Donald Whitaker
Coverage of Donald Whitaker in the Nexus archive.
- Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Lynette Hooker's new search, Alex Murdaugh clerk, phony Tom Selleck scam
Federal investigators are searching a new area in the Bahamas for missing Lynette Hooker based on GPS data contradicting her husband's account. Becky Hill, a key figure in Alex Murdaugh's overturned murder convictions, is under scrutiny as retrial preparations begin. A 33-year-old cold case and a Tom Selleck impersonation scam linked to a potential murder-suicide are also under investigation.
- Murder-suicide probe underway after alleged Tom Selleck impersonator scam targeted woman
An elderly couple in California, Donald and Karen Whitaker, were found dead in a case under investigation as a murder-suicide. Karen was a victim of a financial elder abuse scam involving someone impersonating actor Tom Selleck, who allegedly defrauded her over time. Authorities confirm no public threat and are investigating without linking the scammer to the couple's deaths.
- California woman dead in murder-suicide may have given thousands to a scammer claiming to be Tom Selleck
A California woman, Karen Whitaker, died in a murder-suicide that may be linked to a scammer who posed as actor Tom Selleck and convinced her to give thousands of dollars. Her husband, Donald Whitaker, is also involved in the case.
- Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend
An elderly married couple, Donald and Karen Whitaker, were found dead in their Riverside County, California home on May 15 with traumatic injuries. Authorities are investigating their deaths as a homicide after a friend revealed that Karen may have been targeted by an online scammer posing as actor Tom Selleck, leading to financial and relationship strain within the marriage.
- WATCH: California couple found dead after sending money to Tom Selleck impostor
California couple Donald and Karen Whitaker were found dead with traumatic injuries in their home on May 15. The deaths are connected to a scam in which the victims sent money to someone impersonating actor Tom Selleck. This case highlights the dangers of celebrity impersonation fraud schemes.