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He played an iconic cop on TV. Did Robert Blake get away with murder?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Christopher Goffard , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case centered around the murder of his wife, with authorities eventually charging Blake 11 months after the crime.
A high-profile murder case in Los Angeles involved Robert Blake, an actor known for his iconic cop role on TV. The case centered around the murder of his wife, with authorities eventually charging Blake 11 months after the crime. The motive behind the murder, as stated by authorities, was related to a custody dispute over the couple's daughter.
Blake allegedly wanted to gain custody due to his disapproval of his wife's lifestyle. Further details about the case are available from the Los Angeles Times, which has reported on the incident and its aftermath.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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