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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 .
- September 19, 1984, West Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Feb 6, 2010 · Prosecutors said Hollywood ordered the killing of 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz in August 2000 over a $1,200 drug debt owed by the victim's half-brother. The case drew national interest...
- NBC Universal
Jul 16, 2009 · Prosecutors believe Hollywood sought revenge against Nicholas' older half-brother, Ben Markowitz, who owed Hollywood a $1,200 drug debt. Hollywood, who took the stand in his own defense, said...
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- CBS News
Dec 13, 2010 · By Barry Leibowitz. December 13, 2010 / 9:14 AM EST / CBS News. (CBS) NEW YORK (CBS) In a mother's account of a murder mystery that haunted Southern California, MY STOLEN SON: The Nick...
- CBS News
Jan 5, 2022 · Nicholas Markowitz was found by hikers on Aug. 12, after which many who befriended him during captivity came forward. Police arrested Rugge, Hoyt, and Pressley within a week — while Hollywood had fled to Colorado before his trail went cold on Aug. 23.
May 18, 2009 · The trial could last as long as six weeks. (AP Photo, File) Nick Markowitz, who was murdered in 2000, shown at age 15. Holding a large photo of Nicholas, Lynn told the jury of nine women...
Dec 10, 2000 · Today, all three are behind bars, awaiting trial on kidnapping and murder charges in Santa Barbara, where the grand jury returned indictments after the October hearings. Also in custody and...