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Protective Order Expired Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death

8/23/2026

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Hayden Panettiere was found dead at a South Carolina Airbnb on August 16, 2026.
Neighbor Mia Terrazas saw Panettiere on a gurney being taken by firefighters on July 29, 2023.
Terrazas observed a second gurney removal on January 16, 2024, noting bruises and red spots.
Panettiere’s five-year protective order against Brian Hickerson expired in April 2025.
At her death, Hickerson and brother Zach attempted CPR and gave Narcan in the rental.

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Hayden Panettiere was found dead at a South Carolina Airbnb on August 16, 2026.
Neighbor Mia Terrazas saw Panettiere on a gurney being taken by firefighters on July 29, 2023.
Terrazas observed a second gurney removal on January 16, 2024, noting bruises and red spots.
Panettiere’s five-year protective order against Brian Hickerson expired in April 2025.
At her death, Hickerson and brother Zach attempted CPR and gave Narcan in the rental.