Double murder mystery is linked to Tom Selleck as dire warning issued
An elderly couple in California was found dead in their home, linked to an online scam involving someone impersonating actor Tom Selleck. The investigation into their deaths is ongoing, with no arrests made yet. Friends and family had attempted to intervene as the wife continued to send money to the scammer despite warnings.
- ▪Donald Whitaker, 80, and his wife Karen, 79, were discovered with traumatic injuries in their home.
- ▪Karen had been sending money to a scammer posing as Tom Selleck for several months.
- ▪Despite interventions from friends and family, Karen continued to believe the scam and send money.
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Metro Double murder mystery is linked to Tom Selleck as dire warning issued By Daniel Farr Published May 20, 2026, 7:45 p.m. ET Authorities have not revealed how the couple was killed, and no arrests have been made. See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google An elderly California couple found dead inside their country club home had reportedly been caught in a disturbing online scam involving someone posing as actor Tom Selleck before their deaths, according to a close friend. Donald Whitaker, 80, and his wife Karen, 79, were discovered with traumatic injuries inside their home at Bermuda Dunes Country Club last Friday after Riverside County deputies responded to a welfare check shortly before noon.
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