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JamesG · 05-10-2019, 03:24 AM

LAPD Makes Arrest in 1985 Hollywood Cold Case Murder of TV Director
by Ryan Parker
May 9, 2019

Federal and local authorities on Thursday arrested a man they believe brutally killed TV producer Barry Crane back in 1985, Los Angeles police confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

Edwin Hiatt, now 52, was taken into custody in North Carolina by the FBI Fugitive Task Force after detectives with LAPD said they identified him as Crane's killer through DNA evidence.

The 57-year-old Crane, a well-known director and producer of such TV shows as "The Incredible Hulk", "Dallas" and "Wonder Woman", was found wrapped in bedding on the garage floor of his North Hollywood home in July 1985.

He had been bludgeoned and strangled. His car was also stolen.

On Thursday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office charged Hiatt with one count of murder, police told THR.

Shortly after he was arrested, Hiatt was interviewed on the spot by a North Carolina TV news station. He told the reporter that he had no memory of the slaying and that he was "big into drugs" back then.

Asked if he killed Crane, Hiatt responded: "It's possible. Anything's possible."

Police told THR Hiatt will be extradited to Los Angeles in a matter of days.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...-crane-1209446

JamesG · 10-09-2019, 02:58 AM

Suspect Enters Plea in 1985 Killing of TV Director Barry Crane
by Anita Bennett
October 8, 2019

The man charged with the 1985 killing of prolific TV director Barry Crane pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count of murder with a special allegation of using a heavy decorative object during the commission of the crime.

Edwin Hiatt, 53, entered his plea at the Van Nuys courthouse in Los Angeles. He is next scheduled to appear in court on December 17.

https://deadline.com/2019/10/suspect...ng-1202755934/

EighthStreet · 12-28-2019, 09:23 AM

Quote:

with a special allegation of using a heavy decorative object during the commission of the crime.

Is the sentencing stiffer because he used a decorative object? Like a felon with a gun situation.

What does that even mean?

05-10-2019, 03:24 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Arrest Made in 1985 Murder of TV Producer Barry Crane LAPD Makes Arrest in 1985 Hollywood Cold Case Murder of TV Director by Ryan Parker May 9, 2019 Federal and local authorities on Thursday arrested a man they believe brutally killed TV producer Barry Crane back in 1985, Los Angeles police confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Edwin Hiatt, now 52, was taken into custody in North Carolina by the FBI Fugitive Task Force after detectives with LAPD said they identified him as Crane's killer through DNA evidence. The 57-year-old Crane, a well-known director and producer of such TV shows as "The Incredible Hulk", "Dallas" and "Wonder Woman", was found wrapped in bedding on the garage floor of his North Hollywood home in July 1985. He had been bludgeoned and strangled. His car was also stolen. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office charged Hiatt with one count of murder, police told THR. Shortly after he was arrested, Hiatt was interviewed on the spot by a North Carolina TV news station. He told the reporter that he had no memory of the slaying and that he was "big into drugs" back then. Asked if he killed Crane, Hiatt responded: "It's possible. Anything's possible." Police told THR Hiatt will be extradited to Los Angeles in a matter of days. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...-crane-1209446 Attached Images

10-09-2019, 02:58 AM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Suspect Enters Plea in 1985 Killing of TV Director Barry Crane by Anita Bennett October 8, 2019 The man charged with the 1985 killing of prolific TV director Barry Crane pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count of murder with a special allegation of using a heavy decorative object during the commission of the crime. Edwin Hiatt, 53, entered his plea at the Van Nuys courthouse in Los Angeles. He is next scheduled to appear in court on December 17. https://deadline.com/2019/10/suspect...ng-1202755934/