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Caregiver Injects Pool Cleaner into Disabled Patient’s IV Medication, Shocking Abuse Uncovered

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Inset: Halie Spidle (Wayne County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The New Venture Group Home in Corydon, Iowa (Google Maps).

Recently, an Iowa woman, previously serving as an administrator at a group home for adults with disabilities, has confessed to introducing hazardous substances into a patient’s intravenous line.

Halie Spidle, aged 37, has entered a guilty plea to three charges related to the administration of harmful substances, stemming from an initial accusation of attempted murder. As reported by CBS affiliate KCCI based in Des Moines, Iowa, Spidle was accused of injecting substances such as an algicide, and potentially brake cleaning fluid, into a patient’s IV at the New Venture Group Home located in Corydon, Iowa, on August 1, 2025.

Authorities allege the act was an attempt to end the patient’s life, although no motive has been disclosed for her actions.

The arrest of Spidle occurred on September 18, 2025, following an investigation by Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies, who claimed she inflicted “algaecide and/or brake cleaner” into the IV of an unsuspecting patient. Subsequent to her detention, Spidle was suspended from her role. An interview with an employee from Wayne County Public Health revealed that Spidle no longer held a position at the group home, though further specifics were not provided.

Spidle is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 22. She faces up to 15 years in prison.

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Desperate Search: Family Scours Las Vegas Morgues for Missing New York Grandmother

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A New York family is growing increasingly concerned as they search for their missing matriarch, who disappeared while on a visit to Las Vegas nearly two weeks ago. Her daughter has made the journey across the United States in a bid to locate her, scouring hospitals and morgues for any signs.

The missing woman, 63-year-old Alisa Goods, a beloved grandmother of five, was officially reported missing on August 10. This was two days after she had last been spotted spending time with a longtime friend in Las Vegas, her family has revealed.

“We have checked hospitals,” stated Kristen Goods, Alisa’s daughter, in an interview with FOX5 Vegas. “We have checked morgues,” she added, expressing the family’s growing desperation.

Kristen Goods speaking

After making the trip from New Jersey to Nevada, Kristen Goods shared her efforts with FOX5 Vegas, hoping for any breakthrough in the search for her mother, Alisa Goods. (FOX5 Vegas KVVU)

Kristen’s determination led her to travel from New Jersey to Nevada, driven by the need to assist in the search efforts for her missing mother.

“I’m extremely worried,” she told the station.

Alisa Goods smiling in a photo

Days after Goods disappeared, her family says they started receiving text messages from her phone. (Facebook)

Goods had been staying with Roger John, a friend of about 20 years whom she had visited in Las Vegas many times before, according to her family.

John previously told KLAS-TV that Goods left his apartment around 12:45 p.m. Aug. 8 to take a bus to a nearby CVS to go shopping.

“Last I saw her, she was going down the stairs. And I said, ‘OK, see you later,’ And that’s the last time I saw her,” John told the station.

Alisa Goods smiling in a photo

Goods’ family says the text messages from her phone asked for gas money and Bitcoin. (Facebook)

Goods’ family told FOX5 she was later seen at a store near Paradise and Flamingo roads, where she bought supplements and water.

Kristen said she did not personally see the CVS surveillance video but spoke with the store manager about her mother’s visit.

“I did not see the CVS footage myself, but I was privy to some of the footage,” Kristen said. “By talking to the CVS manager that she was there.”

Alisa Goods smiling in a photo

Goods’ family family raised the possibility of a kidnapping when speaking to news outlets. (Facebook)

Goods never returned to her friend’s home after the shopping trip.

John notified Goods’ family that evening and filed a missing person report two days later, according to FOX5.

The family said they initially had questions about John but stressed that police do not consider him a suspect.

“To us, he is not a threat, and he’s also been cleared by the police,” Kristen told the station. “There isn’t anything to investigate in terms of his knowledge.”

Alisa Goods missing person poster

Alisa Goods has been missing since Aug. 8, according to her family. (Facebook/Black and Missing, Inc.)

Kristen said she is frustrated that surveillance cameras have not provided more clues about where her mother went.

“I’m extremely frustrated because I would think that this town would have so much more surveillance because it’s such a bustling area,” Kristen said. “I would think that there was a way for facial recognition to be able to locate someone.”

The family also does not believe Goods could have traveled far on foot. They said she recently underwent several leg surgeries that make it difficult for her to walk for long periods.

Police searched within a 20-mile radius of where Goods was last seen, according to FOX5. Family members have also posted flyers throughout the area hoping someone will recognize her.

Alisa Goods missing persons flyer posted at intersection

A missing persons flyer for Alisa Goods is seen posted at an intersection in Las Vegas. (FOX5 Vegas KVVU)

Days after Goods disappeared, her family began receiving text messages from her phone asking for money and eventually Bitcoin.

The family said it does not know who sent the messages or whether Goods still had her phone.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police told News Media on Wednesday that Goods’ missing person case remained active and detectives had not found anything suspicious.

Meghan McCain Slams Prince Harry, Meghan’s UK Move

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Meghan McCain has launched a scathing critique against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, referring to them as “D-list royals” following their announcement to return to the UK.

The former “View” co-host didn’t hold back, tweeting on Wednesday, “Americans have a knack for seeing through pretenses, and we’re not fond of entitled grifters.”

She continued, “They couldn’t cut it here, and honestly, no one cares about D-list royals. I wish our UK friends luck, as they are your issue now.”

Page Six contacted representatives for Markle and Harry for a statement, but no response has been received yet.

McCain has consistently been outspoken in her criticism of Harry and Markle, including her derision of the actress’s “boring” lifestyle rebranding efforts last year.

“This is, like, her ninth rebrand. I actually had to review her show and her podcast, and it was horrible. It was so boring,” the columnist, 41, added.

On Wednesday, Page Six confirmed that Harry, also 41, and Markle, 44, along with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will return to the UK at the end of the month for “an extended period.”

“The palace was made aware of the move,” a source confirmed to us, noting that Harry’s father, King Charles III, was informed on Sunday.

“I know that Charles is the reason they are moving back,” an insider told Page Six.

Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are already enrolled in school in Britain.

Our source added that while Charles, who is currently battling cancer, “looks forward” to spending more time with the Sussexes in a personal capacity, their role and status as private individuals and “non-working members” of the royal family will not change.

The monarch is also strict about upholding his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s rule of “no half-in, half-out option” for working royals.

The Netflix stars will live in “a non-royal residence,” where they will “continue with their business enterprises.”

The move back across the pond comes six years after Harry and Markle left the royal family and moved to Canada and then California.

Though the Invictus Games founder has been estranged from his family since the move, he and Charles have been making amends.

Last month, Harry and Markle and their kids reunited with Charles during their visit to the UK, marking the first time the king had seen his grandchildren in four years.

However, the Sussexes had no contact with Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton.

Fugitive Wife’s Bold Escape: Walking Free After Murder

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A woman on the run, accused of fatally shooting her police officer husband in their shared residence, has been captured on new surveillance footage casually strolling down the street in flip flops.

Karen Solomon, age 58, became a fugitive when police discovered her husband, Kurt Solomon, 57, dead in their home in Massachusetts early Tuesday morning.

On Thursday, the Worcester Police Department released video footage showing the alleged perpetrator wandering near a veterinary medical clinic, located about a mile away from where the incident took place.

In the surveillance video, Solomon appears to be slightly hunched over as she walks by the animal facility, at one moment glancing back over her left shoulder.

This Ring security camera footage was captured around 5:40 a.m. on Tuesday, just 10 minutes after police had discovered her husband’s lifeless body in their Wildwood Avenue home.

Worcester Police said detectives are ‘still actively searching’ for Solomon, who is believed to be armed and dangerous. They did not disclose how her husband died. 

‘We ask the public to remain vigilant and if you see her or can provide any information, please contact the WPD,’ the department said. 

Kurt Solomon served as a police officer with the Worcester force for 31 years, and his former colleagues are now having to investigate his untimely death. 

Karen Solomon, a female fugitive accused of killing her police officer husband inside their home has been spotted walking down the road in flip flops in new surveillance footage

Karen Solomon, a female fugitive accused of killing her police officer husband inside their home has been spotted walking down the road in flip flops in new surveillance footage

On Thursday, Worcester Police shared footage of the alleged killer wife strolling outside a veterinary medical facility about a mile from the crime scene, as shown above

On Thursday, Worcester Police shared footage of the alleged killer wife strolling outside a veterinary medical facility about a mile from the crime scene, as shown above 

Authorities in Massachusetts are hunting for Karen Solomon, who is accused of killing her police officer husband Kurt Solomon inside their home during the early hours of Tuesday

Authorities in Massachusetts are hunting for Karen Solomon, who is accused of killing her police officer husband Kurt Solomon inside their home during the early hours of Tuesday 

Their leafy Webster Square neighborhood has been rocked by the tragedy, with neighbors telling local media there were no warning signs. 

Karen Solomon was even known as a champion for first responders after co-founding FIRST H.E.L.P, a group advocating for the mental health of police officers. 

She also wrote two books about the physical and psychological experiences of emergency responders. 

At a press conference on Tuesday, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early would not disclose how Kurt died, describing the situation as a domestic incident. 

Public records seen by the Daily Mail indicated that the two were married and had lived inside their $370,000 home for several years.  

Numerous agencies are now involved in the search for Solomon, which includes State Police, Homeland Security and the US Marshals Office. 

Kurt Solomon served as a police officer the Worcester force for 31 years, and his colleagues are now having to investigate his untimely death. His manner of death has not been disclosed

Kurt Solomon served as a police officer the Worcester force for 31 years, and his colleagues are now having to investigate his untimely death. His manner of death has not been disclosed 

According to WCVB, officials were seen on Tuesday searching a nearby reservoir less than a mile away from the address. 

The outlet reported that officers were seen scouring the water with their guns drawn on a boat before surveying a small island. 

On Tuesday night, shortly before 11pm, officials said they would halt their search for the night and pick it back up on Wednesday morning. 

Solomon’s police officer mental health group, First H.E.L.P, released a statement in response to the tragedy. 

‘Our first concern is for the officer who lost his life, his family, his colleagues, and the Worcester law-enforcement community,’ the group said. 

‘We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.

‘The Board of Directors is focused on maintaining the continuity, integrity, and independence of First H.E.L.P.’s mission, programs, and services to the first-responder community and the families we serve,’ the group added. 

Police tape is seen here across the front yard of the Wildwood Avenue property in the Webster Square neighborhood of Worcester following the death of Kurt Solomon, 57

Police tape is seen here across the front yard of the Wildwood Avenue property in the Webster Square neighborhood of Worcester following the death of Kurt Solomon, 57

Members of Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) are seen here searching for Solomon on Tuesday

Members of Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) are seen here searching for Solomon on Tuesday 

Officers are seen here arriving on the scene on Tuesday after the incident

Officers are seen here arriving on the scene on Tuesday after the incident 

‘The organization will continue its work in support of those families and the broader first-responder communities. 

‘The circumstances surrounding the Worcester investigation are an active matter for law enforcement. 

‘First H.E.L.P. will have no further comment on the specific circumstances of the investigation.’

The New England Police Benevolent Association said in a statement that Kurt had worked for the department for more than 30 years and had two sons.  

‘The New England Police Benevolent Association extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department and valued member of the NEPBA family,’ the group said. 

‘Officer Solomon dedicated more than three decades of his life to serving the City of Worcester. 

‘Throughout his distinguished career, he earned the respect of those who served alongside him and was known as an incredibly dependable officer, colleague and friend. 

‘His loss is being felt deeply throughout the Worcester Police Department, NEPBA Local 911 and our entire Association.

‘Our hearts are especially with Kurt’s sons, Niklas and Brandon; his mother, Shirley; his brothers, Karl and Eric; and all those who knew and loved him as they navigate this unimaginable loss.’

Discover 3 Oscar-Winning Masterpieces Now Streaming on Prime Video (August 2026)

Prime Video offers an impressive selection of top-tier films available for streaming right now.

Among the must-watch lineup is last year’s Academy Award winner for Best Picture, One Battle After Another. This film, featuring the unparalleled talent of Leonardo DiCaprio, should be a priority on your watchlist this month.

Beyond recent hits, Prime Video is also a treasure trove of classic Oscar-winning films that’s worth exploring in August.

Indulge in the ’90s black comedy brilliance of Fargo, experience the emotional depths of Casey Affleck’s performance in Manchester by the Sea, or immerse yourself in the profound character study of Sound of Metal. Each of these films garnered significant acclaim upon their release and remain compelling viewing choices in 2026 and beyond.

‘Manchester By the Sea’ (2016)

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Casey Affleck (left) and Lucas Hedges in ‘Manchester by the Sea.’
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In Manchester by the Sea, Lee Chandler, played by Affleck, is portrayed as a man weighed down by grief, isolating himself from the world. A devastating event in his past has driven a wedge between him and those around him, including his ex-wife, Randi (Michelle Williams). However, when his brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) passes away, Lee is handed the unexpected responsibility of caring for his teenage nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges). As Lee grapples with stepping out of his cocoon, the central question is whether he can overcome his own struggles to forge a meaningful relationship with a teenager who barely knows him, and perhaps harbors little affection.

Diane Keaton and Sam Shepard in Baby Boom

Prime Video constantly adds new movies every month, and while most of them are modern hits like Bridesmaids with Kristen Wiig and Fighting with My Family with Florence Pugh, there’s always a handful of vintage classics, too. Watch With Us has curated a list containing only the best classic movies currently streaming on Prime Video. […]

It’s not inaccurate to describe Manchester by the Sea as one of the most depressing American movies made in the last 15 years. Lee’s past tragedy is horrific, and his response to it is equally hard to watch. But the film also contains strains of humor and hope, even with characters who have to grapple with such weighty issues as death. Manchester by the Sea won well-deserved Oscars for Best Actor (Affleck) and Original Screenplay (Kenneth Lonergan), and it was named one of the 10 best movies of the year by The New York Times, Rolling Stone and the BBC.

‘Sound of Metal’ (2020)

Riz Ahmed in Sound of Metal


Riz Ahmed in Sound of Metal.
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Ruben (Riz Ahmed) is a drummer in a punk rock band who tours the country in an old RV with his girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke), who is the lead singer. During a loud gig, Ruben experiences a loud ringing in his ears. A visit to the doctor confirms the worst — Ruben has lost most of his hearing, and he’ll lose the rest of it if he continues to play loud music. Ruben insists on resuming his old life, but how can he last when his hearing gets progressively worse, and he relies more on Lou for help?

Nominated for seven Oscars, Sound of Metal won for Best Editing and, appropriately, Best Sound, but stars Ahmed and Paul Raci, as a deaf Vietnam veteran who shows Ruben that life doesn’t end when his hearing stops, deserved some statuettes, too. The film itself is terrific — an intelligent and moving study of a man whose whole life was making noise and who now has to appreciate the sounds of silence. The film’s ending is pitch-perfect — affirming, sad, hopeful and filled with grace. You won’t forget it, and after watching it, you wouldn’t want to.

‘Fargo’ (1996)

Frances McDormand in Fargo


Frances McDormand in Fargo.
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Someone has kidnapped Jean Lundegaard (Kristin Rudrüd), and they want $80,000 to return her to her husband, car salesman Jerry (William H. Macy), in one piece. Meanwhile, pregnant police chief Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) investigates the murders of three people on a desolate road outside Fargo, North Dakota. These two incidents seem unrelated, but as Marge digs deeper, she realizes there’s a deadly connection between them that could cause even more death — and endanger her and her unborn baby.

Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig and Ellie Kemper in Bridesmaids

Prime Video keeps adding so many stellar movies each month, you’ll probably never cancel your Amazon subscription. How could you with such hits as Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling and Masters of the Universe with Nicholas Galitzine available with a click of a button? This August, the streamer added a few more great films […]

Her work in Fargo won McDormand the first of her three Best Actress Oscars, and she’s sensational as a perpetually positive cop who has to investigate some pretty grim crimes. Her innocence is both beguiling – you root for her right from the get-go – and sneakily effective as everyone in the film keeps underestimating her. Beneath her cheery exterior is a shrewd detective who instantly suspects Jerry has something to do with his wife’s kidnapping, and she won’t stop until she finds out what his role is in the plot and what happened to Mrs. Lundegaard. After watching Fargo, you’ll never look at a woodchipper quite the same way again.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Plan Return to UK: What It Means for the Royal Family

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In an unexpected move, Prince Harry, along with his family, plans to return to the UK.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to the UK

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex prepare to reestablish their lives in Britain.

Having stepped back from their royal roles in 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, set out to carve a new path in California. With their children, Prince Archie, now seven, and Princess Lilibet, aged five, they embraced life stateside. However, the family is now gearing up for a surprising transition back to the UK within the next few weeks.

According to the Telegraph, the Sussexes will be moving to a private, non-royal residence believed to be outside of London, and the young prince and princess will be starting school nearby in September.

Although the family met with King Charles at Highgrove last month, the move wasn’t discussed then but he is said to have been informed on Sunday (16.08.26).

Lottie Tomlinson Celebrates Baby Shower in Elegant White Dress with Twin Sisters Phoebe and Daisy

On Sunday, Lottie Tomlinson captivated followers as she tenderly embraced her baby bump in an enchanting Instagram video from her opulent baby shower.

The 26-year-old influencer and makeup artist is eagerly expecting her second child with fiancé Lewis Burton.

In the video, Lottie dazzled in an elegant white gown that perfectly highlighted her burgeoning belly, posing against a delightful backdrop of pink and white balloons intertwined with exquisite floral arrangements.

As the sister of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Lottie stunned in the maxi dress featuring an off-shoulder neckline and a gracefully pleated skirt that gently fell below her bump.

Her long blonde hair was styled in a chic updo, complementing her sophisticated and glamorous makeup look for the celebration.

Lottie Tomlinson cradled her growing baby bump as she posed for a stunning Instagram video during her lavish baby shower on Sunday

Lottie Tomlinson cradled her growing baby bump as she posed for a stunning Instagram video during her lavish baby shower on Sunday

The influencer and make-up artist, 26, is expecting her second child with her fiancé Lewis Burton

The influencer and make-up artist, 26, is expecting her second child with her fiancé Lewis Burton 

Lottie’s twin younger sisters Phoebe and Daisy also posed for a mirror selfie wearing coordinated white mini dresses. 

Lottie decorated her home with the pretty floral and balloon arch taking centre place in front of her staircase. 

She also added a number of clear white blocks stacked on top of each other which had the word ‘baby’ written on them. 

During the special celebration, Lottie’s guests were treated to a huge spread of food including finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and a number of other sweet treats. 

Back in July, Lottie, who is already a doting mother to son Lucky, two, posted a sweet clip to Instagram announcing the happy news with her fiancé Lewis.

She looked glowing in the beach-side video as she showed off her growing bump in a white-co-ord.

Lottie penned in the caption: ‘Our little family is growing we feel so excited and blessed that another beautiful baby is joining us in Jan 2025.’

Lottie and Lewis got engaged in November 2023. She was whisked off her feet when Lewis popped the question in Paris – after three years of dating.

At the time of their proposal, the couple shared video footage of the moment Lewis got down on one knee.

Lottie looked incredible in a stylish white gown which showcased her bump as she posed in front of a pink and white balloon and flower arch

The sister of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson stunned in the maxi dress which boasted an off the shoulder neckline and pleated skirt which sat below her bump

Lottie looked incredible in a stylish white gown which showcased her bump as she posed in front of a pink and white balloon and flower arch

She styled her long blonde tresses in a neat up do and wore a glamorous palette of makeup for the day

She styled her long blonde tresses in a neat up do and wore a glamorous palette of makeup for the day

Lottie's twin younger sisters Phoebe and Daisy also posed for a mirror selfie wearing coordinated white mini dresses

Lottie’s twin younger sisters Phoebe and Daisy also posed for a mirror selfie wearing coordinated white mini dresses

Lottie decorated her home with the pretty floral and balloon arch taking centre place in front of her staircase

Lottie decorated her home with the pretty floral and balloon arch taking centre place in front of her staircase

She also added a number of clear white blocks stacked on top of each other which had the word 'baby' written on them

She also added a number of clear white blocks stacked on top of each other which had the word ‘baby’ written on them

During the special celebration, Lottie's guests were treated to a huge spread of food including finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and a number of other sweet treats

During the special celebration, Lottie’s guests were treated to a huge spread of food including finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and a number of other sweet treats

Lewis took Lottie and son Lucky off for a weekend getaway and pulled out all the stops with decorating the hotel room for the romantic proposal.

The former tennis player created a path of red rose petals and candles to lead a glamorous Lottie to him where he got down on one knee.

With their son present to witness the magical moment, Lewis pulled out a huge diamond ring.

Despite all her recent celebrations, Lottie revealed earlier this month that it had not been plain sailing being a mother for the first time and that she’s struggled to come to terms with the death of her own mother, Johannah, who died in 2016 form leukemia.

The star told The Mail: ‘The hardest part of becoming a mother myself has been not having my own around to witness it. 

‘When things went wrong in labour, I cried out to Mum, asking her to help me. After my son was finally born, the pain of knowing she would never hold him brought fresh agony.

‘And whenever I hit challenges – such as breastfeeding struggles – I didn’t want to ask anyone else for help. 

‘If I couldn’t ask her, I told myself, I would just have to work it out for myself, which has obviously made life harder still. But I guess my stubbornness was yet another expression of my grief.

Hayden Panettiere’s Team Considered Intervention Pre-Tragedy

Filmmaker Griff Furst, who guided Hayden Panettiere in one of her last cinematic endeavors, has unveiled unsettling details about discussions of a potential intervention before the actress’s untimely demise.

According to Furst, Panettiere faced significant personal battles while working on the 2025 release “A Breed Apart,” where she was trying hard to maintain her sobriety. During this period, she was accompanied on set by her intermittent partner, Brian Hickerson.

“After the filming concluded, I kept in touch with those close to her. It was eventually suggested that an intervention might be necessary, and I was invited to join. I agreed to participate,” Furst shared with his Instagram followers on Wednesday.

“To my knowledge, that intervention never came to fruition,” he confessed. “I wasn’t the one spearheading the effort, as it wasn’t my place to do so,” he added with a sense of regret.

Following Panettiere’s passing, Furst mentioned that many have approached him with questions about Hickerson, who was reportedly present with the actress in Greenville, South Carolina, at the time of her death.

“All I know about that is what we observed and wrote down at the time that it happened, with her boyfriend Brian Hickerson,” Furst shared. “Hayden’s mom said there was someone they had been trying to get out of her life for a long time and that he was with her the day that she died.

“I wasn’t in South Carolina, I don’t know what happened, but what I will say is my opinion, and it’s about what I saw on my own set, somebody fighting to stay sober and who deserved better company around them than what I observed.”

Furst directed the 2025 film “A Breed Apart,” in which Panettiere played a fictionalized version of herself, an actress caught in a deadly survival game on an island overrun by killer dogs.

“I was very lucky to work with Hayden. I wish she was still here,” he concluded.

On Sunday, paramedics responded to a call regarding a victim in “cardiac arrest,” and performed CPR for an “overdose,” according to a 911 dispatch call obtained by Page Six.

Emergency responders also tried to resuscitate the actress with “advanced cardiac life support,” but she was ultimately pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. local time. She was 36 years old.

According to a police report obtained by Page Six, Brian, who was accompanied by his brother, Zach Hickerson, had shown officers a “bag of medication” she had been taking.

While it’s unclear what the substances were, the “Nashville” star’s hairdresser and good friend, Erick Orellana, exclusively told Page Six that Panettiere suffered from intense back pain in the months leading up to her death.

She’d also been candid in the past about her battle with addiction, previously telling People in 2022 that she “couldn’t live without” alcohol and opioids at one point.

Panettiere’s cause of death has yet to be revealed. As Page Six previously reported, her autopsy showed she had no “signs of trauma.” 

The “Heroes” alum and Brian had flown from California to the south the day before she died.

The duo have been involved in an on-and-off relationship since 2018 and reconnected a few weeks before her tragic passing.

An insider told Page Six that Brian — who’s been arrested multiple times for domestic violence against her — “would always find a way to work his way back into Hayden’s life as ‘a friend,’” describing him as “a real jerk.”

Calm Amid Chaos: Ejected Marine Corps Pilot Remains Unruffled After Devastating Washington Crash

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An intense yet remarkable moment unfolded in the rugged wilderness of Washington state, captured in striking bodycam footage. The video shows a Marine Corps F-18 pilot emerging from a fiery crash, face bloodied but spirit unbroken.

“I’m a little frazzled,” admitted Marine Corps Maj. Jackson Simon, his voice calm yet tinged with adrenaline. This admission came as he spoke to a Yakima County Sheriff’s deputy on June 13, 2026. Remarkably, the major’s demeanor seemed unfazed by the catastrophic wreckage he had just survived.

The newly released footage reveals the sequences that followed Maj. Simon’s daring ejection from his F-18 Hornet. The powerful fighter jet careened into a mountainside near Rimrock Lake, setting the scene ablaze with leaping flames and a towering column of black smoke that marred the serene treeline.

Despite the ordeal, Simon appeared astonishingly composed. Blood smeared across his face, he calmly approached the deputy, with a phone in hand, emanating a sense of poise that belied the gravity of the situation.

a bloodied Marine Maj. Jackson Simon on an officer bodycam

A thoroughly bloodied Marine Maj. Jackson Simon was caught on camera after courageously ejecting from his fighter jet, approaching a Yakima County Sheriff’s deputy with an air of nonchalance despite the dramatic F-18 crash he survived just moments prior. (Yakima County Sheriff’s Office)

Asked by a responder what kind of aircraft had crashed, the pilot began to answer, “That’s an F-18,” before quickly correcting himself.

“Well, that was–,” he began, before the responder said, “An F-18?” and the pilot confirmed.

The pilot told deputies he had been conducting low-level training over the lake when something went wrong.

“We were doing some circles over the lake,” he told the officer. “I tucked in, and I’m not sure exactly. Honestly, I’m a little frazzled.”

Screenshot of a Yakima County Sheriff’s deputy's bodycam footage of Maj. Jackson Simon

Marine Maj. Simon Jackson holds a Yakima County Sheriff’s deputy’s cellphone after calling his superiors to flatly tell them “Pilot ejected; pilot safe” and casually, “Hey buddy, this is Maj. Simon, I just crashed.” (Yakima County Sheriff’s Office bodycam footage)

When told by a bystander that “you hit the trees bad, bud,” he responded: “I went through the trees.”

When the bystander noticed the pilot was “shaking,” he admitted: “I have some adrenaline going.”

The footage also captured the pilot calmly making calls in the aftermath. In one conversation, he matter-of-factly tells someone, “Hey, buddy, this is Maj. Simon, I just crashed.”

After finishing his calls, he turned to the officer to say: “Without exaggeration: That’s about as close as you come.”

Major Jackson Simon with a bystander

Marine Maj. Jackson Simon and a bystander caught on the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s bodycam footage. (Yakima County Sheriff’s Office)

Later footage showed his parachute on the mountainside and the officer helping him gather his gear and cut the parachute from the ropes tangled in the trees.

The responding deputy wrote in the incident report that he found Simon standing on a hillside, “taking off his flight harness” and stacking his gear in a pile. Simon then slid down the embankment to meet the deputy, who performed a “buddy check” for injuries.

Witnesses had watched the military aircraft circling near Rimrock Lake shortly before the crash. Several people called 911 after seeing the pilot eject and the jet plunge into the mountainside, where the impact ignited a fire in the wooded area.

The first report came at 12:18 p.m. local time, according to the incident report. Less than a minute later dispatch was logging “JET CRASH” and “PILOT PARACHUTED OUT.” Multiple callers reported the ejection and fire; one entry says a witness was “crying saying she saw the crash.”

The Marine Corps said the F-18 was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. It was conducting routine training about 55 miles southeast of Seattle when the “non-fatal aviation mishap” occurred at approximately noon Pacific time June 13. The pilot ejected and was recovered by the local sheriff’s department.

A military spokesperson valued the destroyed aircraft at close to $67 million. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, headquartered at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California, has said it is withholding additional details while the investigation continues and noted that military aviation mishap investigations can take several months to complete.

Warning Signs Ignored: Neighbors Alerted About Brian Hickerson Before Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Death

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A year before the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere, residents in her West Hollywood neighborhood were alerted about Brian Hickerson, her tumultuous partner.

According to TMZ, the Homeowners Association put up flyers featuring photos of the “Nashville” star’s intermittently rekindled boyfriend in August 2025.

The residents were advised to contact law enforcement upon sighting this man, described as having been seen trespassing in shared spaces and corridors, and were cautioned against allowing him entry.

The document emphasized, “If he is spotted anywhere on this property, dial 911 right away to report his trespassing activity.”

The notice remained up for a week until Mia Terrazas, a neighbor living adjacent to Panettiere’s condo, was informed that Hickerson was no longer deemed a threat at the time.

Hickerson, who was present when Panettiere died in South Carolina on Sunday of an apparent overdose, has been romantically linked to the “Heroes” alum since 2018.

In 2021, he pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend after multiple arrests over incidents involving Panettiere.

He was sentenced to 45 days in jail, four years of formal probation, 52 domestic violence classes and $500 in restitution. Panettiere was granted a five-year protective order.

However, Terrazas claimed Hickerson lived in Panettiere’s condo for the last two years.

The Golden Globe nominee’s neighbor told “Inside Edition” she was “terrified” of Panettiere’s partner and called the cops over alleged disturbances several times.

Hickerson, we’re told, “always [found] a way to work his way back into Hayden’s life as ‘a friend.’”

Panettiere, notably, explained to People in 2022, “I am open to people who are willing to get help and make amends. He’s gone to treatment and done his time. And I’m trying to live in a place of forgiveness.”

In May — while Panettiere was promoting her “This Is Me: A Reckoning” memoir, in which she detailed the abusive relationship — Hickerson dubbed his ex a “good buddy” and “friend” in a TMZ interview.

He also shared his “hope” of marrying Panettiere “one day” but acknowledged she “probably didn’t think the same way.”

The duo reconnected two weeks before Panettiere’s passing, we hear, with the former child star reportedly keeping her pals “in the dark” due to “shame.”

The pair flew from Los Angeles — where Hickerson was dealt a recent legal blow, with a judge refusing to expunge and reduce the charges to a misdemeanor — to South Carolina on Saturday.

Panettiere passed away the following day, with Zach Hickerson reportedly finding her body while his brother slept in another room.

Her cause of death is not yet known at this time, and while there are no “signs of foul play,” the Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).