Hayden Panettiere's mother alleges boyfriend pawned actress's items before death
Lesley Vogel says Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend pawned some of the actress's belongings before she died, and police have found no foul play.
According to Lesley Vogel, Hayden Panettiere's mother, the actress's on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson pawned several of her personal items, including a vintage guitar, after filing for bankruptcy in 2022. Vogel also said Panettiere was shocked to learn that some of her belongings were kept in Hickerson's storage unit. Police have confirmed there were no indications of foul play in the actress's death, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Hickerson's legal representative, Sloan Ellis, reiterated that the case is under investigation and declined further remarks. Zach Hickerson, Brian's brother who was present at the scene, claimed his sibling used Narcan and performed CPR after finding Panettiere unconscious. No additional details have been released by Hickerson or his counsel.
Why it matters
The allegations raise questions about the handling of Panettiere's personal effects and the circumstances surrounding her death.
How this story developed
- Aug 18 Wladimir Klitschko mourns ex-fiancé Hayden Panettiere after her death
- Aug 19 Director Griff Furst recalled Panettiere’s “dark” energy on the set of “A Breed Apart.”
- Aug 19 Greenville officers knocked on the Hickersons' grandmother house shortly after Hayden Panettiere was discovered dead at a nearby Airbnb.
- Aug 19 Police report released confirming boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were present when Panettiere was found unresponsive.
- Aug 20 The probe has been widened to include additional law‑enforcement assistance.
- Aug 21 DEA agents were added to the investigation.
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