The Most Bizarre Things About The Phil Hartman Case

Publish date: 2024-05-07

In the evening of May 27, Brynn Hartman had met up with producer friend Christine Zander at Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo, and by all accounts, there were no signs that she was troubled. In fact, she appeared to be quite the opposite. According to People, she reportedly "nursed" two Cosmopolitans over two hours with Zander who later told the publication, "She was in a good frame of mind. She seemed content," and added that the two "didn't talk about any problems" during their time together, "We made plans to see each other the following weekend." This account is further backed up by Tony Penn, the general manager and part-owner of the restaurant, who likewise commented upon the overall mood of the two friends on the night in question. "Nothing seemed out of the ordinary," he told the Los Angeles Times, "They were in an upbeat mood." 

The restaurant was reportedly a favorite of the Hartmans, with them celebrating Brynn's 40th birthday just a month prior to the incident. They were well known there by staff, with bartender Todd Red suggesting that the couple "always seemed happy" when they visited the establishment. He added that on this particular night, "The only thing unusual was she was there without Phil" and that when Brynn left, she reportedly told him, "'I'll be back real soon, and I'll be sure to bring Phil next time.'" (via People).

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