Bonny Lee Bakley's Murder
Did Robert Blake murder his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley?
4.7 (22)
57 mins
Explore the turbulent relationship between Robert Blake and his gold digger wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, leading up to her murder. Discover the events of May 4, 2001, including her shooting and subsequent investigation. Learn about the criminal and civil trials, theories of motive, and unresolved questions surrounding her murder.
Ep 1:
A Marriage Ends in Gunfire
A child star's brutal past and a lifelong con artist's schemes collide in Studio City, ending with Bonny Lee Bakley shot dead beside her husband, Robert Blake.
Ep 2:
Con Artist Meets Fallen Star
Bakley's relentless hunt for celebrity fame leads her through Jerry Lee Lewis, Christian Brando, and finally Robert Blake, sparking a marriage built on suspicion and control.
Ep 3:
The Final Countdown to Murder
As their volatile marriage crumbles, surveillance, threats, and simmering resentment set the stage for a chilling dinner outing that ends in gunfire outside Vitello's.
Ep 4:
Detectives Close In On Blake
Investigators race to unravel a murder weapon, a suspicious alibi, and Bakley's shady past, zeroing in on Robert Blake as their prime suspect.
Ep 5:
Inside the Trial of the Century
Robert Blake stands trial for his wife's murder as prosecutors lean on shaky witnesses while his defense tears apart the case against him.
Ep 6:
Acquitted, Then Ruined
A stunning acquittal gives way to a devastating civil verdict, leaving Robert Blake financially ruined and public opinion forever divided.
Discussions (10)
Sherman
Level 3 · 7 mo agogetting acquitted with two stuntmen snitching is crazy luck, bro really hit that 1% drop rate 💀
Roman
Level 3 · 7 mo agoblake played a detective but left the murder weapon in the trash, proof that actors arent actually smart
Roberto
Level 3 · 7 mo agoThat lost gun story wouldn't even fly on Baretta.
