Sean Penn reveals chilling thought after finding himself alone with the 'Night Stalker' in jail
Sean Penn admits he briefly considered attacking one of America's most infamous serial killers after the two unexpectedly came face to face behind bars.In a recent interview with VICE News, the actor recalled spending 34 days in Los Angeles County Jail during the height of his early Hollywood success. Penn said he was in his mid-20s, had already starred in "Taps" and filmed "Colors," and was married to Madonna when he crossed paths with the "Night Stalker.""I got moved out of general population because of some kind of threat," the 65-year-old told the outlet.
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Sean Penn admits he briefly considered attacking one of America's most infamous serial killers after the two unexpectedly came face to face behind bars.In a recent interview with VICE News, the actor recalled spending 34 days in Los Angeles County Jail during the height of his early Hollywood success. Penn said he was in his mid-20s, had already starred in "Taps" and filmed "Colors," and was married to Madonna when he crossed paths with the "Night Stalker.""I got moved out of general population because of some kind of threat," the 65-year-old told the outlet. And a lot of guys on this department ... they invest a lot in pretending not to give a s--- about Hollywood culture, but they sure do like to gossip [about] what they see."LISA RINNA REVEALS HOW HER MOTHER SURVIVED BRUTAL HAMMER ATTACK BY NOTORIOUS ‘TRAILSIDE KILLER’"So, I slept with one eye open, of course," he said.
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- Sean Penn admits he briefly considered attacking one of America's most infamous serial killers after the two unexpectedly came face to face behind bars.In a recent interview with VICE News, the actor recalled spending 34 days in Los Angeles County Jail during the height of his early Hollywood success. Penn said he was in his mid-20s, had already starred in "Taps" and filmed "Colors," and was married to Madonna when he crossed paths with the "Night Stalker.""I got moved out of general population because of some kind of threat," the 65-year-old told the outlet.
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