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Murder. On July 18, 1989, 19-year-old fan Robert John Bardo shot and killed Schaeffer at her home in West Hollywood. At the time of her death, she had been stalked by Bardo for three years. [ 11][ 15] He had previously been obsessed with child peace activist Samantha Smith, who died in a plane crash in 1985. [ 16] .
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.
Jul 21, 2024 · Bardo, who had been running near a freeway yelling that he killed Rebecca Schaeffer, was arrested. Officers, after finding a photo of the actress in his pocket, immediately contacted...
Aug 20, 2021 · Rebecca Schaeffer's death at the hands of a fan left a legacy through a monumental change in law. Her murder prompted legislation that made stalking a crime.
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.
Jul 21, 2024 · Bardo, who had been running near a freeway yelling that he killed Rebecca Schaeffer, was arrested. Officers, after finding a photo of the actress in his pocket, immediately contacted authorities...
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.
"My Sister Sam" actress Rebecca Schaeffer was shot to death in her home in July 1989 by a fan who was stalking her. The murder prompted California to strengthen its privacy and anti-stalking...
Aug 20, 2021 · After all, even though the 21-year-old was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, she passed away from her wound 30 minutes after arrival. According to reports, as soon as Tucson Police Officers captured Robert John Bardo, he confessed to the murder in great detail, revealing that he was a fan.
Apr 11, 2019 · Rebecca Schaeffer was just 21 and a rising star in Hollywood when fan Robert Bardo traveled from Arizona to California and fatally shot her at her front door.
