Samuel Haskell IV, the son of a powerful Hollywood exec, charged with the brutal killings of his wife and her parents as he allegedly disposed of some of their remains in a dumpster, appeared shirtless in court Friday morning in his first public appearance since his arrest.
The son of a powerful Hollywood exec, charged with the brutal killings of his wife and her parents as he allegedly disposed of their remains in a dumpster, appeared shirtless in court Friday morning in his first public appearance since his arrest.
Samuel Haskell IV, 35, was bare-chested, wearing an anti-suicide smock around his waist, and holding a bag with a small milk carton as he stood in front of a judge and was told he would continue to be held without bail, according to ABC 7.
A court deputy explained the accused murderer’s Velcro straps came undone before his court appearance, allowing it to slip down exposing his tattooed upper body, according to the Daily Mail.
Haskell IV’s arraignment was postponed to Jan. 12, 2024.
The delay in his arraignment comes as the California man made a last-minute switch to his defense team.
Haskell IV had been represented by Beverly Hills defense attorney Bob Schwartz until two days ago, according to the Los Angeles Times.
His new attorney, Joseph Weimoritz, did not enter a plea on his behalf and requested a continuance of the hearing as he stood separated from his client by a glass partition.
