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Boyfriend's Arrest: 'GPD Leaked It When My Girlfriend Died'
13 Sep
Summary
- Brian Hickerson was detained after a bar altercation in South Carolina.
- He was heard on video mentioning Hayden Panettiere's death while being cuffed.
- Hickerson and his brother were present when Panettiere died on August 16th.
Brian Hickerson, former boyfriend of the late Hayden Panettiere, was detained by police in Greenville, South Carolina, on Saturday, September 13, 2026, after an alleged bar fight. While officers were handcuffing him, Hickerson was captured on video stating, "GPD leaked it when my girlfriend died." The incident occurred at the Wild Wing Cafe, where police responded to a reported assault involving Hickerson and his brother, Zach.
Authorities detained both brothers at the scene. Zach Hickerson was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct due to his intoxicated and profane behavior. Brian Hickerson was released without being charged. Prior to this incident, both Brian and Zach were present at the apartment complex where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive on August 16, 2026. The cause of her death is still under investigation, with toxicology reports pending.
Panettiere, who passed away just days before her 37th birthday, had a tumultuous relationship with Hickerson from 2018 to 2021. She had previously accused him of physical and emotional abuse, leading to his arrest in 2020. He served a jail sentence after pleading no contest to related charges. A representative for Panettiere has urged the public to avoid speculation regarding her death, emphasizing that more information will emerge as the investigation progresses.
