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Courtney Browen

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Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

But the home actually wasn't for sale. A woman named Catherine Davis had owned it since 1958, and she was only interested in renting it out. So when Johnny Lewis, the young and successful actor, came to tour it, she was happy to rent it out to him. Now, Catherine Davis was born in 1930 in Dallas, Texas, but she moved to Los Angeles in 1950 to attend UCLA.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

But the home actually wasn't for sale. A woman named Catherine Davis had owned it since 1958, and she was only interested in renting it out. So when Johnny Lewis, the young and successful actor, came to tour it, she was happy to rent it out to him. Now, Catherine Davis was born in 1930 in Dallas, Texas, but she moved to Los Angeles in 1950 to attend UCLA.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

At the time, only 21% of students attending college in the United States were women, and only 1.2% of all eligible women in America attended college. Ms. Cathy was unconventional, independent, hardworking, and a fearless woman in her early 20s, but she would remain that way for the next 60 years of her life.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

At the time, only 21% of students attending college in the United States were women, and only 1.2% of all eligible women in America attended college. Ms. Cathy was unconventional, independent, hardworking, and a fearless woman in her early 20s, but she would remain that way for the next 60 years of her life.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

At the time, only 21% of students attending college in the United States were women, and only 1.2% of all eligible women in America attended college. Ms. Cathy was unconventional, independent, hardworking, and a fearless woman in her early 20s, but she would remain that way for the next 60 years of her life.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

She went on to work several jobs in the world of publishing, and eventually, she married a man named James H. Davis, who was the student body president at UCLA in June of 1951. Soon after their marriage, the two purchased the home in the Los Feliz Hills that would one day be known as the Writer's Villa.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

She went on to work several jobs in the world of publishing, and eventually, she married a man named James H. Davis, who was the student body president at UCLA in June of 1951. Soon after their marriage, the two purchased the home in the Los Feliz Hills that would one day be known as the Writer's Villa.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

She went on to work several jobs in the world of publishing, and eventually, she married a man named James H. Davis, who was the student body president at UCLA in June of 1951. Soon after their marriage, the two purchased the home in the Los Feliz Hills that would one day be known as the Writer's Villa.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

Kathy's husband, James, went on to become a prominent attorney, and Miss Kathy focused her efforts on raising their daughter. But their marriage wouldn't last long. There are a few different accounts on what happened, but what we do know is this. In 2001, at the age of 71, her husband, James, was arrested and jailed for 12 years for stealing from the clients he was meant to defend.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

Kathy's husband, James, went on to become a prominent attorney, and Miss Kathy focused her efforts on raising their daughter. But their marriage wouldn't last long. There are a few different accounts on what happened, but what we do know is this. In 2001, at the age of 71, her husband, James, was arrested and jailed for 12 years for stealing from the clients he was meant to defend.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

Kathy's husband, James, went on to become a prominent attorney, and Miss Kathy focused her efforts on raising their daughter. But their marriage wouldn't last long. There are a few different accounts on what happened, but what we do know is this. In 2001, at the age of 71, her husband, James, was arrested and jailed for 12 years for stealing from the clients he was meant to defend.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

An LA Times article notes, quote, Judge Robert Perry had to consider the severity of his crimes and the vulnerability of the victims, many of whom were paraplegics who did not speak English, end quote. So he took advantage of people and he had to pay the price. When you contrast that with what we know of Ms. Cathy's personality, it's easy to see why the two weren't a good match.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

An LA Times article notes, quote, Judge Robert Perry had to consider the severity of his crimes and the vulnerability of the victims, many of whom were paraplegics who did not speak English, end quote. So he took advantage of people and he had to pay the price. When you contrast that with what we know of Ms. Cathy's personality, it's easy to see why the two weren't a good match.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

An LA Times article notes, quote, Judge Robert Perry had to consider the severity of his crimes and the vulnerability of the victims, many of whom were paraplegics who did not speak English, end quote. So he took advantage of people and he had to pay the price. When you contrast that with what we know of Ms. Cathy's personality, it's easy to see why the two weren't a good match.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

As easy as it is to imagine all the glitz and glamour of fame, the reality of achieving it is much more gritty, soul-crushing and exhausting than people realize. Imagine going to audition after audition, having your work, looks and voice picked apart in front of all these people, having to deal with constant rejections.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

As easy as it is to imagine all the glitz and glamour of fame, the reality of achieving it is much more gritty, soul-crushing and exhausting than people realize. Imagine going to audition after audition, having your work, looks and voice picked apart in front of all these people, having to deal with constant rejections.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

As easy as it is to imagine all the glitz and glamour of fame, the reality of achieving it is much more gritty, soul-crushing and exhausting than people realize. Imagine going to audition after audition, having your work, looks and voice picked apart in front of all these people, having to deal with constant rejections.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

And for many, they'll make it far enough where their dreams are just out of reach, only for the rug to be ripped out from under them. Maybe a role is given to someone else, or maybe you get the role and then the entire project falls through in a blink of an eye. This is the reality for many people in Hollywood. It's harsh, unforgiving, and nothing is promised.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

And for many, they'll make it far enough where their dreams are just out of reach, only for the rug to be ripped out from under them. Maybe a role is given to someone else, or maybe you get the role and then the entire project falls through in a blink of an eye. This is the reality for many people in Hollywood. It's harsh, unforgiving, and nothing is promised.

Murder In America
EP. 190: CALIFORNIA - Hollywood Celebrity Turned Ruthless Killer: The Tragic Tale of Johnny Lewis

And for many, they'll make it far enough where their dreams are just out of reach, only for the rug to be ripped out from under them. Maybe a role is given to someone else, or maybe you get the role and then the entire project falls through in a blink of an eye. This is the reality for many people in Hollywood. It's harsh, unforgiving, and nothing is promised.