The Murder of POLTERGEIST Star Dominique Dunne - Her Grave, Where She Died and More 4K

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[@BowsettesFury]

“I ruined him….” Oh that makes me smile so much. I wish more people would get that level of payback at a minimum for judges making poor decisions.

[@RageBaby587]

Judges have almost no accountability.

[@chrisoliver5302]

Yup, be careful who you fuck with. LOL Dominick has all the power he needs to do that too.

[@breadandcircus1]

Sweet words from that loving dad. I loved his words too: "I ruined him"

[@RabuHina]

I'd like to see more people like this man ruin judges like that for their crappy verdicts. He (her father if I remember correctly) said that the judge didn't allow testamentary from john's other girlfriends, which attest to his violent behaviour. He feels if this was allowed in court, it would have proven how violent this man was and he would have gotten a harsher sentence.

[@cynthiahusband106]

You guys are so great , love both of you, you both have such good hearts!

[@smj.mp4]

"And I feel happy that I ruined his career." What an absolute lion of a father

[@amoeba3662]

@Truth Crime He stalked his daughter's killer as well. According to sources on the internet, he picketed any business that hired him and hired private investigators to follow him 24/7.

[@Grace-tc1lq]

@@truthcrime907Well then the father would have got 3 times the prison time and he still has 2 sons to be there for.

[@annabellelee4535]

Pity, as a prosecutor, he didn't care about the children of other people. He was big on low sentences and even wanted parole for Van Houten. He is a hypocrite.

[@kionamcnutt8630]

Go daddy!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@janice576]

But it was the boyfriend who strangled her not the father

[@Phillygirl183]

The judge who ordered him to only 5 years should have NEVER heard another case. He's almost as guilty as the murderer! Disgusting, disgraceful, repulsive! God rest her soul!

[@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796]

Judge Katz ruled inadmissible at trial the testimonies of FOUR women willing to say that Sweeney had abused them. One sat in her car, weeping, outside Good Shepherd Church during Dominique’s funeral mass, too wracked with guilt to enter.

[@carlm.m.5470]

It's like the Justice system drove the getaway car.

[@telengardforever7783]

People who smoke pot in a Mormon state like Utah or Idaho receive longer sentences.

[@tod3msn]

This is so heartbreaking. Dominic Dunne loved his daughter Dominque so much and he held so much pain in his heart. Gut wrenching. So sad a story.

[@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796]

@tod3msn Another tragic fact about Dominique is that the two daughters who immediately preceded her birth died as newborns from hyaline membrane disease. Dominick said that Dominique became “all three daughters, triply loved.” Which is much better than expecting her to take responsibility for the family’s previous grief and loss, as some bereaved parents do.

[@thunderousapplause]

There a people doing life for selling drugs later with fentanyl and this guy got three years? It was homicide. That’s absolutely disgusting and tragic.

[@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796]

@@thunderousapplause Dominick Dunne managed to get Superior Court Judge Burton S. Katz’s career lowered progressively until Katz served on no bench whatsoever.

[@thedbcooperforum]

Plenty of sad stories of ordinary people that go unnoticed..also, 911 has been around since 1968..

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

I remember this. Kudos to the father for making an example of this poor excuse of a judge. This poor girl.

[@gerriallen3966]

Then please don’t watch him on TV. he didn’t name him, ut I will, Judge Napolitano.

[@billiewilson4135]

@@gerriallen3966 omg … really ?? I knew he was too liberal 😡

[@joanna7350]

@@billiewilson4135 No, they're full of shit. The judge's name was Burton S. Katz.

[@billiewilson4135]

@@joanna7350 oh, okay thank you

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I believe the judge was Burton Katz & his downfall well deserved. I believe, at age 22, Dominique was a woman or a lady, but not a girl. Corrupt judges are both conservative and progressive. Their allegiance is to their own selfish opportunism and not to any political affiliation.

[@robjohnson212]

I LOVE Her Dad and the way he went out of his way to destroy that Judge. That's a GOOD FATHER. Love You Dominique and I'm so very sorry your brilliant light was extinguished on this earth so soon.

[@annabellelee4535]

You do know he supported letting the Manson murderer Van Houten out on parole.

[@wario4166]

You are directly addressing a dead woman on KZbin comment section, interesting.

[@MausMasher54]

@@wario4166 Uh, that you nor I really know that for a fact, eh????

[@Garry-vd1dg]

What did he do to the judge did he hurt him?

[@Garry-vd1dg]

Aren't you that same guy that did that story on Lynyrd Skynyrd in Jacksonville Florida?

[@petermetcalfe6722]

When her father said "I ruined him" I shouted out "Good for you."

[@mig1017]

RIP Dominique. Huge respect to the father for fighting for her.

[@dewilew2137]

Her dad is what every dad should be. He’s a gem.

[@sheltiemomstefanie2564]

He loved her so much. Even at the end he loved her enough to let her go.

[@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796]

Dominick Dunne lived with many regrets, but almost none concerning his dear daughter. (I’m sure his whole family is sorry that they couldn’t/didn’t eject Sweeney sooner from Dominique’s life.) To his last day, he was warmed by the fact that during their ultimate telephone conversation, he and his daughter both said, “I love you.”

[@annabellelee4535]

Dunne was a soft on crime prosecutor until it happened to his family member. He sure didn't care about other people's losses.

[@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796]

@@annabellelee4535 Dunne was not a prosecutor or an attorney. His career as a writer was made by “Justice,” the Vanity Fair article he wrote about the trial of his daughter’s murderer. From then on, Dunne was known for his keen empathy for the rights of victims and their families.

[@annabellelee4535]

@@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796 You're right, I got the wrong Dunne. Thanks for the fact check!

[@blukeblue1235]

The judge didn't give any justice for her but her father sure tried. He still fought for her. Thanks for bringing this story to light again. I had forgotten about it. Love your channel!

[@jenveilleux9214]

I had no clue she died

[@johnRedfern]

That judge disgraced the justice system and her.

[@MiaMarie420]

It took me about 22 years to get out of an abusive marriage. To say it's not easy to leave and actually stay gone safely, is by farrrrrr an understatement

[@rufusjohnson9775]

😢 Very sad

[@i_luv_hecklefish]

Far from easy and many people are so judgemental. It makes you feel as if you can't win for losing. We won though, cause we survived. ❤

[@MiaMarie420]

@@i_luv_hecklefish ❤️❤️

[@leroypope6739]

women say it's hard to leave all the time. explain what is so hard to leave after a woman is already gone??? why not stay gone??? why keep going back time and time again???

[@MiaMarie420]

@@leroypope6739 because he came after family and friends and the law wouldn't help so I had to go back for two years until I had another chance to leave safely so what's you next question.

[@tstarr8314]

Good on her dad for going after the judge. California still had the death penalty back then and this judge was handing out the most pathetic sentences.

[@dirtrocket5946]

Domestic abusers are lower than pig dung. Thank you for memorializing her here. She needs to be remembered. Superb work, as always.

[@jonbongjovi1869]

my girlfriend abused me in public every time.....AND EVERY MAN AND WOMAN LAUGHED IT OFF. Humans are evil.

[@runedharma22]

I had a friend who was murdered, and her family never got over it. So, I understand Dominique's family and their grief.

[@savgal1211]

Sorry, but no-one can possibly know how another person FEELS. As a nurse for 32 years, I thought it most disrespectful to hear people say " I know how you feel,", it shuts the grieved down.

[@georginacat7667]

Her FAMILY never got over it.... so YOU know how they feel? Don't feed off other people grief for attention

[@samboriboun2213]

You will never get over it

[@savgal1211]

An old friend...well, years ago, married a beautiful eoman.Like model material. Anyway, she would hit and kick and slap poor Rick around.He was ashamed to tell his closest friends. You know, he was a big strong handsome dude. Guys like him don't get bruised up! But, men are notvallowed to strike a woman. Even when THEY ARE THE VICTIM!! Atleast 25 years ago. Either way, a jurybwill usually emphathize with the sicko wife. She also was petite and he wwas BIG.But he was screwed either way. Even if they do give the female perp any charges, you can bet. They are reduced etc etc...MEN REPORT YOUR PARTNER OF THEY ATTACK YOU!! Please donot be ashamed .The public understands. And if men don't report. ?well...the nasty Bitch will do it to the next guy. He worshipped her...really...found what he thought was his soul mate. Sick F ing Cur she was!!!

[@Bushkaboo]

@@georginacat7667 Don't be so rude. It's a figure of speech. I had a friend murdered too, and a school friend. It's something nobody gets over if they have an horrific incident happen to anybody they care about.

[@pandamonium4506]

We had 911 in 1982. What we didn’t have was an understanding of “domestic violence.” Such situations were considered “a private matter,” or dismissed as a “lovers’ tiff.” Violence against women was considered natural, normal, and there was a lot of victim blaming. “ She must have asked for it!”

[@pollyanna5354]

Sadly not a lot has changed.R.I.P sweetheart

[@scottmcbride2237]

A friend of mine, she was about 5'2" and tiny. Was strangled by her boyfriend in her apartment. He was 6'4" over 255 lbs. He left her body in the tub for 4 days with her kids running around and he would have friends come over and he would show them her body in the tub. He finally got arrested. His dad is a big time lawyer in the city so was his brother. He was a worthless piece of crap who thought he was a big rock star. He wasn't. So sad. I saw and talked to her at college the day she was murdered.

[@jonz01]

John Sweeney a.k.a. John Patrick Maura is now working as general manager of Smith Ranch Homes which is an luxury assisted living community. They must not dig into background checks very much.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I hope by now they have & he is fired once again.

[@missyann7588]

Disgusting. So unfair. My sister was murdered and this makes me sick to know this guy is working and living a normal life now.

[@DaVidhead83]

The first thing

[@Gitn2it]

​@@nomiddlenamenmn427 He served his time. He has a right to make a living.

[@kelly_villalobos]

@@Gitn2it she had a right to live! Gtfoh

[@michaela-louise4606]

As a DV survivor, thank you for raising awareness in a respectful manner! It’s heartbreaking knowing other people experience this and some are not as lucky as I have been in escaping it.

[@sharc.9259]

Glad you made it out ok ❤

[@petermorgan768]

My heart goes out to you and very happy you got away from that person.

[@watchdog8058]

absolutely! glad you made it out safely!

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

So if one dates you would u be normal or like habe ptsd flashbacks amd shocks and scares and panoc attacks?😄

[@willfade7994]

Me too. I survived my ex trying to strangle me to death… There’s no real recovering but at least I survived!

[@nia-tl7wp]

This story was told with such respect and empathy. Rarely is true crime spoken about like this giving a voice to the victim.

[@mrshess443]

What a tragic story. Thank you for shedding light on what nobody ever talked about. It honors her memory so thank you for doing that ❤

[@amyreed-osborne5219]

Just a side note, as a DV survivor, getting out of a DV relationship is not always the issue. The bigger issue is staying out and away from the abuser!

[@marymartindale884]

True

[@texaschick6153]

Exactly

[@kristinedeck5099]

As a survivor myself I agree.

[@louisegross3886]

So true don't look back my cousin went through that crap I called her weak cause the rest of our family would have tired his head off and call it a day

[@asahutchinsonsuckslittledi1056]

You do realize this is the second actress who had a connection to the film died right so what the f*** is going on here in Illuminati sacrifice by Steven Spielberg nothing surprised me about Hollywood

[@chrisharjo3875]

This was a sad thing, but it's infuriating the lenient sentence Dominique's killer received. It's good her father worked to get that judge out of the law practice. So many judges don't deserve their robes; they pity the victimizer over the victim. This seems especially true nowadays. You often hear that the career criminal is also a "victim of society". It's leniency such as this that is chipping away at our society.

[@eternalhikarinotenshi193]

That is sadly true and I agree. We forget the victims and people focus on the murderer for the wrong reasons. They sat justice is blind, but must it be stupid and cruel. The laws should be change to truly give justice for those who deserve it. This is why I always love the fictional world form of justice like DC and Marvel. They do a better job with how justice should be then the justice we have now. That is truly sad for us and the victims.

[@BowsettesFury]

Yeah the “court system” is pretty disgusting has been basically since the beginning.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

If I'm not mistaken he is a chef in la some were walking around free isn't that just horrible

[@paranoyd70]

I agree, something needs to be done to remove corrupt judges. I've been seeing multiple stories every week how pathetic lenient judges keep letting out hardened & violent criminals, only for the criminals to continue committing crimes, where some other lenient judge lets them out again. There was a story of some abuser who was busted several times for drugs & rape, only to be released after a year on a 10+ year sentence, only to rape & murder a 13-year-old. Its infuriating. And the judges almost always end up being Leftist judges. But if you defend yourself against an attacker who is trying to kill you and that criminal happens to be a minority, then the same judges will sentence you to 20+ years in jail. Its sick. And these corrupt judges rarely face any accountability. Something needs to be done.

[@zonilo1]

@@paranoyd70 "Leftist" you actually mean Centrist-Conservative judges? You got it backwards.

[@Miketheratguy]

Dominique WAS found in the neighbor's backyard, not her own driveway. In fact you didn't know it at the time but you captured probably the best look at the spot that any of us will ever get to see. Pause the video at 11:17 and look through the neighbor's gate. Right near the bush back there is EXACTLY where she was. Lead investigator Harold Johnston, in an episode of "E: True Hollywood Story", revisited the scene and detailed what happened while walking the exact path to the exact spot. Several different camera angles showed him pointing out where she was located, which match what few photos of the crime scene are available. To summarize: A line of bushes and possibly some light fencing divided the two properties but the gate structures weren't there in 1982 so movement into each yard was unimpeded. Sweeney grabbed Dominique from her front door / porch area and dragged her, hands around her neck throughout, roughly 25 feet over toward the neighbor's front yard. He rounded the bushes, stepping into the neighbor's yard and onto their driveway. He turned right (north) along the dividing line and continued pulling Dominique down the driveway by her throat. Finally after getting a few yards past the back end of the driveway he finished the act. Her head was pointing north and her feet were pointing south. The show about Dominique's death is now uploaded here on KZbin in several parts, the investigator's walkthrough happens near the end of the first part. I suggest everyone who reads this to go give it a look. it's infuriating because it just proves that much more that this four minute "crime of passion" wasn't the result of Sweeney just losing it and pouncing on Dunne where she stood, he took his sweet time yanking her around over the length of 100 feet or more. But here just before the 40th anniversary of her tragic and disgusting death it gives me a little bit of happiness to think about Dominique and know that I'll always remember her. Rest in peace you innocent, beautiful soul. You deserved so much more.

[@user-tj4ye7vy6o]

It hurts me every day I love her so much she's truly amazing person 😍

[@heathermiskell6]

What a sad sad story!!! Not to mention, he got a slap on the wrist! RIP Dominique Dunne! May your soul rest in peace!!!

[@MsBluheart]

I always loved her father. Had his books and after her death, he began the serious writing on crimes and had a fantastic column in Vanity Fair that I never missed. Such a sad story. Having been in a domestic violence situation, I know the terror she had to have felt.

[@Unklestinky]

He was also the host of Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice true crime show.

[@MsBluheart]

@@Unklestinky Yes! Great show!

[@louisegross3886]

Yep I loved reading his books

[@michellehobson9760]

@@Unklestinky I love PP&J. I still watch the repeats when I catch them.

[@xanlysphynx8839]

Same very scary

[@mosj9876]

I remember this. I was a kid but I remember it being on the news. As a parent it's your worst nightmare to hear your child has died, let alone murdered. I'm not kidding I would be so full of rage I would personally make him suffer. I also know that rage wouldn't simply go away either. Hats off to the father.

[@fudgicle1086]

Good for you for including the Domestic Violence Hotline. Nicely done.

[@sharonm.t.2492]

Thankyou for your respectful, sensitive and thoughtful comments on DV and for sharing the national hotline number.

[@withoutartitwouldallfallap3628]

After Dominique was killed by her ex-boyfriend, her dad would stand at his work passing out flyers saying the man cooking your meal tonight had killed my daughter. Her ex went and changed his name and moved.

[@ladynikkie]

I remember hearing something about that the family was also protesting at that restaurant because Sweeney actually returned to work there for a short time.

[@HardCold-Alquan]

Damn a flyer - I would have passed out bills to the hit man!

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

Changing name and moving wont do much since people will know exactly who he is and what hes done since he will still look the same and hope it haunts him everywhere

[@TheYamato19]

Thank you both so much for such a touching and heartwarming piece on my cousin Dominique, it’s been 39 years since that terrible day she was taken from us, but one day we’ll be together again. You both are awesome and wonderful people.

[@felisasepulveda8753]

So sorry💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheYamato19]

@@felisasepulveda8753 thank you for your kind words. She and I were not only cousins but best friends,she was like my older sister we were always together. Every weekend I would be over her house spending the night. I was only 13 when she was murdered By that bastard. But I can’t dwell on the past but the future when I will see her again.

[@victorgarcia1549]

​@@TheYamato19 my aunt lived two houses down from Dominique in 1982 when it happened I remembered my aunt talking about it way back. her ex should be in prison for life.

[@kevinellis8307]

I’m so so sorry for your deep visceral loss & pain!!! May the Father above always bless you n give you strength 🙏❤️🥰Love n blessings until you are reunited...🕊

[@ashe984]

I'm so very sorry for your pain and loss. Also for Dominique's family ugh her ex should still be in prison. Dominique is so very loved and missed always. God Bless!!! ❤🙏🏻

[@VallerieMalkin]

Dominick Dunne had a fascinating life and it's so tragic he lost this beloved and talented girl. Nice job with this - thank you!

[@suejaneuk1681]

I remember when this happened. But the way you told her story really affected me emotionally. Out of all of your videos, this one touched me the most. I watched it yesterday and still feel emotional. I wish David Packer had intervened. I know that he was probably nervous but I couldn't imagine not. Thank you for this one, it will take me a long time to get over it but her story needs to be told. God bless, Dominique.

[@donb3557]

Never underestimate the strength of the love and the bond between a father and his daughter. I so admire the father and am so sorry for his loss. God bless you and keep you sir.

[@pamjarvis2318]

Beautiful words that I had always wanted for myself. Unfortunately, I had received opposite in my own life. I have received it from my own son.

[@user-tj4ye7vy6o]

Yes he is and they do she is truly sweet 😍💕 I sent her roses on her grave 🌹

[@ciararyan9370]

It’s so sad to think about what she would have done with her life; she had so much to look forward to. Incredible that the guy who murdered her is out and free; life isn’t at all fair sometimes.

[@maryrowell1122]

Yeah but karma's a b****

[@gmaellen5530]

Well done video. Thank you for your compassionate spirit!

[@wasiuuu1]

A very emotional video for me to watch, i still remember the movie, i was teenager then and she was only 5 years older than me , thank U for your research and time.😔😔😔😔💛💛

[@michellebaker1974]

Such a tragedy I remember when this happened. My question is to this day is why her friend didn't go out and investigate when he heard a scuffle ? Just so sad. For Heather O'Rourke and Dominique Dunne 🌹🌹

[@joejones9520]

it's called, "being a wimp."

[@fulanichild3138]

He could have stopped the attack by just showing up with the phone in his hand and saying, I've got the police on the phone; they're on their way.

[@donna25871]

The friend was actor Daniel Watson and they were rehearsing scenes for the series ‘V’ which they were both starring.

[@fulanichild3138]

@@donna25871 Are you sure about that? I cannot find any mention of either of them in the series "V".

[@maryannwheeler6116]

I was in high school when she passed away. I remember seeing it on the news. So heartbreaking. She was a beautiful girl and such a talented actress. Who knows what she could have accomplished in her life. The monster who killed her deserved more than two and a half years behind bars. He should have got life behind bars. But anyway thank you grimm for doing this video and sharing it with us. It was beautifully made. Such respect and a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul

[@knockoutking3764]

2 and a half years!!! WTF!!! Well, he won't escape the punishment of God!

[@closedears5429]

Same I remember...

[@ALSILVERU2]

I'm sure this was on the news alot but could you tell me about how long? I was a yung fool. I never watched Poltergiest even tho it was a hit it didnt attract me at all. I was excited to see V as it got major advertising before it Aired. I do remember loving to see Dunnes face whensvr I did see her. I didnt even know her name, she just had that innocent black hair black eyed white face beauty u wanted in a girlfriend when you saw her or Wynona Ryder however you spell that similiar actresses name. Both beautys. Anyway, maybe she played on Little House On The Praire, I do recall I saw her alot somehow. As time went on I never knew about her death until 2020. I either forgot about the news coverage or didnt catch it much?? One night I decided to search for her to see whatever happened to her and how she looked in 2020 and was shocked to find she was loooooong gone which made sense why I never saw her again and totally forgotten about her and I cant recal what made me think of her. So weird. You would never guess shed be caught up in reg peasant level domestic abuse situation you can expect on regular street levels especually a rare beauty like this you would just figure is doing really well and is out there rich somewhere married to a lucky well to do mature bastard. But she ends up dying like shes in the hood bario of dallas texas or other similar hoods in the nation. Her natural beauty was so stunning rare a guy would kill to have a girl like her to have but this mental beast actually did it and basicaly got away with it and outlives her parents. such a weird sad case that almost risks being forgotten as decades pass.

[@glennmorris371]

This was beautifully done, with such empathy. U really need to be proud of your work here. Rip Dominique. Rest well young lady.

[@davidebeltramelli4542]

Dominique Dunne before embarking on a career as an actress I worked for a year in Italy in Florence, she spoke Italian correctly. Her physical appearance resembled an Italian girl. Too little punishment given to her ex boyfriend is unfair R.I.P. Dominique

[@chipchippahson]

The staggering amount of inaction and neglect from everyone involved, from Packer, to the police, the judge, and the jury was always mind blowing to me to put it mildly. 3 years for strangling someone to death over the course of 3 minutes. Absolutely enraging. The p.o.s. that did it actually moved to Florida in the mid 90's and started a relationship with another woman but her father recognized him after seeing an article Dunne's father had written. Dunne's brother thankfully got ahold of her and stopped it all from happening.

[@TheBigfoot425]

Just now looking into this but wasn't packer on scene too late to stop sweeney or did he just not even try once he got there?

[@moviesignsol]

@@TheBigfoot425 I read once that the boyfriend was strong as heck and was prone to psychotic rages. He was fighting in the courtroom and it took multiple men to restrain him. I can't fault anyone for not wanting to tangle with an enraged hulk but I do fault the judge who felt bad his psychotic actions. (This was the event that I'm referring to.) At that moment-one of the most extraordinary I have ever experienced-we saw an enraged John Sweeney, his prop Bible flying, jump up from his seat at the counsel table and take off for the rear door of the courtroom which leads to the judge’s chambers and the holding-cell area. Velma Smith, the court clerk, gave a startled cry. Lillian Pierce, on the stand, did the same. We heard someone shout, “Get help!” Silent alarms were activated by Judge Katz and Velma Smith. The bailiff, Paul Turner, leapt to his feet in a pantherlike movement and made a lunge for Sweeney, grasping him around the chest from behind. Within seconds four armed guards rushed into the courtroom, nearly upsetting Lenny’s wheelchair, and surrounded the melee. The bailiff and Sweeney crashed into a file cabinet. “Don’t hurt him!” screamed Adelson. Sweeney was wrestled to the floor and then handcuffed to the arms of his chair, where Adelson whispered frantically to him to get hold of himself. Sobbing, Sweeney apologized to the court and said he had not been trying to escape. Judge Katz accepted his apology. “We know what a strain you are under, Mr. Sweeney,” he said. I was appalled at the lack of severity of the judge’s admonishment. What we had witnessed had nothing to do with escape. It was an explosion of anger. It showed how little it took to incite John Sweeney to active rage. Like most of the telling moments of the trial, however, it was not witnessed by the jury.

[@chipchippahson]

@@TheBigfoot425 He was literally inside the house the entire time and listening to the thuds and sounds of a struggle and rather than go outside and save her life he decided to call the cops and one of his friends instead. I'm not one of those online "tuff" guys, but in a situation like that you intervene immediately.

[@tonycowser1843]

@@chipchippahson , totally agree. Packer should have tried to help her, instead of hiding in the house.

[@Mac-po1sr]

@@chipchippahson I like to think I would of done something (right after calling the cops) but who knows. I have never been in that situation before and it is easy to judge others for their cowardice when you are not the one being tested.

[@sgrkuska]

Unbelievable that the other person there didn't even go outside when he first heard the struggle instead of calling the police,it probably would have saved her.

[@sabinebruhns6632]

You're right, that was the first thing, which came to my mind: Why did the friend not confront the murderer. Maybe, if this guy knew there is a witness, he would have stopped...

[@pj1995____]

100% thought the same thing, what a cowardly thing to do, if he was any kind of man he would have ran outside and tried to help her

[@motelghost477]

@@sabinebruhns6632 There are no friends in Hollywood.

[@dajdools8834]

@@motelghost477 So true, sadly so true...

[@bonniebrown6960]

He must of been too scared. He was scared he might get hurt. Her ex boyfriend might of killed him too. I wonder if that's why her ex boyfriend interrupted her phone call? He thought she was at home with another guy or boyfriend? Jealously!! I can't believe that A hole only got 3 years in prison for murdering her. Unbelievable....!! I hope he gets his someday.

[@TT_09]

Thank you so much for connecting true crime with domestic violence. So many ppl don’t see the connection.

[@mercariel]

This was a very compassionate way of telling this story. Very dignified memorial for her. Well done.

[@starquant]

This is one of the saddest stories I ever heard. Her killer just considered her his property and the law treated Dominique with the same disdain and contempt, when handing down the sentence to her killer.

[@thiscorrosion900]

Basic Star 80 controlling psycho story, basically.

[@marwatson7408]

I think that part of the problem with DV they treat their significant other more like a piece of property. I’ve seen it in my own family not all abuse is physical there’s mental, verbal, emotional. It really is very sad 😞 my heart really goes to her family and friends. Her father brings up a good point an abuser always gives off a creepy vibe about them and then things change in their lives things that were once important to them are no longer important to that person.

[@steppy3736]

From her story you see how bad things were for women in abusive relationships. It wasn't until 1984 that it became illegal for a man to rape his wife. First the boyfriend/husband abused her and then the cops and the courts.

[@starquant]

@@steppy3736 There's two issues with modern changes to the law. One, there's still an awful lot of victim blaming and two, enforcing it. Women are portrayed in the court system as "nuts or sluts" and this ideology has not changed.

[@steppy3736]

@@starquant while that is true, today is still a million times better than it was in the 1980s. Also, today cops are more likely to enforce OOP than they were in the 80s.

[@jasunhuerta5587]

This was Heart Shattering, Grimms... Wow... a very hard to take story, about a super young person, and the Father who avenged her-- I'm so glad to at least heard that he destroyed that lack luster Judge who couldn't get Justice for even Mother Teresa... Oh, and MUCH thanks, for attaching that Help Hot-line for those in need... Man, you GriMMs are good kids, in more ways than one... Thanks, again. -Batsy

[@davidfaas58777]

I remember #Poltergeist 1982 Yet,I never Knew Exactly What Happened to her ? Thank You for Sharing this. She was a Beautiful Actress

[@denisemarie6029]

I just recently got to know Dominique. The 70s ABC TV show Family brought me here. She played the role Erica. A 17 year old girl on a visit from an all girls boarding school to visit friend Buddy but Erica was also on a quest to lose her virginity to an older man and she chose Buddy’s older brother Willie 😂😂 She did a great job in that episode. Her story breaks my heart. As a grieving parent myself to an only 17 year old son, her daddy was heartbroken until he reunited with his darling daughter 💕🙏

[@Witchofthewoods.]

This is heartbreaking...The way you've narrated her life story and this horrible crime is very respectful and thorough. I've always loved the film poltergeist (it terrified me as a child) but whenever I watch it I inevitably think of her death. I cannot believe how horribly the INjustice system failed her....not once, but twice. The phone call to police and that joke of a sentence. Mr. Dunne is a HERO for what he did to that glorified lawyers career. He ruined it 👍🏻 Amazing video.

[@TheScaryTruthCatalyst]

I travelled from Ireland to LA and my first stop was to Westwood Cemetery. I saw Dominiques grave and noticed Heather O'Rourkes nearby. Strange that they were laid to rest so close together. Its also especially upsetting that Sweeney only got three years for his crime. Imagine if he would give an interview to Grimm Life Collective...

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Heather O'Rourke is actually entombed in a mausoleum

[@TheScaryTruthCatalyst]

@@thatgardeninggirl2864 Yes that's right. Two tragic actresses. Crazy to think acted as sisters in the same movie just a few years before both their untimely deaths.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

@@TheScaryTruthCatalyst yes so so very sad

[@calken546]

It's sad for both ladies Heather was only 12 when she died.

[@redmare133]

Both were executions.

[@jennifercranfieldd]

All the people that died that starred in this movie, and on the set fascinated me and it's so sad what happened to the little blonde girl. She was destined for true success and she was so beautiful. It breaks my heart.

[@crisdanai]

V is one of my all time favorite movies. I had no idea she was supposed to be in this. And that David Packer, 'Daniel, from V' was her friend and co-star!

[@KristineS73]

Her murderer is back in L.A. working again as a chef and i believe he changed his name if im not mistaken. I was only 10 when she was murdered but a few years later when i watched Poltergeist and found out what happened to her it has always stuck with me just how awful and tragic her death was. Thanks Michael for another great video!

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Yep you're exactly right So damn sad......

[@TheBigfoot425]

yea i read he had changed his name once released from jail. I found the name he reportedly goes by now. Easy to find on the internet. So he still has a job? This legal system is laughable at best.

[@user-cf1sk6rk9u]

@@TheBigfoot425 the name he reportedly went by may be easy to find but he changed it again. & again.

[@KristineS73]

@@user-cf1sk6rk9u REALLY?? I didnt know he had done it again. Karma will come around.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

people should have signs protesting at the restaurant saying the food you ate was made by the hands of a murderer

[@faithmarlow6409]

I love all your videos but I wanted to thank you for handling these historic, tragic cases with such dignity and respect to the victims and families. Their stories deserve to be remembered and showing how and where they lived, not just the details of their deaths, gives a much needed humanity to their stories and not Hollywood tabloid fodder or Shock content.

[@grimmlifecollective]

Thank you Faith. This means a lot. Hope you are well

[@cumbco]

@@grimmlifecollective I echo that sentiment. You guys are definitely my favorite KZbinrs. Every video so well done. Rob

[@robwasilewski9273]

She was an amazing actress who left this world way to soon.

[@jimmyamico4713]

I have a lump in my throat watching this video. I’m at a loss for words my stomach is absolutely turning and I can’t finish my dinner but I will say it was covered well by you and you should pat yourself on the back with your compassion and empathy you have for, the person and people that you report on I hope Dominic rest in peace I know she’s in heaven and I hope that the angels are hugging her so tragic the story… May God bless Dominique and keep her safe rest in peace my dear God bless her, two brothers and her father, who must be in so much pain every day for the rest of their lives I hope God and Jesus can we leave their pain a little bit in someway…💜✝️🙏

[@kimberlymaier91]

I visited her house and grave. Such a sad story. Thank you for doing this.

[@jackjohnson7396]

More than sad, tragic to say the least. Murderer received 44 months in prison, unbelievable. Rest in Peace.

[@jlkitz1775]

Oh my gosh, I didn't know she was his daughter! God bless her father for doing ALL the things to get justice for his daughter that's love 🙌🏾❤️

[@extraordinarypictures2875]

Thank you so much for plugging in the National hotline.

[@seriouslycynical9507]

Listen: Yesterday, I'd never even HEARD of you. Today, I have had the immense pleasure of experiencing your work. Young man, you have a disTINCT talent for this. Your tone, your cadence, your sensitivity, your camera work, your organization, choice of words and their order, your delivery ----all impressively well done! You are a HAIR away from national/international professional quality of production. The difference? They just haven't found you yet! Do NOT doubt yourself. Just keep going!

[@deborahkelly1948]

I was also impressed, these days they either shout hyperactively or come across as smarmy

[@ALSILVERU2]

yeah.. Happy Halloween 🤣

[@cherubschannel4353]

Michael is great , he has such empathy in his storytelling. I love these videos. He is very talented.

[@CitrusandCapri]

I love her dad for how he fought for her after her death. So he pulled down the judge’s career to no court.

[@rocknroll20024]

I remember I was about 9 when I first watched poltergeist and then I remember my dad telling me what happened to Dominique I was so angry and upset Dominique seems like a promising actress but she also looks like a sweet kid. seriously no parents should ever have to bury their child that young

[@philosopher24680]

If anyone is curious, it appears the killer's name is now John Maura and he works at Smith Ranch Homes (a retirement community) in a high-ranking position. He appears to have some sort of connect there since they refuse to get rid of him.

[@bubhub64]

The beginning of this video showing Dominique with her dad at the beach was heartbreaking. I'm sure Mr. Dunne watched that piece of video over and over again with his heart being ripped out each time he watched it.

[@marcpadilla1094]

If you're being abused, tell everybody. Family, friends, neighbors. He'll be too afraid to take it any further. Don't listen to his excuses. Put him out. Murderers need to be executed.

[@westnblu]

Better still dont get involved with an abuser in the 1st place. The biggest lie ppl make in relationships often is to themselves.

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Amen.😪

[@northernstarr]

@@westnblu not always that simple, victims are normally at their most vulnerable and depressed when these predators come along. They come in all charming, act the hero and when they've got their feet under the table, normally when they've got them married or gave them a baby then the abuse starts and it gets worse

[@westnblu]

@@northernstarr I beg to differ, it is simple but people in general have a knack of complicating things . A leopard dont change its spots and there's clues right from the get go but when it comes to investing in a relationship one tends to mask certain unwanted traits that they may encounter in their partner early on. It comes back to what i said about lying to oneself or ignoring or downplaying some negative attributes they may sense in a person for whatever reason. U did hint that it may be because a person is vulnerable and or depressed so they may be seeking solace in even a toxic relationship . Often u hear of family members and friends speaking up after an incident of domestic violence of how they warned the victim about the perpetrator as being no good u need to leave but the advice was not heeded. So there are clues if youre prepared to see things objectively which people in relationship often do not.

[@melindaroop1346]

@@northernstarr It is very simple. If your life is in danger...leave. If you don't have enough common sense after someone puts their hands on you, then you get what is coming to you. And this is coming from someone who watched her mother be abused and almost murdered.

[@michelloranger2590]

Thank you for posting this.

[@haileyjones9798]

I always love watching your videos . You always show so much emotion. You are such an amazing man and I truly have alot of respect for you. I can’t wait until the next video stay safe my friend

[@BowsettesFury]

The beginning absolutely broke my heart with her dad speaking. 😭

[@MrDravenLee]

She was very attractive and a talented actress. A great loss of life. Her brother Griffin is a great actor too. I like the part he played (Jack) in an American werewolf in London. Marilyn Monroe, Jonathan Harris and Peter Falk are buried in that cemetery too. Great video Michael. Thanks for sharing.

[@sphillyfanatic7451]

Wow I never realized she was related to Griffin Dunne, great video Michael…thanks!! 😊

[@gopher401]

Wow. Can't understand the light sentence. Boggles the mind. Glad the judges career went south after that. You guys do a great job. Always respectful. I admire that.

[@oliviarodriguez5799]

So sad all the tragedies that happens to the cast , Craig T Nelson went to our church to speak last year , very humble nice man, when we would ask about the movie , he respectfully said “ we won’t discuss that” . So it really took a toll on everyone 😔

[@joejones9520]

the curse of The Omen cast and crew is a trip too, you should look it up.

[@joanna7350]

he talked in depth about it on that e true Hollywood story. he talked about how you could feel foreboding and tension was so high on the set of the 2nd one and the guy who played the shaman in the movie was actually a shaman in real life, did an exorcism on the set at 2am in real life. I remember Craig T. Nelson saying "whatever it was, it worked".

[@electriceyeslide5959]

You’re a very sweet and sensitive person because I can see it in your eyes that you really felt horrible for Dominic, Dominique, and the family. I have 2 beautiful young daughters and all I can say is that if someone did that to my daughter, I would have destroyed them. There is no human way I could allow that man to live. God bless you both.

[@derrickchilders9670]

I’ve watched this a few times during this year, and for some reason came back to it today. Thanks for making this; I miss reading and watching Dom with Vanity Fair when I was in high school, and there are no words I can say about Dominique

[@lilialvarado9106]

What a brilliantly done episode. I can totally appreciate the very respectful and kind manner that you presented all the information. Very well done!

[@Tomboyy9818]

Rest In Peace Dominique Dunne🕊🙏🏽

[@adelethomson9530]

I watch quite a few true crimes channels on You Tube but your empathy and compassion during your telling of the tragic story of Dominique's death brought me to tears

[@rubygirl214]

This… he tells them with so much respect to the families and loved ones ♥️

[@user-tj4ye7vy6o]

I'm hurt by it every day I sent her roses on her grave 🌹🌹🌹 she's amazing 😍 love her so much ❤️

[@lisaca76]

And yet DV abusers still walk among us in society. Something is fundamentally wrong when a person uses violence against the person they claim to love.

[@tracyhall1870]

First time catching this channel, thank you for being so kind in your narration.

[@ThinWhiteDuke2007]

Beautiful actress, so sad she met this sociopath that ended her life, RIP Dominique

[@YoMama9021]

What’s even sadder is to this day there aren’t too many resources to help women and men escape, especially if they have children. Having kids with the person who is abusing you makes it 10 times harder…

[@mikeortiz6008]

She was such a beautiful young woman full of promise after Poltergeist it's just very sad. Plus the history of the curse of Poltergeist is an amazing story in itself. RIP Dominique you were a true beauty.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. I believe curses are only real if you believe in them. Otherwise, no power at all.

[@jorgie1625]

I don't know how I came across your Channel. But it's amazing how you memorize all this and tell the story while you're walking. I almost felt I was taking a walk with you. Your memory of the story is amazing! And you stay captivated while in motion. Impressive you have just won yourself a new subscriber

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

Very sensitively & respectfully done Michael & thank you for highlighting Domestic Violence

[@illustruss9318]

Very moving video. Particularly for us, as my partner suffered physical abuse at the hands of her ex. If ANYONE is going through the torture of abuse, speak to someone, you’re worth 100 times more than the abuser. Peace and love.

[@roxannenoel4065]

I'm so sorry that your partner suffered abuse from her ex.

[@georgelustrea2912]

Well said..

[@butterflygirl13]

Keep up the great work Grimm. I heard how she was killed by a ex boyfriend, but never heard what the punishment for the crime was. So sad & just disgusting that her life meant nothing to the court system! Thank goodness for her father! May not bring his beautiful daughter back, but in his own way got some justice for how she was done wrong! God will settle the score don't you worry. RIP Dominique. Btw this year marks the 40th year anniversary for Poltergeist.

[@barbie-jomartin5655]

Thank you for the time you take to create this

[@angeleyes79gs]

Thank you for being so respectful when documenting these tragic events. There are many people out who laugh and mock situations like these with no regard to the families of those who have passed on, all for likes..smh..Great video. May Ms. Dunn rest in paradise.

[@terijackson8142]

I remember this horrible tragedy as a very young child. This story has always stuck with me. I never knew her father fought so hard for her. Thank you for bringing these facts to us. Very touching video

[@2uconner]

Thank you for telling her story she had a very hard life and deserves to be heard even now her JUSTICE needs to be restored.God bless her and her family ...

[@samalama9692]

I remember seeing her in Poltergeist, I loved her in that movie she was a beautiful girl. My favorite part , was when she did that double flip on the guys that were messing with her . And the other part, when she comes home to the chaos of the Poltergeist taken over the house... That's a lion father right there , you can tell his beloved daughter was his Princess. 💔🕆🕊💝 ⚘

[@Lycan_Jedi]

The fact he walked away with 2 years and change is absolutely insane. It should've been AT LEAST 20. I don't know how the judge looked at that case and decided, yeah.. 2 years is fair.

[@kelliesmith5038]

R.I.P.

[@joejones9520]

um, shoulda been capital punishment.

[@440Nichole7.2]

it's disturbing that her friend packer never attempted to intervene . instead making calls to friends and police when he was just mere feet from being able to save her .

[@jennifersmithen2149]

He was a smaller dude who was also scared for his life. So, he did what any scared person would do and called the police and they told him it wasn’t in their jurisdiction! What else was he supposed to do?

[@normacastro7603]

@@jennifersmithen2149 He could have told that monster to lay his hands off her and challenge him with a bat, frying pan, broom or even a rock

[@esschuele6336]

@@normacastro7603 now that sounds like a movie

[@davidstudebaker7397]

Nice friend, thanks for nothing

[@ambercrombie789]

@@normacastro7603 That was no time for "chatting".

[@mcburner3615]

46y old guy from germany here. ive never been a fan nor would i remember that young lady just by her name. even if someone would tell me "she was the older sister in poltergeist" ... i wouldnt remember. but... THANK YOU for the respect that you give her with this video. ive just stopped the video around 14:00 withe the scene where you can see what that man did to her. and i hope he will find his nemesis.

[@kjones1785]

Well this one brought tears to my eyes , so sad. Your videos are always so respectful.

[@elijahcaver2152]

I remember watching that episode of Hill Street Blues a long time ago. So chilling seeing those bruises and knowing that they weren’t makeup now. Bless her heart. I’m glad Dominick ruined that “judge”. He saved a lot of other women from the same fate.

[@ALSILVERU2]

Dominique decided to go on camera with them and act out her roll to protest against DV if anyone didn't know why shes filmed it was her decision and they backed her

[@ladynikkie]

​​@@ALSILVERU2 I didn't even know that I know one thing you can't get away with stuff like that now.

[@mariahmueller579]

She had a bruise on her neck in the scene of poltergeist in the beginning where she was screaming outside the house at night. Was that from him too? 😢😢

[@downhomesunset]

@@mariahmueller579 Most likely.

[@robertrodriguez787]

​@@mariahmueller579 i always thought they were Hickey's

[@hennyverheij5969]

Such a terrible story and i still can not believe, the police and judge had failed. May she R.I.P. :-(

[@ladynikkie]

I feel that jurisdiction excuse was all bs

[@davidq.5488]

TY for sharing this griping story! I salute the father, "I ruined his career." I saw Poltergeist in the theater when I was 9, and for some reason I thought she died of cancer or some illness, but murder!?! And only 2.5 years!? wth

[@brandileigh_thepoet]

Well done guys. Couldn't get through this one without some tears.