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Kelsey Grammer Shares Sister's Tragic Story in New Memoir

The actor recounts his sister Karen's 1975 murder, his struggles with addiction, and his ongoing efforts for justice in 'Karen: A Brother Remembers,' set for release on May 6.

Overview

  • Karen Grammer was abducted, raped, and stabbed 42 times in 1975 by Freddie Glenn, who is serving a life sentence with his next parole hearing in 2027.
  • Kelsey Grammer's memoir reveals graphic details of Karen's murder, including her desperate 400-foot crawl for help in her final moments.
  • The book also explores Grammer's struggles with grief, alcohol, and drug addiction, which culminated in multiple arrests before his recovery at the Betty Ford Center.
  • Grammer hopes the memoir will honor Karen's life beyond the tragedy, support others coping with loss, and reinforce efforts to keep her killer incarcerated.
  • The memoir reflects on Grammer's family's history of loss, including his father's 1968 murder and his half-brothers' 1980 shark-attack deaths.