8. Christian Brando – Spent 5+ Years In Jail After Murder
Marlon Brando may be known as The Godfather, but if there was one of his kids that you didn’t want piss off, it was his son Christian. In 1990, Christian’s half-sister Cheyenne who was pregnant at the time confided in him that her boyfriend Dag Drollet was being physically abusive.
As a result, Christian pulled out a gun and killed Drollet. He was sent to 10 years in prison and was released in 1996 after serving 6 years. In an even sadder twist, Cheyenne committed suicide in 1995.
Once released from prison things quieted down for Brando, but in 2001 he was a suspect in the murder of Bonnie Lee Barkley, who was sleeping with Brando despite being married to Robert Blake. While he was not charged, it was still not the best situation.
In 2005, Christian also made headlines when his wife accused him of spousal abuse. After pleading guilty Christian was sentenced to five years probation.
Christian died in 2008 at the age of 49 after suffering from pneumonia.
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