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American Press
16-05-2025
- General
- American Press
William 'Bill' Voris King
William Voris 'Bill' King, 82, of Lake Charles, La., passed away peacefully, at home, on May 13, 2025. Born on April 9, 1943, Bill was a proud lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Sewanee Military Academy, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana Tech University. Shortly after, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War era. In 1967, Bill married the love of his life, Marjorie C. 'Betty' King. Their 51-year marriage was a testament to love, partnership and enduring commitment, lasting until Betty's passing in 2018. Bill spent much of his professional life as a longtime manager of Hayes Minerals LLC. He also served as vice president of Kelly, Weber and Company, LLC. He was also involved in many oil and gas ventures across Louisiana and Texas. A 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and dedicated Shriner, Bill was deeply committed to philanthropy. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Shriners Hospital in Mexico City and made a $1,000,000 personal donation to the Shriners Hospital system. Annually, Bill made substantial contributions to several charities. In 2025, he established the Bill and Betty King Foundation, to carry forward his charitable legacy. Bill was appointed by Governor Edwin Edwards to the Louisiana Pan-American commission, served as vice chairman of the Louisiana Commerce and Industry Board under Governor Bobby Jindal and contributed as a member of Governor Jindal's natural resources transition team. A passionate outdoorsman, Bill found great joy in duck hunting and bass fishing at his beloved Coastal Club. He also supported McNeese State University athletics and served as past president of the Quarterback Club, and the 100 Club, and was a generous supporter of the Athletics Foundation. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his father, Voris King; his mother, Frances King; his brothers, Alvin, and Charles King; and his sister, Virginia Ayers. He is survived by his son, Geoff Gilbert, and wife, Tricia; and his daughter, Jackie Gilbert and wife, Suzanne, both of Austin, Texas. He also leaves behind many cherished friends, colleagues, and fellow outdoorsman across the Country. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: the Bill and Betty King foundation at 4353 Edgewater Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605. The King family extends sincere gratitude to Dr. Gary Kohler and nurse, Peggy; Dr. Rolando Tapia; Dr. Loree Leatherman; Alanna Perkins of the VA pharmacy, and in-home caregivers Lisa Franklin, Tresa Leger, and their outstanding team. Special acknowledgment goes to Sharon Anderson, who faithfully served the King family for 49 years, and for the last several years, served as one of Bill's caregivers alongside Scott and Paulette O'Pry. Additionally, Lori Simon, and Maegan Coker are recognized for their part in Bill's care over the last several years. Additional thanks go to Attorney David Sigler, and CPA Doug Cooley for their instrumental support in the creation of the Bill and Betty King Foundation, and their many years of dedicated friendship and service. At Bill's request, a private graveside service will be held at Orange Grove, Cemetery, in Lake Charles. William Voris 'Bill' King lived a life of leadership, generosity, and deeply held values. His personality was infectious. He leaves behind a trail of people across the country that loved him. His legacy will endure through the lives he touched and the causes he championed. We invite you to leave a fond memory or sentiment of condolences on our website
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Weezer bassist's wife Jillian Shriner pleads not guilty to firing at cops before they shot her during bizarre LA standoff
Jillian Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, pleaded not guilty this week to two felony charges after she allegedly shot at police officers outside her lavish Los Angeles home. The 51-year-old faces charges of willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and assault with a semiautomatic firearm, ABC 7 reported. She had been originally charged with attempted murder after a bizarre April 8 standoff in which she allegedly grabbed a pistol and confronted a group of cops in her yard, who shot her in the shoulder. 4 Jillian Shriner, seen in newly released bodycam footage from the April 8 shooting, faces charges of willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and assault with a semiautomatic firearm. ABC7 4 Jillian Shriner appears in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week. ABC7 The officers had been chasing a trio of hit-and-run suspects who crashed their car and fled into the Shriners' secluded LA neighborhood. Police bodycam footage revealed that officers identified themselves and ordered Shriner to drop her weapon multiple times before shots rang out. Prosecutors allege she leveled her gun at officers and fired off a shot before the cops opened fire. She was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released from custody after posting a $1 million bail. 4 Jillian Shriner with her husband Scott, the bassist for rock band Weezer. jillianlauren/Instagram 4 An Instagram photo of Jillian Shriner at a gun range. jillianlauren/Instagram Scott and Jillian Shriner married in 2005 and have two adopted children. In addition to being a rock star's wife, Shriner is an author of several best-selling nonfiction books under her maiden name, Jillian Lauren. Her works include 'Some Girls: My Life in a Harem,' about her stint in the entourage of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei's brother, and 'Behold the Monster,' a biography of serial killer Samuel Little.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jillian Lauren, Wife of Weezer Bassist, Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in LAPD Shooting
Bestselling author Jillian Lauren, who is the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, pled not guilty to charges stemming from the Los Angeles Police Department officer-involved shooting that left her wounded outside of their home in Eagle Rock on April 8. According to The Los Angeles Times, Lauren, 51, pleaded not guilty to felony charges on Tuesday for willful discharge of a firearm in a gross negligent manner and assault of a person with a semiautomatic firearm. Prosecutors are also seeking a firearms sentencing enhancement and if convicted, the author faces up to 19 years in state prison, per the paper. More from Rolling Stone Menendez Brothers' Relatives Beg for Their Immediate Release at Resentencing Hearing Cassie Testifies on 'Freak-Offs' at Sean Combs Trial: 'I Felt Disgusting. I Was Humiliated' Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault in France Lauren's attorneys did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. Last month, Lauren was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly firing in the direction of police officers first. According to the LAPD, Lauren racked her gun and fired it during a standoff with police officers who were in a neighboring yard conducting a search for hit-and-run suspects who had fled the scene of a nearby traffic collision earlier that day. Body-worn camera footage and home-surveillance video later released by the LAPD appeared to show Lauren pointing her gun toward a fence which officers were standing behind. 'The officers gave Shriner repeated verbal commands to drop the handgun, however, she did not comply,' LAPD Commander Alex Chogyoji said in a case overview video released late last month. 'Moments later, Shriner racked the handgun, pointed it at the officers and fired, resulting in an officer involved shooting.' Lauren released her first memoir, Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, in 2010, and her second, Everything You Ever Wanted, in May 2015. Both books reached The New York Times bestseller list. Following the shooting, Lauren was booked in absentia on suspicion of attempted murder and released on $1 million bail. She is due back in court on June 18 for a preliminary hearing on whether the case against her will proceed, per the the Times. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
CBS News
30-04-2025
- CBS News
Weezer bassist's wife appears in LA court, hearing continued as LAPD continues investigation
The wife of the bassist of the LA-based rock band Weezer appeared in a downtown Los Angeles courthouse Wednesday related to an April 8 incident where she was arrested for allegedly shooting her gun at police officers. At Wednesday's court hearing, prosecutors said the case involving Jillian Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department and has not been presented to the district attorney's office for filing yet. "We anticipate that will happen within the next week," attorney Jeff Liu said. The hearing was continued to May 13, with Shriner ordered to appear. Jillian Shriner appeared at a downtown Los Angeles courthouse Wednesday morning. KCAL News The Shriner and police confrontation began when officers with the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol were in her Eagle Rock neighborhood, searching for hit-and-run suspects who fled on foot. Police searching the area for the suspects were directed to a home in the 5300 block of Waldo Place. "As the officers were in the rear yard of that residence, they observed a female ... in the yard of a neighboring residence armed with a handgun," LAPD said in an earlier news release. That woman was later identified as Shriner. Officers said that they had ordered the 51-year-old to drop the gun several times, as she pointed it in their direction. Shots were fired and Shriner suffered a gunshot wound to her shoulder. She was treated at a hospital, and subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A little over two weeks after the incident, LAPD released body cam video as part of a use-of-force investigation which captured the exchange between Shriner and officers. In the body cam video, officers could be heard yelling "Put the gun down!" a number of times. Officers also tell Shriner they are trying to help her and to "Drop the gun; you are going to get shot." Officers identified themselves as LAPD and the California Highway Patrol, as helicopters could be heard overhead. "Shriner then pointed the handgun at the officers, and an officer-involved shooting occurred," the LAPD said in an earlier press release. The body cam video shows officers shouting, "Shots fired, officer needs help," after shots rang out. Shriner will remain free on a $1 million bond, with her next court appearance scheduled for May 13.
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Weezer bassist's wife, Jillian Shriner, shown on body cam firing at LAPD officers (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, April 28 — The Los Angeles Police Department has released body camera footage showing Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, allegedly firing at officers during a search for suspects involved in a high-speed chase. In the footage from the April 8 incident in Eagle Rock, police encountered Shriner in her backyard with her weapon drawn and repeatedly ordered her to drop it. Moments later, gunshots erupted after an officer warned, 'Oh, she racked it,' and investigators later found one used cartridge casing confirming at least one shot fired. After the shooting, Shriner reportedly fled into her house and called 911, apparently unaware she had fired at police and not the suspects from the chase. Shriner eventually surrendered after an hour and was transported to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. She has been charged with attempted murder and is scheduled to appear in court on April 30. Scott Shriner joined the band in 2001, replacing original bassist Mikey Welsh after Welsh left due to mental health issues. Weezer is an American rock band formed in 1992, known for their catchy melodies and hits like "Buddy Holly" and "Island in the Sun."
