Dominique Dunne, John Thomas Sweeney remained fixated on her. He returned to Dunne's house the night of October 30, 1982, hoping for a reconciliation, while she was rehearsing with actor David Packer.
