New details have emerged in the shocking killing of former "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely's wife, Valerie Lundeen Ely. The home has been up for sale for around a month and the asking price was slashed by $200,000 after just 11 days on the market. Reading of the police officer involved shootings across the country it appears "outside agencies" are being contacted to conduct these investigation(s). His elderly father Ron Ely, 81, who played the title character on the NBC series Tarzan in the 1960s, had called 911 to report the gruesome crime. He first gained media attention after coming out as the only son of Ron Ely (American Actor and Novelist). Obituary Listing. At one time Cameron Ely was a golden boywith a pedigree of elite schools on his resume, a place on the Harvard football team and a revered place in his "Tarzan" actor father's heartbut this week the 30-year-old's life took a dark turn after authorities say he stabbed his mother to death and was later killed by deputies near the family's Hope The LA Times reports he was a licensed security guard for past two years. As the two deputies walked down a long, dark driveway on the side of the house leading to the back of the property, they encountered Cameron suddenly, according to the report. In a flurry of 911 calls, Cameron called saying that his father Ron Ely Tarzan actor killed his mother. The report alleges that Cameron Ely stabbed his mother, 62-year-old Valerie Ely, to death while Ron Ely was in the home. "Hey!" a male voice shouts as the deafening volley of gunfire erupts off camera. I heard about the protest at the Yale-Harvard game. One sister said his behavior was "delusional" while the other was afraid to be around him and urged Valerie to call the police. ELY, JOAN. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Venezuela wins seat on UN rights body despite opposition, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave, 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting, Mike McCarthy shreds ex-Cowboys coordinator after firing, Bruce Willis wife Emma Heming posts throwback clip after husbands dementia diagnosis, 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards: Lana Del Ray, Kim Petras, & more, RHOA star Drew Sidora accuses ex Ralph Pittman of cheating, mental abuse, Good luck 'worming' your way out of this one, Sunny Hostin Points Finger at China for COVID Crisis: Did Not Cooperate With the International Community, Kanye West and 'wife' Bianca Censori look surprisingly happy on dinner date. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The report states she was "obviously deceased" with a knife handle protruding from her chest and multiple stab wounds to her chest and abdomen. I don't know if this is true in all cases but it seems to be the trend. Its great in the morning. By edhat staff Santa Barbara County's District Attorney (DA) finds the fatal 2019 shooting of Cameron Ely, son of 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely, a "justifiable homicide." DA Joyce Dudley released a report on Tuesday stating her office completed its review of the investigation, conducted by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, of the homicide of Cameron Pierce Ely, age 30, occurring on October . That officer should be let go..or put on desk duty..we do not need a Derek Chauvin in this city! She had a happy childhood and graduated from Redford High School in 1952. It's great in the morning. A body bag is taken out of the home of Ron and Valerie Ely on Wednesday. The lawsuit also states medical personnel was allegedly blocked from entering the home for over 30 minutes, and by the time they reached Valerie at 8:42 p.m., she was pronounced dead. The famed actor said he finished with his on-screen career to spend time with his kids. Legal Statement. Le Roy New York is located on the eastern edge of Genesee County. The sheriff's office statement does not detail a motive in the killing of Valerie Lundeen. We see each other. 'TARZAN' STAR RON ELY'S WIFE KILLED AT THEIR CALIFORNIA HOME: SOURCE. 16:18 GMT 17 Oct 2019 Attorney John Burris said. That entire moment becomes the difference between detaining someone or unloading your revolver on them. We did have several deputies that were involved in the shooting. Deputies identified the suspect as the Elys' son, 30-year-old Cameron Ely . Furthermore, Valerie was crowned Miss Airlines in 1980, which was a beauty pageant for airline employees. In a flurry of 911 calls, Cameron called saying that his father Ron Ely 'Tarzan' actor killed his mother. "From the light of a flashlight, they could see he appeared to have blood on him and a fresh wound to his neck. After wandering away Ron commented: 'Must have been [drawn away by] a pretty girl, because that's the only thing that could draw him away.'. Thanks for contacting us. The report also states, "two of the deputies remembered [Cameron] laying down on the ground before springing up, while the other two deputies described [Cameron] starting to lower down as if he was going to lay on the ground but then springing up before he had laid his whole body on the ground. The couple had three children. But it's nice to know youve got a place to come back to., Ron Ely said it was his dedication to his own family that caused him to step back from actingafter having successfully played the title character in the 1960s TVshow Tarzan and serving in recurring and guest roles on popular shows such as Love Boat and Fantasy Island.. We see each other, Ron told website Fanboy Planet. However, according to the report Deputies did not take a pulse or attempt to render aid to Valerie to confirm if she was deceased. Cameron,30, stabbed his mother, Valerie Ely,62, to death, at the family home in Santa Barbara, CA. He was a star student at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, winning the Mr Royal talent competition in 2006 and taking home trophies as the school quarterback. 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Actor Ron Ely and wife Valerie Lundeen pictured left at the Third Annual Cathy's Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic on June 25, 1977. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. El martes15 de octubre por la noche . It gives them a security that you don't have when you're out there struggling on your own, and maybe not eating so well, not able to make the rent. His elderly father Ron, 81, who. Three Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies responded to the residence to investigate. The famed actor said he finished with his on-screen career to spend time with his kids. The DA report states all four deputies heard Cameron state "very clearly" in a "loud" and "aggressive and determined" yell of "I have a gun!" Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Valerie Lundeen Ely,. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Jaws writer Peter Benchley, 2020 Presidential candidate Andrew Yang, writer Gore Vidal, John Kennedy Jr. After Cameron completed Exeter, he was accepted into Harvard in 2007, and was on the football team as a quarterback his freshman year. He also lived for a short period of time with roommates in Encino, CA, close to the Jackson Family Compound. Sheriff's deputies searched the ranch grounds where they found Cameron. 10724 Obituaries. The police take the law into their own hands when they kill. The police made the situation worse than they found it. On Thursday, it was revealed that Cameron appears to have called 911 and told an operator his father attacked his former beauty queen mom, according to audio posted by TMZ. Ron told officers his son had driven off after the murder, and they found him 90 minutes later outside the home, where they shot him dead. As a handsome 6-foot-5 high schooler, Ely had once won the 2006 Mr. Royal talent competition at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, according to The New York Post. Photos onsocial mediashow he was a popular and talented athlete who went to some of the best schools in the country towering over his friends at 6-foot-5 and inheriting his famous superhero fathers good looks. What if he was bleeding out on the ground and had no physical capacity to move? Fortunately all of our deputies are OK.'. He went on to play quarterback on the football team at Harvard University, graduating. Erik Raney (public information officer) released a statement where he claimed that no officer luckily harmed during their dispute. No cameras on that says it all to me. A sergeant and senior deputy remained in front of the house while two other deputies went to obtain the license plate number of a truck parked at the back of the homeso that investigators could determine if any vehicles were missing and possibly being used by the suspect. He retired from acting in 2001 but did return for a part in a TV movie called Expecting Amish in 2014. Cameron Ely once had a promising life, earning a spot on Harvard's football team, but his life would end in tragedy after he was shot to death by deputies after authorities say he killed his mom Valerie Ely. On Wednesday afternoon, Santa Barbara County Coroner's Office was seen removing two bodies from Ely's home - Valerie's and her son's. This has to be one of the saddest stories I have ever heard. The comments below have not been moderated, By At first Lt. Erik Raney of the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office toldCNNEly told police a relative was involved in the death. You have entered an incorrect email address! It includes the . Jan 2015 - Feb 20161 year 2 months. On Wednesday evening, the Sheriff's Department confirmed that Cameron posed a threat when they found him on the grounds of the home and four deputies then opened fire, according to TMZ. So sad for this family. His dad was one of the speakers at Fesss 2010 funeral. The mansion boasts a swimming pool and tennis court, as well as a guest cottage. Ron Ely, 81, was home at the time of the killing, confined to a wheelchair and unable to speak after a recent stroke. The 82-year-old actor claims that deputies did not make attempts to save the lives of Cameron Ely and Valerie Lundeen Ely, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. Cameron Ely, 30, was shot dead by officers on Tuesday after police found his mother Valerie Lundeen Ely, 62, with multiple stab wounds shortly after 8pm. More reason to request an impartial "outside agency?". If processing a crime scene, is this the time to be chit chatting off topic? Funeral Services for Gerald will be at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels 44 Wilson Avenue Manalapan, NJ on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM. The official cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. Several gun fires even fired by the authorities and many officers engaged in the shooting that night. WE MUST HAVE WHOLESALE CHANGE in attitude, training, and expectations of the police. 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Feb 15, 2023. All four deputies said events happened very quickly. I don't know, I think Ron has a case here. He explained that the adult children all lived at home, with Camerons wing taking up two rooms in the Santa Barbara mansion. He first gained media attention after coming out as the only son of Ron Ely (American Actor and Novelist). Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Police can not be trusted to tell or write the truth. Created . Camerons suite was upstairs in the home and took up two rooms, he said. Ron Ely,81, said that his son was out of control and to send help, when he called 911. We don't believe there is any further threat to the public. The actor, who brought his son along to the interview, also described how much Cameron loved his family. Katy Perry (American singer) and Angelina Jolie (American actress). 22 shots is crazy. At the point they killed him, they did not know for sure that he had murdered his mother. Cameron Ely (born in 1989 - died October 15, 2019) was an American Baseball Player, Celebrity Kid, and Controversial Personality from Santa Barbara, California. Cameron Ely was once a popular and talented Harvard quarterback, praised for his intelligence and beloved by his father Tarzan actor Ron Ely. Whether you would like to learn more about planning a funeral or grief support, or you're just looking for general information on funeral arrangements, please feel free to look around. She was also a flight attendant with United Airlines. In a law enforcement audio obtained by Inside Edition, a deputy can be heard telling Cameron to keep his hands up, and asking another deputy to "glove up." or redistributed. We see each other in the evening, we see each other when they come and go. In audio obtained by The Blast,the original caller to the emergency services was a young male who said his 'father tried to attack the mother'. The subsequent investigation stated detectives met with Ron, his two adult daughters, and a son-in-law. View Michael Cameron Boyce's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. A childhood photo of Cameron Ely (extreme left in the front line) with . 'TARZAN' STAR RON ELY'S SON TRIED TO BLAME MOM'S MURDER ON DAD IN 911 CALL. But on Wednesday night, the 30-year-old was shot dead in a hail of gunfire with Santa Barbara police after apparently stabbing his mother to death and then trying to pin the crime on his frail, 81-year-old dad. What happens to innocent to proven guilty. The report states Rogers was one of the deputies who walked up on Ely within seconds of him being shot numerous times. Your funeral or that of the person you're buying the plan for will be carried out by one of our Co-op funeral directors. 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