Farrah Fawcett’s Son in Court Over Bloody LA Crime Spree
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Who is Redmond O'Neal and what are the charges against him?
He's the son of one of Hollywood's most iconic stars, raised in the spotlight, surrounded by fame, privilege, and tragedy. But today, Redmond O'Neal, the only child of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, is back in court, facing charges that could put him behind bars for life. Prosecutors allege a shocking series of violent attacks across Los Angeles, including the brutal beatings of one man with a glass bottle and the stabbing of another, leaving him with life-changing injuries. For years, this case was on hold as questions swirled over O'Neill's mental state, his long history of addiction, and whether he was even fit to stand trial. Now, after nearly a decade out of the public eye, he's been ruled competent to face justice.
In today's episode, we speak to Daily Mail's West Coast correspondent Marjorie Hernandez, who was in court for his preliminary hearing. From the Daily Mail, I'm Kayla Brantley. This is The Trial USA. We'll be back in just a moment.
I'm joined now by Marjorie Hernandez, our West Coast news editor. Marjorie, you were in court for the hearing for Redmond O'Neill. Can we start from the top? This is the son of Farrah Fawcett and actor Ryan O'Neill. This is their son. What has he been charged with? Start us out. Redmond O'Neill has been in jail since 2018, and his charges stem from his week-long crime spree in the L.A. area, the Venice area, and an area called Palms. He's facing one count of felony attempted murder, three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and second-degree robbery. That's for the alleged knife point robbery of a 7-Eleven convenience store in the Palms area. Now, the prosecutors also alleged that he committed the attempted murder charge and the assault with a deadly weapon count with a special allegation that he committed those crimes willfully and deliberately and that they were premeditated.
Now, he also faces other charges, including battery making criminal threats. brandishing a knife, and also possession of heroin and meth. During his preliminary hearing last week, he actually was again, read those charges. He is now facing his second amended complaint.
What violent incidents are part of Redmond O'Neal's alleged crime spree?
And the prosecutors actually alleged that he committed the attempted murder charge and that assault charge with a deadly weapon with a special allegation. They claimed that was committed with willful and was deliberate and premeditated. Can you talk us through the attacks? Who were these alleged victims and what did Redmond allegedly do to them? There was one actor who testified last week, actually via a court link. He was not actually present in the courtroom, but he provided a very powerful account as to what happened. And he claimed that Redmond O'Neill saw him walking around. in the Venice area and attacked him with a bottle and struck him in the face. And then once he fell down to the ground, Redmond O'Neill allegedly started kicking him and also started essentially yelling homophobic slurs at him.
And this was a completely random attack, or did the alleged victim know Redmond? From what Kenneth Fox said, he didn't know Redmond O'Neill, and so he believed it was a random attack. And can you talk us through the second alleged victim? The second victim actually testified in December 2025, and his name is Seth Fulkerson. Now, Seth Fulkerson actually had very serious critical injuries.
Why was Redmond O'Neal's trial delayed for years?
He ended up in the hospital for months. Allegedly, Redmond had attacked him with a knife and stabbing him at least five times all over his body. And one of the wounds, he allegedly got slashed in the carotid. And one of the other knife wounds was in his skull area. And he also was stabbed around his pectoral muscle. And it was so deep that his lung and liver was punctured. These attacks happened eight years ago. How are these men doing now? Well, it looks like Seth Fulkerson, he said in his testimony, we actually have transcripts of his testimony, he said that his life has been changed forever. He was an actor and he can no longer act. He has seizures now because of the attack. And also he's unable to continue his career.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Who is Redmond O'Neal and what are the charges against him?
0:03–2:40
2
What violent incidents are part of Redmond O'Neal's alleged crime spree?
2:40–4:04
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Why was Redmond O'Neal's trial delayed for years?
4:04–5:21
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What details emerged during Redmond O'Neal's preliminary hearing?
5:21–15:24
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Who are the victims in the case against Redmond O'Neal?
15:24–17:13