California Couple Found Dead After Sending Money to Tom Selleck Impostor
Donald and Karen Whitaker were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on May 15. Riverside County Sheriff's Department officials reported the deaths after the couple had sent money to an individual posing as actor Tom Selleck.
ABC NewsDonald and Karen Whitaker were found dead with traumatic injuries inside their home on May 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The department stated that the couple had sent money to a person impersonating actor Tom Selleck prior to their deaths.
Sheriff's officials have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the deaths or the identity of the individual who received the money. The case remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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Story Timeline
2 events- May 15, 2026
Donald and Karen Whitaker found dead with traumatic injuries in their home.
1 sourceABC News - May 21, 2026
Riverside County Sheriff's Department reports deaths linked to Tom Selleck impostor.
1 sourceABC News
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Local authorities may issue public warnings about celebrity impersonation scams.
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