Brian Hickerson’s chilling threat to 'out of line' women resurfaces weeks before Hayden Panettiere's death

Key Points:

• Brian Hickerson, who had a history of domestic violence arrests involving his on-again, off-again girlfriend Hayden Panettiere, made a threatening comment on Instagram seven years ago, which he later deleted; his account was deactivated following Panettiere's death.
• Hickerson was arrested multiple times between 2019 and 2020 for domestic violence against Panettiere, pleaded no contest to felony charges in 2021, and was sentenced to jail time, probation, and domestic violence classes; Panettiere had obtained protective orders against him.
• Panettiere died from a suspected overdose at a South Carolina Airbnb, with no signs of trauma found in the autopsy; toxicology results are pending, and the investigation into her death is ongoing.
• Hickerson was photographed in South Carolina days after Panettiere's death, accompanied by his brother Zach, who reportedly found the actress unresponsive; Hickerson’s attorney has declined further comment, emphasizing the ongoing investigation and absence of foul play.
• Panettiere had publicly discussed the abusive and complex nature of her relationship with Hickerson in her memoir and a podcast, highlighting cycles of abuse and remorse during his periods of sobriety.