Hickerson Speaks as DEA Joins Panettiere Probe | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend, speaks out for the first time since her death, urging respect for the ongoing investigation as the DEA joins forces to probe the circumstances surrounding her passing. Panettiere, known for “Heroes” and “Nashville,” had publicly battled addiction — detailing her struggles in a memoir — and Hickerson was previously convicted of domestic abuse against her. Though police found no signs of foul play and Hickerson showed officers medication she was taking, the full scope of the DEA’s involvement remains unclear. The family asks for privacy as…