Brian Hickerson

“Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Brian Hickerson stated there would be no further comment while the investigation continues.

“Hayden’s death remains under investigation, and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed. As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play,”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Brian Hickerson released a statement regarding the ongoing investigation into Panettiere's death.

“Time to go to war I guess.”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Hickerson allegedly texted this to Panettiere despite a court order prohibiting him from contacting her, according to a probable cause affidavit.

“I will be f–king fine in court, trust me, it’s for you.”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Continuation of the alleged text about not wanting to go to court, per the outlet.

“Say something Hayd, so I don’t get defensive and start firing off emails to people to get ready.”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Alleged text urging Panettiere to respond so he wouldn't 'start firing off emails to people.'

“Even if i sit in a jail cell for ten years. All of the stuff that is vaulted overseas with my people will come out the second I step foot into prison. And all that does is hurt your name while simultaneously clearing my name. And at that point who actually cares?”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Alleged text in which Hickerson referenced potential jail time and threatened to release material that would hurt Panettiere's name, per TMZ.

“After Wyoming and LA disappears so do the videos.”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Alleged text message Hickerson sent referencing incidents in Wyoming and LA and videos, cited in the probable cause affidavit.

“It is very simple, it is a very simple fix, between me and you, you gotta make one phone call.”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Authorities said this text showed Hickerson attempting to intimidate Panettiere into dropping the case against him.

“I don’t want to go to court, for you,”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Alleged text in which Hickerson said he didn't want to go to court, per court documents obtained by the outlet.

“I thought his legal stuff would magically disappear… we gotta figure something out, buddy,”

Brian Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Alleged text about his legal troubles, per the outlet.