Jennifer Roeder aka Jenny

Jennifer Roeder, also known as Jenny Maxwell, was a promising Hollywood starlet whose life was tragically cut short on June 10, 1981. At the age of 39, she was brutally murdered in the lobby of her Beverly Hills condo. Jenny, who had once graced the silver screen alongside legends like Elvis Presley, was found with a fatal gunshot wound to her head. Her estranged husband, Ervin "Tip" Roeder, a former sheriff's deputy turned lawyer, was also shot and killed during the incident. The initial reports suggested that the murders were the result of a botched robbery, but the case remained unsolved for decades.

Jenny's family, particularly her cousin Buddy Moorehouse, never believed the robbery theory. They suspected that there was more to the story, possibly involving a mob hit. This suspicion was fueled by Tip Roeder's shady reputation and the couple's tumultuous relationship, which had been marred by multiple separations and disputes over money and property. Despite these suspicions, no one was ever charged with the murders, and the case went cold.

In 2018, Buddy Moorehouse, now a journalist and documentarian, decided to investigate his cousin's death further. His research led him to retired LAPD detective Mike Thies, who had been involved in the original investigation. Thies believed that the murders were not a random act of violence but a targeted hit. According to Thies, Tip Roeder had orchestrated the attack on Jenny, intending to have her killed while he was only supposed to be wounded. However, the plan went awry, resulting in both their deaths.

Moorehouse's findings were detailed in his book, "Murder of an Elvis Girl: Solving the Jenny Maxwell Case," which sheds light on the dark underbelly of Hollywood and the tragic end of a once-bright star. Despite the revelations, the case remains officially unsolved, with no arrests or charges filed. Jenny Maxwell's murder continues to be a haunting mystery, a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.