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Saturday, March 19, 2005

Bill Wasz Is Dead

1:40 PM

I was often afraid that I might have to type the title above during the long years William Benson Wasz was in prison; after Bill's release last August, that fear stopped and there was only joy that one of the best friends I have in this world was free. To type it now is an obscenity; he had everything going for him. He had every reason to live.

I cannot write with any concentration at present; I am hurting too much and words are like boulders. I will file only a brief report for those who will hear the news of Bill's passing and come to these pages because of my long and intense relationship with the O.J. Simpson murders of a decade ago in America. It follows:

I have just spoken to Larry Longo, Bill's attorney and one of my closest friends. Bill was found dead by Frank Longo, Larry's son and law partner, without apparent injury or trauma slumped over the counter in his apartment kitchen. At this moment, please, I can only say that he died under suspicious circumstances. Larry is monitoring the coroner's investigation; Bill's apartment is being treated as a crime scene and is sealed.

There are other pertinent crime scene details--and matters ongoing prior to his death--but I cannot report on them now because we do not want rampant speculation that might hinder the search for exactly what happened.

Larry--and others--chose not to have an obit, and does not know why the police item has not appeared in the press.

I am heartbroken; Larry and I cried like babies over the telephone.

For readers who haven't the foggiest idea what this is all about, here is the definitive Wasz-O.J. article. I must warn you, it loads slowly due to the graphics.

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7 Comments:

How does someone die slumoed over a counter in his kitchen without falling on the floor?

By rovaan, at 12:08 PM

Rose,

I did not say he was found standing and slumped over his kitchen counter. He had been dead at least two days prior to Frankie finding him. I don't think I have to draw you a graphic picture to explain why his remains were found as they were.

By Joseph, at 12:35 PM

Joseph,

I read your posts they were very moving ....& I just wanted to say I am sorry to hear that you lost your good friend Bill Wasz

I am sure Bill would be happy to see that you & so many other people cared about him to say such kind words about him..

I chatted only a few times with Bill about everyday things..movies books, The court tv board..etc

I found him to be a really nice person..so I am sadden to hear he is no longer with us...

I am sure Bill is in a peaceful place....

Take care Joseph ...

goatgirl

By Anonymous, at 4:50 AM

By Anonymous, at 4:51 AM

Hi Jo , my name Dmitry Kuzin 323-244-78-18 i m co writer Patriots Porn and Bill freind , something simular hapened with me month before .

By Dmitry Kuzin, at 2:36 PM

Dear Dmitry,

Thank you for dropping by. Would you mind sending me an e-mail? There is an e-mail link in the upper right-hand corner of the site.

All the best,

Joseph

By Joseph, at 4:20 PM

Sorry to hear about the death of your friend-

is there any word on how Mr Wasz has passed on, as this is certainly shocking

David

By David S, at 9:19 AM