Joe Pichler
Joe Pichler, who starred in the Beethoven films, Varsity Blues, and a few other films, had a promising acting career ahead of him. When he went missing, he had just removed his braces and planned to return to LA to resume his acting career. His car was later discovered near a bridge, and a suicide note was discovered in his apartment, in which he expressed regret for not being a “stronger brother” and left all of his belongings to his younger brother. All signs pointed to a suicide attempt, but his body was never discovered.
Joe Pichler
Jean Spangler
Jean Spangler was a rising star in Hollywood in the 1940s. Her purse was discovered in a park with the straps ripped. There was a note inside that read: “Can’t wait any longer. Going to see Dr. Scott. It will work best this way while mother is away.”Kirk was the recipient of the note. Kirk Douglas, a well-known actor, called the cops to say it wasn’t him. Spangler’s friend later revealed that she was on her way to have an abortion, which was illegal at the time and usually performed dangerously.
Jean Spangler
