Samantha Ann Sproson, 38, of Hermosa Beach, California, was shot and killed in her apartment in the 700 block of Manhattan Avenue on December 31, 2011. Witnesses reported hearing an argument and a gunshot early that morning; neighbors said they heard Sproson scream Don’t shoot before the gunfire. Police found her with a fatal gunshot wound to the head and detained a man outside the building, later identified as David Brian Abbott.

Investigators described a history of domestic disputes between Sproson and Abbott; friends recalled prior threats by Abbott involving a gun. Officers reported Abbott had a blood-alcohol content of about .30% and was trying to hide a gun and a bullet casing when they arrived. During the case, evidence alleged Abbott aimed at Sproson’s head and fired after counting down twice. Friends remembered Sproson as giving, open-hearted, and charismatic.

Does anyone have information about Samantha’s life in Hermosa Beach or memories to share about her?