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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.
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...
Oct 10, 2023 · The Tragic Murder Of '80s Actress Rebecca Schaeffer Explained. When Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered in 1989, it set the wheels in motion for the nation's first anti-stalking laws. A rising '80s actress who seemed beloved by everyone, few could understand why anyone would murder her, seemingly in cold blood. Schaeffer was 21-years-old when she ...
- Marina Manoukian
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.
Aug 20, 2021 · Rebecca Schaeffe r’s death at the hands of a fan, Robert John Bardo, left a legacy through a monumental change in law. Her murder, in part, prompted legislation that made stalking a crime....
- Alyssa Choiniere
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Apr 12, 2019 · In 1989, model-turned-actress Rebecca Schaeffer was killed in cold blood by a man many described as an “deranged fan” named Robert John Bardo.
Dec 29, 2023 · On July 18, 1989, actress Rebecca Schaeffer was shot and killed on the doorstep of her Hollywood home by a 19-year-old obsessed fan named Robert John Bardo. Her hairstylist warned her not to respond to fan mail, but it was in Rebecca Schaeffer's nature to be kind.
