Hayden Panettiere’s neighbor calls Brian Hickerson a “predator” as police visit family home
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Key Points:
- Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend with a history of domestic violence against her, was at her South Carolina home when she died; police conducted a welfare check at a family member's residence unrelated to the investigation.
- Panettiere’s neighbor, Mia Terrazzas, reported multiple disturbances involving Hickerson at the actress' West Hollywood apartment and described fear of him, citing incidents of property damage and emergency medical visits.
- Hickerson pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence charges in 2020, resulting in jail time, probation, domestic violence classes, and a restraining order.
- Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, publicly stated the family had tried to remove Hickerson from Hayden’s life for years and highlighted his presence at the time of her death.
- Police escorted Brian Hickerson and his brother from Panettiere’s home after emergency responders declared her deceased; Hickerson showed emotional reaction only after the official declaration.
