Man Charged In Death of Actress Adrienne Shelly
A 19 year-old construction worker has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of actress Adrienne Shelly, according to the New York Times. Shelly, who starred in Hal Hartley's "Trust" and "The Unbelievable Truth" as well as this year's "Factotum," was 40.
The Times reports that Diego Pillco had argued with Shelly after she had complained about the noise coming from construction work in the floor below her apartment in Greenwich Village. Pillco allegedly knocked Shelly unconscious, and dragged her to the bathroom with a sheet around her neck to make the incident look like a suicide.
Shelly's body was discovered by her husband, Andy Ostroy, who was suspicious of the initial police reports that her death was a suicide. Police traced a boot print found in Shelly's apartment to the construction site, and matched it with Pillco. Pillco confessed to the crime, and has been held without bail.
In addition to her acting credits, Shelly wrote and directed several films; she had recently completed her latest, "Waitress," starring Nathan Fillion and Keri Russell, which was submitted for consideration to this year's Sundance Film Festival.
The Times reports that Diego Pillco had argued with Shelly after she had complained about the noise coming from construction work in the floor below her apartment in Greenwich Village. Pillco allegedly knocked Shelly unconscious, and dragged her to the bathroom with a sheet around her neck to make the incident look like a suicide.
Shelly's body was discovered by her husband, Andy Ostroy, who was suspicious of the initial police reports that her death was a suicide. Police traced a boot print found in Shelly's apartment to the construction site, and matched it with Pillco. Pillco confessed to the crime, and has been held without bail.
In addition to her acting credits, Shelly wrote and directed several films; she had recently completed her latest, "Waitress," starring Nathan Fillion and Keri Russell, which was submitted for consideration to this year's Sundance Film Festival.
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 on Nov 07 2006 01:23 PM "Man Chared In Death of Actress Adrienne Shelly" Was he set on fire? LOLOLOLOL! (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 01:55 PM Wow...imagine a murder in NYC??!! seriously, my condolences to her family though (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 01:57 PM LMAO instead of giving him the death penalty they doused him in gasoline and set fire to him. Thats frickin great. (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 02:33 PM Horrible crime, funny title. (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 04:39 PM You people are idiots! A person is dead and all you can do is crack stupid little jokes! And Xhrix, murders happen everywhere, everyday so shut up and grow up! That goes for all of you losers! (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 05:18 PM Yeah I have to agree a human being died and your making jokes so someone close to you dies can I bash them and you up and down? (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 05:33 PM Adrienne Shelly was exceptionally talented, and I, for one, am truly saddened that she met her end in such a senseless manner. Trust is one of my favorite films of all time, though I don't know if I'll be able to enjoy it quite as much anymore. My condolences to her family. And to those responsible for the initial posts in this thread: you are presenting yourselves as truly valueless human beings. I'd recommend you shut the **** up about topics which are out of your depth. (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 05:49 PM no one was making jokes about her dying, dumbsh*ts. We were making fun of the MISSPELLED TITLE. But i guess you guys missed that. Don't worry, no one is hating u for not being in on the joke. (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 07 2006 08:13 PM In reply to this comment (#848313) No, we got the "joke" you waste of skin. It just wasn't funny. Nor are you. I grieve for the lack of prophylactics your parents faced. (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 08 2006 08:03 AM trust is one of my favorite movies of all time. never thought she'd go out like this. i've always had a thing for redheads and a wicked crush on her, too. (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 08 2006 12:14 PM Hes probably an illegal.... (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 08 2006 10:55 PM In reply to this comment (#848316) who is "probably an illegal"? (Reply to this) |
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