EXCLUSIVE: Murder Of Hollywood Publicist Not Random, Says Police Chief
Posted on Nov 17, 2010 @ 04:00AM
The murder of well-known Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen was not a random act of violence, according to a former police chief who spoke exclusively to RadarOnline.com.
Chasen, 64, was shot five times early Tuesday while driving her Mercedes Benz in Beverly Hills after attending the star-studded L.A. premiere of the movie Burlesque.
RadarOnline.com was first to report that the victim was Chasen.
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Beverly Hills police crime lab searched Chasen's home for clues after scouring the murder scene.
"Clearly, this crime does not fit the MO of Beverly Hills which suggests to me that this is not a random killing," Andrew J. Scott III, retired police chief of the Boca Raton, Florida Police Department told RadarOnline.com exclusively.
"If this were a random act of violence, usually it's going to be one or two shots - definitely not five."
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Chasen was shot multiple times after attending the premiere of the new movie Burlesque. Her car crashed into a light pole after she was shot.
She was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A., where she was pronounced dead.
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Former Chief Scott told RadarOnline.com that Chasen's murder does not strike him as a contract killing, but he does believes the placement of the shots offers an interesting clue.
"Normally a contract killing involves multiple shot to the head," Scott told RadarOnline.com. "She was shot in the chest...and to me clearly the individual did not want to damage her face. This could be a lead and it's interesting to me she was not shot in the head.
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"I can't say with certainty that this was a contract killing, but it does not appear to be a random act of violence."
Chasen was a well-known and respected figure in the Hollywood publicity community. She one worked for Rogers & Cowan, was the head of worldwide publicity for MGM and formed her own firm. She worked with top talent and publicized award-winning films.
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One neighbor told RadarOnline.com that he heard a loud boom late at night, but did not call 911 or go outside to investigate.
RadarOnline.com was on the scene as the Beverly Hils police department crime lab entered Chasen's apartment late Tuesday morning and a police source told us they were searching for clues to the murder.
At this time, no suspects are under arrest.
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The Daily Juice
Dec 09, 2010 @ 08:50
What EXACTLY is the MO of a Beverly Hills homicide, and HOW would a retired desk jockey "cop" from FL EVEN know?! Puh-lease. (cont'd) ...
Posted Thu, 11/18/2010 - 6:26pm
... Granted, contract killings typically involve multiple head shots to ensure instant death, but multiple close range shots to the chest ARE the next best thing!
Posted Thu, 11/18/2010 - 6:25pm
... With the lack of facts and evidence presented thus far, it's hard to say whether this was a hit by a spurned business partner, wannabe star, or (ex) lover.
Posted Thu, 11/18/2010 - 6:24pm
... It could just as easily be a carjacking, road rage attack, or attempted robbery gone bad. In ANY case, she was CLEARLY targeted.
Posted Thu, 11/18/2010 - 6:23pm
Killer did not want to mess her face up!! sounds like an x-spouse or x-boyfriend. the guy or gal use to have feelings for her., and showed a little mercy.. plus if she had kids, they won't have to see her all shot up.. just sayin...
Posted Wed, 11/17/2010 - 6:01pm
This one is on the fast track to be solved. It looks horrible for L.A. and leaves people in a state of fear. Of course they will say they don't believe it is random, irregardless there is a killer on the loose!
Posted Wed, 11/17/2010 - 2:47pm
Why would anyone want to kill an old lady?
Posted Wed, 11/17/2010 - 2:26pm
Ex Husband? Pissed off Client? Holywood Whacker?
Posted Wed, 11/17/2010 - 1:31pm
She could've been a victim of road rage. You cut in front of the wrong person, and they go ballistic.
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