Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend
An elderly couple in California was found dead in their home, prompting a homicide investigation. Friends believe that Karen Whitaker may have been targeted by an online scammer impersonating actor Tom Selleck. The couple's deaths have shocked their quiet community in Bermuda Dunes.
- ▪Donald and Karen Whitaker, aged 80 and 79 respectively, were discovered with traumatic injuries in their home.
- ▪Karen may have fallen victim to a scammer posing as Tom Selleck, leading to a secret online relationship.
- ▪The scammer reportedly requested money from Karen, potentially leading to financial exploitation.
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California Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend A close friend says Karen Whitaker was secretly messaging someone posing as the famous actor on Facebook By Kelsie Cairns Fox News Published May 21, 2026 6:13pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 21 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Authorities in California are carrying out a homicide investigation after deputies say an elderly married couple was found dead in their home on Friday, May 15.
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