Phil Spector and the Murder of Lana Clarkson | Real Life Crime Locations and Grave
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Harvey Phillip Spector, Phil Spector, (born Harvey Philip Spector; December 26, 1939 - January 16, 2021) was an American record producer and songwriter, best known for his innovative recording practices and entrepreneurship in the 1960s, followed decades later by his two trials and conviction for murder in the 2000s. Spector developed the Wall of Sound, a production style that is characterized for its diffusion of tone colors and dense orchestral sound, which he described as a "Wagnerian" approach to rock and roll. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in pop music history and one of the most successful producers of the 1960s.
Born in the Bronx, Spector moved to Los Angeles as a teenager and began his career in 1958 as a founding member of the Teddy Bears, for whom he penned "To Know Him Is to Love Him", a U.S. number-one hit. In 1960, after working as an apprentice to Leiber and Stoller, Spector co-founded Philles Records, and at the age of 21 became the youngest ever U.S. label owner to that point. Dubbed the "First Tycoon of Teen", Spector became considered the first auteur of the music industry for the unprecedented control he had over every phase of the recording process. He produced acts such as the Ronettes, the Crystals, and Ike & Tina Turner, and typically collaborated with arranger Jack Nitzsche and engineer Larry Levine. The musicians from his de facto house band, later known as "the Wrecking Crew", rose to industry fame through his hit records.
In the early 1970s, Spector produced the Beatles' Let It Be and several solo records by John Lennon and George Harrison. By the mid-1970s, Spector had produced eighteen U.S. Top 10 singles for various artists. His chart-toppers included the Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", the Beatles' "The Long and Winding Road", and Harrison's "My Sweet Lord". Following one-off productions for Leonard Cohen (Death of a Ladies' Man), Dion DiMucci (Born to Be with You), and the Ramones (End of the Century), Spector remained largely inactive amid a lifestyle of seclusion, drug use, and increasingly erratic behavior.
On February 3, 2003, Spector shot actress Lana Clarkson in the mouth while in his mansion (the Pyrenees Castle) in Alhambra, California. Her body was found slumped in a chair with a single gunshot wound to her mouth. Spector told Esquire in July 2003 that Clarkson's death was an "accidental suicide" and that she "kissed the gun". The emergency call from Spector's home, made by Spector's driver, Adriano de Souza, quotes Spector as saying, "I think I killed somebody." De Souza added that he saw Spector come out of the back door of the house with a gun in his hand.
Spector remained free on $1 million bail while awaiting trial.
The retrial of Spector for murder in the second degree began on October 20, 2008, with Judge Fidler again presiding; the retrial was not televised. Spector was once again represented by attorney Jennifer Lee Barringer. The case went to the jury on March 26, 2009, and 18 days later, on April 13, the jury returned a guilty verdict. Additionally, Spector was found guilty of using a firearm in the commission of a crime, which added four years to the sentence. He was immediately taken into custody and, on May 29, 2009, was sentenced to 19 years to life in the California state prison system. Various attempted appeals were unsuccessful, in 2011, 2012, and 2016.
Spector died in an outside hospital on January 16 at the age of 81, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He would have been eligible for parole in 2024. - บันเทิง
Very lovely tribute to Lana. You’re always so respectful of the victims. Every time, you take the time to say some thoughtful remarks about them. It’s my favorite aspect of your videos. Long time subscriber here. Cheers Scott, Merry Christmas! Looking forward to what you create for us in the coming new year!
Thank you Andy! Lots coming in the New Year!
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Take your soap box eat it buddy.
Psychopath kills an innocent woman. If the authorities would have locked him up for the abuse of his gf and wives that beautiful girl could have still been here. Great respectful and heartfelt video Scott. Thank you!
well his victims took money and never put him in jail. He almost didn't go to jail for Lana.
@@lyricberlin His victims had nothing to do with him having a hung jury that was the legal system. Have you ever been abused? The legal system for abused women is in terrible shape. They are still ostracized for speaking out. Hit the jerk in the pocketbook. How else are you going to hurt a rich man when nobody is going to believe you.
Poor Lana😭 I can only imagine the sheer terror she went through in her last moment's😔 RIP Lana you didn't deserve this🌹🙏
I almost cried when I saw her grave site. So beautiful and quite a tribute.
Also touched that originally before they identified her the news media report said she was a female in her 20s. I'm sure she would have liked that.
Great piece, well done.
I remember this murder when it happened. So sad what happened to Lana. Thanks 🙏🏻 for doing a whole video on this.
This is so sad Scott. I know what she went through, that's all I will say. She was beautiful and he didn't deserve her. I love her memorial. He may think he won but she is at peace now and he is the one paying the price. Please take care Scott. Thank you for all you do. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul who left this world way to soon.
Such a sad ending for this beautiful soul. Than you Scott, for your always respectful and dignified tribute.
Scott, I live 3 miles away from that castle on the hill in the neighboring city of San Gabriel and I’m really bummed that I didn’t get to see you in person as you were filming this piece about Ms. Clarkson. God bless her and you as well for all you do🙏🏼💖
Oh wow , you live in a beautiful area. Next time !
Spector was working up to what he did to Lana his entire life. He finally let it off the leash the night he met her.
Agree 💯
Agree
Nailed it ✅
??? He had just met her that night what do you mean?
Agreed ,wasn't an accident at all ,he was a scumbag to women shame he never meet a worse end.
Hello, I am from Poland, from Warsaw, 42 years old. I watch all the movies and I often tear up at some of them. All the best and health.
He was scary to look at. Sounds like he thought he could do anything and have anyone but when the poor woman suffered says no he turns. And he turned on this poor beautiful young woman. Such a sad ending to her life. So glad his wife managed to escape him but can imagine she suffered with mental issues due to how she was treated . So glad he got jail hope he suffered like the poor woman suffered. Thanks again for sharing this story love from UK 🇬🇧 ❤️
It was a very interesting story. I didn't really paid attention to this story at that time but now you brought more to the story. Sad what happened to her. Her final resting place is beautiful. R.I.P. Lana.
Thank you, Scott! This was quite an in-depth look at Spector. I enjoyed the history of the Ronettes, and learning about Spector's musical genius. I am new to the channel but learn something new with each episode! I greatly appreciate the respect you show the victims and the deceased.
Thank you Lisa!
I was in a class with Linda Kennedy as teacher. She was Phil Spector’s lawyer. I got first hand look at all crime scene photos and incident files and reports. The defense did a good job at attempting to cast doubt, however, all their doubts were easy to explain. A major point they tried to make in trial is how could evidence have ended up where it did. (I don’t want to be explicit. I saw some people on here may have known her so I dont want to upset anyone). I was able to explain things away based on geometry, forensics, and personal experience. Linda didn’t like me very much.
Ask Linda how come she did such a shity job. Yeah Spector is gross and has been pulling a gun on people for decades. And held his first wife captive. Then on that night he ran out into the driveway and said I think I killed someone.
I mean come on Linda. Were you just having a bad day or what?
What an interesting story, thanks for sharing! The psychology of a criminal defense lawyer has always interested me. I always placated my mind by telling myself that they’re just doing their job; to give anyone the defense that our government and rights entitle them to, but you mentioned that she was upset with your explaining away their defense so easily. Did she actually trick herself into believing he was innocent? Is that what she had to do to get through it? Was it because she took her job so seriously that she didn’t care if a psychopathic murder ran free? I want to know so badly!!
Poor Lana! This just proves things only escalate with violence. So many warning signs before her
As a former correctional officer, I just wonder the secrets and stories he has told to the officers. Because inmates talk
So sad! I remember she played Mrs. Vargas in Fast Times At Ridgemont High.
Great job Scott. My dad worked for the city of Alhambra and had shown me where Spectors castle was.
Scott, this was fantastic footage from beginning to end. Thank you for covering this case. I truly believe that Lana knew who Phil Spector was and joined him that evening in hopes of becoming friends because she knew he had powerful contacts in the entertainment industry. This lady was not interested in intimacy only friendship. Spector knew one lady to never get aggressive with at any time and that was Tina Turner because lke would have stomped him to death.
I don't agree that Clarkson knew who Spector was, she apparently told others at the restaurant/bar, that she thought Spector was a woman, probably based on his bizarre hairdo at the time.
@@gregrak9389 , Phil was a regular at that place and got the VIP treatment. Everyone who worked there knew who he was.
@@Stressed2Capacityit was testified to in his trial by co workers of Lana’s at the HOB that she initially addressed him as a female (I can’t recall the exact term, but it was clear she thought he was female) & had to be told by another coworker that he was male, so no she did not know initially who he was nor his background etc. in 2003 it is completely reasonable to believe that many/most if not all young people, including someone of Lana’s age, would have no idea who Phil Spector was, especially since his hey day was more than 20+ years prior & who mostly a social recluse. Lana had not long been working at HOB so she had not encountered him there previously either.
@@Kira_Terpsichore She was about 6 months older than me. Since I grew up in my parent's house listening to a wide variety of music, you can bet I knew who Phil Spector was. I may not have known what he looked like, but we all - kids I went to school with - had heard of him for sure.
Love your detail on these vids man, you’re a step above the rest. Thanks!
I’m glad that I watched this video when it was first posted. I’m watching Homicide: Los Angeles and the first episode is about this case. I recognized it right away and thought of your video.
As someone who is a huge fan of the Phil Spector years of music it does makes me so sad to know what he did to various women, Ronnie Spector, and in the end Lana Clarkson and as always you did a beautiful and respectful job with this story. Merry Christmas Scott, I hope you have a wonderful holiday ♥
R.I.P Lana Clarkson. Would've been 60 if alive today. R.I.P
She was in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
I told my mom about this video and she said she remembers going to the house of blues around the time Lana was working there and she thinks that she helped her. I didn’t know that. Crazy.
Another exclusive, thats why you have the best channel Scott.
Thank you so much !
Interested to watch this after I’m done making dinner. Thanks for your videos and happy holidays, Scott!
I feel the same way that Scott does you can have someone that is such a genius but just completely insane at the same time. I was reading about him and I believe his mother is his first cousin I don't know if that had anything to do with it but, you do get mixed emotions cuz you know that this man brought a lot of good music to fruition but what he did in the end was just horrible and took a beautiful life away. And I'm so glad that I got to hear Ronnie with Eddie money on that song and she had a one-of-a-kind voice thank you so much Scott for doing this video you have a very happy holiday
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The Night Of Lana Clarkson Was Kill He When He Was Guestioned By The Police And Police Station Especially The 911 Operators He Said I Kill Her iN Change His Story iN Said Lana Kill Herself I Think That's Sounds Like A Definition of insane Right There iF You Ask Me Like They Say You Know Hollywood Can Be A Scary Place. Hey iS Hollywood Los Angeles California IT'S Ridiculous Don't Get Me Wrong I Would Love To Come Los Angeles Though The Charles Mason And The Family Murders Here iN Las Angeles That's Sad Y'all seen The Movie POLTERGEIST STAR The Actor Dominique Dunne Was Also Was Murder by Her Ex-Boyfriend There iN Las Angeles So Hollywood Can Be A scary Place So Be Careful Coming To Los Angeles.So Be Careful everyone A few Of famous Actors Got Murder in Los Angeles iS crazy And Sad Tho.
power corrupts
Eddie Money: Take me home tonight, I don't want to let you go until you see the light.
Take me home tonight, just like a ????, just like a ????
Ronnie Spector: Be my little baby! Baby my darling, oh ho ho ho!
I live in the Netherlands and I have been at Hollywood Forever cemetery many many times too...with Scott.. Thanks Scott for being with me there again.😉
You are so welcome
Scott, when you started talking about how he “killed a B movie actress” and went on to say how insulting it is to her life I actually became emotional. Thank you for everything that you do! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎆
I feel the same as you do about ronni Scott, loved her and that voice!! I also just despise Phil!! His ego couldn’t have been much bigger!! Well done again Scott!! ❤
@QUINNY * I agree, love Ronni's voice... RIP Ronni🧡💛💙💜🙏✨️🕊
Happy Holidays Scott! Stay well and keep up the great work in bringing us all great content
Thank you for sharing this story. What a beautiful woman to be taken away at such a young age!!😢
Thank you for the kind words you always have for the victims. Just want to add I thought about you during the Christmas Holidays, with the loss of your mom this year. It's so hard during the Holidays especially, I lost a daughter in 2018, you never fill the void. God Bless Gayle from Atlanta, Ga.
When you said “Phil Spectors pants” I died out laughing lol. Great video. I’ve always wondered what his house looked like up close.
Scott, always enjoy you work. You put your feelings out there and look at all angles of a story. Spector seemed to be out there alright. I hate when people think they are better than others but we are out here trying to get thru this thing called life! I’ve never been to California probably never will but thru the lenses of your camera I can visit there and other states and hopefully abroad if you choose to go! Ive heard stories about the people (stars) that lived or live there. People I’ve heard about either on tv or in magazines and now the internet. I know you put a lot of your time and money into your channel traveling for these stories all over this country and your Canada!Thanks again for all you do. You have the best personality! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Coalfields of VA!💜
You’re so sweet thank you Rebecca ❤️😊
Fun Fact for those who dont know... Ronnie Spector sang on the 80s hit by Eddie Money, Take Me Home Tonight...
Wow. How many people didn't know that?
There is a line in a Gram Parsons song "On the 31st floor, a gold plated door, won't keep out he Lord's burning rain" This is referring to Phil Spector
I grew up in Alhambra, but never went that close to his house. It's surreal to see
I hope in the future you do a story on Kirsten Ally from Cheers!👍🙏🏼😊
The crime scene pictures online I saw were horrific. Thank you Scott for the video.
Great video, Scott. Such a tragic end for Lana Clarkson. She had a brief but memorable role in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." My cousin was the jury foreperson in the second trial that convicted Spector. One little note, Scott - the "ham" in Alhambra rhymes with "Sam." 🙂 Love your videos!
Wow thank you for sharing that ! On the jury just crazy!
And ya I knew my accent would make me say haam not ham lol
Enjoying your productions Scott. I live in Bunbury, West Australia. A long way from the fascinating USA.
Wow Scott. Never saw that photo of Ronnie. What an absolutely stunning woman. Her voice reminds me of an Eddie Money song. 😊
She sang background on that Eddie Money song "be my little baby" The song was take me home tonight.
@@stephaniemccord6100 yeah I was being sarcastic
@@chromemusic4401 oh you! LOL
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Scott I do not know you personally!!!!!!!!.......but one thing I really want to say is that you are one of the most respectful people I have ever come across on utube!!!!!!!!!!......I like how you do the whole process of storytelling of the individuals and the backstory of the person!!!!!!!!!!...... outstanding job and channel!!!!!!!!!....... keep on keeping on I fully enjoy your content!!!!!!
Christmas Eve Eve here (Dec 23 lol). Starting Day 2 of binge watching SOT and you never disappoint! Best from Yonge & Isabella GO LEAFS!!!
Phil's sister is buried in the Hollywood Hills and if you visit her grave it says "Beloved Sister To Phillip."
Scott, I had the privilege and honor of working on a film with Lana many years ago. She was a very sweet and gracious lady, whose smile radiated love and warmth. I remember the day I heard of her passing and was greatly saddened. Thank you for your sensitivity and respect. She surely deserves it. 🙏🏻
Scott, your videos are so very intriguing and captivating. I admire you for showing so much empathy for the victims in your stories by paying your respects to them at their final resting place. Great work!! ❤️🙏
Thank you Dakota !
Ronnie and Phil died almost exactly a year apart. Great vlog.
THANKYOU - For giving the voiceless - A VOICE!!! YOU ARE 100% CLASS!!!!!!
Only got to see this video now as I been mega busy. Really enjoyed this video, I'm glad they let you in the property. Interesting story but sad at the same time. It seems like a good area too. Hope you had an amazing Christmas Scott. All the best.
I watch a lot of your videos and this one was very touching and that was cool that you left a rock I've seen you leave lots of rocks at certain locations but this one was pretty touching I respect you Scott
You tell fantastic stories. Love your videos. So very sad. 23:41
@Son Plus One I agree
Great Job. I went to his childhood home in the Soundview section of the Bronx as well as the area where his father committed suicide. Also his father’s gravesite. I also always wanted to see his castle. Thanks for another great video.
I was watching a documentary about Mindy McCready and one of the folks they interviewed said something that has stuck with me. The bigger the talent the bigger the crazy. That’s not the exact quote but close. As I started thinking about folks (celebrities) that the world considers very talented they all are a little to the left of normal. 🤔 Your videos are always full of interesting information and visuals and i enjoy them so much ❤️
Lana & I share the same birthday, she was 3 yrs older. What a sad tragic end to a beautiful lady. I hate it when the media labels victims such as they did with Lana. You are correct, she was much more than just a "b-movie actress". Thanks for covering her story & showing her the respect she deserves. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays.
I Remember this!!! So crazy... Keep up the good work Scott you're amazing
Great job bro. Love traveling with you. Would never be able to do it. This myself. So educational and you get to the most interesting stories. Keep up the great job buddy. Look forward my friend. God bless you and please be safe. From Canada.
One of you're best Scotty, Have a great New year brother.
Thank you Brian have a great new year too!!
Great job Scott!
Hey Scott happy jolly days stay safe brother 🎄🤘❤️,thanks for this video 📹
Was watching a 4 part documentary on this case the poor woman didn't realise what she was letting herself into when she went back to his house .
Happy Holidays Scott.
Most record producers from thst time were insane for some reason, I could list a whole lot of them.
Phil Spector went from famous to infamous. What a total creep 😳
LaToya Jackson said that PS invited her for a meeting at his castle, to offer her some kind of contract/business deal.
While she was told to wait for PS in a huge, chilly room, she felt like she was being watched 👀
She got so creeped out, she ran out and went home. 🥺 She was lucky.
Beautiful Lana Clarkson wasn't as lucky, unfortunately.
I remember her as Mrs Vargas, the Science teacher's wife, in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She was a statuesque beauty. RIP Lana 🕊 🙏
So sad this happened to her. He deserves to rot down below for how he treated woman. Rest easy Lana. Such a well done video Scott. Really liked this.
My childhood backyard grand view still remember when phill first brought this Castle !!! Got couple phill spector artifacts here at my house 🏠
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I love your videos. Thank you Scott. Happy holidays. 🎉❤
Hopefully you get a chance to come to Santa Cruz California and do a video about Ed Kemper and Visit the Jury Room Bar where he would visit often.
I love Ronnie Spector ❤️. Great video! Merry Christmas Scott 🎅 🎄
Very good video, done in good taste
Good job Scott. 💔💔
Lovely tribute 2 Lana... ty, always Scott 4 being caring in ur videos... PS wasa POS, IMO..
REST IN PEACE, LANA💜❤️💚✨️🕊🙏... & RIP Ronnie, love ur music 🎶 always (be my little baby, oooo)... stay safe & hava Merry Christmas 🤶 💚❤️💜🎄💥Scott... 👍🙏✌️
Great video Scott, like always. Sad story, she was truly beautiful.
Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. This was crazy ‼️ I remember it like it was yesterday. Thanks for sharing this with me again. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ‼️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
I heard what Phil was like years ago and how he treated Ronnie. Too much money...too much power.
Crazy good video...wow very informative
Well done Scott.
The murder happened in Alhambra at his castle home… my friend lived right below him… he hardly come out of his home… creepy guy. It is located not far from where they found the Yellow Toyota car in front of the school of Richard Ramirez…
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Thank you Scott!! You are a sweet person!! I love your videos!! RIP Lana!! Gone too soon!! ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢
Hey Scott really enjoy your channel, your videos are very informative and very well done. Thank You for your work, look forward to your videos ! How about doing one of my favorite actor Don Johnson of Miami Vice and his home in CA ?
RIP Lana! Great video, Scott! Lana Clarkson, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, wife of biology teacher.
GREAT TRIBUTE SCOTT !!!!
Merry Christmas Scott.
Well done Scott. A great tribute to Lana.
Thanks for the video. I’m impressed by your respect for Lana.
Thank you for the kind words about Miss Lana. Great video
Another amazing video Scott! Thank you for the high quality content as usual and happy 2023!
What a sad story & a lunatic of a man.
Merry Christmas Scott & happy New Year!
Thank you for such a very thoughtful remembrance of Lana Clarkson~ She deserves to be remembered just as you have🌹 I am always so touched when you leave a stone for the soul who has passed. You're a one of a kind Scott 💖
🌲 Merry Christmas Scott ☃️
Thank you for this beautiful respectful tribute. You do such justice to everyone. I am not going to say his name-he doesn’t deserve it. He thought he got away with this. Well he didn’t. Even while in prison he thought he was better than everyone else. Had to come see his own dentist. The prison dentist wasn’t good enough. He paid for the guards to escort him into LA for that. Thank you for another informative post❤❤
Your videos are just so great! You are always so respectful of he victims, or the stars who have passed. You obviously do your research and that columbarium is stunning!! Thank you for another moving video Scott ❤️
RIP Lana. 🙏
Where is he buried? Its been like two years and I have heard nothing as to where his grave is?
Private burial im pretty sure he’s by his sister
Lol scott when u said that Phil spector was crazy to look at I just busted laughing 😂
Beautifully done,,Thankyou scott ❤
hey! scott! thank you buddy..hope all is well.
Yr so kind and very respectfull. Love 💕 yr shows.🇨🇦
I can’t believe they tore down the House of Blues for some stupid office building or hotel whatever it is. I “met” Ali Mcgraw as she was coming out of the house of blues. She saw my boyfriend and I coming towards her and changed her direction lol. Like she was coming across the street facing us, noticed we recognized her and turned around and headed in the other direction.
Guess some celebrities don't want to be bothered etc, but it was presumptuous of McGraw thinking you were automatically going to stop her for a chat/autograph.