Before SoCal woman, husband found dead, she may have been scammed by a fake Tom Selleck
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- A Coachella Valley woman found slain alongside her husband last week may have been scammed recently, and for an extended period of time, by a person claiming to be actor Tom Selleck, according to media reports.
- Donald Whitaker, 80, and his 79-year-old wife, Karen Whitaker, were discovered by Riverside County sheriff’s deputies around noon Friday in their home.
- Authorities found the couple suffering from traumatic injuries.
A couple was found dead last week in their home at the Bermuda Dunes Country Club. (Google Maps) By Andrew J. Campa Staff Writer Follow May 20, 2026 7:58 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A Coachella Valley woman found slain alongside her husband last week may have been scammed recently, and for an extended period of time, by a person claiming to be actor Tom Selleck, according to media reports.
Donald Whitaker, 80, and his 79-year-old wife, Karen Whitaker, were discovered by Riverside County sheriff’s deputies around noon Friday in their home. A neighbor had called in a wellness check.