Casefile True Crime Case 97: Rebecca Schaeffer
Oct 20, 2018
Rebecca Schaeffer's rise to fame in Hollywood and the dark side of celebrity. The growing obsession of a troubled fan and his desperate attempts to get close to her. The shocking murder of Rebecca Schaeffer and its impact on anti-stalking laws and gun control advocacy.
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Subway Rescue
- While on the subway, Rebecca noticed a scared woman being harassed by a man with a screwdriver.
- Rebecca intervened, pretending to know the woman, and led her away from danger.
Landing "My Sister Sam"
- Rebecca Shaeffer landed a major role in the sitcom "My Sister Sam" alongside Pam Dawber.
- She beat out thousands of hopefuls for the part of Patty, Sam's younger sister.
Bardo's Early Obsession
- Robert Bardo, fixated on child celebrity Samantha Smith, began calling her home.
- Robert's obsession escalated, leading him to travel to Smith's home, resulting in his detention.