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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.

   • Born: September 19, 1984, West Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

   • Nationality: American

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3. 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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4. 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...

5. www.cbsnews.com › losangeles › newsMother Of Murdered Teen Boy Outraged That 'Alpha Dog ...

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   Oct 19, 2013 · Susan Markowitz, whose son Nick was killed in 2000 by Jesse James Hollywood and his gang, expresses her anger and grief over the parole of Jesse Rugge, who kidnapped Nick. She says Rugge lied to Nick and showed no remorse for his role in the crime.

6. www.cbsnews.com › news › book-em-my-stolen-son-theBook 'Em: My Stolen Son, The True Story Behind the Movie ...

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   Dec 13, 2010 · Susan Markowitz shares her story of losing her son Nick, who was kidnapped and killed by drug dealers in 2000. She talks about her pursuit of justice, her relationship with her stepson Ben, and the impact of Nick's tragedy on others.

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

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   Jan 5, 2022 · Nicholas Markowitz was a 15-year-old high school student who was abducted by drug dealers in 2000 over his brother Ben's debt. He was held captive for days and then shot dead by one of the dealers, Jesse James Hollywood, who was inspired by the film "Alpha Dog".

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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.

   Victim’s Brother Tries to Make Sense of Slaying

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   Did Hoyt owe Hollywood money if he killed Ben Markowitz?

   • Like Ben Markowitz, Hoyt owed Hollywood money. When he arrived to meet him, Hollywood handed him a TEC-9 semi-automatic pistol and offered to wipe the slate clean with an additional $400 payment if he killed Markowitz. In the early morning hours of Aug. 9, Hoyt and Rugge duct-taped Markowitz’s mouth and hands.

   The Real Story Of Nicholas Markowitz, The 'Alpha Dog' Murder Victim

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   Who killed Ben Markowitz's half-brother?

   • During that time, Markowitz’s younger half-brother, Nicholas, was kidnapped and killed by a group of people who Ben Markowitz dealt drugs with. Hollywood, who now faces the death penalty for allegedly masterminding the crime, was not present for the actual murder.

   Ben Markowitz on the Stand - The Santa Barbara Independent

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   Why did Benjamin Markowitz kill Nicholas?

   • Investigators at the time said the boy was abducted and killed in retaliation for a $36,000 drug debt that Benjamin Markowitz owed Hollywood. But Markowitz said the whole story is more complicated and only marginally related to drugs. Markowitz believes Hollywood, one of five men charged in Nicholas’ murder, was not driven by money or drugs.

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

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   Jun 10, 2009 · Ben Markowitz, the brother of Nicholas Markowitz, who was kidnapped and killed by Jesse James Hollywood, testified in his trial. He claimed that Hollywood threatened him and his family over a drug debt and owned guns similar to the one used in the murder.