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Traces of Drugs Found in Scott Ruffalo's Body
Originally posted 02/02/2009 02:00PM
Scott Ruffalo had "very slight" traces of cocaine, morphine and alcohol in his system at the time of his death, L.A. County Coroner spokesman Ed Winter confirms to PEOPLE.
"Ruffalo's toxicology results showed a very slight trace of cocaine and alcohol," Winter says. "He also had slight traces of morphine which could've been due to prescription medication.
"All we can conclude from this is that he was not under the influence of drugs when he was shot due to the small amount," says Winter, who adds that coroners still maintain Ruffalo's death was a homicide.
Ruffalo, 39, the younger brother of actor Mark Ruffalo, was found shot in the head Dec. 1 at his Beverly Hills condominium and died a week later.
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Scott Ruffalo's Death Ruled a Homicide
Originally posted 12/18/2008 07:30AM
It's official: The death of Mark Ruffalo's brother has been ruled a homicide.
The L.A. County Coroner's Office has determined that someone else shot Scott Ruffalo in the head, spokesman Craig Harvey told the Associated Press.
Beverly Hills police arrested, but later released, Shaha Mishaal Adham, 26. At the time, the woman's attorney claimed that Scott shot himself during a game of Russian roulette.
Scott, 39, was shot Dec. 1 and died a week later. Police have not revealed a motive in the case.
– Kate Stroup
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Mark Ruffalo Drops Out of Movie Role
Originally posted 12/11/2008 08:20AM
Mark Ruffalo – who's still reeling from this week's tragic death of his brother, Scott – has dropped out of the indie drama Greenburg, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
He will likely be replaced by Ben Stiller in the film, written and directed by Noah Baumbach, says the trade paper.
No reason was given for the casting shakeup. But the news comes just three days after Scott Ruffalo succumbed to a gunshot wound he sustained Dec. 1.
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Mark Ruffalo Responds to Brother's Death
Originally posted 12/10/2008 08:15AM
Mark Ruffalo is speaking out about the tragic death of his brother.
"Mark Ruffalo and his family deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers and support during this most difficult time of the passing of Scott Ruffalo, beloved son, brother and husband," a rep for the actor said in a statement. "The funeral service will be private."
Scott Ruffalo, 39, died Monday night, one week after he was shot in the head inside his Beverly Hills apartment.
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Scott Ruffalo Dies from Gunshot Wound
Originally posted 12/09/2008 10:05AM
Scott Ruffalo, the brother of actor Mark Ruffalo, died late Monday night after being shot in the head Dec. 1 – the same day the suspect in the shooting was placed in police custody in Beverly Hills.
"We are releasing very little information at this time, because it is an intense ongoing investigation," Lt. Tony Lee tells PEOPLE. "Our first priority is in gaining a conviction."
Beverly Hills Police Sgt. Renato Moreno told the Associated Press that Ruffalo, 39, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, one week after Ruffalo was shot inside his Beverly Hills condo.
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Suspect in Shooting of Mark Ruffalo's Brother in Custody
Originally posted 12/08/2008 09:55PM
Shaha Mishaal Adham, a suspect in the attempted murder of hairdresser Scott Ruffalo – who is the brother of actor Mark Ruffalo – is in police custody, PEOPLE has
confirmed.
Adham, 26, turned herself in to Beverly Hills police on Monday. Police issued an attempted murder warrant for her arrest earlier on Monday. Adham is being held without bail.
Adham's friend, Brian Burton Scofield, 29, who is "a person of interest" in
the case, also arrived at the police station with Adham. He was booked for a misdemeanor traffic warrant for past
violations.
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Police Seek Two People in Shooting of Mark Ruffalo's Brother
Originally posted 12/04/2008 08:55PM
Beverly Hills police are searching for two "persons of interest" – a man and a woman – in the shooting of Scott Ruffalo, the hairstylist brother of actor Mark Ruffalo.
The pair, identified as Brian Scofield and Shaha Mishaal Adham (photos below), are both wanted for questioning in the attempted murder, police announced Thursday.
Scofield, 29, is approximately 5'11" and weighs around 180 lbs., according to police. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Mishaal Adham, 26, is approximately 5'3" tall and weighs approximately 103 lbs., say police. According to a description from authorities, it is also possible that the mole above her lip has been surgically removed.
Shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, Beverly Hills police responded to assist a person who fell on North Palm Drive, outside the condo where Scott Ruffalo lived.
Officers discovered that the victim, Ruffalo, 39, had been shot in the head.
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Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot in the Head
Originally posted 12/03/2008 03:35PM
13 Going on 30 star Mark Ruffalo's younger brother Scott was shot in head at his Beverly Hills condominium early Monday morning, PEOPLE has confirmed. He is currently in very serious condition in Los Angeles hospital.
A rep for Mark Ruffalo has no comment at this time, citing that the case is an ongoing police investigation.
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Mark Ruffalo & Wife Welcome a Baby Girl
Originally posted 11/01/2007 02:10PM
It was a pre-Halloween treat for Mark Ruffalo and his wife Sunrise Coigney: The couple have welcomed a daughter, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
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Mark Ruffalo's Next Project: A Baby Girl
Originally posted 09/12/2007 08:00AM
Soon the women will outnumber the men in the Ruffalo household.
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