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Hollywood publicist slaying investigation closed

By GREG RISLING - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Friends sought to solve rich publicist’s slaying

By THOMAS WATKINS and JOHN ROGERS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Police: Ex-con acted alone in publicist slaying

By THOMAS WATKINS and GREG RISLING - Associated Press

Composer Hans Zimmer, right, talks with reporters after dedication ceremonies for his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. Zimmer, originally from Germany, is the winner of awards including an Oscar and multiple Grammys and Golden Globes, for films including "Gladiator," and "The Lion King." (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Composer Hans Zimmer gets star on Walk of Fame

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Police: Ex-con acted alone in publicist slaying

By GREG RISLING and THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

Composer Hans Zimmer, right, talks with reporters after dedication ceremonies for his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. Zimmer, originally from Germany, is the winner of awards including an Oscar and multiple Grammys and Golden Globes, for films including "Gladiator," and "The Lion King." (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Composer Hans Zimmer gets star on Walk of Fame

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Mystery surrounds man in publicist killing

By JOHN ROGERS and THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Police: Not clear if man involved in killing

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Mystery surrounds man in publicist killing

By JOHN ROGERS and THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Mystery man in Chasen killing was career criminal

By JOHN ROGERS and THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Man sought in LA publicist’s death kills himself

By THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Neighbors recall man involved in LA publicist case

By THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

Mystery man in Chasen killing was career criminal

By JOHN ROGERS and THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

`Person of interest’ in Chasen death kills self

By THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Man sought in LA publicist’s death kills himself

By THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

Man sought in L.A. publicist’s death kills himself

By Thomas Watkins - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Police: Man linked to publicist death shoots self

By THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

FILE - This image provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office shows Harold Martin Smith, who killed himself just as police approached him for questioning him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010, in connection with the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. In a news conference scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 Beverly Hills Police announced they have significant news concerning ballistic tests conducted on the gun Smith used to shoot himself. (AP Photo/Jackson County Sheriff's Office, File)

Ex-detective: Publicist killed out by expert shot

By THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press

Ex-detective: LA publicist killed by expert shot

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Police: Man linked to publicist death shoots self

By THOMAS WATKINS - Associated Press