Obsessed Fan Murders Rising Star Rebecca Schaeffer
On July 18, 1989, a tragic incident unfolded that would forever change the lives of those involved.
Rebecca Schaeffer, a talented 21-year-old actress, was eagerly preparing for an audition that could have been her breakthrough role in The Godfather Part III.
Little did she know, her life was about to be cut short by a deranged fan.
Rebecca Schaeffer had always been passionate about modeling and acting.
From a young age, she showcased her talent through print and television commercials.
Her career took off when she landed a role on the TV series One Life to Live in 1984, followed by various small roles in other shows.
However, it was her audition for the new series My Sister Sam in 1986 that propelled her into the spotlight.
Schaeffer secured the role of Patti, a 16-year-old who moves in with her sister Sam after their parents’ passing.
The show initially gained popularity, but unfortunately, its ratings declined after the first season, leading to its cancellation in 1988.
Despite the show’s premature end, Rebecca Schaeffer’s fame continued to soar.
She became a household name and even graced the cover of Seventeen magazine in March 1987, solidifying her status as a rising star.
It was during this time that tragedy struck.
On that fateful day in July 1989, Schaeffer eagerly awaited the delivery of a script to her home.
As she prepared for the audition that could change her life, the doorbell rang, signaling the arrival of an unexpected visitor.
Unbeknownst to Schaeffer, the man standing on the other side of her front door
