Surveillance cameras at an Encino strip mall have captured disturbing footage of a man dumping a large object into a dumpster, where a headless woman’s body was later discovered by a homeless man. The video, obtained exclusively by Digital, shows a man struggling to lift the wrapped object, believed to be the same dumpster where the police found the body. Although the LAPD spokesman claimed to be unaware of the video, it is likely that investigators have reviewed it. Additionally, a witness in the parking lot managed to capture a photo of the suspect’s license plate, which has been handed over to the police.
The evidence from the crime scene led the police to the home of 35-year-old Sam Haskell IV, who is the son of a Hollywood executive and an actress beauty queen. Haskell has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the headless body was found in the dumpster. Further investigation at Haskell’s Coldstream Terrace home led to the discovery of additional evidence. Haskell’s wife, Mei Haskell, 37, and her parents, Goashan Li, 72, and Yanxiang Wang, 64, are currently missing. Although the body has not been positively identified as Mei Haskell, investigators strongly believe it belongs to her.
Surveillance footage from a nearby parking lot captured the suspect’s actions as he struggled to dispose of the black bags containing the object. The intersection of Rubio Avenue and Ventura Boulevard is where the LAPD found the headless torso shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The distance between Haskell’s home and the dump site is approximately 3.5 miles. Haskell was apprehended by the police at a mall in Canoga Park, and the couple’s three children have been placed in the care of child welfare agents.
The police are also searching for a white Volkswagen Tiguan SUV, which was missing at the time of Haskell’s arrest. Sam Haskell, whose famous father was a prominent talent agent and Emmy-winning producer, is being held without bail in a Los Angeles jail. Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the LAPD.
Sam Haskell’s involvement in the entertainment industry and his family’s connections have drawn attention to this case. His father, a former talent agent, represented renowned stars such as Dolly Parton and George Clooney. Sam Haskell himself was previously the CEO of the Miss America Organization but faced controversy after leaked emails revealed his disparaging remarks about former winners. A&E’s “Secrets of Miss America” miniseries shed light on the elder Haskell’s alleged sabotage of pageant winners’ careers and personal lives. Sam Haskell’s Instagram account, where he showcased his Hollywood lifestyle, has since been deactivated.
The suspect’s mother, Mary Donnelly Haskell, was also a beauty queen and actress, having won the title of Miss Mississippi in 1977.
In conclusion, the arrest of Sam Haskell IV, a member of a prominent Hollywood family, in connection with the discovery of a headless body in a dumpster has shocked the community. The investigation is ongoing, and the whereabouts of Haskell’s wife and her parents remain unknown.
