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More from Breaking NewsA Thousand Oaks woman who had an apparent obsession with singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday outside a home that public records indicate belongs to the celebrity, authorities said.
Police spokeswoman Julianne Sohn says officers responded to a call about 6 p.m. and arrived in the Sherman Oaks area to find an unidentified woman in her 30s.
The woman was found in a vehicle, said Capt. Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner.
The death is under investigation and appears to be a suicide, authorities said.
Sohn could not confirm that the home belonged to Abdul, but public records show she owns a home near the site where the body was found.
A relative of the Thousand Oaks woman reported her missing about three hours before she was found, said Ventura County Sheriff's spokesman Capt. Ross Bonfiglio. The family member said the woman was last seen about 11 p.m. Monday.
The woman had a documented history of mental health issues, and Los Angeles police told Sheriff's officials she had an apparent obsession with Abdul, Bonfiglio said.
A message left for Abdul's publicist Stephanie Sher was not immediately returned.
Posted by Legs on November 12, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't understand why anyone would be obsessed with Paula Abdul, but I am sorry for her family's loss.
Posted by BeaHappi on November 12, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, this is a freaky story. Poor woman...her mental health could not have been good.
Posted by dom_kenpo on November 12, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I mean, I am obsessed with Paula Abdul, but there is no way in heck I would kill myself outside her place.....
Posted by Relvd98 on November 12, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
She was only in her thirties...how tragic. Wonder if she was on treatment for whatever she suffered from.
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess she "Straight up" told Paula how she felt.
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I love Danzig! MOTHER!
Posted by venturadude on November 12, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I love Danzig! MOTHER!
I second that!!!!
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Now that song is stuck in my head...haha
Posted by Legs on November 12, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
camdaddy: admit it, you read the Star online so you can see what the other people's opinions are and then argue. I'm not judgin' I'm just sayin'!
So, anyway, that was leaded paint you were reading about, right?
Posted by BeaHappi on November 12, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hotwildflower...but is she "Forever Her Girl?"
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
what kind of car was it? maybe she was protesting the auto industry bail out request...??
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bea, come on..that is "Cold Hearted"
Posted by VC783 on November 12, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
More info...
A car with a dead woman inside found parked outside Paula Abdul's house is registered to Paula Goodspeed, a former American Idol contestant and self-described "really big fan" of Abdul.
The woman's car featured a license plate "ABL LV" and had a photo of Abdul hanging from the rear view mirror, according to Fox News video taken at the scene. A DMV check of the license showed that the car is registered to Goodspeed, 30.
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, I guess "Opposites Attract" and you end up "Knocked Out"
Posted by NowHearThis on November 12, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey "Legs..."
I'm don't understand how people can be so obsessed with Barack Obama...but they are.
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"wildflower" the cult! ;)
Posted by prophet on November 12, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Pic of Paula Goodspead..
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgur...%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Cypress Grove"~Clutch
Posted by Read_This_One on November 12, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
llamasFromMars,
Your theory is from mars. Go back...
BeaHappi,
You think.
Posted by BeaHappi on November 12, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hotwildflower...hey now...you might be the ultimate fan here! Although I did go and see Ms Abdul in concert at The Forum in the late 80's/early 90's. Magic Johnson showed up and did a "retirement" ceremony for Paula's Laker Girl uniform.
Paula's songs were fun to dance to!
Freaky that the deceased is also named Paula. I wonder if she changed her first name or if this was really her first name.
All kidding aside, I can't imagine being obsessed with someone to the point that you would kill yourself. How awful.
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am not the ultimate fan, I cheated and had to look up songs beyond "Straight up".
This is truly sad, I don't mean to make light of it. I just couldn't what would be going through her head to take such measures.
I actually feel sorry for Paula Abdul to be the subject of this...how creepy is her house gonna feel now??
Posted by southcalgirlie on November 12, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Her name was Paula Goodspeed and she was in season 5 on American Ideal.
Posted by vickicassidy2 on November 12, 2008 at 11:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Paula is short and looks funny.
Posted by Ms_California on November 12, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
OK don't bring Danzig into this!
Paula, what a "cold hearted snake" you didn't even help this girl! haha.. How is that Wildflower!
"Anarchy in the USA!" Sex Pistols!!!!
Posted by BeaHappi on November 12, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Paula is short and looks funny."
Hey now...don't go hatin' on the short people...I'm vertically challenged myself! As for the "looks funny" - future plastic surgery candidates...take heed!
"Dance Dance" ~ Fall Out Boy
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey, short people are the lucky ones, it's easier to cut the length off than it is to add length, it's those of us who are tall have it rough.
"a little bit longer, and I'll be fine" ~ Nick Jonas (that one's for my baby girl)
Posted by VaLeNTiNo_ReD on November 12, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
YUP SO SAD, TURNS OUT SHE WAS ON AMERICAN IDOL BACK IN 2006 AND GOT REJECTED
Posted by Ms_California on November 12, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We'll I'm no Hannah Montana when it comes to leg length... I'm all legs...
"The best of both worlds!" Hannah Montana
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I saw her video on People.com and I totally remember her audition. I remember actually feeling sorry for her with the comment that Simon made about her braces.
Rough & Ready ~ Trace Adkins
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG, Hannah Montana...
She's "So Yesterday" ~ Hilary Duff
:)
Posted by Ms_California on November 12, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow Wildflower... "the b.i.t.c.h is back" - Elton John
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
excuse me, Ms. California...that's HOTWILFLOWER to you.
"She's got the looks that kill" Motley Crue
Posted by Ms_California on November 12, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Are you sure it isn't "Hollywood wh0re" Papa Roach... haha!
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OUCH, Harsh words, sounds more like talk from the south than something Ms. California should be saying...
Is it "Ms." because you're divorced or married and on the prowl?
"Angry American" Toby Keith
Posted by Ms_California on November 12, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well I'm no "Roxanne" - Sting, if that is what you are implying! But "girls just wanna have fun!" Cindy Lauper!
Posted by hotwildflower on November 12, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So you're saying "Can't buy me love?" Beatles
Remember, "What somes around goes around, love will find a way just give it time" Ratt
"Under Pressure" ~ David Bowie
Posted by Ms_California on November 12, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well you know Wildflower.. you know what they say "Wish they all could be California Girls" Beach Boys... please don't be "Jaded" - Aerosmith
Posted by OjaiGuy on November 12, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe it was Jason from last years Idol, and being mistaken as a women. I can only dream.
Camdaddy, Rancho Sisquoc Sangiovese, any year.
Posted by lilmiss_sunshine on November 12, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Here is her myspace, according to tmz.com
but she hasnt logged in since last year!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?...
Hope she rest in peace.
Posted by greengamer on November 12, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
no one cares what song you're listing to.
Posted by Logic_andFreedom on November 12, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SHAME ON ALL OF YOU for making fun of mental illness
Just wait until it happens in YOUR family.
Then try laughing
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on November 12, 2008 at 5:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think it was "Supercat" that killed her for stalking his BFF Paula.
"'Mental Illness'? What ever happened to CRAZY?!?!" - Chris Rock
Posted by mzb on November 12, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rancho Sisquoc Sangiovese, any year, who said that?
After reading this thread I sure could use a glass of wine!
Posted by kind1 on November 12, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Paula Goodspeed was also a contestent on Idol - pics at http://www.kogo.com/cc-common/news/se...
and her Idol video...
http://news.lalate.com/2008/11/12/pau...
Pretty sad stuff...
Posted by icanilluminateu on November 12, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mental illness is a tragic thing that often goes untreated. My heart goes out to her family and friends who must now grieve.
It doesn't make a difference who she was obsessed with. She suffered from mental illness. We should show some compassion for her and not make fun of her.
Posted by robbca on November 13, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family for this tragic loss.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on November 15, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My thoughts and prayers also.
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