Hollywood Heir’s Dark End: Sam Haskell Jr. Dies by Suicide Before Murder Trial

Sam Haskell Jr., son of TV producer Sam Haskell Sr., died by suicide in prison just days before his murder hearing.

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He was awaiting a court hearing for allegedly killing his wife Mei Li Haskell and her parents in a brutal 2023 case.

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Haskell was accused of dismembering the victims and putting their remains in garbage bags, shocking the LA community.

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Sam Jr. had pleaded not guilty to all three murder charges when first arrested and indicted in late 2023.

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Just days before his preliminary trial to decide if the case would proceed, Sam Jr. took his own life in custody.

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His father, Sam Haskell Sr., is a veteran TV producer known for Dolly Parton specials and hit shows like The Waltons.

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The elder Haskell worked with stars like Dolly Parton, George Clooney, and Whoopi Goldberg in his long career.

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This tragic ending closes a deeply disturbing chapter, leaving behind questions and heartbreak for many involved.

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