Mom of 3 killed by boyfriend in murder-suicide while he was out on bail for domestic violence

“It’s never an easy thing to do, but when you tell three young kids that their mother is no longer here it’s heartbreaking," the sheriff said.

Brian Hickerson makes long-awaited response following tragic death of Hayden Panettiere  MARCA

Hickerson was reportedly at the scene when Panettiere died aged 36 on Sunday

The actress died of a suspected drug overdose earlier this week. Her death has again highlighted her troubled relationship with Hickerson.

Brian Hickerson's lawyer says Hayden Panettiere's death remains under investigation and that police confirmed no signs of foul play at the scene.

The American actress, who starred in Heroes and Nashville, died aged 36 at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday.

The actress died of a suspected drug overdose earlier this week. Her death has again highlighted her troubled relationship with Hickerson.

The actress died of a suspected drug overdose earlier this week. Her death has again highlighted her troubled relationship with Hickerson.

August 20, 2026, 5:43 PMBrian Hickerson's attorney is speaking out on his behalf following Hayden Panettiere's death.Hickerson was with the late actress at the time of her death, according to a police report obtained by ABC News earlier this week.Hickerson's attorney shared a statement with ABC News on Thursday, writin

“Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed”

On Thursday, he broke his silence via his lawyer to TMZ.

Police seen at family home of men who were with Hayden Panettiere when she died New video shows Greenville police responding to the family home of Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach, who were with the actress when she died. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has the latest on the investigation.

A redacted incident report shows the actor's convicted abuser was at the scene when EMTs failed to revive her — and that he'd shown police a bag of her medication.

Hayden Panettiere’s ex Brian Hickerson handed police a bag of her medications, adding a new detail to the ongoing death investigation.

Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, with the initial investigation from police finding there was 'no foul play' and autopsy results confirming 'no signs of trauma'

New information revealed following Hayden Panettiere's death  usatoday.com

Hayden Panettiere's tragic death has taken a fresh twist after both Hickerson brothers were reportedly at the home where the famous actress was found unresponsive