Poltergeist
1982
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On October 30, 1982, Dunne was strangled by her ex-boyfriend, John Thomas Sweeney, during an argument on the driveway of her West Hollywood home. She fell into a coma and died five days later on November 4, 1982.
Dec 29, 2021 · On October 30, 1982, actress Dominique Dunne was murdered by a man who supposedly loved her (via All That's Interesting). Born into a prominent family, her father, Dominick Dunne, was a journalist and her mother, Ellen Griffin, was an heiress.
Dec 22, 2021 · On October 30, 1982, Dominique Ellen Dunne was brutally strangled by John Thomas Sweeney. He only served three and a half years for the crime. Dominique Dunne had all the ingredients necessary to be a Hollywood superstar.
Jun 1, 2024 · Actor, director and producer Griffin Dunne reflects on his star-studded childhood, and the tragic murder of his sister, 'Poltergeist' actress Dominique, in his new memoir 'The Friday Afternoon...
Aug 25, 2021 · John Thomas Sweeney was charged with Dominique Dunne's murder, and the case went to trial in August 1983.
Apr 8, 2008 · The strangulation death of Dominique Dunne was voluntary manslaughter, and the earlier choking a misdemeanor assault. There was a gasp of disbelief in the courtroom.
In November 1982, his daughter, Dominique Dunne, best known for her part in the film Poltergeist, was murdered by strangulation. Dominick Dunne attended the trial of John Thomas Sweeney, Dominique's ex-boyfriend.
Sep 19, 2008 · At the time of the murder Dominique was consistently identified in the press as the niece of my brother and sister-in-law, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion, rather than as the daughter of...
Nov 5, 1982 · Dominique Dunne, a 22-year-old actress who made her movie debut in ''Poltergiest,'' died today without regaining consciousness after being choked by an assailant five days ago.
In the newest episode of ‘TMZ Investigates,’ jurors in the case of John Thomas Sweeney — who strangled star Dominique Dunne to death but served just three and a half years in prison — were ...
