The Tragic Murder of Phil Hartman: SNL Star Killed in His Sleep by His Wife
In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson explores the shocking murder-suicide of beloved comedian and actor Phil Hartman. Known as the “Glue” of Saturday Night Live, the voice of Troy McClure on The Simpsons, and a star of NewsRadio, Hartman was gunned down in his Encino home on May 28, 1998, while he slept.
What drove his wife Brynn to pull the trigger after a night of drinking and drugs? Dive into Hartman’s remarkable career, the couple’s troubled marriage, the harrowing timeline of events, and the lasting impact on Hollywood and his family.
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