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Call to Brian Hickerson home unrelated to Hayden Panettiere case: Police

Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland, from the development of Aug 18, 2026

Newest development Aug 20, 2026 · 2 reportsBrian Hickerson’s chilling threat to ‘out of line’ women resurfaces weeks before Hayden Panettiere’s death

Hayden Panettiere, 36, was pronounced dead on the scene after officers responded to a call for an unresponsive woman.

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    Call to Brian Hickerson home unrelated to Hayden Panettiere case: Police

    Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland ·

  2. Newest

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

    Headline from New York Post ·

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  1. New York Post

    Brian Hickerson and brother were at scene of Hayden Panettiere’s death, chilling new details reveal (opens New York Post)

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    The siblings were at the South Carolina apartment complex where Panettiere went into cardiac arrest and died, Page Six can confirm.

  2. The Oregonian

    Hayden Panettiere’s abusive ex-boyfriend was at the scene when she died, police report says (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the scene of Panettiere's death inside the South Carolina apartment complex.

  3. CBS News

    Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says (opens CBS News)

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    Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.

  4. News Nation Now

    Brian Hickerson present when Hayden Panettiere died: Police (opens News Nation Now)

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    A police report on Hayden Panettiere's death lists Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach as witnesses.

  5. WKRG Mobile

    Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says (opens WKRG Mobile)

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    GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

  6. New York Post

    Hayden Panettiere found unresponsive by Zach Hickerson while brother Brian was asleep in another room: report (opens New York Post)

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    Panettiere's family confirmed her death on Sunday.

  7. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Shocking Details Surface About Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend At Time Of Her Death (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Zach was ‘very emotional’

  8. NBC News

    ‘Bag of medication’ found where Hayden Panettiere died, police report says (opens NBC News)

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    ‘Bag of medication’ found where Hayden Panettiere died, police report says Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother were at the scene when police arrived, according to the report. Her mother also spoke exclusively with NBC News about Hickerson.

  9. The Guardian

    Boyfriend of Hayden Panettiere was at apartment when actor died (opens The Guardian)

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    Police report shows Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at Greenville, South Carolina, residence Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend , according to a pol…

  10. Breitbart News

    Hayden Panettiere’s Mother Blasts 'Scream' Star's Boyfriend Brian Hickerson, Who Was at Apartment Where She Died (opens Breitbart News)

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    GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

  11. Fox News

    Hayden Panettiere’s ex Brian Hickerson reportedly handed police bag of medication after her death (opens Fox News)

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    Brian Hickerson called 911 after finding Hayden Panettiere unresponsive at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment, according to a police report.

  12. New York Post

    Cops seen arriving to Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s family home days after actress’ death (opens New York Post)

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    The property is about five miles away from the Judson Mill Lofts apartment complex where the actress died of a suspected "overdose" on Sunday afternoon.

  13. Independent Journal Review

    Hayden Panettiere’s Troubled Ex Was Present When Actress Was Found Unresponsive (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere’s former boyfriend, was among the people at the South Carolina apartment where the actress was found unresponsive on Aug. 16. According to a police report obtained by Fox News …

  14. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Call to Brian Hickerson home unrelated to Hayden Panettiere case: Police (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    Hayden Panettiere, 36, was pronounced dead on the scene after officers responded to a call for an unresponsive woman.

  15. The Hollywood Reporter

    Hayden Panettiere’s Ex-Boyfriend and Years-Long Abuser Received a Visit From Police After Her Death (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    A redacted incident report shows the actor's convicted abuser was at the scene when EMTs failed to revive her — and that he'd shown police a bag of her medication.

  16. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Investigation Into Hayden Panettiere’s Death Takes Dramatic Turn (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Hickerson was charged for domestic violence against Panettiere before her death

  17. New York Post

    Brian Hickerson spotted for the first time since Hayden Panettiere’s death (opens New York Post)

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    The actor was present when Panettiere tragically died at a South Carolina Airbnb on Saturday afternoon.

  18. NBC News

    Police seen at family home of men who were with Hayden Panettiere when she died (opens NBC News)

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    Police seen at family home of men who were with Hayden Panettiere when she died New video shows Greenville police responding to the family home of Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach, who were with the actress when she died. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has the latest on the investigation.

  19. ABC News

    DEA joins probe into Hayden Panettiere's death: Sources (opens ABC News)

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    Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest prior to her death on Sunday, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said.

  20. Just the News

    Drug Enforcement Administration joining investigation in Hayden Panettiere's death: report (opens Just the News)

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    The Greenville City Police Department is the lead investigating agency trying to determine what caused her unexpected death on Sunday, but the DEA is also assisting, sources say.

  21. Variety

    Hayden Panettiere’s Death: DEA Joins Investigation (opens Variety)

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    The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death, according to ABC News. The DEA is entering a joint effort with South Carolina’s Greenville Police Department and the local coroner’s office, according to TMZ. Panettiere died Sunday night at age 36.

  22. The Hollywood Reporter

    Hayden Panettiere’s Neighbor Says She Called 911 Multiple Times to Report Disturbances With Star’s Boyfriend (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Panettiere died on Sunday at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina.

  23. New York Post

    Brian Hickerson breaks silence on Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death (opens New York Post)

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    As Page Six previously reported, the "Heroes" actress was found dead in a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment on Sunday. She was 36.

  24. New York Post

    Brian Hickerson’s chilling threat to ‘out of line’ women resurfaces weeks before Hayden Panettiere’s death (opens New York Post)

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    The actress died on Sunday from a suspected overdose. Hickerson was with the actress at the time of her death.

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