Reporting on Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector
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2003 · Alhambra, California
Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector
Fame, money & betrayal
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Lana Clarkson died from a gunshot at music producer Phil Spector’s home in 2003. After an initial trial ended without a verdict, Spector was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009. Reporting and films examine the evidence and the power imbalance surrounding the case.
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The long-unwinding Phil:Trouble Deep, Hairdo High movie review
A critical review discusses the HBO dramatization Phil Spector. Film criticism is separate from the court’s findings.
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Killer Psyche — Phil Spector: Music, Madness, and Murder
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RedHanded
Episode 38 - Phil Spector & Lana Clarkson: Murder & Music Production
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released March 22, 2018. About 34 minutes.
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LOVE MURDER
Music and Murder: Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released August 6, 2025. About 96 minutes.
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The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast
#035 The Tale of the Murder of Lana Clarkson
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released March 4, 2018. About 83 minutes.
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Going West: True Crime
Lana Clarkson // 472
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released January 28, 2025. About 59 minutes.
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Phil Spector Murdered Lana Clarkson
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released May 28, 2024. About 48 minutes.
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MURDERISH
Lana Clarkson: “Hollywood Beautiful”丨MURDERISH Ep. 145
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released September 25, 2023. About 59 minutes.
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The Barbarian Queen - Lana Clarkson
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released April 7, 2026. About 40 minutes.
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Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
Phil Spector and the death of Lana Clarkson | 17
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released June 11, 2024. About 39 minutes.
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The Murder of Lana Clarkson - The Phil Spector Trial
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released January 25, 2021. About 44 minutes.
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Crime Story
Madness, Murder and Music: Phil Spector and the tragic death of Lana Clarkson
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released March 11, 2024. About 42 minutes.
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The First Degree
Episode 325: Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector, Part 2
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released November 13, 2024. About 40 minutes.
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Ep. 6 - Hollywood Forever: Lana Clarkson
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released October 10, 2025. About 33 minutes.
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Episode 324: Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector, Part 1
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released November 6, 2024. About 55 minutes.
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Death and Taxes: A True Crime Podcast
48 - The murder of Lana Clarkson
Podcast coverage of the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Released September 19, 2024. About 75 minutes.
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Shocking Cases from Dr. Henry Lee's Forensic Files: The Phil Spector Case / the Priest's Ritual Murder of a Nun / the Brown's Chicken Massacre and More! by Jerry Labriola M.D.
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Reporting on Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector
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The Los Angeles Times · 2003-02-04 · Page 14
Spector arrest prompts investigation and reaction
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Pretrial coverage after Lana Clarkson’s death.
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Piers Morgan Live : CNNW : March 15, 2013 9:00pm-10:00pm PDT
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CNN Saturday Morning : CNNW : March 16, 2013 7:00am-9:00am PDT
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The O'Reilly Factor : FOXNEWSW : March 22, 2013 5:00pm-6:00pm PDT
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People v. Spector — murder conviction appeal
California appellate review of Phil Spector’s prosecution for Lana Clarkson’s murder, including evidentiary and trial issues.
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- California Courts of Appeal
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- May 2, 2011
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Phil Spector's Driver Recalls The Night Lana Clarkson Was Murdered | SPECTOR | SHOWTIME
Video from SHOWTIME covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 1:33.
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Lana Clarkson’s Mom Speaks Out About Music Producer Killer
Interview or news segment from Inside Edition covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 2:19.
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Phil Spector died in prison after being convicted in 2009 for the murder of Lana Clarkson | Court TV
Video from COURT TV covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 16:22.
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Phil Spector Refuses Arrest
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Lana Clarkson & Phil Spector case. Length: 3:17.
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