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Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer

Case from West-hollywood, CA dated Jul 18, 1989

Victim Details

Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer

Female

White / Caucasian

West-hollywood

CA

1989-07-18

21

Rebecca

Lucile Schaeffer

06/23/2026

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Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer, a promising young actress, tragically lost her life on July 18, 1989, at the age of 21 in West Hollywood, California. Schaeffer, known for her role in the CBS sitcom "My Sister Sam," was shot and killed by Robert John Bardo, an obsessed fan who had been stalking her for three years. On the morning of her death, Schaeffer was preparing for an audition for "The Godfather Part III" when Bardo arrived at her apartment. He had previously sent her numerous letters and even hi ...
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  • Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer... - Hollywood Page Of Death - Facebook
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