
There issome relief for the family of slain actor Johnny Wactor as the police arrested a22-year-old and three 18-year-oldsin connection to the murder. The arrests were made three months after the General Hospital actor was shot dead in his neighbourhood.
The murder investigation has been active since the General Hospital actor was shot dead as he tried to stop them from stealing his car.
In total, four people have been arrested.
Los Angeles County prosecutors announced the charges during a press conference at the Los Angeles Hall of Justice. The press conference was held by the Los AngelesCounty District Attorney George Gascón and interim police chief Dominic Choi.
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The three 18-year-olds are identified as Robert Barceleau, Sergio Estrada and Leonel Gutierrez. They were apparently in his neighbourhood and were trying to steal his car when the actor confronted them, early in the morning. Robert’s charge also includes a special circumstance allegation of killing in the commission of a robbery. Frank Olano is the 22-year-old who was arrested for participating.
A coworker of Johnny Wactor who was present when he was murdered wasfilled with emotion over the arrest of the suspected killers. In a heartfelt post, she wrote that the family won't feel at peace till they get a heavy sentence for cutting short the life of such a lively human being -- Johnny Wactor.
Johnny Wactor was best known for his role as Brando Corbin in General Hospital. He alsostarred in television shows including Criminal Minds, The OA, NCIS, Army Wives, and Westworld.