Slain Actor’s Ex-Fiancée Speaks Out Against Lenient Crime Policies

Published on May 29, 2024

The ex-fiancée of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor has spoken out after the actor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. In a video posted on Instagram, Tessa Farrell spoke of the tragedy of Mr. Wactor’s death and emphasized the need for stronger crime legislation in Los Angeles. “It’s not okay. This can’t keep happening,” Ms. Farrell pleaded. Mr. Wactor, who appeared on the ABC daytime drama from 2020 to 2022, was gunned down returning to his car following a bartending shift in downtown Los Angeles. Authorities say he encountered a group of men attempting to steal a catalytic converter when he was shot. Paramedics transported Mr. Wactor to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries....

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