In a shocking turn of events, Samuel Haskell Jr. offspring of a renowned Hollywood executive, was presented in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday, partially unclothed, as reported by the New York Post.
Haskell Jr. stands accused of the brutal murder of his wife, Mei Li Haskell, aged 37, and her parents, Gaoshan Li, 72, and Yanxiang Wang, 64.
The accused appeared before the judge shirtless, with only an anti-suicide smock wrapped around his waist. This unusual attire was due to the Velcro straps of his prison jumpsuit coming undone, as explained by a court deputy, according to the Daily Mail.
The New York Post reported that Haskell's arraignment has been postponed to January 12, 2024, due to a recent shift in his legal representation. Initially, Beverly Hills defense attorney Bob Schwartz was representing Haskell, but Joseph Weimoritz has now taken over the case. Weimoritz refrained from entering a plea on behalf of his client and requested a delay in the hearing.
Earlier, surveillance footage was released showing Haskell Jr. allegedly disposing of a large object in a dumpster, which is believed to be linked to a torso discovered in a plastic bag. Haskell was apprehended at a nearby shopping mall and now faces charges for the murders of his wife and in-laws. If found guilty, he could be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. As the case unravels, the couple's children are currently under the care of relatives, as reported by the New York Post.
The case has garnered public attention not only due to its horrific details but also because of Haskell's family ties. His father, Sam Haskell III, is a former executive Vice President at the William Morris Agency, representing a slew of celebrities, including Dolly Parton, George Clooney, and even Prince Edward, brother of King Charles, according to the New York Post.
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