Solved or Unsolved? The Murder of Ronni Chasen | Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

Ronni Chasen was a behind-the-scenes badass. When it came to Awards season in Hollywood you could bet Ronni was working every red carpet event - even hosting some herself - to guarantee that her clients were front and center. When she was gunned down in 2010 while driving home from a premiere, her murder sent shockwaves through the industry. Was this a case of road rage? An attempted robbery? Or a hired hit? Police nabbed their suspect pretty quickly and the case was closed, but should it have been? Did they even get the right guy?

Hi Misfits, Kate here. In this episode I mention how the second niece only received $10 but I couldn't find why. Well guess what? I found it! Jill (the niece) apparently didn't visit Ronni's mother (Jill's grandmother) in the hospital when she was dying of cancer. Rude. Ronni begged Jill to visit but she never did. Thus, Jill was the recipient of a mere $10. On the other hand, Melissa (the favorite niece), visited twice a week and received millions.

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Episode Sources:

Ronnie's autopsy report

Laramie's lawsuit

Jefferson Airplane's 'White Rabbit'

"What Really Happened the Night Hollywood Power Publicist Ronni Chasen Was Killed?" by Gary Baum

"The Missing Guest at Oscar’s Party" by Leah Rozen

"Killing Reveals Truths of Life at Limelight’s Edge" by Michael Cieply and Brooks Barnes

"Ronni Chasen’s Friends Skeptical That Her Murder Is Solved" by THR Staff

"Ronni Chasen Laid to Rest at Emotional Service" by Bill Higgins

"It’s Past Time to Reopen the Ronni Chasen Murder Investigation" by Gary Baum

"The Murder of Ronni Chasen" - The True Crime Edition