“Jerry Springer Show” producer Jill Blackstone has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her deaf sister, the Los Angeles Police Department told TheWrap.
Blackstone was taken into custody in connection with the death of Wendy Blackstone, 49, and there is currently an ongoing investigation, a spokesperson from the LAPD said on Wednesday. However, the District Attorney’s office has dropped the case for the time being.
Police received a call from Blackstone on Monday telling them that there was a dead person and three dead dogs in the garage of her home in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, according to TMZ. Blackstone reportedly said the person killed themself but LAPD thought the suicide note was suspicious and believed it was written by the former “Sally Jessy Raphael” and “Rosie” producer.
The body reportedly showed no outward signs of trauma and a toxicology report is pending.
Blackstone was held on $1 million bail. Her other credits include “The Osbournes” and “Dr. Drew On Call” and the “