Hayden Panettiere's mother says Brian Hickerson pawned star's items
Vogel told the newspaper she had been 'alarmed' to hear details about the pawned items.
TL;DR
- Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, claims Brian Hickerson pawned items belonging to the late actress.
- A vintage guitar was among the items allegedly pawned by Hickerson.
- Vogel stated that Panettiere was 'shocked' to discover her belongings were in a storage unit controlled by Hickerson.
- Hickerson previously filed for bankruptcy in 2022.
- Vogel's estrangement from her daughter in the last year of her life was reportedly linked to Hickerson's influence on Panettiere's life and finances.
- Panettiere struggled with physical ailments and pain, seeking treatments for her health.
- Fitness trainer Marnie Alton noted Hickerson's presence during Panettiere's health sessions, sometimes recording her.
- Hickerson has a past conviction for domestic abuse involving Panettiere, receiving jail time and probation.
- Panettiere died on August 16 in South Carolina, with officials suspecting an overdose.
- Authorities found no signs of trauma or foul play in the initial investigation of Panettiere's death.