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Fame, money & betrayal
Lana Clarkson died from a gunshot at music producer Phil Spector’s home in 2003. After an initial trial ended without a verdict, Spector was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009. Reporting and films examine the evidence and the power imbalance surrounding the case.
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Alhambra, California. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
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01Books
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02Movies
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03TV & documentaries
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Spector
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The Los Angeles Times · 2003-02-04 · Page 14
Spector arrest prompts investigation and reaction
Continued local reporting describes police findings and responses from Spector’s acquaintances.
Pretrial coverage after Lana Clarkson’s death.
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SHOWTIME
Phil Spector's Driver Recalls The Night Lana Clarkson Was Murdered | SPECTOR | SHOWTIME
Video from SHOWTIME covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 1:33.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “#035 The Tale of the Murder of Lana Clarkson.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “#035 The Tale of the Murder of Lana Clarkson.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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09Internet Archive
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Piers Morgan Live : CNNW : March 15, 2013 9:00pm-10:00pm PDT
The archive indexes this broadcast under Lana Clarkson. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
The archive indexes this broadcast under Lana Clarkson. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
The O'Reilly Factor : FOXNEWSW : March 22, 2013 5:00pm-6:00pm PDT
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11Court records & documents
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Court opinionArchive copy
People v. Spector — murder conviction appeal
California appellate review of Phil Spector’s prosecution for Lana Clarkson’s murder, including evidentiary and trial issues.
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13Where are they now?
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14Positive Outcome
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Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector — media, court records & case files | Unforgotten Casebook
07Social Media
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SHOWTIME
Phil Spector's Driver Recalls The Night Lana Clarkson Was Murdered | SPECTOR | SHOWTIME
Video from SHOWTIME covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 1:33.
Watch on YouTubeInside Edition
Lana Clarkson’s Mom Speaks Out About Music Producer Killer
Interview or news segment from Inside Edition covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 2:19.
Watch on YouTubeCOURT TV
Phil Spector died in prison after being convicted in 2009 for the murder of Lana Clarkson | Court TV
Video from COURT TV covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 16:22.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
Phil Spector Refuses Arrest
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 3:17.
Watch on YouTubeFacebook · Creator community
The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast — Facebook group
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The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast — Facebook page
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