Johnny Stompanato's body at the crime sceneLana and Johnny Police Officer with knife from the sceneLana Turner, Johnny Stompanato, and Cheryl CraneMore Hollywood scandal! One of the houses we encountered on our tour of Hollywood was Lana' Turner's former home. Lana was in love with Johnny Stompanato, a former marine, turned bodyguard for gangster Mickey Cohen.Stompanato was extremely possessive of Turner. He reportedly slapped her around a little and although she tried to leave him on several ... Continue Reading
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The Death of Virginia Rappe
Virginia RappeFatty ArbuckleI really knew nothing about Virginia Rappe before visiting Hollywood Forever over the weekend. My friend Judy told me her story and I had to do more research on this poor girl. It's a little long, but interesting, I promise.Fatty Arbuckle was a vaudeville performer who signed a contract with Paramount in 1921. Arbuckle was celebrating with a 3-day party at The St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. On Monday, September 5, 1921, the party started early. Arbuckle ... Continue Reading