Ex-Fiancée of Slain 'General Hospital' Actor Johnny Wactor Pleads for End to Rising Crime in Los Angeles

Tessa Farrell, the former fiancée of late "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, is urging Los Angeles officials to address the city's escalating crime rate following her ex-fiancé's tragic murder.

Tessa Farrell, the former fiancée of the late "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, is calling for urgent action to combat the rising crime in Los Angeles following his senseless murder. In a heartfelt video posted on social media, Farrell expressed her anguish and demanded change.

"It's not OK. This can't keep happening," Farrell said, her voice filled with emotion. "So many lives are being lost… we have to be smarter as a community. We have to stop being so mean to each other. Let's love each other, let's not steal."

Wactor, who played Brando Corbin on the long-running soap opera for 164 episodes, was brutally shot and killed in Los Angeles on Sunday morning. According to his mother, Scarlett, Wactor and a co-worker were returning to their cars after cleaning up at a rooftop bar where he worked when they were confronted by an unknown assailant who shot him.

Farrell, who met Wactor in 2013, expressed her belief that the actor's death was a preventable tragedy. "It's so sad that, you know, that this is how he had to get taken from us because he cared so much about doing the right thing and earning things," she said.

She went on to highlight the impact of crime on individuals and the community as a whole. "These criminals can't keep being on the street and they can't keep being sent back and have no repercussions for their actions," Farrell stated. "Human life is disregarded too easy."

Farrell urged her followers and the public to come together to support one another and demand action from city officials. "Maybe that's what Johnny's gift is for us. Maybe he's gifting that to all of us. He was full of gifts," she said.

In her video, Farrell also directly addressed the person responsible for Wactor's death. "If the person who did this, if you're watching, I'm sorry, but you shot the wrong guy," she said. "You can get a real job. I know the job market's hard, but we're all in it together. You don't have to steal. Especially take a life over it."

Authorities are still investigating the details of Wactor's murder. While they have not officially confirmed his identity, the incident aligns with a reported case of three suspects attempting to steal a catalytic converter.

Wactor's mother, Scarlett, expressed her profound grief and the immense void left in their family following his tragic loss. "What I'd like for everybody to know is that they took a great human being," she said.

She continued, "He was very loved by his friends, his families. He lived life to the fullest, he chased his dreams, a very optimistic, positive person." Scarlett Wactor also expressed her hope for justice and accountability for her son's untimely demise.

The news of Johnny Wactor's murder has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and beyond. Many of his former co-stars and industry colleagues have paid tribute to his talent, kindness, and infectious spirit.

Wactor's tragic death underscores the urgent need for measures to address the escalating crime rate in Los Angeles. As Farrell's plea reverberates, it remains to be seen whether city officials will prioritize public safety and take decisive action to prevent further senseless loss of life.