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News18
4 days ago
- News18
Hollywood Top Executive's Son Charged For Triple Murder, Dies In Jail
Last Updated: Samuel Bond Haskell IV was awaiting murder trial and was due to have preliminary hearing on Monday. The son of one of Hollywood's top executives has died in jail. The news of his death was confirmed by officials from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. While the reasons behind his death are not yet confirmed, it is being speculated that he took his own life. Samuel Bond Haskell IV, son of Sam Haskell, was in prison for murdering and dismembering his wife and her parents. He allegedly tried to cover up his crimes by disposing of their bodies in a landfill. According to NBCLA, Samuel reportedly took his own life in his cell. His body was discovered on Saturday morning, while he was due to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Monday. Who is Samuel Bond Haskell IV and why was he arrested? Haskell allegedly killed his wife, Mei Li Haskell, 37, in 2023. He is also accused of murdering his parents-in-law — 72-year-old Gaoshan Li and 64-year-old Yanxiang Wang — at their home in Tarzana, Los Angeles. While the remains of his wife were found during a police investigation, there was no trace of his in-laws. According to video evidence obtained by police, Haskell hired labourers to remove plastic trash bags from his home. A statement from the LAPD mentioned that one of the labourers allegedly saw human body parts in one of the bags and reported it to the authorities. The three victims were last seen alive on November 6, 2023. The 37-year-old was seen dumping heavy rubbish into bins the following day. Police discovered a woman's torso in the waste on November 8, after which Haskell was arrested on suspicion of murder. Although he pleaded not guilty to the charges, he was being held in jail without bail and was awaiting a murder trial. In a statement following his death, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said, 'Instead of standing before a judge and answering for the crimes he's been charged with, the defendant managed to escape justice." Haskell's father, Sam Haskell, is a well-known Hollywood agent and Emmy-winning producer. He represents stars including Dolly Parton, George Clooney, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Whoopi Goldberg. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 19:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
6 days ago
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- India.com
Who Is Sam Haskell Jr? Hollywood Big shot Producers Son Who Killed Wife & In-Laws Dies By Suicide In Jail
New Delhi: Samuel Bond Haskell IV, also known as Sam Haskell Jr - son of Hollywood's top shot Emmy-winning producer Sam Haskell has died by suicide in the jail reportedly. Sam Haskell Jr was accused of murdering and dismembered his wife and her parents before disposing of their bodies in a landfill. He was 37. Who Is Sam Haskell Jr? ABC News reported that Haskell IV was charged in the 2023 triple killings of his wife, Mei Li Haskell, 37, and her parents, 64-year-old Yanxiang Wang and 72-year-old Gaoshan Li. Meanwhile, Lt. Michael Modica of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told KABC that Samuel Bond Haskell IV has died just hours before his scheduled court appearance on Monday. The reason of his death is yet to be revealed by the authorities. Mei Li Haskell and her parents were last seen alive on Nov. 6, 2023. How Did Sam Haskell Jr Plan The Murder? Haskell allegedly paid four day laborers to remove several large black trash bags from his home on November 7, 2023. One of the workers opened a bag and discovered what appeared to be human remains, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The workers immediately returned the money, left the scene, and called cops, reportedly. His father Sam Haskell represents well-known clients like Dolly Parton, George Clooney, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Whoopi Goldberg. The Hollywood Reporter quoted District Attorney Nathan Hochman saying in a statement on Monday, "Instead of standing before a judge and answering for the crimes he's been charged with, the defendant managed to escape justice."
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
Hollywood producer son accused of killing wife, in-laws dies
The son of an Emmy-winning producer who was accused of brutally killing his wife and her parents has been found dead in his jail cell, authorities have confirmed, just days before he was meant to be appear in court for his triple murder trial. Samuel Bond Haskell IV was facing three counts of murder following the disturbing discovery of his wife, Mei Haskell's torso in a dumpster near his office in November 2023. He was also charged with the murders of Mei's mother Yanxiang Wang, and her stepfather, Gaoshan Li, whose bodies have never been found. The 37-year-old pleaded not guilty to all three murder charges in January 2024 and was being held in custody while awaiting trial. On Saturday morning, Haskell was found dead in his jail cell in what law enforcement believe was suicide, according to The Daily Mail. District Attorney Nathan Hochman was furious to find out Haskell had died by suicide, describing it as 'one last cruel act by someone who did the most horrific things for reasons we will never entirely know.' 'Instead of standing before a judge and answering for the crimes he's been charged with, the defendant managed to escape justice. 'A family that has been dealing with unimaginable loss has now been robbed of their chance to face him, hold him accountable for his barbaric actions, and openly share their grief and their cherished memories of their loved ones.' Haskell was charged with murdering his wife and her parents. (Los Angeles Police Department via AP, File) Credit: RV / AP Wei and her parents were last seen alive on November 6, 2023. The following day, Haskell was caught on camera allegedly dumping the contents of a bag into a dumpster near his office in Encino, California. Police also believe Haskell hired labourers to remove three large garbage bags from his residence. One of the labourers reportedly opened one of the bags and discovered what appeared to be human remains. Horrified, the labourers returned the bags to the home and left the scene after calling police, but the remains were gone by the time they arrived. A day later, a woman's torso, was found by someone rummaging through the garbage, which led to Haskell's arrest. While the remains of his in-laws have never been discovered, blood inside the Haskell family home were in line with murder and dismemberment, according to authorities. Haskell is the son of a top Hollywood producer and agent, who has worked with many stars including George Clooney, Dolly Parton and Whoopi Goldberg.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- The Guardian
Hollywood agent's son accused of murdering wife and in-laws kills himself
A California man who was charged with murdering and dismembering his wife and her parents in the home they shared in the Los Angeles suburbs, then dumping his wife's remains into a garbage bag, has died by suicide in jail, the Los Angeles county district attorney confirmed on Monday. Samuel Bond Haskell IV, 37, was arrested in November 2023 and charged with the murders of his wife, Mei Haskell, her mother, Yanxiang Wang, and her stepfather, Gaoshan Li. Haskell pleaded not guilty to the three murder counts in January 2024 and was being held without bail pending trial. He was facing a sentence of life in prison with no parole. Haskell was found dead in his jail cell on Saturday morning, according to a statement from the LA county district attorney, Nathan Hochman, days before he was scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing. 'Instead of standing before a judge and answering for the crimes he's been charged with, the defendant managed to escape justice,' Hochman said. 'This is one last cruel act by someone who did the most horrific things for reasons we will never entirely know. A family that has been dealing with unimaginable loss now has been robbed of their chance to face him, hold him accountable for his barbaric actions, and openly share their grief and their cherished memories of their loved ones.' Haskell is the son of Sam Haskell III, who was the worldwide head of television for William Morris and represented clients including Dolly Parton, George Clooney and Prince Edward before his retirement 20 years ago. In 2023, Haskell had been living with his wife, their three young children, and her parents in Tarzana, California. On 8 November of that year, a person looking through a strip-mall Dumpster in Encino, California, 5 miles from Haskell's house, discovered a torso, later confirmed to belong to his wife, in a black garbage bag. The body was so unrecognizable after being chopped into pieces that it took the Los Angeles coroner's office more than a month to make a positive identification. The case is among the most gruesome to hit the headlines in years, yet the Los Angeles police almost missed it because a group of day laborers who first found evidence of the murders on 7 November spoke only Spanish and were not taken seriously when they reported their findings. Haskell had hired and paid the men $500 to take away heavy black plastic trash bags from his home in Tarzana. After opening the bag to find human body parts, the workers returned the bags and money to Haskell, then alerted police. The same afternoon, Haskell was seen on video disposing of a black garbage bag in the Encino strip-mall. The bodies of Wang and Li have never been found. An uncle of Mei's told the Los Angeles Times that she had come to the United States from China to study accounting and met her future husband when they were both students at Cal State Northridge, a public university in the northern San Fernando Valley. After the first of their three children was born in 2010, Mei's parents emigrated from China and moved in with them. According to the uncle, Mei worked several jobs and was the main breadwinner in the household. It is not clear what work, if any, Haskell did or whether his family supported him financially. A lawyer for the Haskell family, Joseph A Weimortz Jr, told NBC News that Haskell was 'not afraid of prison, but was afraid of an even larger media spectacle', and how it would impact his children. 'Ultimately, my client was even willing to take his own life, believing that it would end this terrible chaos,' Weimortz said. 'The Haskell family grieves every single life lost in this case.' Andrew Gumbel contributed reporting In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, chat on or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@ or jo@ In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at
Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Sky News AU
Top Hollywood exec's son Samuel Haskell who killed, dismembered wife and her parents dies by suicide
The son of a top Hollywood exec who killed and dismembered his wife and her parents committed suicide in jail just days before a court hearing, according to reports. Samuel Bond Haskell IV's death was announced hours before he was due to appear in court Monday for a preliminary hearing in his murder case, said Lt. Michael Modica of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to KABC. The suspected killer, 37, appeared to have committed suicide in his cell, with his body discovered Saturday morning, law enforcement sources told NBCLA. 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 his wife, Mei Li Haskell, 37, and her parents, Gaoshan Li, 72, and 64-year-old Yanxiang Wang, at their home in the Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana. He tossed their dismembered body parts in an Encino trash bin, where his wife's remains were later discovered, cops said. 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. The next day, Haskell allegedly hired four day laborers to remove several heavy black plastic trash bags from his home, the Los Angeles Police Department said at the time. 'One of the laborers opened one of the bags and allegedly observed human body parts,' the LAPD statement read. 'They called 911 and reported the incident.' The laborers returned the bags and the money and left, but by the time cops arrived, the bundles were gone, authorities said. Haskell was also caught on video dumping something in a dumpster in Encino on Nov. 7, authorities said. After a woman's torso was discovered by someone rummaging through the trash there Nov. 8, police were called and Haskell was arrested, prosecutors said. Haskell had pleaded not guilty to the charges and was being held with no bail while awaiting trial. 'Instead of standing before a judge and answering for the crimes he's been charged with, the defendant managed to escape justice, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J Hochman said in a statement on Monday. 'This is one last cruel act by someone who did the most horrific things for reasons we will never entirely know. A family that has been dealing with unimaginable loss now has been robbed of their chance to face him, hold him accountable for his barbaric actions, and openly share their grief and their cherished memories of their loved ones,' he said. With Post wires Originally published as Top Hollywood exec's son Samuel Haskell who killed, dismembered wife and her parents dies by suicide
