One of the men convicted of murder in 2024 General Hospital star Johnny Wactor was convicted.
Frank Olano received five years and eight months in state prison, Us Weekly can confirm. He was previously convicted of complicity in Wactor’s death, receiving stolen property and three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. Olano, 22, pleaded no contest to all charges in October 2024.
Olano was one of four suspects arrested in connection with Wactor’s death. Co-accused colleague Leonel Gutierrez he is scheduled to be sentenced later on Wednesday, January 15. He pleaded guilty to one count of attempted robbery and one count of grand larceny.
The other two men, Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estradaeach was arrested on charges of murder. Both pleaded not guilty.
The cause of death of General Hospital student Johnny Wactor has been revealed. Wactor died of homicide at the age of 37, according to a coroner’s report seen by Us Weekly. Wactor was confirmed to have died of a gunshot wound to the chest. Johnny’s mother, Scarlett Wactor, confirmed on Sunday, May 26, that the actor had (…)
“Johnny Wactor’s life was senselessly taken while he was simply walking to his parked car in downtown Los Angeles,” District Attorney George Gascon he said in August 2024 statement. “We are committed to seeking justice for Mr. Wactor and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”
Gascón added: “The loss of this talented young actor, who was in the prime of his life and had so much to offer the world, is deeply felt by all of us. Mr. Wactor’s work and presence touched the lives of many, and our hearts go out to his family, friends and the entire community as they mourn this devastating loss.”
In May 2024, the news appeared that Wactor died at the age of 37 after the shooting in Los Angeles. According to Wactor’s mother, he was shot after an alleged altercation with three men who were trying to steal his car’s catalytic converter.
Wactor was allegedly with a co-worker at the time of the incident and tried to protect her from injury.
Johnny Wactor’s brave final moments were revealed by a work colleague he was protecting when he died aged 37 on Saturday, May 25. Anita Joy recalled in an emotional post she shared via Instagram on Wednesday, May 29, that she and her “friend of 8 years,” Wactor, were walking to their cars in (…)
“We’re Southerners, born and raised, and we’d never let a woman walk to their car by herself,” Wactor’s brother, Grant, he said Daily Mail later that month. “He ran into them and thought they were towing his truck. So he said something to the guys, like, ‘Hey, are you pulling?'”
According to Grant, Wactor tried to protect his colleague from the apparent attackers.
“And then when he turned around, he saw what was happening and left his colleague behind. And that’s when they shot him,” Grant said.
After Barceleau and Estrada were accused of murder in August 2024, Wactor’s mother released a statement that she shared with Us Weekly.
“It is a great birthday present for Johnny,” Scarlett told Ourwhose son would have turned 38 on August 31, 2024. “I hope (the suspects) will be tried at the federal level. I’m still hoping and praying for a stiffer sentence… I know (the police) don’t want them to go either.”