NO SUCH THING What happens to a property after a murder?
Oct 22, 2025
Catherine Fenollosa, a journalist known for her insights into high-profile crimes, joins Randall Bell, the 'Master of Disaster' and real estate damage expert. They explore what happens to properties after tragic events, like Nicole Brown Simpson's condo and the Pulse Nightclub. Randall shares his framework for assessing property value impacts and the emotional toll of his work, while Catherine highlights memorable cases, including the challenges of managing notorious sites. Their candid conversation dives into the intersection of tragedy and real estate.
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Practical Side Of Tragedy
- Disasters have both emotional and practical financial consequences that families must manage.
- Bell's work often begins by helping grieving families solve immediate estate and bill-payment problems.
How His Career Began
- Randall Bell first got called in to help sell Nicole Brown Simpson's condo after her death because her father needed advice on what to do with the property.
- That early case launched his reputation as the go-to expert for stigmatized real estate.
Heaven's Gate Cleanup Realities
- At the Heaven's Gate mansion, Bell found pervasive biological contamination requiring demolition of porous materials.
- He described the property's unbearable smell and the extreme cleanup decisions that followed.
