CA - Sam Haskell, 35, arrested after woman's torso found in a trash bin in Encino LA, Tarzana, wife & two adult family members missing, 8 Nov 2023
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The officer inside the courtroom said Haskell Jr. didn't have a shirt on due to suicidal ideations ... explaining he initially was just wearing a velcro vest that had no material he could choke or injure himself with, but the vest kept falling down, so it was taken off.
Sam Haskell Jr., Accused of Killing Wife and In-Laws, Shirtless in Court
Sam Haskell Jr., Accused of Killing Wife and In-Laws, Shirtless in Court
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Sam Haskell Jr., Accused of Killing Wife and In-Laws, Shirtless in Court
Sam Haskell Jr. -- the man accused of murdering his wife and in-laws -- showed up to court for his latest arraignment without a shirt ... something cops say is due to his suicidal thoughts.
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The top of Haskell's jail-issued jumpsuit was folded around his waist and he held a plastic bag of his belongings while appearing before the court, the outlet reported.
the suspect was an aspiring Hollywood director himself, appearing to operate under the professional name Samuel Basshinger.
Haskell's arraignment is set for January.
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the suspect was an aspiring Hollywood director himself, appearing to operate under the professional name Samuel Basshinger.
Haskell's arraignment is set for January.
Hollywood Director Accused of Killing, Dismembering Wife, In-Laws Goes Shirtless in Court
Samuel Haskell IV wore the top of his jail-issued jumpsuit around his waist as he was ordered to remain in incarcerated without bail.
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Doing the same fish lips thing as in his IG videos, guess he must have been able to see himself on the video feed
What was in the bag he was holding? Court snacks?
I like the reporters ending comment - "our legal experts say, because this is such a high profile case - the defendant's Father is a well known Hollywood producer. It is unlikely to go to trial anytime soon".
Only in California folks!!
One, I'm REALLY tired of men appearing topless in court. Put a shirt and shackles on him if you're so worried he's a risk to himself.Doing the same fish lips thing as in his IG videos, guess he must have been able to see himself on the video feed
What was in the bag he was holding? Court snacks?
I like the reporters ending comment - "our legal experts say, because this is such a high profile case - the defendant's Father is a well known Hollywood producer. It is unlikely to go to trial anytime soon".
Only in California folks!!
Two, if I were the wealthy dad, my son would have the most mediocre public defender his long history of accomplishing nothing could afford. I cannot fathom paying for his defense after these heinous crimes.
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I agree with the shirt thing. I find it really distasteful not only to the person but to the court. I'm assuming this doesn't happen to at-risk women.
But, that is hardly the worst thing this defendant did. I can keep it in perspective.
jmo
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Reminds me of American Psycho. Seeing him shirtless like that makes me sick. He seems really delusional jmo.
I'm hoping his family leave him high and dry. Make a statement to show that they do not support SH, to do anything else would make them look bad. JMO.
I'm hoping his family leave him high and dry. Make a statement to show that they do not support SH, to do anything else would make them look bad. JMO.
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Here's the reason for the delay on his arraignment.
nypost.com
Dec. 8, 2023
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The delay in his arraignment comes as the California man made a last-minute switch to his defense team.
Haskell IV had been represented by Beverly Hills defense attorney Bob Schwartz until two days ago, according to the Los Angeles Times.
His new attorney, Joseph Weimoritz, did not enter a plea on his behalf and requested a continuance of the hearing as he stood separated from his client by a glass partition.
It remains unclear why he made the change.
Hollywood exec’s son Samuel Haskell, accused of killing wife, in-laws, arrives shirtless for court
Samuel Haskell IV was bare-chested, wearing an anti-suicide smock around his waist, and holding a bag with a small carton of milk as he stood in front of a judge Friday morning.
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Dec. 8, 2023
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The delay in his arraignment comes as the California man made a last-minute switch to his defense team.
Haskell IV had been represented by Beverly Hills defense attorney Bob Schwartz until two days ago, according to the Los Angeles Times.
His new attorney, Joseph Weimoritz, did not enter a plea on his behalf and requested a continuance of the hearing as he stood separated from his client by a glass partition.
It remains unclear why he made the change.
Actually, it's probably because there were multiple victims, possibly multiple crime scenes, the missing automobiles, multiple timelines, cell phones, GPS, etc. When that happens, there's a lot more evidence to process. After that, it all has to be catalogued and sorted for each victim, each murder, each location and given to defense attorneys in discovery.Doing the same fish lips thing as in his IG videos, guess he must have been able to see himself on the video feed
What was in the bag he was holding? Court snacks?
I like the reporters ending comment - "our legal experts say, because this is such a high profile case - the defendant's Father is a well known Hollywood producer. It is unlikely to go to trial anytime soon".
Only in California folks!!
Certainly, the killer's high profile father may be paying for his defense attorneys. If so, he may have the funds to hire the best. But even if the state were picking up the tab for public defenders, they would still demand the state attorneys provide them will all the evidence for all 3 murders. The prosecuting attorneys will also be diligent in providing all the evidence because they don't want to deal with appeals.
There will also be many pre-trial hearings. IOW, the more victims, crime scenes and evidence you have, the longer it takes to go to trial. JMO, given some recent murder trials, the ones with public defenders can last just as long as those with private defense attorneys.
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I'm cynical enough to think the last-minute change in lawyers was a delay tactic. I've been watching too many of the other trials (you know the ones I mean) and my mind is now jaded!
jmo
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I know all too well what you mean by that.
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I think we have a pretty good idea who's footing this bill.
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Just now saw on Nancy Grace-----a reporter said that on the morning of his arrest, he had taken the kids to school for the first time he had ever done so---and also asked around to get them a playdate for the afternoon. And the other parents were really confused and suspicious immediately.
The reporter also said that SH's parents have the children right now....which is kind of heartbreaking, imo.
I'm glad they are not in foster care, but they are with the killer's parents---and I do feel a grudge against them because they were likely ignoring his psychotic behaviour for decades. JMO
The reporter also said that SH's parents have the children right now....which is kind of heartbreaking, imo.
I'm glad they are not in foster care, but they are with the killer's parents---and I do feel a grudge against them because they were likely ignoring his psychotic behaviour for decades. JMO
The top of Haskell's jail-issued jumpsuit was folded around his waist and he held a plastic bag of his belongings while appearing before the court, the outlet reported.
the suspect was an aspiring Hollywood director himself, appearing to operate under the professional name Samuel Basshinger.
Haskell's arraignment is set for January.
Hollywood Director Accused of Killing, Dismembering Wife, In-Laws Goes Shirtless in Court
Samuel Haskell IV wore the top of his jail-issued jumpsuit around his waist as he was ordered to remain in incarcerated without bail.
Here's a YouTube video from "Sam Basshinger" (odd name, imo)
Lots of sites and links to explore on the "more about this channel" YouTube page:
Shame for the kids. Lock him up.
I just saw the remains found in the dumpster were indeed his wife‘s via DNA testing. On a news scroll. Also,
deadline.com
Body Parts Found In Dumpster Identified As Those Of Wife Of TV Producer’s Son, Who Is Charged With Her Murder
Body parts found in November in an Encino trash bin were positively identified today as the remains of a woman whose husband has been charged with killing her and her parents. Samuel Bond Haskell J…
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