Dominique Dunne: Hollywood’s Most Tragic Murder

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Dominique Dunne was a rising Hollywood star with the world at her feet. At just 22 years old, after her breakout role in Poltergeist, her future looked unstoppable—until it was brutally taken from her.

In this episode of Spotlight Murder by Skoob, host Kieran Caldwell unpacks one of Hollywood’s most heartbreaking true crime stories. We explore Dominique’s famous family roots, her rapid rise in the entertainment industry, and the terrifying reality of domestic violence that followed her behind closed doors.

You’ll hear how obsession turned deadly, how warning signs were ignored, and how the justice system failed Dominique Dunne when it mattered most. This case exposes the dangerous myths surrounding “crimes of passion,” the lasting trauma left behind, and why her murder became a turning point in conversations about victims’ rights and domestic abuse.

This is not just a Hollywood murder story—it’s a chilling reminder of how easily abuse can be overlooked, even in the spotlight.

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