On the night of August 20 th, 1989 their son's Erik and Lyle Menendez blew off Jose’s head while he sat on the couch with a 12-gauge shotgun. Though anyone would hardly call anyone of the Menendez clan a “celebrity”, the slaying of Jose and Kitty Menendez gave Jose the fame he wanted all his life. The following includes crime scene photos of some of the most intense crime scenes to ever happen involving Hollywood starlets.
Warning: This article is not for the faint of heart, the pictures might be disturbing to some viewers. Some were murdered, others tried for murder, and others only became a celebrity after their untimely death but one thing they all have in common are the photos that captured their rare moments of mortality. What happens when fame becomes grim and that very same fascination with their life turns into a fascination for their death? In this list we will dive into the 15 most scandalous celebrity fatalities, blood and motive included. As we look on with fascination, it can be hard to remember that they too are simply mortal. Some photographers, otherwise known as paparazzi, spend their days following celebs, all in hopes of getting the perfect pic. There are blogs, magazines and television shows all dedicated to following the lives of the rich and famous.
The life of celebrities is charmed: fast cars, designer closets and no spending limits.