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Billionaire's Estate: Suspect Charged in Brutal Home Invasion

5/27/2025

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On May 21, a shocking home invasion unfolded at billionaire Ty Warner's Montecito estate, where 42-year-old Russell Maxwell Phay allegedly assaulted 60-year-old Linda Malek-Aslanian, leaving her in a coma. Facing grave charges of attempted murder and kidnapping, Phay is currently held on a $1 million bail as the investigation continues and the victim's condition hangs in the balance.

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On May 21, a shocking home invasion unfolded at billionaire Ty Warner's Montecito estate, where 42-year-old Russell Maxwell Phay allegedly assaulted 60-year-old Linda Malek-Aslanian, leaving her in a coma. Facing grave charges of attempted murder and kidnapping, Phay is currently held on a $1 million bail as the investigation continues and the victim's condition hangs in the balance.