In a shocking incident on Tuesday, a man was robbed in broad daylight on the 10 Freeway by masked thieves after another vehicle intentionally crashed into his car. The Los Angeles Police Department announced on Wednesday that they responded to a horrific scene near Ventura Boulevard and Rubio Avenue in Encino, where they discovered a headless torso of a woman in a dumpster. The investigation led them to the home of Sam Haskell IV, the 35-year-old son of Hollywood producer Sam Haskell III.
Sam Haskell IV resided in the Tarzana home with his wife, three children, and in-laws. Authorities have confirmed that the children are safe, but his wife, Mei Haskell, 37, and her parents, Goashan Li, 72, and Yanxiang Wang, 64, are currently missing. The LAPD has been unsuccessful in their attempts to contact the three missing individuals.
While the recovered remains have not yet been identified, there is a possibility that they belong to Mei Haskell. Investigators found blood and other evidence at the residence, leading to the arrest of Sam Haskell IV. He was apprehended at a mall in Canoga Park, approximately five hours after the gruesome discovery. Haskell’s famous father, a renowned talent agent and Emmy-winning producer, represented stars like Dolly Parton and George Clooney. He was also the former CEO of the Miss America Organization and became embroiled in a scandal after leaked emails revealed disparaging comments about former winners.
Sam Haskell IV’s fall from grace was highlighted in A&E’s “Secrets of Miss America” miniseries, which aired in June and exposed allegations of his father sabotaging the careers and personal lives of pageant winners. The younger Haskell used to maintain an Instagram account where he frequently showcased his lavish Hollywood lifestyle using the hashtag #richkids.
The suspect’s mother, Mary Donnelly Haskell, is a former beauty queen and actress who held the title of Miss Mississippi in 1977. Sam Haskell IV is currently being held without bail at the Van Nuys jail and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
This shocking incident involving a prominent Hollywood family has left the community in disbelief. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the identity of the headless body and locate Mei Haskell and her parents.
