Authorities in California conducted a search at the residence of the son of a prominent Hollywood agent and producer, subsequently charging him with murder.
On Wednesday, Sam Haskell Jr. was taken into custody after the authorities found the torso of a dismembered woman in a dumpster near his Los Angeles home.
Mei Haskell, his 37-year-old wife, is currently missing, and the police are looking into the possibility that the discovered torso belongs to her.
Mei’s parents, Gaoshan Li and YanXiang Wang, who reside with their daughter and Sam in Tarzana, are also unaccounted for.
Now, who exactly is Sam Haskell Jr.’s renowned father, and what ties does he have to Hollywood’s elite?
Who has Sam Haskell Sr. worked with?
After a successful career, Sam Haskell Sr. is now in retirement. He served as an agent at William Morris, boasting a clientele that featured A-listers like Whoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton, George Clooney, and Prince Edward. Climbing the ranks, he eventually held the position of Worldwide Head of Television but chose to leave the agency in 2005.
Sam Haskell Sr’s connection to Dolly Parton
Establishing Magnolia Hill Productions, Sam collaborated with Dolly Parton on multiple specials. He also brought back two specials featuring The Waltons.
Furthermore, Sam Haskell Sr. served as the CEO of the Miss America Organization until his resignation in 2017 due to an email scandal.
