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Hayden Panettiere's mom makes claim about what Brian Hickerson did to daughter’s stuff before she died
Hayden Panettiere’s mother has made a new claim about the actress’ former partner Brian Hickerson, alleging that he pawned some of her daughter’s possessions before her death.
Lesley Vogel, who had a complicated relationship with Panettiere and was estranged from her daughter before she died aged 36, said she visited the actress in Los Angeles last year while she was struggling with her health and experiencing physical pain.
Panettiere's mom makes shocking admission about boyfriend
Speaking to the New York Times, Vogel claimed she was shocked to discover that Hickerson, who filed for bankruptcy in 2022, had allegedly pawned some of Panettiere’s belongings.
Among the items was reportedly a vintage guitar.
Vogel also claimed that Panettiere herself was stunned to learn that Hickerson had kept some of her possessions in a storage unit.
A separate source reportedly backed up the allegation that Hickerson had pawned some of the actress’ belongings.
Page Six contacted Hickerson’s attorney, Sloan Ellis, for comment, but his team declined to address the latest claims beyond an already released statement.
Ellis previously said: “Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed.”
He added: “As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play.”
The statement continued: “Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”
Vogel has previously made a number of allegations concerning Hickerson, including questioning his account of what happened on the day Panettiere died at an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina.
The actress' death has reportedly been treated as an apparent overdose, although the circumstances remain under investigation.
Hickerson himself has not publicly commented on Panettiere’s death beyond the statement issued through his lawyer.
His brother, Zach Hickerson, who was also reportedly at the property when Panettiere died, has claimed that Brian attempted to save her after discovering her unconscious.
According to Zach, Brian administered Narcan - a medication commonly used to reverse an opioid overdose - and performed CPR.
Narcan was reportedly discovered at the scene.
“There are a lot of assumptions, speculations and accusations currently swirling,” Zach said.
Panettiere and Hickerson's tumultuous relationship
Panettiere and Hickerson began dating in 2018 and had an on-off relationship that was frequently surrounded by controversy.
Hickerson was arrested several times over allegations of domestic violence involving the actress, while Panettiere later detailed abuse she said she experienced in her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.
Now, a former neighbour has also come forward with claims about Panettiere’s condition during her relationship with Hickerson.
Mia Terrazas, who still lives in the same West Hollywood apartment complex, claimed she saw Panettiere being taken from her apartment on a gurney by firefighters on two occasions.
She said the incidents happened on July 29, 2023, and January 16, 2024, and alleged that she noticed “bright red spots” and “bruises” on Panettiere.
Terrazas also claimed Hickerson was present during both incidents and appeared “glued to” Panettiere.
“It appeared that she had been beaten up. It wasn’t apparent to me that it could have been anything else,” Terrazas said.
She added that Panettiere allegedly often appeared “battered.”
The latest claims have emerged as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Panettiere’s death.