Tuesday Aug 13, 2024

Episode 6: The Tragic Murder of 80s TV Star Rebecca Schaeffer, and an Ode to Some of TV’s Best Hair

This week, Kelly and Stacey are nostalgic and emotional over TV shows of years gone by. We mourn Shannen Doherty, and two of our favorite shows that would never have been the same without her: 90210 and Little House on the Prairie. Then, we unpack the untimely and very heartbreaking murder of a rising 80s TV starlet: Rebecca Schaeffer. Her death was the catalyst for some of the anti-stalking laws we now have in place - but we also offer some additional resources, because - spoiler - you don’t have to be famous to be a victim of stalking. Finally, we lighten things up with some tips for how to get your most epic hair ever. We have lots of great products on the list - including a new-ish line by an A-list TV actress known for many things…especially a certain haircut.

Our Sources:

Eonline The Still Terrifying Details of the Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer By Natalie Finn

The Day a Young Actress Was Killed in Cold Blood By Emily Whipp, Gwen Gowen and Enjoli Francis

Murder Suspect’s ‘Obsession’ Foretold in Studio Visit by Tracy Wilkinson for the Los Angeles Times

Murderpedia profile of Robert John Bardo

Suspect on Tape Tells of Actress’s Last Words by Andrea Ford for the Los Angeles Times

How Robert John Bardo’s Obsession With Rebecca Schaeffer Led To Murder by Leah Silverman for All That’s Interesting

Penitentiary Pals on Facebook: Celebrity Stalker Robert Bardo Explains His Horrific Crimes reported by Mike Scott

Resources for Victims of Stalking:

SPARC: Stalking Prevention Awareness and Resource Center

The Legal Aid Society of New York

Legal Definition of Stalking

American Bar Association Free/Affordable Legal Help

Five Apps to Help Document Stalking/Abuse

BEAUTY! At 52:13