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New York Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘X-Men' star Shawn Ashmore, wife break silence on friend who was brutally murdered by top Hollywood exec's son
Actor Shawn Ashmore and his wife have broken their silence on the horrific 2023 murder of their close friend, who was killed by her husband — the son of a top Hollywood executive. Samuel Bond Haskell IV, who dismembered Mei Li Haskell and her parents two years ago, committed suicide in jail just days before a court hearing related to the case, according to the LA District Attorney's Office. Haskell's death was announced hours before he was due to appear in court Monday for a preliminary hearing in his murder case, officials said. 6 Actor Shawn Ashmore and his wife have broken their silence on the horrific 2023 murder of their close friend. @danarashmore/Instagram The suspected killer, 37, appeared to have committed suicide in his cell, with his body discovered Saturday morning. Now, the 'X-Men' star, 45, and his wife Dana Wasdin, 42, have spoken out, telling TMZ that they feel 'a bit of closure' following the news of Haskell's death. 'Our hearts are heavy, but we feel some small sense of peace knowing there is finally a bit of closure,' the pair told the outlet. 'We are mourning the loss of an extraordinary mother, someone who poured her entire heart into her three boys and never stopped putting them first.' 6 Samuel Bond Haskell IV dismembered his wife Mei Li Haskell and her parents two years ago. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The 'Rookie' star had been working alongside authorities as a representative for their friend, the outlet adds. As a result, he and his wife have remained tight-lipped about the case until now. The couple, who have been married since 2012, struck up a close friendship with Mei Li, 37, three years ago after their children became friends at school. 'She was so generous, so kind, so loving,' Dana told the outlet. 'She's someone that never deserved this.' 6 The 'X-Men' star, 45, and his wife have spoken out, saying they feel 'a bit of closure' following the news of Haskell's death. FilmMagic for Los Angeles Magazine 6 Mei Li and her parents, Gaoshan Li, 72, and 64-year-old Yanxiang Wang, were murdered in 2023. AP Haskell's father is an Emmy-winning producer and Hollywood agent, serving high-profile clients including George Clooney, Whoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton and Kathie Lee Gifford. In 2023, Haskell was accused of murdering Mei Li and her parents, Gaoshan Li, 72, and 64-year-old Yanxiang Wang, at their home in the Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana, where he lived with his wife and three children. He tossed their dismembered body parts in an Encino trash bin, where his wife's remains were later discovered, cops said. 6 Ashmore and his wife struck up a close friendship with Mei Li, 37, three years ago. Samuel Haskell Jr/Tumblr The remains of Haskell's in-laws have never been recovered and his death has deprived their loved ones of discovering the truth about what happened. All three family members were last seen alive Nov. 6, 2023. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters On Nov. 7, Haskell IV allegedly hired four-day laborers to haul off several heavy black plastic trash bags from the six-bedroom home, which are speculated to contain body parts He allegedly told the workers the 50-pound bags contained rocks, but the suspicious men stopped their truck a block away from his home and made the disturbing discovery. 6 Haskell tossed their dismembered body parts in an Encino trash bin, where his wife's remains were later discovered, cops said. KTLA The day laborers returned the bags and money while Haskell told the crew the bags were filled with Halloween props, according to an interview with KNBC. Haskell IV was arrested at a shopping mall nearby and was charged with his wife's and in-laws' murders on Nov. 8.
Metro
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
X-Men actor Shawn Ashmore shares heartbreaking tribute after murder of friend
Shawn Ashmore has spoken out after the murder of his friend Mei Li Haskell, days after the suspect took his own life. The X-Men star, 45, and his wife Dana, 42, shared a heartbreaking tribute saying their 'hearts are heavy' but they do have some closure. Mei Li, 37, was murdered in her home in Tazana, California, on November 6, 2023, along with her mother Yanxiang Wang, 64, and her stepfather Gaoshan Li, 71. Sam Haskell IV, the son of a prominent Hollywood executive, was accused of the murders and took his own life on Saturday while awaiting trial. 'Our hearts are heavy, but we feel some small sense of peace knowing there is finally a bit of closure,' said Shawn and his wife in a statement. The couple reportedly helped local police with their investigation, so have not been able to address the case publicly until now. They continued: 'We are mourning the loss of an extraordinary mother, someone who poured her entire heart into her three boys and never stopped putting them first.' The Boys actor initially met Mei Li in 2022 through their children, who became friends after going to school in the same area. 'She was so generous, so kind, so loving,' Dana said to TMZ. 'She's someone that never deserved this.' The outlet reports she was discovered after being dismembered and her body brutally disposed of in the bin. Her parents' bodies were not found. Mei Li was a devoted mother as well as an avid pickleball player and loved collecting Pokémon cards, according to the couple. One memory shared was when she brought a children's cooking set from China for their kids as a gift. '[Mei Li] was more than a friend; she went above and beyond for everyone who had the gift of knowing her. Her love, her laughter, her warmth — she's deeply missed, and always will be.' More Trending Haskell was found dead in his cell in the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, with TMZ reporting he left behind a note saying he would miss his 'three best friends', meaning his sons. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said of the suicide: 'Instead of standing before a judge and answering for the crimes he's been charged with, the defendant managed to escape justice. 'This is one last cruel act by someone who did the most horrific things for reasons we will never entirely know.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: American Idol TV executive Robin Kaye and husband murdered in their LA home MORE: Paranormal TV investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly while touring with haunted Annabelle doll MORE: Kevin Spacey begs for release of Epstein files and insists he 'has nothing to fear'
