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Woman’s hanging death was murder, not suicide, family’s suit says
July 14, 2013
One of San Diego’s most compelling and controversial death investigations took another turn Wednesday when a Superior Court jury determined that Rebecca Zahau didn’t commit suicide at a Coronado mansion in 2011, and that her boyfriend’s brother is legally responsible for her death The jury in the civil case found that Adam Shacknai must pay Zahau’s family $5 million for the loss of her love and companionship, plus $167,000 for the loss of financial support she would have provided her mother and siblings.
April 4, 2018
Officially, Rebecca Zahau died at her own hand.
Feb. 26, 2018
The Sheriff’s Department has agreed to review the death of Rebecca Zahau following a civil case verdict that contradicted the department’s initial finding that she committed suicide at her boyfriend Coronado mansion.
April 16, 2018
The message left in black on the door to the bedroom where Rebecca Zahau was found dead was cryptic.
March 6, 2018
In a surprise move, the $5.1-million judgment and the jury finding that blamed Adam Shacknai for the death of Rebecca Zahau in a Coronado mansion eight years ago have been wiped out and the entire case dismissed after the family of the deceased woman reached a settlement with Shacknai’s insurance company.
Feb. 6, 2019
Evidence at Spreckels mansion quickly pointed to suicide
Sept. 22, 2011
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March 1, 2018
Woman killed herself after learning that boy would die
Sept. 3, 2011